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Face detection
When you use the Face Detection AF function, you can set the focus around a person's face when taking a portrait
shot. This function can also be useful when shooting a self-portrait.
Normal face detection
When you use the Face Detection AF option, the
camera sets the auto focus based on the faces in the
frame.
When the shooting composition is set, the camera
automatically detects as many as 10 faces and sets the
focus and exposure.
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In the Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2
Select Shooting 2 (
Face Detection AF.
) → AF Area →
2
The focus frame is
shown by white for
the closest face and
by gray for the rest of
faces.
• Face detection may not be effective when.
- The subject is too far away
- The light is too bright or dark
- The subject is not facing the camera
- When part of the face is hidden by an object
like sunglasses.
- Part of the subject's face is hidden by
sunglasses or similar objects
- The subject makes a large facial expression
- The light or backlight on the subject's face is
not uniform
• Depending on the Picture Wizard option, the
camera may not recognize the subject's face
• The options available may differ depending on
the shooting mode.
• This function is not available if you have selected
such options as Manual Focus and Selection
AF.
• The face detection function works faster when
the camera is closer to the subject.
• When you use the Face Detection AF option,
the white focus area is automatically set to
focus.
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