Focus; Face Detection - Samsung SMX-F40 User Manual

Focus

The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the camcorder is turned on,
auto-focus will be always set. You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.
PRECHECK!
Select the Record ( /
1. Press the MENU button  Control joystick (/)  "Focus."
2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),
and then press the OK button.
3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Submenu Items
items
In most situations, it is better to use the
automatic focus feature, as it enables you
"Auto"
to concentrate on the creative side of your
recording.
"Face Records under the optimal condition by
Detection" detecting faces automatically.
Manual focusing may be necessary under
certain conditions that make automatic
"Manual"
focusing diffi cult or unreliable.

Face detection

It detects and recognizes face-like shapes and adjusts focus, color
and exposure automatically. Also, it adjusts recording conditions
optimised for the face detected.
• Move the Control joystick (/) to select "Face Detection,"
and then press the OK button.
- Detects a face and shows a frame on it. The detected face
image is optimised automatically.
• The Face Detection indicator (
• Framing a person's face while Face Detection is set will adjust focus and exposure to optimal
values automatically.
• The Face Detection may not operate depending on the recording conditions.
For example, the Face Detection frame may appear when framing a 'face-like' shape, even when
the subject is not a person's face. If this occurs, turn off the Face Detection feature.
• The Face Detection feature will not work when framing the side of a person's face or operating
while lack of illumination. You must be facing them "head-on" or occupying enough illumination.
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