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Smile Shutter

When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.

  1. Press (Smile) on the control button.

  1. Wait for a smile to be detected.

When a smile is detected and the smile level exceeds the point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically.

  1. To stop shooting, press (Smile) again.

Tips for better capturing of smiles

  1. Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.

Do not obscure the face by hat , masks, sunglasses, etc.

  1. Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed.

  1. Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are shown.

  • The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles.

  • You can select the priority subject for face detection with [Face Detection]. To perform smile detection for a different face, change the priority face with on the control button. [Details]

  • If a smile is not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] in the setting menu.

Notes

  • Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when the internal memory becomes full.

  • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.

  • You cannot use the digital zoom function.

  • You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For details, see “Functions not available in some REC modes” [Details] and “MENU items not available in some REC modes.” [Details]

Related Topic
Smile Detection Sensitivity

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