Using Face Detection

If you use Face Detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. Use Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face.

Detecting faces

Your camera automatically detects up to 10 human faces in one scene.

Capturing a smile shot

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

1In Shooting mode, press [].

2Select Face Detection → Normal.

The face nearest the camera or nearest the center of the scene appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in gray focus frames.

The closer you are to the subjects, the quicker your camera will detect faces.

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In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Face Detection → Smile Shot.

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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