Sony alpha DSLR-A500 - Manual (Page 113)

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Capturing smiling faces (Smile Shutter)
When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.
Smile Detection Sensitivity
You can set the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting
smiles to one of the following three options:
(Slight Smile),
(Normal Smile), and (Big Smile).
• To focus on the smile, overlay the Face Detection frame and AF area.
• Do not cover the eyes with bangs, etc. Keep the eyes narrowed.
• Do not obscure the face with a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc.
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Fn button t (Smile Shutter) t [On] t Select the
desired Smile Detection Sensitivity mode
• When the Smile Shutter is activated, the Smile Detection Sensitivity
indicator appears on the LCD monitor.
2
Wait detecting a smile.
The camera detects a smile and the focus
is confirmed. When the smile level
exceeds the b point on the indicator, the
camera records images automatically.
• When the camera detects faces, orange
Face Detection frames appear around
the faces. The Face Detection frames
turn green when these subjects come
into focus.
• The smile level of the face surrounded
by the double Face Detection frame is
indicated on the Smile Detection
Sensitivity indicator.
Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator
3
To stop shooting, Fn button t (Smile Shutter) t [Off]
Shooting techniques
Face Detection frame