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Face detection

You can use face detection to bring an off-centre face into focus. The camera automatically detects up to five faces, indicated by white frames. A green frame shows which face has been selected for focus. Focus is set to the face closest to the camera. You can also tap one of the frames to select which face should be in focus.

To set face detection

  1. Activate the camera.
  2. If the still camera is not selected, tap .
  3. Tap the focus settings key in the viewfinder.
  4. Tap .

To take a photo using face detection

  1. With "Face detection" set, point the camera at your subject. Each detected face is framed.
  2. You can tap the frame you want to use focus on, or, by not tapping, let the camera select which face to focus on.
  3. Press the camera key halfway down. A green frame shows which face is in focus.
  4. To take the photo, press the camera key fully down. The photo is automatically saved on the memory card.