Sony a5100 - Focus Mode Explained

In this tutorial we take an in depth look at the focus modes available on the Sony a5100. These modes are auto focus automatic (AF-A), auto focus single (AF-S), auto focus continuous (AF-C), direct manual focus (DMF) and manual focus (MF).
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[@ArronPrescott]

Let me know if there are any other features/settings on the Sony a5100 I should do a video on!

[@fab7430]

This is really helpful!

[@maqui1814]

Can you shoot 30p/60p in PAL region and change shutter speed so there is no flicker?

[@jeyprz2760]

how to focus in REMOTE CONTROL?? (I mean, focusing touching the screen of my phone)

[@FrOsTyBeArKiD]

Color profiles. Pictures always look always warm in every auto setting. Doesn't matter what WB setting I use. And when it has flash on, it turns blue.

[@emmajohnson7043]

These videos are brilliant. Bought the a5100 last week as my first non-compact camera and this is giving me a great starting point

[@earlgreybeard]

Hi Arron. I just picked up an A5100 second hand, mainly for recording and streaming video. I am finding your videos really helpful already. Many thanks.

[@ArronPrescott]

Glad to help!

[@rickramos922]

I just started a channel and got a a5100 to start. Brand new to all of this but want to dive in deeper. Thanks for explaining the focus I might actually break away from auto hahaha

[@ArronPrescott]

Moving away from auto can be daunting at first, but worth it once you get your head around the different modes. Thanks for watching!

[@phoenixbeaux]

Thank you! amateur camera user here and I found this highly useful in taking better quality photos :)

[@ArronPrescott]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@dianaradiaz]

This is really helpful! I just bought Sony A5100 and I badly need your tutorials! I subscribed!😊

[@ArronPrescott]

Thanks for the sub! Glad you're finding the channel useful!

[@ChristinaButlyar]

Such a helpful video. Thank you. I was struggling to understand all the focusing modes and could not find any decent videos to explain how they work. Afs was driving me crazy. A lot of the times it would not focus on what i want it to focus on.

[@lulielguer]

i agree!!

[@kbbproductions4065]

Hi,Thanks for the videos, my girlfriend and I have just started vlogging our trip,we switch from a GoPro to the Sony a5100 and you have helped us alot! kB&b productions.

[@ArronPrescott]

Thanks for your support, I'm Glad you're enjoying the channel, and that the videos are helping you on your journey!

[@ThePhilharmonicStudios]

Hii Arron thank you for your review , today I got a5100 for 334 $

[@ArronPrescott]

Good choice!

[@ThePhilharmonicStudios]

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[@TedEhioghae]

What about video? Please can you do "Focus mode" settings for video?

[@pascalsimmonds3703]

this was a great tutorial, just what I needed, thank you for sharing :)

[@ArronPrescott]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TopTierTicker]

Hi Arron, I was hoping you could help me for a second. I've just picked up the a5100 today, and I've been watching a few of your videos to get to grips with the settings. One thing I am struggling with though is the auto focus. It keeps pulsating when recording an a-roll video. What is the best focus mode to use when recording a-roll talking head footage? Also, what is the best focus area to use to keep my head in focus without it pulsing? I would hugely appreciate your help! Thanks, Kieron

[@RIDER14RJ]

very informative vids for beginners..thanks

[@samshannonmack]

This is a great resource, thanks!

[@beangarden]

I wear glasses for seeing far, another set for near. I cant figure out how to use my a5100 correctly. Do you adjust for your spectacles?

[@brunoguitarodrigues]

Very good video!!!Thanks for your time

[@maielqady3444]

Why am i out of focus while using a timer for self shoots ?

[@tanklett1640]

Great video. Thank you so much.

[@samguapo4573]

Great video

[@Nomadicrv]

Question on AF-S do I have to continue to hold down the shutter button halfway down to ake my shot or can I remove my finger? What happens if I move the camera will my focus stay on what I focused on or does it lose that focal point?

[@rapscallion70]

What AF settings do you use for talking head streaming style video?

Thanks bro, great video, I just bought mine, I want to used it for street photography, maybe AF-C is the Best option for me? 🤔

[@customasmrbyx]

How can I zoom in on a picture I have already taken while viewing it on the camera? I like to do this to make sure that my subject is in focus so that I don't get any surprises when I view it in post. Any suggestions? I don't see a zoom option for viewing pictures on the camera

[@ArronPrescott]

If you're using the a5100 you can use the W-T rocker (its next to the shutter button) this will zoom in on your photos that you've already taken.

[@fotisnikolcreations]

Thank you very much ,very useful video as I have the same camera !!!

[@francoyoichi2549]

yeah i subscribed cool reviews

[@InfraredVisuals]

Thank you.

[@jeyprz2760]

Do you know how to focus in REMOTE CONTROL?? (I mean, focusing touching the screen of my phone)

[@nord7556]

Does it have focus peaking feature for manual lenses?

[@ArronPrescott]

It does! In fact I go through out to turn it on in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXSbdK2boZJ-i8k

[@betterthroughball2129]

What’s best for vlogs? Afc?

[@FingerTriggr]

Do all of these modus have the '4d' 'hybrid' option enabled for fast focusing? i downloaded the new firmware 3.1 which supports phase detection AF appearantly

[@GreeneHouseProductions]

Thank you..

[@AaronbTV]

Keep making videos.

[@YourYouTubeCoach.]

Hi Aaron, For some reason my Sony keeps focusing in and out. Im just filming a talking head video, much like the video you have here, but every time I move, my camera goes in and out of focus. Do you know why that may be and the settings I can change so that goes away? Its terribly distracting for the viewer!

[@ArronPrescott]

Hi Erika, Can I ask what focus mode you are using? Try and use either AF-A or AF-C if you can. Also Id set your Focus Area to 'Wide' and perhaps try changing your AF drive speed to 'Fast', this tells the camera to autofocus quicker. Hope these help!

[@YourYouTubeCoach.]

@@ArronPrescott Thank you Aaron, I am going to try that and hope it works. Your channel is such a wonderful resource!

[@YourYouTubeCoach.]

@@ArronPrescott Also, I think Im using the automatic. which would be AF-A? I'll try the other tips you suggested

[@sarahpenberth2948]

im using this as a webcam, which should i use? x

[@Tremah2]

Hey. I have got a problem with the AF on the Sony A5100. Would you be up for looking at a video i made and try to help me fix the issue?

[@spacefreedom]

nice intro

[@happyjangra406]

Sir my camera show some error It shows Image data base file error plz help me

[@iRawk1]

What’s the best mode for taking pictures of myself? I have a camera stand and every time I take photos, the photos doesn’t seem to focused once I step away from the camera after I put it on a timer

[@ArronPrescott]

Hi, I would have though either AF-A or AF-C should focus quickly enough while using the self timer. Perhaps set it to 10 second timer to allow the camera a little longer to autofocus. Hope this helps!

[@TedEhioghae]

Is it true that autofocusing makes the battery overheats on the SONY A5100?

[@ArronPrescott]

Unfortunately the a5100 has lots of problems with overheating, these are the best ways to tackle them - kzbin.info/www/bejne/imPKaKafosh4h9E

[@TedEhioghae]

@@ArronPrescott What about video? Please can you do "Focus mode" settings for video?

[@hast6651]

06.2022 :)