AEL confusion.

[Tom K.]

Can someone here succinctly explain the AEL switch? I read the manual but found it confusing. I simply want to know how to lock the exposure.

Thank you.

 

[Tom K.]

No one knows the answer? Hmmmmm

 

[5four]

on my grd 4 is it to lock the exposure.

in some cases, i do exposure metering on a bright spot in the frame .
use the AEL and re-compose.
your picture wil be under exposed now, with the exposure compensation i go +0.7 or +1 to open up the dark area.

you should experiment with this.
this link is an example of it.

http://5four.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/9/are-you-thirsty
and
http://5four.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/8/meadow

Grts

 

[odklizec]

Hi Tom,

I don't have the GR yet, but I think I (sort of) understand how the AEL/AFL/C-AF switch works

If the lever is switched to AEL/AFL position and you press the focus button, the camera does the focus/exposure (or both) lock. According to the GR user guide, the default [AEL/AFL setting] is focus lock. So if you prefer to use the AE lock, change the [AEL/AFL Setting] to AEL.

Now if you press the focus button, the camera should lock the exposure. By default, the AE/AF lock is kept as long as you hold the focus button. Luckily, there is an option in the camera menu to change this behavior. The [AEL/AFL Lock Setting] has two options...
Off - the lock is kept as long as you hold the focus button (default setting)
On - first press of focus button locks the focus/exposure, the second press cancels the lock.

Maybe it sounds complicated, but I think the real use is much easier? It all depends on personal preference of how the AEL/AFL lock should work.

Hope it helps?

 

[Tom K.]

Hi Tom,

I don't have the GR yet, but I think I (sort of) understand how the AEL/AFL/C-AF switch works

If the lever is switched to AEL/AFL position and you press the focus button, the camera does the focus/exposure (or both) lock. According to the GR user guide, the default [AEL/AFL setting] is focus lock. So if you prefer to use the AE lock, change the [AEL/AFL Setting] to AEL.

Now if you press the focus button, the camera should lock the exposure. By default, the AE/AF lock is kept as long as you hold the focus button. Luckily, there is an option in the camera menu to change this behavior. The [AEL/AFL Lock Setting] has two options...
Off - the lock is kept as long as you hold the focus button (default setting)
On - first press of focus button locks the focus/exposure, the second press cancels the lock.

Maybe it sounds complicated, but I think the real use is much easier? It all depends on personal preference of how the AEL/AFL lock should work.

Hope it helps?

odklizec I wish you wrote that Ricoh GR Manual. Your explanation was spot on perfect. Now I'm using AEL and it's easy. Thank you.

 

[odklizec]

You are welcome! I'm glad I could help

 

[5four]

on my grd 4 i did put the ael function on an fn button.

don't know if this is possible on the gr.
i think this works great because i can make different shots with the locked exposure.
when i hit the fn button again the lock is off.