Sony Cyber-shot 4-176-667-12(1) - Manual (Page 31)

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Smile Shutter
When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.
1 Press (Smile) on the control button.
2 Wait for a smile to be detected.
When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the
camera records images automatically.
If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera
shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode.
3 To stop shooting, press (Smile) again.
• Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the memory card or internal memory
becomes full.
• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
• You cannot use the digital zoom function.
• If Sweep Panorama or Movie Mode is selected, you cannot use the Smile Shutter function.
Notes
Smile Detection Sensitivity
indicator
Face Detection frame
z Hints for better capturing of smiles
• 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 z on the control button (page 54).
• If a smile is not detected, set the [Smile Detection Sensitivity] in setting menu.
1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.
Do not obscure the face by hat, masks, sunglasses, etc.
2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as
level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed.
3
Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is
easier to detect when the teeth are shown.