AGFA Selecta 16 User Manual
User Manual
SELECTA 16
EN
WARNING
Do not expose the camera battery pack or other
accessories to rain or humidity to prevent fire hazard or
electric shock.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies
with the European requirements for safety,
health, environment and customer protection. "CE" marked
cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex
IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical
and electronic equipment in the European countries.
Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic
refuse. Please use the return and collection systems
available in your country for the disposal of this product.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name: SELECTA 16
Trade Name: AgfaPhoto
Responsible Party: RedDot Imaging
Address: RedDot Imaging, 2275 NW 84thAve, Doral, FL
Customer Care Hotl
33122.
ine:
Service & Repair Hotline (USA):
-855-243-2937 (from a landline only)
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Service & Repair (UK):
+44 1908 488676
ine Service / International contact:
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customersupport@reddot
For repair and service in all other countries, please
refer to the warranty pamphlet for additional
information.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following types of
locations:
• In the rain, very humid and dusty places.
• In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to
the sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a
closed car in summer.
• In a place where the camera is subject to a high magnetic
field, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets.
Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places where
dr
ipping water or sand may come in contact with the
camera, which may cause irrepairable faults.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we
suggest you remove the battery and the memory card from
the camera and keep them
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a
warm place, mo
suggest you wait for a while before turing on the camera.
If water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the camera
and remove the battery and memory card. Allow to air-dry
for at least 24 hours before using the camera again.
If camera overheats, while in use or charging, disconnect
charger and carefully remove batteries
isture may condense inside the camera. We
in dry environment.
Battery notes:
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak, become
hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the precautions given below.
• Do not expose the batteries to water, and take
particular care to keep the terminals dry.
• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.
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• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the
batteries.
Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and the
time for which they can be used shortens markedly.
Memory card notes:
When using a new memory card, or a memory card that
has been used or initialized by a P.C. or a different model
camera, be sure to format the card with your digital camera
before using it. To edit image data, copy the image data to
the PC’s hard d
Do not change or delete the folder names or file names
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n the memory card from your PC, as this may cause a
memory card read error to occur when viewing photos on
the memory card from the playback mode in your camera.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the autogenerated folder in the SD card. Please do not store photos
that are not taken by this model of camera, as this may cause
a read error to occur when the camera is in playback mode.
Please do not expose the camera to harsh environments
such as moisture or extreme temperatures, which may
shorten the life of your camera or damage the batteries.
Do not remove memory card without turning the digital
camera off to avo
Do not switch off the digital camera when a writing process is
occurring to avoid incomplete data writing and damaged pictures.
Align the memory card correctly before inserting it into the
camera's SD card slot. Do not force the memory card into
the cameras' SD card slot.
isk first.
id possible damage of your memory card.
BEFORE YOU START
Preface Safety information
Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto digital camera.
Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
Copyright
© Copyright 2011 RedDot Imaging All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into
any language or computer language, in any form, by any
means, without the prior written permission of RedDot
Imaging
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for
identification purposes only and are properties of their
respective owners.
Please read the following important information carefully
before using the product.
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera
yourself.
Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling
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may damage the product.
Turn off the camera before inserting or removing the
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battery and memory card.
Do not touch the camera lens.
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• Please do not expose the camera to harsh
ironments such as moisture, chemicals or extreme
env
temperatures, which may shorten the life of your
camera or damage the batteries.
• Do not use or store the camera
areas, as its components may be damaged.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended
periods.
• Download all pictures and remove the batteries from
the camera if you are going to store the camera for long
periods of time.
• Do n ot u se abras iv e clean se rs, a lc oh ol- ba se d, or
solvent-based cleaners to clean the camera. To clean,
ipe the camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.
w
in dusty, dirty, or sandy
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If water has gotten inside the camera, turn off the
camera and remove the battery and memory card. Allow
ir-dry for at least 24 hours before using the camera
to a
again.
• Do not touch lens.
Do not place camera strap around a child's neck
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• Always carry camera in a padded camera bag.
• When coming in from a cold to a warm environment,
avoid condensation by placing camera in a cooler area
and then let it warm up slowly to room temperature.
• Always place the camera on a vibration-free surface.
About this manual
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use
your AgfaPhoto digital camera. Every effort has been made
to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate,
however RedDot Imaging reserves the right to make
changes without notice.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to
help you locate information quickly and easily:
Indicates the useful information to know.
Indicates precautions to be taken while operating the
camera.
