4.Point the camera at the

subjects.

The camera will detect the faces of any people in the image. The detected faces all will be bounded by frames after detection is complete.

5.Half-press the shutter button.

The focus frame of the face that is focused becomes green.

6.When you are ready to shoot, press the

shutter button the rest of the way.

The camera will adjust its settings so the framed faces are of proper brightness.

NOTE

•Half pressing the shutter button to perform face recognition

while “ (Tracking)” (page 125) is selected for the AF area will cause the focus frame to follow the movement of the face.

Using the Family First Mode to Give Priority to Particular Faces

■Using Record Family to Pre-record Face Data

To use the Family First mode, you need to pre-record facial data for the friends and family members to which you want to give priority.

1.Enter a REC mode.

2.Press [S] ( ) once.

3.Use [W] and [X] to select “ Record Family” and then press [SET].

4.Point the straight at the person whose face you want to record, adjust as required to the face fits within the frame on the monitor screen, and then press the shutter button.

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