helen_d Posted October 22, 2008 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a Digilux-2 and just love it. My one complaint is that it doesn't have AE Lock as most of my other cameras do. The manual talks about "memory lock" (p. 132) but that appears to simply lock both focus and exposure with a shutter half-press. I can always use manual focus, then use the half-press to set the exposure, but I am wondering if there is any way to do this with Autofocus. Other than this, this camera is a real gem! Thanks for any help. Helen D Watertown, MA, USA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 Hi helen_d, Take a look here Question on Exposure Lock for Digilux-2. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
elgenper Posted October 22, 2008 Share #2 Posted October 22, 2008 No, I don´t think you can do it. And, honestly, after using it extensively for about four years (and intending to go on...), I can´t say I´ve ever missed it. 1) The multi-field (middle) setting is very good at getting correct exposures right away. 2) The spot metering takes care of those few difficult situations that multi-field misses. 3) When both of these fail, no camera is easier to set manually. As you say, it is a real gem! Just use it! A lot..... Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 22, 2008 Share #3 Posted October 22, 2008 Helen - I very seldom use autofocus, but I thought that both exposure and focus are locked by a half press of the shutter button. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 22, 2008 Share #4 Posted October 22, 2008 Having just arrived home and trying my D2 I can confirm that the half-pushed shutter button does lock both automatic exposure and focus settings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen_d Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted October 22, 2008 Thank you both for your responses. That's what I figured. I like spot metering but the multi-field setting will probably do better for exposure in general, and I won't have to worry about locking the exposure. I will focus manually for those occasions when I really want to meter to a totally different point in the frame. Love this camera! Helen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
krabat Posted October 22, 2008 Share #6 Posted October 22, 2008 ...Love this camera!... So do I. By the way, I almost exclusively focus manually, so I never did notice the point you mentioned. Regards, Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kt88 Posted October 23, 2008 Share #7 Posted October 23, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) > So do I. By the way, I almost exclusively focus manually, so I never did notice the point you mentioned. Hi Peter, can you explain me your method for manual focus? For me ist is a problem to focus manually if i am not on 90 mm. So i focus in 90 mm and than i zoom into that range i want. But sometimes i want to be quicker. But my EVF doesnt do a good job by manuel focussing below 90 mm. Best regards Andreas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 23, 2008 Share #8 Posted October 23, 2008 Andreas - I've found that manual focus with the D2 is only reliable in the manner you describe. I seldom use autofocus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
audidudi Posted October 23, 2008 Share #9 Posted October 23, 2008 Andreas - I've found that manual focus with the D2 is only reliable in the manner you describe. I seldom use autofocus. Ditto for me, although when I'm in a hurry, I'll sometimes rely upon the markings on the lens and scale focus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted October 23, 2008 Share #10 Posted October 23, 2008 Andreas - I've found that manual focus with the D2 is only reliable in the manner you describe. I seldom use autofocus. I am not sure whether it has been mentioned in this thread, but it is worthwhile experimenting with the 'MF Assist' (Manual page 133) settings to see which one works best for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kt88 Posted October 24, 2008 Share #11 Posted October 24, 2008 Thank you for your responses. Nice to see that i am not the only one with these "problem" I use the 4x magnifying on focus ever. Andreas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charbinjr Posted October 24, 2008 Share #12 Posted October 24, 2008 I Have a Digilux 3 and in the menu settings, I can decide which one or to lock both. When I had the Digilux 2 model, I don't remember being able to do this but it is worth a stroll through your menus. Charlie QUOTE=helen_d;694154]I have a Digilux-2 and just love it. My one complaint is that it doesn't have AE Lock as most of my other cameras do. The manual talks about "memory lock" (p. 132) but that appears to simply lock both focus and exposure with a shutter half-press. I can always use manual focus, then use the half-press to set the exposure, but I am wondering if there is any way to do this with Autofocus. Other than this, this camera is a real gem! Thanks for any help. Helen D Watertown, MA, USA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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