Locking Aperture or Shutter: possible?

[SDeGat]

I know that I can lock the dials/wheels but how about locking one of the wheels? (Not both) Is that possible?

I use this on my Nikon while in the studio for example to make sure I don't mess up my flash sync speed without noticing.

[Username]

Works like that on some of my Sonys, but ATM 

I'm not sure which. IIRC, the choice concerning 

the lock is "all dials" or "wheel only" ... meaning 

the back panel wheel. So, on a suitable Sony, 

assign the rear wheel to handle the parameter 

you wish to lock. 

   

If this does not work that way on your Sony, you 

have the wrong model. But, you can easily take

care of that ... just throw money at it.  

   

Good luck, and good bye. 

[SDeGat]

Thanks Username.  Any other ideas out there?

[Guest all8]

Hi,

 

I don't believe its possible to lock the wheels, however, IIRC it is possible to lock the buttons on the rear of the camera, and perhaps that also include the wheels?

 

As an alternative, which may or may not be suitable, you could take advantage of the AEL function. That will lock the current exposure settings (shutter, iso and aperture), it may not be perfect, however it still might be useful for you. I quite often use both the AEL or the AEF function, and find it useful.

 

Regards, Tim.

[SDeGat]

You can lock the wheels but not lock only one...

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