3Choose the face.
zzOnce faces are detected, [] is displayed.
zzIf multiple faces are detected, press the <o> button to switch to the desired subject.
zz[ ] is displayed around the face that
the camera will continue to display at the same size.
4 Shoot.
zzEven after you shoot, [] remains
around the face displayed at a constant size.
zzTo cancel constant face size display, press the <> button again. [Auto: Off] is displayed.
•Faces may not be displayed at a constant size at some zoom factors, or if the subject’s head is tilted or facing the camera indirectly.
•During movie recording, a changed zoom factor and camera operating sounds will be recorded.
•In Auto mode, some shooting information is not displayed, and some shooting settings cannot be configured.
•If the person whose face is framed with [] moves toward the edge of the screen, the camera zooms out to keep the person in view.
•In step 3, switching [] to another face with the <o> button is not possible during movie recording.
•The zoom factor will remain the same after you press the shutter button all the way down in
•This feature is not activated even if you press the <> button when choosing MENU (=24) > [4] tab > [Auto] > [Off].
Still Images | Movies |
Easily Reacquiring Lost Subjects
If zooming in causes you to lose track of a subject, and you move the camera to look for them, the camera can automatically zoom out to help you find the subject.
1Enter Auto mode (=35).
2 Look for the lost subject.
zzWhen you move the camera to look for the subject, the camera zooms out to
help you find them.
3Reacquire the subject. zzOnce you find the subject and stop
moving the camera, the camera zooms in again.
4Shoot.
zzTo cancel this mode, press the <> button again. [Auto: Off] is displayed.
• Zooming is not possible while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / Hybrid
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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