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CONTENTS
WARNING ..................................................................i
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................ii
BEFORE YOU START ........................................ 1
Preface ................................................................................................... 1
Copyright ..................................................................................... 1
Trademarks ...............................................................................1
Safety
information ...........................................................................1
About th
is manual ...........................................................................2
Symbols used
in this manual ........................................... 2
CONTENTS ..............................................................3
GETTING READY ...................................................7
Unpacking ............................................................................................. 7
Install Shoulder Strap and Lens Cap ...................................... 8
Camera V
Insert
SD/SDHC Card (Not
Turning On and Off ......................................................................14
Sett
iews ....................................................................................9
ing the Battery and
ing Language and Date/Ti
Set Display Language ........................................................14
included) ................................................ 12
me......................................... 14
Set Date/T
Us
ing the Mode Dial ...................................................................... 16
About the LCD Screen ................................................................. 17
Electron
ime ........................................................................15
ic Viewfinder ................................................................... 18
BASIC OPERATION ........................................... 19
Shooting in Auto Mode ............................................................... 19
Using the Zoom Funct
Open Flash ......................................................................................... 20
Self-t
imer ............................................................................................ 21
Macro Mode ....................................................................................... 22
EV (Exposure Value) ..................................................................... 22
Face Detect
Sm
Bl
ink Detection ................................................................................ 24
Stab
Advanced Funct
ion ............................................................................... 23
ile Detection .............................................................................. 24
ilization ....................................................................................... 25
WB (Wh
ite Balance) ............................................................ 27
ISO ............................................................................................... 27
Qual
ity ....................................................................................... 28
S
ize ............................................................................................. 28
ion .......................................................... 19
ions Menu........................................................ 26
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Color ........................................................................................... 29
USING THE MODES ......................................... 30
LCD Screen Display ...................................................................... 30
Still Picture Mode Di
Video Shoot
Playback Mode Di
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ......................................................... 34
Landscape ............................................................................... 34
Portra
it ...................................................................................... 34
N
ight Portrait ......................................................................... 35
Backl
it Portrait ...................................................................... 35
N
ight Landscape ................................................................. 35
Macro ......................................................................................... 35
Auto ............................................................................................ 35
Panorama .......................................................................................... 35
Scene Mode (SCN) ........................................................................ 36
Sport ........................................................................................... 37
Indoor ......................................................................................... 37
Snow .......................................................................................... 37
F
ireworks ................................................................................. 37
splay ............................................... 30
ing Mode Display ...................................... 32
splay .................................................... 33
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Museum .................................................................................... 37
N
ight Landscape ................................................................. 37
Ch
ildren ..................................................................................... 37
Leaf .............................................................................................. 38
Sunset ....................................................................................... 38
Glass ........................................................................................... 38
Landscape ............................................................................... 38
N
ight Portrait .......................................................................... 38
Beach .......................................................................................... 38
Text .............................................................................................. 38
Gather
ing ................................................................................... 38
ID .................................................................................................... 38
F
ish eye ...................................................................................... 38
Travel shoot
Photo frame ............................................................................. 38
Sketch ......................................................................................... 38
Portra
it Mode ................................................................................... 39
Auto Program Exposure ............................................................. 39
Shutter Pr
Aperture Pr
Manual Mode ..................................................................................... 41
ing ...................................................................... 38
iority ............................................................................... 40
iority ............................................................................ 41
PLAYBACK ........................................................... 42
Viewing Photos and Videos .................................................... 42
Thumbnail View .............................................................................. 43
Us
ing Zoom on Playback (for st
Using the Delete Button ........................................................... 45
ill pictures only) ......... 44
USING THE MENUS ......................................... 46
Still Picture Menu .......................................................................... 46
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ........................................ 47
AF-ass
ist Beam .................................................................... 47
Cont
inuous AF .. .................................................................... 48
Expo Meter
Continuous Shot .................................................................. 49
Date Impr
Qu
D
igital Zoom ........................................................................... 51
Mov
ie Menu ...................................................................................... 52
Cont
Expo Meter
Playback Menu ............................................................................... 54
Protect ....................................................................................... 54
ing (Exposure Metering) .. ........................ 48
int ............................................................................ 50
ick Review ......................................................................... 50
inuous AF .. .................................................................... 53
ing (Exposure Metering) .. ........................ 53
Delete ........................................................................................ 55
DPOF (D
igital Print Order Format) .............................. 56
Tr
im ............................................................................................. 57
HDR-H
igh Dynamic Range ............................................... 57
Res
ize ........................................................................................ 58
Rotate ........................................................................................ 58
Red-eye Reduct
Display Setup.................................................................................... 59
Sl
ideshow ................................................................................ 60
Wallpaper Sett
Setup Menu ...................................................................................... 63
Beep ........................................................................................... 64
LCD Br
Power Saver ........................................................................... 65
Zone ........................................................................................... 65
Date/T
Language ................................................................................. 66
F
ile and Software .......................................................................... 66
F
ile Numbering ...................................................................... 67
Copy to Card (Copy
memory card) ......................................................................... 67
Reset Sett
ion .............................................................. 59
ings ............................................................. 60
ightness ..................................................................... 64
ime ................................................................................ 66
internal memory to
ings ...................................................................... 68
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FW Version (Firmware version) .................................... 68
CONNECTIONS ................................................... 69
Video System .................................................................................. 69
Connecting to a PC ...................................................................... 70
Sett
ing the USB Mode ...................................................... 70
Transferr
Connecting to a PictBridge Compat
Setting the USB Mode ...................................................... 72
Connect
Us
ing the PictBridge Menu ...................................................... 74
Pr
Pr
Pr
Pr
Ex
6
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ing Fi
les to your PC ........................................ 70
ible Printer ............ 72
ing the Camera and Printer ......................... 73
int with Date ...................................................................... 74
int without Date .............................................................. 75
int Index ............................................................................... 76
int DPOF ............................................................................... 77
it .............................................................................................. 77
APPENDICES ....................................................... 78
Specifications ................................................................................... 78
Error Messages .............................................................................. 82
Troubleshoot
Customer Care ................................................................................. 86
ing ............................................................................. 84
GETTING READY
Unpacking
Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your vendor.
