Smile Shutter; Smile/Face Detect - Sony DSC-HX400 Help Manual

When the shooting mode is set to [Superior Auto], and you use [Photo Creativity], the
product does not perform the overlay processing of images.
[81] How to Use

Smile/Face Detect.

Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs
image processing automatically.
1. MENU →
Menu item details
Off:
Does not use the [Face Detection] function.
On (default setting):
Automatically selects a face to be brought into focus.

Smile Shutter:

Automatically detects and shoots a smile.
Face Detection frame
When the product detects a face, the gray face detection frame appears. When the product
determines that autofocus is enabled, the face detection frame turns white. When you press
the shutter button halfway down, the frame turns green.
Tips for capturing smiles more effectively
Do not cover the eyes with front hair and keep the eyes narrowed.
Do not obscure the face by a hat, masks, sunglasses, etc.
Try to orient the face in front of the product and be as level as possible.
Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to be detected when the teeth are
shown.
If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the product shoots the image. After
Using shooting functions
(Camera Settings) → [Smile/Face Detect.] → desired setting.
Setting the other functions of this product