Face Detection

When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.
  1. MENU (Face Detection) desired mode



(Off)
Cannot use Face Detection.
(Auto)
Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.

(Child Priority) (DSC-W730)
Detects and shoots with priority on children’s faces.

(Adult Priority) (DSC-W730)
Detects and shoots with priority on adult faces.

Notes
  • [Off] is not available when [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People].

  • You can select [Face Detection] only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the metering mode is set to [Multi].

  • The Face Detection function does not operate when you use the digital zoom.

  • Up to eight faces of your subjects can be detected.

  • Adults and children may not be recognized correctly depending on the conditions (DSC-W730).

  • During Smile Shutter shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [Auto] even if it is set to [Off].

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