Top Five Tips for Astrophotography with the Leica SL
Astrophotography is one of the most challenging types of photography, but the results can be downright stunning when done right. In this video, workshop guide and Leica Expert Colin McKinley shares his top five tips for capturing amazing Milky Way and night sky photos using the Leica SL system.
Colin teaches Astrophotography workshops and guides Leica Photo Adventures around the world with Leica Store Miami Workshops. Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/colinmckinley_/
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Watch our hands-on overview video: https://youtu.be/aDkZN57cnPw?si=h1UFW3n3WsbsbcDt
Read our in-depth overview of the SL3: https://rdf.to/SL3-Intro
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0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Enhanced live view
1:18 - Manual focus magnification
2:23 - Proper exposure settings
4:06 - Sturdy tripod & self-timer
4:48 - Photopills app
5:36 - Astrophotography samples
6:13 - Conclusion
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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: The Leica Q3 Menu Episode
In this episode of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts Josh Lehrer and David Farkas are focusing on getting the most out of the recently introduced Leica Q3. They'll do a deep dive on menus, settings, custom functions and user profiles to make the already-intuitive Leica camera even more streamlined for real-world use. Be sure to have the latest firmware installed on your camera if you want to follow along.
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Timestamps
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0:00 – Start
3:48 – Intro
10:40 – Reset camera to factory default
11:50 – Quick menu values (PASM and EV)
22:40 – Quick menu shortcuts
24:38 – Drive Mode
36:30 – Self Timer
37:07 – Focusing
1:01:53 – Exposure Metering
1:17:38 – Exposure Compensation
1:18:20 – ISO
1:18:45 – Auto ISO Settings
1:20:12 – White Balance
1:21:11 – Photo File Format
1:21:43 – DNG Resolution
1:25:0:0 – JPG Settings
1:29:03 – Scene Mode
1:30:15 – Optical Image Stabilization
1:30:40 – Photo Aspect Ratio
1:31:10 – Perspective Control
1:32:09 – Shutter Type
1:33:42 – Flash Settings
1:33:56 – Exposure Preview
1:34:52 – Auto Review
1:35:45 – Long Exposure Noise Reduction
1:37:45 – Customize Control
1:45:54 – Digital Zoom
1:46:44 – User Profile
1:52:43 – Capture Assistants
1:54:42 – Play Mode Setup
1:55:36 – Display Settings
2:01:11 – Leica FOTOS
2:01:48 – Format Card
2:01:57 – Camera Settings
2:06:17 – Camera Information
2:06:51 – Language
2:06:55 – Reset Camera
2:09:28 – Macro Ring
2:09:49 – Diopter
2:11:10 – Can you disable the drawing of boxes over the eyes while using Eye Detection autofocus?
2:11:30 – Can you install new camera firmware via the FOTOS app?
2:12:20 – When will you create a preset for the Q3?
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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: The Leica Menu Episode - Part III: M11
In this episode of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts Josh Lehrer and David Farkas are focusing on getting the most out of the Leica M11. They'll do a deep dive on menus, settings, custom functions and user profiles to make the already-intuitive Leica rangefinder camera even more streamlined for real-world use. Be sure to have the latest firmware installed on your camera if you want to follow along.
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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: The Leica Menu Episode - Part II: Q2 / Q2M
In this episode of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts Josh Lehrer and David Farkas are focusing on getting the most out of the Leica Q2 and Q2 Monochrom. They'll do a deep dive on menus, settings, custom functions and user profiles to make the already-intuitive Leica cameras even more streamlined for real-world use. Be sure to have the latest firmware installed on your camera if you want to follow along.
