Does not emit infrared light.

[110] How to Use Menu operations

Face Detection

Camera/Mic

You can set this product to detect a face automatically. This product adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically for the face of the selected subject.

1. - [Camera/Mic] - [Face] - [Face Detection] - desired setting.

Descriptions of menu items

Auto (default setting):

Detects faces.

Off ():

Does not detect faces.

Note

Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions.

Hint

Recording conditions for better face detection performance are as follows.

Shoot in a sufficiently bright place.

The subject is not wearing glasses, a hat or mask.

The subject faces directly towards the camera.

[111] How to Use Menu operations

Smile Shutter

Camera/Mic

The shutter is released automatically when this product detects a smile. If you do not want to take photos automatically, select [Off].

1. - [Camera/Mic] - [Face] - [Smile Shutter] - desired setting.

Descriptions of menu items

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Sony HDR-CX900E, FDR-AX100E manual Face Detection, Smile Shutter

FDR-AX100E, FDR-AX100, HDR-CX900E, HDR-CX900 specifications

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