AE lock and hold on 5D Mark iii
May 27, 2013 13:31:54 #
I can not find how to do this. I know that the 5D MK 3 will do it. I can lock the AE for one shot but I am needing to have it stay for several shots. What am I missing.
May 27, 2013 13:35:15 #
77firebird wrote:
I can not find how to do this. I know that the 5D MK 3 will do it. I can lock the AE for one shot but I am needing to have it stay for several shots. What am I missing.
Does this help? http://learn.usa.canon.com/resources/videos/tutorials/eos_5d_markiii_tutorials/mark_iii_ae_lock_and_hold_detail.shtml
May 27, 2013 13:38:14 #
St3v3M wrote:
watched it about 4 time it never said how to put it on hold.
May 27, 2013 13:41:35 #
Have looked at manual under the AE section, tells me how to lock AE for one shot,which I know how to do for one shot but want to keep it there for a few extra shots but different poses
May 27, 2013 13:43:06 #
77firebird wrote:
Have looked at manual under the AE section, tells me how to lock AE for one shot,which I know how to do for one shot but want to keep it there for a few extra shots but different poses
Lock the exposure for one shot, then go to manual and enter those settings for the rest of the shots.
May 27, 2013 13:53:12 #
77firebird wrote:
watched it about 4 time it never said how to put it on hold.
From what I understand watching the video: AE Lock as on most Canons is only active as long as you hold the button. AE Lock and Hold on the Mark III is active until you press the button again.
Page 171 of your manual explains the way I do it on my 7D
Page 326 says: "*H: AE lock (hold)
When you press the button assigned to this function, you can lock the exposure (AE lock). The AE lock will be maintained until you press the button again. Convenient when you want to focus the meter at different areas or when you want to take multiple shots at the same exposure setting."
May 27, 2013 13:59:53 #
St3v3M wrote:
From what I understand watching the video: AE Lock... (show quote)
I watch it again and I was doing it all wrong I did assign it to the DOF button but was pushing AE button first and you don't do that all I had to do was push the DOF button and it worked boy do I feel dumb. Just color my hair blond!!!!
May 27, 2013 14:00:50 #
77firebird wrote:
I watch it again and I was doing it all wrong I did assign it to the DOF button but was pushing AE button first and you don't do that all I had to do was push the DOF button and it worked boy do I feel dumb. Just color my hair blond!!!!
Glad you figured it out. Have fun with it!
May 28, 2013 08:18:00 #
77firebird wrote:
I can not find how to do this. I know that the 5D MK 3 will do it. I can lock the AE for one shot but I am needing to have it stay for several shots. What am I missing.
Page 171 of the manual says:
If you want to maintain the AE Lock while taking more shots hold down the <*> button and press shutter button to take another shot.
I guess that you have to leave your finger on it...
If you call Canon, their Customer Support is excellent.
May 28, 2013 09:09:40 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
Boy it was so much easier in the past. You put your fingers on the focus ring and turned it until you were in focus and then just kept turning it for the next shot and so on.
I recall being able to get shots without programming my computer ooopppps I mean my camera.
I recall being able to get shots without programming my computer ooopppps I mean my camera.
May 28, 2013 10:51:27 #
Wahawk wrote:
Lock the exposure for one shot, then go to manual and enter those settings for the rest of the shots.
That's it, it will not stay in any other mode but manual.
May 28, 2013 10:59:15 #
St3v3M wrote:
From what I understand watching the video: AE Lock... (show quote)
Also, handy when you need to use Fill Flash for dark foreground shadows.
May 28, 2013 13:46:05 #
Armadillo wrote:
Also, handy when you need to use Fill Flash for dark foreground shadows.
Will be working in a doorway from inside to outside with many poses, now that I was able to put the AE on hold I will not have to keep resetting up the shot.
May 28, 2013 16:37:10 #
77firebird wrote:
Will be working in a doorway from inside to outside with many poses, now that I was able to put the AE on hold I will not have to keep resetting up the shot.
Cool! Enjoy!!!
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