Intelligent Face Detection - Canon HFS10 Brochure

Intelligent Face Detection

By harnessing the power of DIGIC DV III, Face Detection is now possible on
Canon HD camcorders. This smart feature makes it easy to keep your subjects in
focus and ensures optimum exposure whether in dim or bright conditions.
Face Tracking Face Focus Assist
Selection
For manual auto-focusing, you have
Up to 35 faces can be detected at a the option of enlarging the detected
time during shooting, but only 9 will face of the subject to check that it is
be displayed with a frame around it. clearly in focus.
When more than one face is detected,
the camcorder will determine the
main subject for focusing and display
it in a white frame. You can also
select which face to focus on by using
the multi-scroll button.
A "Timeline By Face" function displays a list
of thumbnails of faces detected in a scene in a
time-based sequence. Playback from these cuts
is also possible.
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Face Selection
Playback
Subject too dark
In Movie Playback mode, a
due to bright background
"Scene By Faces" feature displays
thumbnails of faces detected in
The camcorder detects the
each scene so it's easy to locate
subject's face and automatically
your favorite shots. You can select
adjusts exposure to preserve
any of the thumbnails to start details.
playback of a scene.
Subject too dark
Perfect Exposure with
Face Priority AE
Achieving the best exposure can be a problem in situations
when there is a difference in lighting between the subjects
and the background. This will no longer be an issue with the
new Face Priority AE mode!
By utilizing the Face Detection capability of DIGIC DV III, the
camcorder ensures your subjects look natural by automatically
compensating for these differences. Even lighting conditions
once difficult to shoot in can be captured with the same natural
brightness as seen by the naked eye.
Underexposure
due to insufficient flash
The camcorder lightens the
subject's face to compensate
for the lack of light.
Corrected Underexposed Corrected
Overexposure
due to dark background or
sunny conditions
The camcorder controls the
brightness level to prevent subjects
from being overexposed.
Overexposed Corrected
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