Capturing Smiles Automatically (SMILESHOT)
“SMILE SHOT” automatically captures a still image upon detection of a
smile.
This function is available for both videos and still images.
1Select video or still image mode.
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0The video or still image mode icon appears.
2Tap “MENU”.
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3Tap “SMILE SHOT”.
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0Tap ∧ or ∨ to move upward or downward for more selection.
0Tap L to exit the menu.
0Tap J to return to the previous screen.
4Tap “ON”.
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5Point the camera toward the human subject.
0A still image is automatically captured when smiles are detected.
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0PHOTO lights up when a still image is being captured.
0You can display the name and smile level (%) together with the frame
by setting “SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY” in the menu to “ON” before
recording.
“Setting SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY” (A p. 36)
Memo :
0This function may not work properly depending on the shooting conditions
(distance, angle, brightness, etc.) and the subject (direction of face, smile
level, etc.). It is also difficult to detect a smile in backlight.
0After a smile is detected and captured, it takes time before the next
recording may be performed.
0“SMILE SHOT” does not work in the following cases:
- when menu is being displayed
- when file information or remaining battery power is being displayed
- when cables are connected to the HDMI (with output other than 1080i)
or AV connector during video recording
- when “FACE SUB-WINDOW” is set
- when “ANIMATION EFFECT” is set
“Recording while Displaying a Magnified View of a Selected Face (FACE
SUB-WINDOW)” (A p. 41)
“Creating Animation Effects (ANIMATION EFFECT)” (A p. 34)
Caution :
0When “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is set to “AREA SELECT” or “COLOR
TRACKING”, “SMILE SHOT” does not work.
0If appropriate results cannot be obtained, record with “SMILE SHOT” set
to “OFF”.
Recording
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