Operating Instructions

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Recording
∫ About [š] ([Face Detection])
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects
the faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
Note
•
Under certain picture-taking conditions, including the following cases, the face detection
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ]
([Ø] while motion pictures are taken).
– When the face is not facing the camera
– When the face is at an angle
– When the face is extremely bright or dark
– When there is little contrast on the faces
– When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
– When the face appears small on the screen
– When there is rapid movement
– When the subject is other than a human being
– When the camera is shaking
– When Digital Zoom is used
– Taking pictures underwater
• If the camera is registering something other than someone’s face, change the settings to
something other than [š].
∫ Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking])
Align the subject with the AF tracking frame, and then press 4
to lock onto the subject.
A AF tracking frame
• AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognised, and
focus will automatically adjust continuously following the subject’s
movement (Dynamic tracking).
• AF tracking is cancelled when 4 is pressed again.
Note
•
Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases:
– When the subject is too small
– When the recording location is too dark or bright
– When the subject is moving too fast
– When the background has the same or similar colour to the subject
– When jitter is occurring
– When using the zoom
– Taking picture underwater
• When the lock fails, the AF tracking frame will turn red and then disappear. Press 4 again.
• The camera records pictures with [AF Mode] as [Ø] when locked or Dynamic Tracking is not
working.
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