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Smile Shutter

When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.

1.Press (Smile) on the control button.

2.Wait for a smile to be detected.

When a smile is detected and the smile level exceeds the point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically.

If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image, and then returns to Smile Shutter mode.

3.To stop shooting, press (Smile) again.

Tips for better capturing of smiles

Do not cover the eyes with the bangs. Do not obscure the face by hat, masks, sunglasses, etc.

Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed.

Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are shown.

The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles.

You can select the priority subject for face detection with [Face Detection]. To perform

smile detection for a different face, change the priority face using

on the control

button. [Details]

If a smile is not detected, select MENU [Smile Detection Sensitivity], then set the

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Sony DSC-W570D, DSC-W580 manual Smile Shutter, Button. Details

DSC-W570D, DSC-W580, DSC-W570 specifications

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