• Sudhir Shivaram

    Administrator
    October 1, 2025 at 10:50 am

    🔧 Steps to Set Up Back Button Focus on Sony A6100

    1. Assign AF-ON to a Custom Button

      • Go to Menu → Camera 2 (Custom Operation 1) → Custom Key (Page 8/9)

      • Select [AF-On Button] or choose another button like AEL (depends on your preference)

      • Assign the function AF On to this button

    2. Disable AF from Shutter Button

      • Go to Menu → Camera 1 → AF w/ Shutter (Page 6/14)

      • Set it to Off

    3. Set Focus Mode

      • Choose AF-C (Continuous) for moving subjects

      • Or AF-S (Single) for still subjects

      • You can also use Manual Focus and activate AF On when needed

    4. Start Shooting!

      • Now, use the assigned rear button (e.g. AEL or AF-ON) to focus

      • Press the shutter button to take the photo — it will not refocus again

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