Nikon Z 50 Reference Manual page 89

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Animal-Detection AF
• Depending on shooting conditions, the camera may fail to detect the
faces or eyes of some breeds when Animal detection on is enabled.
Alternatively, the camera may display a border around subjects that
are not the faces or eyes of dogs or cats.
• Eyes or faces may not be detected as expected if:
- the subject's face occupies a very large or very small proportion of
the frame,
- the subject's face is lit too brightly or too poorly,
- the subject's face or eyes are obscured by fur or other objects,
- the subject's eyes are similar in color to the rest of their face, or
- the subject moves excessively during shooting.
• Eye detection is not available in movie mode.
• The light from the AF-assist illuminator may adversely affect the eyes
of some animals; we recommend that you select Off for Custom
Setting a8 (Built-in AF-assist illuminator).
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Basic Settings