ize Alkaline Batteries
USB Cable
CD-ROMWarranty CardAA-s
Shoulder StrapLens Cap
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Install Shoulder Strap and Lens Cap
Install Shoulder Strap Install Lens Cap
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Camera Views
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Front View Back View
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Left View
Top View
Right View
Bottom View
1 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 11 Exposure Compensation Button 21 Speaker
2 Flash Lamp 12 Menu Button 22 Zoom Wheel
icrophone 13 Delete Button/Up Button 23 Shutter Button
3 M
4 Lens 14 Macro Button/R
5 LCD Screen 15 Self-t
6 Electron
7 Status Ind
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9 Playback Button 19 Handle 29 Card Slot/Battery Compartment
10 DISP 20 Flash On Button 30 Tr
ic Viewfinder 16 Flash Button/Left Button 26 Shoulder Strap Mount
icator 17 OK Button 27 ON / OFF
lectronic Viewfinding Window/
E
LCD Screen Button
18 USB/AV Port 28 Mode Dial
imer Button/Down Button 25 Stabilization Button
ight Button 24 Face Identification Button
ipod Socket
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot
according to the correct polarity as shown below.
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card slot as shown.
Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use
of 64MB to16 GB memory cards from recognized
manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and
Toshiba is recommended for reliable data storage.
To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery
compartment and gently push the card to release
Pull the card out carefully.
4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory
Write protection
buckle
it.
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Turning On and Off
Push ON/OFF to turn on/off camera.
Setting Language and Date/Time
When turning on the camera for the first time, the Display
Language and Date/Time Setup menu will appear. Use the
following procedures to set the camera to your preferences:
1. Push ON/OFF to turn on the camera.
Press Up/Down/Left/Right button to select the settings.
2.
3. Press the
button to confirm the settings.
Set Display Language
1. Press the button and the Left/Right button and
select the General Setup menu tab.
After the camera is powered on, set the camera to Auto
mode by turning the Mode dial at the top of the top of the
camera (see page 16). When using the camera for the firsttime, the language setting page will appear.
2.
Use the
3. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select the
4. Press the
Up/Down button
Then press the
ions.
opt
desired language.
button to confirm the setting.
Right button
and scroll down to
to access the language
Language
.
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Set Date/Time
1. Press the button and use the Up/Down button to
select the the General Setup menu tab. Press the
button to enter the Date/Time menu.
2. Use the Left/Right button to select date or time field,
then press Up/Down buttons to adjust values.
3. Press the
button to confirm the settings.
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Using the Mode Dial
The AgfaPhoto camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to switch between different modes with ease. All the
available modes are listed as follows:
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto mode
Take still pictures in automatic mode.
ASCN mode
Program AE
Shutter priority
Aperture
iority
pr
Manual mode
Portrait
Panorama mode
Movie mode
Scene mode
Have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.
Th
is setting allows you to choose the EV value and the camera will select both the shutter speed
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and aperture automatically.
is setting allows you to choose a specific shutter speed while the camera will adjust the
Th
S
aperture automatically to ensure correct exposure.
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is allows you to choose a specific aperture and the camera will automatically the adjust the
A
shutter speed to match it.
Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode.
Take portrait pictures under normal conditions.
Capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.
Record videos.
Choose from 20 different scene types and effects for your photos.
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About the LCD Screen
When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown on
the LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and
status. To learn more about the displayed icons, see “LCD
Screen display” on page 30.
LCD Screen notes:
Extremely high-precision technology has been used to
manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels are
operational for use. However, there may be some minute
points (black, white, red, blue or green) that constantly
appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and the recording is not affected
in any way.
Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; please
remove any mo
dry cleaning cloth.
isture on the LCD screen with a soft,
If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care
with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the
following situations arise, take the recommended
immediate action indicated below:
• If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wipe
the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with
soap and running water.
• If liquid crystal gets into your eye, flush the affected
eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then
seek medical assistance.
• If the liquid crystal display or the liquid inside it are
swallowed, flush your mouth thoroughly with water.
Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting.
Then seek medical assistance immediately.
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LCD
Electronic Viewfinder
The Electronic Viewfinder displays the same information as
the LCD screen. To switch between the LCD screen and the
Electronic Viewfinder, press the
the EVF indicator, the LCD screen will automatically shut
off.
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button. When selecting
evf/lcd switch
button
BASIC OPERATION
AUTO
Shooting in Auto Mode
Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes
your photos for best results.
To start shooting, do the following:
1. Push ON/OFF to turn on the camera.
itch the Mode dial to Auto mode ( ).
2. Sw
3. Compose your p
Shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
4. The LCD screen w
subject is in focus.
5. Press the Shutter button fully to capture the
icture on the LCD screen and press the
ill show a green focus frame after the
image.
Using the Zoom Function
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions:
optical zoom and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button of
the camera to zoom in or out of the subject while taking
pictures.
Zoom Wheel
Zoom indicator (See
“Digital Zoom“ on
page 51)
When the optical zoom reaches its maximum value, release
the Zoom button and then press it again for the digital
zoom to begin. The zoom indicator is hidden after the Zoom
button is released. The screen shows (
zoom status.
) for the current
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Open Flash
The flash is used to illuminate a subject in low light or for
fill-in lighting to achieve better illumination of a subject with
pronounced shadows.
1. To turn on the flash, press the flash
2. Press the left button to enter the flash Functions menu.
button.
3. Press the Left/Right button to select from the following
6 modes:
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Flash: Auto
Camera flash goes off automatically based on
existing light conditions.
•
Flash: Red-eye reduction
The camera emits a brief flash before the picture
is taken to reduce red-eye effects.
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Flash: Forced flash
Make forced flash at the moment of shooting.
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Flash: Forced off
Flash is turned off.
•
Flash: Slow Synchro
This allows for night scenery photos that include
people in the foreground. The use of a tripod is
recommended when shooting with this setting.
Flash:Red-Eye+Slow Synchro
•
4. Press the
Using this mode for slow synchro shots with redeye reduction.
button to confirm the settings and exit
the option.
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Self-timer
This setting allows the photographer to set the camera
for self portraits or group shots. The timer can be set to
fire the shutter 2 seconds, or 10 seconds after the shutter
button is pressed.
1. Press the Down button to enter the Self-timer menu.
2. Press the Left/Right button to select the following
three modes:
•
Self-timer: 2 sec
A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the
Shutter button is pressed.
Self-timer: 10 sec
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•
3
A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the
Shutter button is pressed.
Self-timer: Off
Disables the self-timer.
. Press the
menu.
button to confirm the settings and exit the
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Macro Mode
The Macro setting is ideal for shooting small objects or
close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects
very close to the camera.
1. Press Right button to enter the Macro menu.
2. Press the Left/Right button to select the following two
modes:
Macro: On
•
Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the
lens.
Macro: Off
•
Select this option to disable Macro.
3.
Press the
the menu.
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button to confirm the settings and exit
EV (Exposure Value)
The EV control allows for an override of the camera's auto
exposure settings in order to provide more control in tricky
lighting conditions. This will allow you to lighten or darken
the exposure to your preference.
1. Press the
screen.
2. Press the Up/Down button to adjust the exposure
value of the image, from the range between EV -2.0 to
EV+2.0.
button to enter the exposure settings
Face Detection
The face detection mode detects people's faces and
focuses on them resulting in clearer images. Face detection
is engaged by default in most modes unless it is disabled
by the user. Face detection is disabled in Panorama Mode.
1. When the face detection feature is enabled it will
display a frame around detected faces in the camera's
field of view.
2. Press the Shutter halfway to focus on the subject.
Press the Shutter fully to capture the
3.
4. Press the Face Detection button to close this function.
image.
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Smile Detection
The Smile Detect ion feature automatically detects a nd
captures a person's smile.
n shooting mode, Press the Face Detection button until
1. I
the Icon
2. Point the camera at the subject, and press the Shutter
button half way to focus.
3
. Press the Shutter button all the way to capture the image,
the camera will automatically release the shutter when it
detects a smile.
4. Press the Face Detection button to close this function.
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appears on the LCD screen
Blink Detection
Blink Detection is enabled by default unless disabled by
the user. When shooting, if a face is detected with its eyes
closed, the Blink Detection
show that a blink was detected.
will appear on the screen to
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