Using Face Detection

Shooting options
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Capturing a smile shot

The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face.
1 In Shooting mode, press [
m
].
2 Select Face Detection → Smile Shot.
3 Compose your shot.
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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

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When your camera detects a face, it tracks the detected face automatically.
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Face Detection may not be eective when:
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the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear orange
for Smile Shot.)
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it is too bright or too dark
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the subject is not facing the camera
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the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask
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the subject’s facial expression changes drastically
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the subject is backlit or the lighting conditions are unstable
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When you set Face Detection options, the AF area is automatically set to Multi AF.
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Depending on the Face Detection options you selected, some shooting options
may not be available.