Face detection:

In the following case, faces may not be detected in some recording conditions. jFaces are not full-faces

jFaces tilt

jFaces are extremely bright or dark jShadows on faces are a few jFaces are not completely exposed (for

instance wearing sunglasses)

jThe size of a face is small on the screen. jThe subject moves quickly.

jWhen the hand shakes

jWhen the digital zoom is used jWhen the unit is tilted

In the following cases, the function may not operate properly even if faces are detected. If this occurs, turn off this function. jNonhuman subjects are recognised as

faces.

jWhen the brightness or quality cannot be adjusted clearly since scenes are extremely dark, or the areas around the faces or the background is extremely bright.

There is no function to focus preferentially on a face that is detected.

Since the brightness of the entire image is adjusted to record faces more vividly, brightness may change suddenly or images may flicker under some recording conditions.

When the face detection frame disappears due to zooming, the brightness may change suddenly or the images may flicker.

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Panasonic SDR-S26 operating instructions Face detection

SDR-S26 specifications

The Panasonic SDR-S26 is a compact camcorder that offers a remarkable combination of features and technologies designed for both amateur and professional videographers. Released as part of Panasonic's line of high-definition handheld camcorders, the SDR-S26 stands out for its user-friendly interface and portability.

One of the main features of the SDR-S26 is its capability to record in standard-definition (SD) resolution. It uses advanced MPEG-2 compression technology, allowing users to store high-quality video footage efficiently on SD memory cards. The camcorder supports various storage capacities, enabling long recording times without the need to frequently change media.

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