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When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.

1.MENU (Face Detection) desired mode

 

(Off)

Cannot use Face Detection.

 

 

 

 

(Auto)

Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.

 

 

 

 

(Child Priority) (DSC-W730)

Detects and shoots with priority on children’s faces.

 

 

 

 

(Adult Priority) (DSC-W730)

Detects and shoots with priority on adult faces.

 

 

 

Notes

[Off] is not available when [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].

You can select [Face Detection] only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the metering mode is set to [Multi].

The Face Detection function does not operate when you use the digital zoom. Up to eight faces of your subjects can be detected.

Adults and children may not be recognized correctly depending on the conditions (DSC-W730). During Smile Shutter shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [Auto] even if it is set to [Off].

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DSCW730/L, DSCW730/P, DSC-W710/B, DSCW710/P, DSCW710/B specifications

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