Camera: Shooting options and settings

Focus area

Use this option to change the positions of the focus area.

Generally, cameras focus on the nearest subject. When there are a lot of subjects, however, unwanted subjects can be in focus. To prevent unwanted subjects from being in focus, change the focus area so that a desired subject is in focus. You can get a clearer and sharper photo by selecting an appropriate focus area.

In expert mode, tap →→Focus area, and select an option.

•Centre AF: Use this to focus on the centre of the frame.

•Multi AF: Use this to focus on multiple areas. The photo is divided into two or more areas, and the camera obtains focus points of each area and displays a green rectangle in places where focus is set correctly. It is recommended for scenery photos.

Face detection

Use this option to select a face detection mode.

In expert mode, tap →→Face detection, and select an option.

•Normal: Use this to measure exposure on a human face.

•Smile shot: Use this to recognise and helps taking people’s smiling faces. (p. 77)

•Blink detection: Use this to detect closed eyes and automatically takes additional photos. (p. 78)

•When a face is detected, the camera tracks the face automatically.

•This feature may not be effective in the following conditions:

––The subject is too far from the camera.

––The lighting 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.

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