[StoneNYC]

Well with my cameras that have it, it's more like a quick setting of the meter. I compose so as to meter the area I want to meter, tap the memory lock, and re-compose. Very fast, faster than twisting dials to light LEDs or match needles, with the same result.

If you don't want to ever use it don't get a camera that has it and try it then - it's addictive. I can shoot ALMOST as fast with my all manual MX or using my LX in manual mode - almost.

EDIT: Read your signature. I think the AE1 has it and I'm (almost) sure a 1V would.

1V certainly has it, I just don't know how to set it, it how to unset it, like I'm afraid if I push the AE Lock button I'll be stuck and then I can't UN-lock it, worse, I think it's locked but it's not. Either way, on film, I prefer not to try... I'm happy metering in manual or using my light meter


~Stone

The Noteworthy Ones - Mamiya: 7 II, RZ67 Pro II / Canon: 1V, AE-1 / Kodak: No 1 Pocket Autographic, No 1A Pocket Autographic

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