< indicates the flash will fire. • For information about Flash Range, see page 140. Snapshot Tutorial 33 NOTE • Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash. • The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close. • Flash charging time (page 140) depends on operating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.) • Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed, which can cause image blur due to camera movement. Under such conditions, secure the camera with a tripod, etc. • With red eye reduction, the flash is fired automatically in accordance with exposure. It does not fire in areas where lighting is bright. • The presence of outdoor sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or some other light source can cause abnormal image colors. • Select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting when shooting in areas where flash photography is prohibited. Red-eye Reduction Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash mode, the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close, which reduces the chance of red eye. Note the following important points when using red-eye reduction. • Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera (flash). • Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from the camera. Other Useful Flash Features • Changing the flash intensity (page 67) Snapshot Tutorial C 34 Using Face Detection (Face Detection) Using Face Detection (Face Detection) The face detection feature adjusts focus and brightness to the faces in the image. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel option from the top (Face Detection). 3. Use [4] and [6] to select “G Face Detection: On” and then press [SET]. 4. Point the camera at the subject(s). The camera will detect human faces and display a frame around each one. 5. Half-press the shutter button. The camera will focus and the frames around the faces it focuses on will turn green. 6. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down. Tips for Best Face Detection Results • The camera performs center focus if it cannot detect a face. • Always make sure that Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the focus mode when shooting with face detection. • Face detection may take a bit longer when you hold the camera sideways. • Detection of the following types of faces is not supported. – Face that is obstructed by hair, sunglasses, a hat, etc., or a face in dark shade – A profile or a face that is at an angle – A face that is very far away and small, or very close and large – A face in an area that is very dark – The face of a pet or some other non-human subject Snapshot Tutorial 35 IMPORTANT! • Face detection cannot be used in combination with any of the following features. – Some BEST SHOT scenes (For YouTube, Voice Recording) – easy Mode – Movie Recording • The following functions are disabled when shooting with face detection. – Multi AF, Tracking AF Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Anti Shake) You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or camera movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth Control Panel option from the top (Anti Shake). 3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. Auto Minimizes the effects of hand and subject movement. Off Turns off Anti Shake settings NOTE • ISO sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed do not appear on the monitor screen when you half-press the shutter button while “Auto” is selected. These values will appear briefly, however, in the preview image that is displayed immediately after you shoot a snapshot. • If the flash fires, the Anti Shake icon S will remain on the display, even though Anti Shake does not function during flash photography. • The ISO sensitivity setting (page 37) must be “AUTO” for Anti Shake to work. • Shooting with Anti Shake can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution. • Anti Shake may not be able to eliminate the effects of camera or subject movement when movement is severe. • Anti Shake is disabled during movie recording. Snapshot Tutorial C 36 Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO) ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top (ISO Sensitivity). 3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press...