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Snapshot Tutorial
When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten
individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the seventh Control Panel option from the
top (Face Detection).
3. Use [4] and [6] to select “G Face Detection: On” and then press
[SET].
4. Point the camera at the subject(s).
The camera will detect human faces and display a
frame around each one.
5. Half-press the shutter button.
The camera will focus and the frames around the faces
it focuses on will turn green.
6. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
Tips for Best Face Detection Results
• The camera performs center focus if it cannot detect a face.
• Always make sure that Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the focus mode when
shooting with face detection.
• Face detection may take a bit longer when you hold the camera sideways.
• Detection of the following types of faces is not supported.
– Face that is obstructed by hair, sunglasses, a hat, etc., or a face in dark shade
– A profile or a face that is at an angle
– A face that is very far away and small, or very close and large
– A face in an area that is very dark
– The face of a pet or some other non-human subject
IMPORTANT!
• Face detection cannot be used in combination with any of the following features.
– Some BEST SHOT scenes
– Movie Recording
• The following function is disabled when shooting with face detection.
– Multi AF
Using Face Detection (Face Detection)
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