Sony SLT-A99V α Handbook - Page 145

Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Fn button t (Smile/Face Detect.) t [Smile Shutter On: Normal Smile] t Select the desired Smile Detection Sensitivity mode with b/B on the multi-selector You can set the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles to one of the following 3 options: (On: Slight Smile), (On: Normal Smile), and (On: Big Smile). • When the Smile Shutter is activated, the Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator appears on the screen. 2 Wait for a smile to be detected. 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 the target faces, orange Face Detection frames appear around the faces. The Face Detection frames turn green when these subjects come into focus. • When [Auto Port. Framing] is set to [Auto], the image will be automatically trimmed to provide a suitable composition. Face Detection frame (orange) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 3 To stop shooting, Fn button t (Smile/Face Detect.) t Select an item other than [Smile Shutter]. Advanced shooting Shooting techniques • To focus on the smile, overlay the Face Detection frame and AF area. • Do not cover the eyes with bangs, etc. The subject should be smiling. • Do not obscure the face with a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc. 145