GH2 Is there a way to lock down WB?

[bgpixelman]

More than a few times, while hand holding the GH2, the heel of my right hand has hit the annoying menu wheel and changed the WB. Is there a way that I can lock it so it does not do that? I shoot at some horse farms, etc and have to do it hand-held. Thanks for any tips.

 

[ErikTande]

I don't think there is a way to do it. I've accidently changed it before as well.

 

[brunerww]

Jeff,

Only thing I can suggest is to reassign it. Once you have your WB set, go to page 2 in the Custom Menu, select "Direct Focus Area", and turn it to "on". Once you do that, the 4 way controller becomes a controller for your focus area instead of a WB/ISO accident waiting to happen. If you accidentally shift the focus area, it's no big deal (hat-tip to halfmac at dpreview for bringing this idea to my attention).

Hope this is helpful,

Bill

 

[daihard]

Err, ye... +1 to just reassigning the button to something else.
3 out of the 4 "thumb" buttons can be changed.

 

[bgpixelman]

Excellent counsel. Thanks!