Using the Auto Focus Assist Light (AF Assist Light)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “REC” Tab * AF Assist Light

Half-pressing the shutter button while this setting is selected

Front lamp

causes the front lamp to light, which provides illumination for

 

focusing in areas where lighting is dim. Leaving this function

 

turned off is recommended when shooting portraits from short

 

distances, etc.

 

IMPORTANT!

•Never look directly into the front lamp while it is lit.

•Make sure your finger is not covering the front lamp.

Using Face Detection (Face Detection)

Procedure

[r] (REC) * [SET] * MENU * “REC” Tab * Face Detection

When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly.

1.Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then press [SET].

2.Point the camera at the subject(s).

The camera will detect human faces and display a frame around each one.

3.Half-press the shutter button.

The camera will focus and the frames around the faces it focuses on will turn green.

Face Detection icon

4.Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

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