Using The Face Recognition Function - Pentax X70 Operating Manual

Using the Face Recognition Function

With the X70, the Face Recognition function is
available with all shooting modes.
When the camera detects a person's face in the
image, the Face Recognition function displays
a yellow face recognition frame around the face
on the display screen, sets the focus (Face
Recognition AF) and compensates the
exposure (Face Recognition AE).
If the subject in the face recognition frame
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moves, the frame also moves and changes size
as it tracks the face.
The Face Recognition function can recognize up
to 32 people's faces. If it recognizes multiple
faces, the camera displays a yellow frame over
the main face and white frames over the other
face(s). It can display up to a total of 15 frames,
including a main frame and white frame(s).
• Face Recognition AF and AE may not work if the subject is wearing
sunglasses, has part of the face covered or is not looking toward the
camera.
• If the camera cannot recognize the subject's face, the camera focuses
using the setting currently selected in [Focusing Area].
• When the Smile Capture function is on, the shutter may not be released
automatically because the Smile Capture function may not work in
some situations, such as when the recognized face is too small.
To Switch the Face Recognition Function
By default, the Face Recognition function is set to Face Priority On. You
can switch to the Smile Capture function, which automatically releases
the shutter when your subject smiles. The Face Recognition function is
switched as follows each time the I button is pressed:
Smile Capture
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Face Priority Off
Face recognition frame
When the multiple faces
are recognized
Main frame White
Face Priority On
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