Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV - Manual (Page 93)

[74] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus
Eye AF
The camera focuses on the subject's eyes while you keep the button pressed.
1.
MENU →
(Custom Settings
) → [Custom Key Settings] → assign the [Eye AF]
function to the desired button.
2. Point the camera at a person's face, and press the button to which you have assigned
the [Eye AF] function.
3. Press the shutter button while pressing the button.
Hint
When the camera focuses on the eyes, a detection frame is displayed over the eyes. If
the focus mode is set to [Single-shot AF], the frame will disappear after a period of time.
Note
Depending on the circumstances, the camera may not be able to focus on the eyes. In
such cases, the camera detects a face and focuses on the face.
If the camera cannot detect a person’s face, you cannot use [Eye AF].
Depending on the circumstances, you cannot use [Eye AF], such as when [Focus Mode]
is set to [Manual Focus], etc.
[Eye AF] may not function in the following situations:
When the person is wearing sunglasses.
When the front hair covers the person’s eyes.
In low-light or back-lit conditions.
When the eyes are closed.
When the person is in the shade.
When the person is out of focus.
When the person is moving too much.
If the person is moving too much, the detection frame may not display correctly over their
eyes.
[75] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure
Exposure Comp.