Using Face Detection

Capturing a smile shot

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

1In Shooting mode, press [m].

2Select Face Detection →Smile Shot.

3Compose 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.

Tips for detecting faces

￿￿When your camera detects a face, it tracks the detected face automatically.

￿￿Face Detection may not be effective when:

-￿the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear orange

for Smile Shot.)

-￿it is too bright or too dark

-￿the subject is not facing the camera

-￿the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask

-￿the subject’s facial expression changes drastically

-￿the subject is backlit or the lighting conditions are unstable

￿￿When you set Face Detection options, the AF area is automatically set to Multi AF.

￿￿Depending on the Face Detection options you selected, some shooting options may not be available.

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