64Face detectionWhen you use the Face Detection AF function, you can set the focus around a person's face when taking a portraitshot. This function can also be useful when shooting a self-portrait.Normal face detectionWhen you use the Face Detection AF option, thecamera sets the auto focus based on the faces in theframe.When the shooting composition is set, the cameraautomatically detects as many as 10 faces and sets thefocus and exposure.1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU].2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2) AF AreaFace Detection AF.• Face detection may not be effective when.- The subject is too far away- The light is too bright or dark- The subject is not facing the camera- When part of the face is hidden by an objectlike sunglasses.- Part of the subject's face is hidden bysunglasses or similar objects- The subject makes a large facial expression- The light or backlight on the subject's face isnot uniform• Depending on the Picture Wizard option, thecamera may not recognize the subject’s face• The options available may differ depending onthe shooting mode.• This function is not available if you have selectedsuch options as Manual Focus and SelectionAF.• The face detection function works faster whenthe camera is closer to the subject.• When you use the Face Detection AF option,the white focus area is automatically set tofocus.The focus frame isshown by white forthe closest face andby gray for the rest offaces.
