How To Use Auto Exposure Lock

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How To Use Auto Exposure Lock - Mike Browne

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AE lock or Auto exposure lock allows a photographer to take an exposure reading from one place and quickly apply it for another. Very useful for street photography, weddings or other fast moving situations when time is short.
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@andrewdoeshair Жыл бұрын

I slept on AE lock for nearly a decade and just barely started taking advantage of using it while shooting in aperture priority with my 5D classic- it’s made shooting soooo much more fun and intuitive than slapping the shutter speed around myself in manual mode.

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

It's certainly very handy in some situations...

@cheneym14 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Now I understand AEL

@MikeBrowne 8 ай бұрын

That's great - and there's plenty more where that came from :-)

@DerekTrowbridge Жыл бұрын

I always wondered what that was for. I used to do it manually! Something new to test !

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

It can come in handy @Derek Trowbridge. Not saying it's the only way, it's just one way... MB🙏😊

@traceybartlam7737 Ай бұрын

Great video. Well explained

@MikeBrowne Ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

@nohandle-01 Жыл бұрын

So helpful and easily explained. Thank you.

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Thanks again @Jo. 🙏😊

@jadasierra Жыл бұрын

can’t wait to try it out 😊

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Have fun!... MB🙏😊

@wellsyboy 6 ай бұрын

Great and very informative video thank you - mind you I can think of a few places where doing that in an underpass might get you a good beating and your camera nicked!

@MikeBrowne 6 ай бұрын

That is very true... luckily not on this occasion!!

@quantum_ocean 3 ай бұрын

❤ if you prefer the first photo

@MikeBrowne 3 ай бұрын

thanks

@robertdavis1255 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike for sharing your experience with great comments & results.....very helpful video as this action can be very handy in many different situations.... cheers from Australia 😀

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Thanks @Robert Davis ... MB🙏😊

@stufromoz8164 Жыл бұрын

Cheers from Down Under Browny....good to hear from you mate.

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Likewise buddy ... MB🙏😊

@jukkasundberg Жыл бұрын

Most advanced cameras has manual mode, where the only auto variable is ISO. Then you can with quick dial (if programmed so) push exposure compensation up in blink of an eye. Works for me better at least. Of course any "half auto mode" does the same job if you limit the minimum shutter speed from settings to avoid motion blur.

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Yep - there are many ways to reach the same result. AE lock is just one of them... MB🙏😊

@drnimish333 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful way of explaining things. Really awesome. Thank you so much 😊

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Most welcome 😊

@JeffBourke Жыл бұрын

I subbed as soon as he said "international recognised" haha

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

subbed? sobbed.. not sure what you mean?! Any way I hope you liked the video...

@linaionta7590 Жыл бұрын

When reframing the shot on your subject, after using the AE lock, I noticed that you didn't then focus on his face to apply the lock. I thought you had to refocus when reframing to apply AE lock to whatever part of the subject you wanted. Could you clarify please?🙏

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Hi @Lina Iota. Once you've locked exposure with AE Lock, it's locked into the camera, regardless of where you focus. I think you may be confusing this with spot metering. There are many different modes for both metering and focus which are covered in depth in my Masterclass In Photography course. Please try it because from your question I know there are still areas you don't feel confident about. Masterclass is 100% guaranteed so if I don't clear the confusion you get your money back. You caneven try a free sample at the link below. Hope to see you on it soon... MB Masterclass Course: www.photographycourses.biz/masterclass Reviews: uk.trustpilot.com/review/photographycourses.biz?search=Masterclass

@mikieson Жыл бұрын

nice job Mike

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Thanks ... MB🙏😊

@jasonbodden8816 11 ай бұрын

That's not the main reason for Auto Exposure Lock (AE-L). AE-L is crucial when using any mode that isn't Manual. For instance, in either of the Priority modes (Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority), after establishing focus, if you recompose without engaging Auto Exposure Lock, the camera's meter continues taking readings and wherever your camera ends up after recomposing, that's the reading the camera goes with. So AE-L is a MUST.

@MikeBrowne 11 ай бұрын

Certainly is if shooting spot metering, though I'd say unless the composition is changed dramatically when re-composing a big change in exposure is less likely using evaluative / matrix metering...

@Artichoked1 Ай бұрын

On some cameras you can make it so the meter is only unlocked while you are half pressing the shutter. Then you use back button focus and if you dont want to change the meter reading, just quickly press the shutter without waiting on the half press

@leobarca96 Жыл бұрын

Love it! Thanks. I can't wait to try it tbh because I always underexpose people's faces :)

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Thanks Leo. It's not eally an exposure fix and most of this method is about making an educated guess on where to lock exposure from. The advantage is it's quick for times like the one in this vid... MB🙏😊

@richardsmith5021 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this tip, I never really understood what AEL was for. Why did you select P mode instead of Manual?

