Camera: Shooting options and settings
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Focus area
Use this option to change the positions of the focus area.
Generally, cameras focus on the nearest subject. When there are a lot of subjects, however,
unwanted subjects can be in focus. To prevent unwanted subjects from being in focus,
change the focus area so that a desired subject is in focus. You can get a clearer and sharper
photo by selecting an appropriate focus area.
In expert mode, tap
s
s
Focus area
, and select an option.
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Centre AF
: Use this to focus on the centre of the frame.
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Multi AF
: Use this to focus on multiple areas. The photo is divided into two or more areas,
and the camera obtains focus points of each area and displays a green rectangle in places
where focus is set correctly. It is recommended for scenery photos.
Face detection
Use this option to select a face detection mode.
In expert mode, tap
s
s
Face detection
, and select an option.
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Normal
: Use this to measure exposure on a human face.
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Smile shot
: Use this to recognise and helps taking people’s smiling faces. (p. 76)
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Blink detection
: Use this to detect closed eyes and automatically takes additional photos.
(p. 77)
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When a face is detected, the camera tracks the face automatically.
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This feature may not be effective in the following conditions:
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The subject is too far from the camera.
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The lighting is too bright or too dark.
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The subject is not facing the camera.
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The subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask.
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The subject’s facial expression changes drastically.
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The subject is backlit, or the lighting conditions are unstable.
