Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter)

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

1Select (Smile Shutter) mode on the mode dial.

2Aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

3Press the shutter button all the way down to set Smile Detection mode.

The Smile Shutter enters standby.

Smile Detection mark/Number of images

Smile Detection frame (Orange)

Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator

4Wait detecting a smile.

When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records up to six images. Press the shutter button all the way down again to exit the Smile Shutter mode.

Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the “Memory Stick Duo” media or internal memory becomes full or when six images have been recorded.

Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.

zHints for better capturing of smiles

1Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.

2Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. The detection rate is higher when the eyes are narrowed.

3Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are showing.

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