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Face detection
When the face detection AF function is used, the focus can be set around a person's face when taking a portrait shot.
This function can also be quite useful when using self-shot.
Normal face detection
When the Face Detection AF option is used, the auto focus can be
set based on the face.
When the shooting composition is set, the camera automatically
detects as many as 10 faces and sets the focus and exposure.
1
In Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2
Select Shooting 2 (
2
) → AF Area →
Face Detection AF.
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- When the subject is too far
- When it is too bright or dark
- When the subject is not facing to the front
- When part of the face is hidden by an object
like sunglasses.
- When one makes a large facial expression
- When the light or backlight shown on the face
is not uniform
- Depending on the Picture Wizard option, the
subject’s face may not be recognized.
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shooting mode.
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the options such as manual focus and selection
AF.
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the camera is closer to the subject.
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the white focus area is automatically set to
focus.
The focus frame is
shown by white for
the closest face and
by gray for the rest
of faces.