Auto Exposure lock

[wolan]

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Hi,

apart from half-pressing the shutter release button there is no way to lock the exposure on M11 /M11monochrom cameras correct?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions 

 

 

Edited August 14, 2024 by wolan

[Kiwimac]

Certainly none I’ve noticed so far. 

[Knightspirit]

There is one - it’s called “manual” 🤪. I got used to using point and shoots by just pointing the camera at something to change the exposure and then reframing. I do the same thing with the M11 in auto only it works even better as focus is already set. Quicker and easier than trying to use exposure compensation….

[lct]

Only way i know for AE lock is half press the shutter release. Simpler than pushing a button on my mirrorless cameras but it is a matter of taste of course.

[chris7273]

Easy, simple and intuitive : focus, aim for  exposure, half press, compose, shoot

[Chris_Jenks]

Half pressing the shutter is the only way I know of to lock exposure. However, what I generally find works very well is to use spot metering, compose the shot I want in LV and then move the exposure metering spot around the frame until I have the exposure I’m looking for. 

[rhrwes]

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Hi!

That's correct, on the Leica M11 and M11 Monochrom, there isn't a dedicated exposure lock button. Half-pressing the shutter release button is the way to lock the exposure. However, you can use the "AE Lock" function in the camera's menu to lock the exposure with a single press of the shutter button, instead of half-pressing it. This might be a more convenient option for you.

[lct]

2 hours ago, rhrwes said:

[...] you can use the "AE Lock" function in the camera's menu to lock the exposure with a single press of the shutter button, instead of half-pressing it [...]

Mind to say what page of the camera's menu this "AE Lock" function can be found at?