AE-LOCK ON THE LEICA Q2

[Marty Gervais]

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I have the latest software download it for the Leica Q2. I like using the digital zoom using the button on the top right just about the LCD panel. I would love to be able to use the AE-lock but it seems that it can only be done from that same button. Unless someone else knows how to activate it any other way. I can program it so that it is activated from the FN button or the right wheel button. But it is always linked to the button just above the LCD panel.On the like a CL it gives me an option I am still allows another option to use the digital zoom. Any help out there?

[Fgama]

I’m interested to know too. I was using the button for digital crop initially but realised I need it more for AE lock. Now I need to go to menu to set digital crop. Not a big deal but wish it could be done easier.

[acg69]

I m using AE-Lock with the button that was originally designed for the digital zoom. It makes more sense like this and most cameras have a similar button somewhere there. With regards o the digital zoom, I have assigned it to the default function of the Fn button, so you don't have to go into a menu to activate it - it's there at the first press of the button. Doesn't that work for you?

[Marty Gervais]

18 minutes ago, acg69 said:

I m using AE-Lock with the button that was originally designed for the digital zoom. It makes more sense like this and most cameras have a similar button somewhere there. With regards o the digital zoom, I have assigned it to the default function of the Fn button, so you don't have to go into a menu to activate it - it's there at the first press of the button. Doesn't that work for you?

So, I guess in setting it like this, you still have to push the FN button and switch it to Digital Zoom (for that button above the LCD screen), otherwise leave it alone and you always have AE-Lock at your disposal. It beats going into the menus, but it is still another step. That’s Ok though. Thanks for your help. I have made that change already. 

[acg69]

You don't have to switch it to Digital Zoom. A short press on the customisable buttons brings up the function that was selected the last time. If it ws the Digital zoom, the first short press zooms to 35, the second to 5 and the third to 75. A long press brings up your list of choices for the Fn Button (of which one is the Digital Zoom). If you then select another function and use it, when you need to re-use the digital zoom, only then do you have to long press the Fn, select Digital Zoom and use it. To make a long story short, in my settings, I have the back button for AE-lock only and the Fn button for Digital Zoom. I have a list of other function (same for the Fn and the wheel button) which I can access with a long press. Hope I helped:) 

[Marty Gervais]

1 hour ago, acg69 said:

You don't have to switch it to Digital Zoom. A short press on the customisable buttons brings up the function that was selected the last time. If it ws the Digital zoom, the first short press zooms to 35, the second to 5 and the third to 75. A long press brings up your list of choices for the Fn Button (of which one is the Digital Zoom). If you then select another function and use it, when you need to re-use the digital zoom, only then do you have to long press the Fn, select Digital Zoom and use it. To make a long story short, in my settings, I have the back button for AE-lock only and the Fn button for Digital Zoom. I have a list of other function (same for the Fn and the wheel button) which I can access with a long press. Hope I helped:) 

That works nicely. Thanks. I have it set so the back button is for AE-Lock, just as you mentioned that is the usual place for it on other camera models (Fuji for example), and the FN button for the digital zoom which works just fine. Thanks for this. 

[huwm]

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I've done this too, works well