Using Face Detection

Capturing a smile shot

The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face.

1 In Shooting mode, press [m].

2 Select Shooting ￿ Face Detection ￿ Smile Shot. 3 Compose your shot.

•The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face.

When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect the smile more easily.

Detecting eye blinking

If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically capture 2 photos in succession.

1 In Shooting mode, press [m].

2 Select Shooting ￿ Face Detection ￿ Blink Detection.

•Hold your camera still while “Capturing” is displayed on the screen.

•If Blink Detection fails, the “Picture taken with eyes closed.” message appears. Capture another photo.

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