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Thanks @Richard Smith. Because in manual mode you are have to adjust settings yourself one at a time, which is slower than using P S A combined with knowing where to lock an exposure from. In short, AE lock won't lock an exposure in manual, only in semi auto. So when you need to be quick this method can help. Not saying it's the only way, it's just one way... Hope this helped... MB🙏😊

@DR34DL0RDD43DRA 9 ай бұрын

Nice

@MikeBrowne 8 ай бұрын

Thanks

@kapilbhallafoto Жыл бұрын

Good one

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!... MB🙏😊

@colinbreeze2814 7 ай бұрын

Or just spot meter

@MikeBrowne 7 ай бұрын

Yes that's one way. You'd have to be quick and accurate to spot meter on the moving guy and make sure the reading came from that narrow strip of skin. If it came from his clothes it'd be completely overexposed because the camera would make the black grey - blowing everything off the scale...

@TH-ds2yx Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I am new to photography and im just wondering why AE lock on the wall to your side, and not on the figure himself?

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Good question @TH-ds2yx. To meter from the subject involves pointing the camera to them to do it, which might make them uncomfortable - remember this is a street photography scenario where you need to be fast and have everything ready before pointing the camera at the subject. Hope that helped... MB

@TH-ds2yx Жыл бұрын

@@MikeBrowne Ah, I see. Thanks so much for the response. I suppose it would still be okay to meter directly off the light on the subject then? From a practical point of view.

@aqeeqansari Жыл бұрын

Really didnt get it till 3:21 and wow!

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Thank you Aqeeq!

@prslespaul Жыл бұрын

I've always used the exposure compensation dial in situations like these (if not shooting full M). Any noted benefits to this technique other than you can just hit it on the fly without switching anything back?

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Hi @Chris Edwards. Nothing that's not in the video no. It's just a quick way to get an exposure for a specific tone when shooting in a semi auto mode. Hope this helped... MB

@LDN_BOX 6 ай бұрын

what was your metering mode?

@MikeBrowne 5 ай бұрын

I rarely use anything other than Matrix / evaluative all over mode... MB

@wisconsinfarmboy9232 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike Browne ☺ do all cameras have an exposure lock? I have an eos R and Canon t7i?

@L.Spencer Жыл бұрын

I was just wondering if my camera has this, too. I have a rebel t6, simpler so it doesn't always have all the features. I'll check it out.

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

@Wisconsin Farmboy @L. Spencer - All cameras are different and I only know the ones I use. If it is it'll be a button on the body I recon. I can only suggest you google it.... MB🙏😊

@GabrielKnightz Жыл бұрын

I've always stayed away from AE Lock for the exact reason shown the video, the shutter speed went from 300 to 52. Isn't it better to have a RAW you can tweak later than a blurry / shaky picture you can't do anything with. What are your thoughts?

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

@JoeBlu - AE lock just locks an exposure from somewhere. It has no control over which shutter speed is used. This image isn't blurry or shaky because the shutter speed of 1/52 sec is fine for a focal length of 50mm or less. Add image stabilising to the mix and no worries. Using a longer focal length then a higher ISO would allow a faster shutter speed. These are things a photographer has to be aware of when entering differing situations so the camera is always ready. Provided someone understands the mid grey connotations of metering, AE lock is just one way to be super quick in exposing for a specific part of an image. Hope this helped... MB🙏😊

@haddock54 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. 1/52 sec. means will not have a blur of the subject?

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

@Joe Zach. It depends how fast they're moving, how much light's in the tunnel and how long gthe lens is. In this case Joe's walking pretty slow, focal length is 50mm or less, combine that with image stabilisation and there's nothing to worry about. If the lens was longer and he was running and the tunnel was darker then there'd be a problem. As photographers we have to constantly monitor these things so we're ready when opportunity presents itself. Hope this helped ... MB🙏😊

@bikentrike Жыл бұрын

I understand this concept for DSLR cameras, but with mirrorless cameras, couldn't you just adjust the Exposue Compensation until you see the exposure you want in the view finder?

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

You could Jim, but it would take longer and chances are you'd miss the shot... MB

@bikentrike Жыл бұрын

@@MikeBrowne Good point........thanks Mike.

@m3shia Жыл бұрын

Does this only work in semi auto modes?

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Yes it only works in semi and 'P' modes. In manual you are responsible for setting everything. Hope this helped... MB

@cowboy6591 Жыл бұрын

Having a cheaper canon M50 Knowing it's limited dynamics, I worry about exposing the main subject and throwing the rest of the scene's caution to the wind.

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

@cowboy6591 I agree one shouldn't throw caution to the wind. And that's not what was done. It was a choice to blow background highlights into a bloom. Setting exposure for a specific part of the image can be done with any camera. Give it a go with your M50. Bet it works fine... MB🙏😊

@Bubble5555 Жыл бұрын

Could you not just turn up the shadows when editing. Most cameras today are more than capable if shooting in raw.

@MikeBrowne Жыл бұрын

Sometimes you can - but post isn't for fixing something that's broken. To get a great final image you have to have a great original to begin with. Once you understand the mid grey connection to metering you can make an educated guess about where to lock an exposure from to achieve the result you want. AE lock is handy in situations like this when you need to be quick. ... MB🙏😊