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Taking Pictures
I > z
In I, > or z mode, Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE
are activated. Simply point the camera toward your subject’s face and
the camera automatically recognizes the location of the subject’s face,
adjusts the focus (using Face Recognition AF) and the exposure (using
Face Recognition AE) and allows you to take a picture.
1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select I
(Portrait), > (Self-portrait) or z (Natural Skin Tone).
3 Press the 4 button.
The shooting mode is selected and the
camera returns to capture status.
When the location of the subject’s face is
recognized, a yellow focus frame appears
on the LCD monitor at the location of the
face. As the subject moves, the size and
location of the focus frame change to match
the location of the subject’s face.
4 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.
5 Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Self-portrait/
Natural Skin Tone)
I
Use this mode when taking pictures of people.
>
Use this mode when taking self-portraits or pictures of you and a friend.
z
Use this mode when you want to enhance the natural skin tone of the people
in your pictures.
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