Face Detection Function Settings

Mode

For configuring the behavior when operating the user button that is assigned with the “Face Detection” function in the Auto Focus mode.

Select the control to track results of face detection.

AF&AE:
Sets auto focus and exposure control for the face that is being tracked.

AF:
Sets auto focus for the face that is being tracked.

[Setting Values: REC button AF&AE, AF]

Adjusting the Focusing by Face Detection
Memo

When “AF&AE” is selected, this function will be activated when the [FOCUS AUTO/MANU] switch is set to “AUTO” and when at least one of the Iris, Shutter and Gain items is configured to Auto mode.

When “AF” is specified, this function will be activated only when the [FOCUS AUTO/MANU] switch is set to “AUTO”.

Face Only AF

For activating auto focusing only for the face of the subject.

[Setting Values: On, REC button Off]

Memo

When a face cannot be detected when this is configured to “On”, the camera recorder switches to manual focusing.

Sensitivity

For setting the level of ease of face detection.

[Setting Values: REC button High, Middle, Low]

Holding Duration

For specifying duration to maintain the current focus when the camera loses track of the face.

Set to “Short” to select another object immediately if the face on the screen is lost.

Set to “Long” to operate at the same position for some time even if the face on the screen is lost.

[Setting Values: Long, REC button Normal, Short]