Using Face Detection

Capturing a self portrait shot

Capture photos of yourself. The camera sets the focus distance to close-up, and then emits a beep when ready.

1 In Shooting mode, press [m].

2 Select a ￿ Face Detection ￿ Self-Portrait. 3 Compose your shot with the lens facing you.

4 When you hear a quick beep, press [Shutter].

When faces are located in the center, the camera beeps rapidly.

If you turn Volume off in the sound settings, the camera will not emit a beep. (p. 99)

Capturing a smile shot

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

1 In Shooting mode, press [m].

2 Select a ￿ 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.

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