Samsung SMX-F44SP/XIL, SMX-F40SP/EDC, SMX-F400BP/EDC, SMX-K40SP/EDC manual Focus, Face detection

Focus

The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the camcorder is turned on, auto-focus will be always set. You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

1.Press the MENU button  Control joystick (/)  “Focus.”

2.Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/), and then press the OK button.

3.Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Submenu Items

items	contents	on-screen
		display
	In most situations, it is better to use the
“Auto”	automatic focus feature, as it enables you	-
	to concentrate on the creative side of your
	recording.
“Face	Records under the optimal condition by
Detection”	detecting faces automatically.

Manual focusing may be necessary under “Manual” certain conditions that make automatic

focusing diffi cult or unreliable.

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Focus

Auto

Face Detection

Manual

Exit

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Focus

Auto

Face Detection

Manual

Exit

Face detection

It detects and recognises face-like shapes and adjusts focus, colour and exposure automatically. Also, it adjusts recording conditions optimised for the face detected.

•Move the Control joystick (/) to select “Face Detection,” and then press the OK button.

-Detects a face and shows a frame on it. The detected face image is optimised automatically.

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• The Face Detection indicator ( ) and Face Detection frame (	) are	not recorded.
• Framing a person’s face while Face Detection is set will adjust focus and exposure to optimal
values automatically.
• The Face Detection may not operate depending on the recording conditions.
For example, the Face Detection frame may appear when framing a 'face-like' shape, even when
the subject is not a person's face. If this occurs, turn off the Face Detection feature.
• The Face Detection feature will not work when framing the side of a person's face or operating			57
while lack of illumination. You must be facing them "head-on" or occupying enough illumination.