Using The Face Detection Function - Pentax X-5 Operating Manual

• When the Face Detection function does not work, Blink Detection also
does not function. Even if the subjects' faces are detected, Blink
Detection may not function depending on the condition of the detected
faces.
• You can set the Instant Review function to off (p.102).
• You can also disable the Blink Detection function (p.101).

Using the Face Detection Function

With this camera, the Face Detection function
is available with all shooting modes.
When the camera detects a person's face in the
image, the Face Detection function displays a
yellow face detection frame around the face on
the screen display, sets the focus (Face
Detection AF) and compensates the exposure
(Face Detection AE).
If the subject in the face detection frame
moves, the frame also moves and changes its
own size as it tracks the face.
The Face Detection function can detect up to
32 people's faces. If it detects multiple faces,
the camera displays a yellow frame over the
main face and white frame(s) over the other
face(s). It can display up to a total of 31 frames
including a main frame and white frame(s).
The default setting is [On]. You can switch to
the Smile Capture function that automatically
releases the shutter when the subject smiles.
Refer to "Switching the Face Detection
Function" (p.100) for details.
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Face detection frame
When the multiple
faces are detected
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Main frame White
frame
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