Capturing Smiles Automatically (SMILE SHOT)

“SMILE SHOT” automatically captures a still image upon detection of a smile.
This function is available for both videos and still images.

Set “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” to “FACE TRACKING” before selecting “SMILE SHOT”.

Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF)

Open the LCD monitor.

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Set the recording mode to either MOVIE video or PHOTO still image.

To switch the mode between video and still image, tap MOVIE or PHOTO on the recording screen to display the mode switching screen.
Tap MOVIE or PHOTO to switch the mode to video or still image respectively.

Tap “MENU”.

Tap MENU

The top menu appears.

Tap “RECORD SETTING”. (Go to step 4.)
Alternatively, tap “SMILE SHOT” in the shortcut menu. (Go to step 6.)

C3B_TOP_MENU(Wi-Fi)

Tap Cursor_Right on the lower right of the screen.

C3B_REC SET VIDEO-1

Tap “SMILE SHOT”.

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Tap batsu to exit the menu.

Tap RETURN to return to the previous screen.

Tap “ON”.

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Tap batsu to exit the menu as the previous screen appears.

Point the camera toward the human subject.

A still image is automatically captured when smiles are detected.

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PHOTO lights up when a still image is being captured.

You can display the name and smile level (%) together with the frame by setting “SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY” in the menu to “ON” before recording.

Setting SMILE%/NAME DISPLAY

Memo

The camera is able to detect up to 16 faces. Smile levels will be displayed for up to 3 of the largest faces displayed on the screen.

This function may not work properly depending on the shooting conditions (distance, angle, brightness, etc.) and the subject (direction of face, smile level, etc.). It is also difficult to detect a smile in backlight.

After a smile is detected and captured, it takes time before the next recording may be performed.

“SMILE SHOT” does not work in the following cases:
- when menu is being displayed
- when remaining recording time is being displayed
- when any functions in “SPECIAL RECORDING” is set

Caution

If “TOUCH PRIORITY AE/AF” is not set to “FACE TRACKING”, “SMILE SHOT” will not work.

If appropriate results cannot be obtained, record with “SMILE SHOT” set to “OFF”.