Starting the recording mode
INFORMATION
This function can detect up to 9 persons.
When the camera recognises many people at the same time, it will focus on the nearest person.
When Face detection begins, the Digital Zoom cannot operate. When Face detection begins, the Effect mode cannot operate.
The face in focus will be highlighted in green; other faces (up to 8) in the picture will be shown in gray. (Total 9)
Return to previous AF mode if face recognition was failure. In some conditions this function cannot work properly
-When a person wears dark glasses or when some part of the face is hidden
-When the person being taken does not look at the camera
The maximum available Face Recognition range is 2.6m (Wide).
The nearer the subject, the faster the camera can recognize the subject.
Things to watch out for when taking pictures
Pressing the shutter button down half way.
Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
[Lightly press the shutter button] | [Press the shutter button] |
The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition,
the camera shake warning indicator ( 
) may appear on the LCD monitor. In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change to flash shot mode.
Shooting against the light :
Do not take pictures into the sun. Taking a picture against the sun may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the [Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 20),
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