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Starting the recording mode
Things to watch out for when taking pictures
ƈPressing the shutter button down half way.
Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge.
Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.
[Lightly press the shutter button] [Press the shutter button]
ƈThe available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and
camera settings.
ƈWhen the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition,
the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCD monitor.
In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change to
flash shot mode.
ƈShooting against the light :
Do not take pictures into the sun. Taking a picture against the sun may make the
picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the [Backlight] in the
scene shooting mode (see page 20), fill-in flash (see page 29), spot metering
(see page 31), or exposure compensation (see page 34).
ƃThis function can detect up to 9 persons.
ƃWhen the camera recognises many people at the same time, it will focus on
the nearest person.
ƃWhen Face detection begins, the Digital Zoom cannot operate.
ƃWhen Face detection begins, the Effect mode cannot operate.
ƃThe face in focus will be highlighted in green; other faces (up to 8) in the
picture will be shown in gray. (Total 9)
ƃReturn to previous AF mode if face recognition was failure.
ƃIn some conditions this function cannot work properly
- When a person wears dark glasses or when some part of the face is
hidden
- When the person being taken does not look at the camera
ƃThe maximum available Face Recognition range is 2.6m (Wide).
ƃThe nearer the subject, the faster the camera can recognize the subject.
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