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E16
The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.
Using Face Detection
In the following shooting modes, the camera
uses face detection to automatically focus on
human faces.
• A (Auto) mode (A22)
• Scene auto selector, Portrait, or Night
portrait scene mode (A23)
• Smart portrait mode (A25)
• When AF area mode (E69) in A, B, C, or
D mode (A31) is set to Face priority
If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around
the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around
the other faces.
If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no faces are detected:
• When Scene auto selector is selected, the focus area changes depending
on the scene.
• In Portrait or Night portrait scene mode or smart portrait mode, the
camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
• In A (auto) mode, A, B, C, or D mode, the camera selects the focus area
containing the subject closest to the camera.
B Notes About Face Detection
• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the
direction in which the faces are looking.
• The camera cannot detect faces in the following situations:
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame
C Face Detection During Movie Recording
When AF area mode (E79) in the movie menu is set to Face priority, the camera
focuses on human faces during movie recording.
If the b (e) button is pressed when no faces are detected, the camera focuses on
the area in the center of the frame.
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