Sony Handycam HDR-CX360E Handbook page 84

Tips
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For better face detection performance, shoot the
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subject(s) under the following conditions:
Shoot in a sufficiently bright place
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The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat
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or mask
The subject(s) faces directly towards the
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camera
If you select a subject which has priority by
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touching the frame that has appeared around
the subject's face, a double-lined frame will
appear and that face has priority.
Smile Shutter
The shutter is released when the camcorder
detects a smile.
 Dual Capture
Only during movie recording, the shutter is
released automatically, when the camcorder
detects a smile.
Always On
The shutter is released when the camcorder
detects a smile whenever the camcorder is in
recording mode.
Off ( )
Smiles are not detected, so photos are not
recorded automatically.
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Notes
Smiles may not be detected depending on
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recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
Smile Sensitivity
Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using
the Smile Shutter function.
Slight Smile
Detects even a slight smile.
 Normal Smile
Detects a normal smile.
Big Smile
Detects a big smile.
Flash (HDR-CX360E/CX360VE/
PJ30E/PJ30VE/PJ50E/PJ50VE)
You can select the flash setting when you
record photos using the built-in flash, or
an external flash (sold separately) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
 Auto
Automatically flashes when there is
insufficient ambient light.
On ( )
Always uses the flash regardless of the
surrounding brightness.
Off ( )
Records without flash.
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Notes
The recommended distance to the subject when
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using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 m
to 1.5 m (1 foot to 5 feet).
Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
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before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if
heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.
The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (p. 14) flickers
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while charging the flash, and remains lit when
the battery charge is complete.
If you use the flash in bright places such as
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when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
When [Conversion Lens] (p. 83) is set to other
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than [Off], the built-in flash does not flash,and
also you cannot set [Flash].
The flash does not flash in movie recording
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mode.
A shadow may be produced on photos if you
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use the flash when you take photos with the
conversion lens (sold separately) attached.
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