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3. Recording Modes
AF, Face/Eye Detection, and Face Recognition
The AF Mode is automatically set to [š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking function
will work.
The AF tracking function will also work if you press [ ] (2) and then press the shutter button
halfway.
When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered
face is detected, [R] is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].
About the flash
Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P159)
When recording with the flash, the camera automatically selects [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]
according to the type and brightness of the subject.
Scene Detection
Use a tripod or similar support when the scene detection has been identified as [ ].
When the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal, the shutter speed becomes slower
than normal.
Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be selected for the same
subject.
When [ ] or [ ] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled.
Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, you can set [Flash Mode] to [Œ] (forced flash off) in [Flash] of
the [Rec] menu even with the flash open.
The Backlight Compensation
When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically
attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.
Backlight Compensation works automatically in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent
Auto Mode.