Sony DSLR-A500 Manual

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The camera detects faces, adjusts the focus, exposure, performs image 
processing, and adjusts flash settings. The Face Detection function is set to 
[On] in the default setting.
The Face Detection frame
To deactivate the Face Detection function
Fn button t  
(Face 
Detection) 
t [Off]
• Compose to overlay the Face Detection frame and the AF area.
Notes
• The Face Detection function cannot be used in viewfinder mode or with the manual 
focus check function.
• Up to eight faces can be detected.
Using the Face Detection function
When the camera detects faces, white 
Face Detection frames appear. When the 
camera judges that autofocus is possible, 
the Face Detection frames turn orange. 
When you press the shutter halfway 
down, the Face Detection frames turn 
green.
• If a face is not positioned inside the AF 
area available when you press the 
shutter button halfway down, the AF 
area that is used for focusing turns 
green.
• When the camera detects multiple 
faces, the camera automatically selects 
a priority face and the single Face 
Detection frame turns orange.
Face Detection frames (orange)
Shooting technique
Face Detection frames (white)