Shooting options
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Detecting faces
Your camera automatically detects up to 10 human faces in one scene.
1 In Shooting mode, press [
m
].
2 Select 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.
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 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 o in the sound settings, the camera will not emit a beep.
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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.