3. Recording Modes
72
∫
Functions that work automatically
• The following functions are performed automatically to allow the camera to make the optimal
settings.
– Scene Detection
– Backlight Compensation
– [Face/Eye Detection]
– Auto White Balance
– Intelligent ISO sensitivity control
– [Red-Eye Removal]
– [i.Resolution]
– [i.Dynamic]
– [Long Shtr NR]
– [Shading Comp.]
– [Quick AF]
– [AF Assist Lamp]
∫
Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection, and Face Recognition
The Auto Focus Mode is automatically set to [
š
]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking
function will work. The AF tracking function will also work if you press
2
and then press
the shutter button halfway.
(About tracking AF, refer to
for details.)
• When [
], [
], or [
] is set, an eye closer to the camera will be in focus,
while the exposure will be optimised for the face.
In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, you cannot change
the eye in focus.
([Face/Eye Detection])
• During AF Tracking, Scene Detection does not work until the subject is
locked.
• When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] is
displayed in the top right of [
], [
] and [
].
∫
About the flash
Flash mode is set to [
Œ
] when the flash is closed, and [
] (AUTO) when it is open.
When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [
], [
] (AUTO/Red-Eye
Reduction), [
] or [
] to match the type of subject and brightness.
• Open the flash when the flash is to be used.
• When [
] or [
] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled.
• Shutter speed will be slower during [
] or [
].