Missed out on our previous livestreams? No problem. Watch all of our previous RDFCT episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLza15VbJJEkA-NT-f3qTgVa2Ko6vaqoYB
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Timestamps
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0:00 - Start
2:39 - Intro
4:35 - SL2 firmware update
14:33 - Q2 menu start
18:56 - Quick menu
20:15 - Drive mode
29:05 - Focusing
45:10 - Exposure Metering
49:35 - ISO
51:05 - Auto ISO
55:20 - White Balance
56:10 - Photo File Format
58:00 - iDR
1:00:00 - Scene Mode
1:00:45 - Digital Zoom
1:04:38 - Optical Image Stabilization
1:05:45 - Electronic Shutter
1:09:19 - Flash Settings
1:09:45 - Exposure Preview
1:10:45 - Video
1:12:40 - Capture Assisstants
1:15:20 - Display Settings
1:23:55- Auto Review
1:25:25 - Customize Control
1:38:35 - Leica FOTOS
1:39:15 - Edit File Name
1:39:55 - Reset Image Numbering
1:40:07 - Power Saving
1:41:18 - Acoustic Signal
1:41:53 - Play Mode Setup
1:42:52 - Format Card
1:43:14 - Camera Information
1:43:37 - Pixel Mapping
1:44:20 - User Profile
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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: The Leica Menu Episode - Part I: SL2 / SL2-S
In this episode of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts Josh Lehrer and David Farkas are focusing on getting the most out of the Leica SL2 and SL2-S. They'll do a deep dive on menus, settings, custom functions and user profiles to make the already-intuitive Leica cameras even more streamlined for real-world use. Be sure to have the latest firmware installed on your camera if you want to follow along.
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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: What Not to Do with Leica
In this episode of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts David Farkas and Josh Lehrer will be exploring all the things NOT to do with Leica cameras and lenses. Covering a wide range of topics from incorrect aperture settings and poor focusing technique to dangerous tripod use and awkward menu setup, they'll go over the most common mistakes that befall even the most experienced users.
As always, feel free to send questions ahead of time to youtube@reddotforum.com or ask us live during the show.
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0:00 – Start
2:22 – Intro
5:11 – LHSA
10:00 – Don’t shoot past f/8 or f/11
14:29 – Don’t stack a filter on top of a UV filter
17:40 – Don’t shoot a collapsible lens collapsed
20:45 – Don’t forget to update your firmware
27:05 – Don’t change lenses with the camera pointed up
33:08 - Don’t use an SD card without formatting it first
40:05 – Don’t forget to set the date and time on your camera
42:26 – Don’t throw your Leica boxes away
45:52 – Don’t wait until an important photo trip to test your gear
50:08 – Don’t use a shirt to clean your gear
51:40 – Don’t shoot JPG only
56:03 – Don’t forget to adjust your diopter
59:29 – Don’t trust infinity focus
1:02:45 – Don’t short-leg your tripod
1:08:55 – Don’t use image stabilization when mounted on a tripod
1:09:45 – Don’t use auto ISO on a tripod
1:12:03 – Don’t always shoot wide open
1:15:56 – Don’t be afraid of experimenting
1:20:34 – Don’t use a UV IR filter on any camera besides M8
1:22:36 – Don’t go shoot without an extra battery and SD card
1:26:54 – Don’t forget to back up your photos
1:31:17 – Don’t put your fingers on the M viewfinder windows
1:32:16 – Don’t buy an M9 with the old CCD sensor
1:33:52 – Don’t expose to the right
1:43:03 – Don’t ignore the custom function buttons
1:47:52 – Don’t store cameras and lenses in attics, basements or garage
1:51:03 – Don’t use alcohol on painted cameras or leather
1:52:43 – Don’t edit photos on a computer/tablet with auto-brightness or night-shift turned on
1:55:45 – Don’t stop shooting
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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: The Filter Episode
In this week's Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts Josh Lehrer and David Farkas are diving deep into the word of photographic filters. Learn what filters are most useful for film or digital, which ones are must-haves for landscape photography, and how to maximize visual impact for black and white shooting. From UV to Night Sky and Dark Polarizers to Graduated NDs, we'll distill down the options so you can build out a solid filter kit for your Leica camera.
Feel free to hit us up with questions beforehand by emailing questions@reddotforum.com, or ask us live in the chat.
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Leica M Rangefinder Focusing Tips and Tricks
66.2K views June 30, 2024 10:40 am
Photographer and Leica expert David Farkas explains how rangefinder focusing works on the Leica M, then shares his top seven tips and tricks for mastering the technique. With a little practice, rangefinder focusing can become second nature, allowing you to focus on the other elements of your photography.
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Leica M Resources
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Check out our Leica M playlist on Red Dot Forum for tons of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk episodes dedicated to the system: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9qC7HQQ_6w&list=PLza15VbJJEkDv5AiqDaf-dCaEhHdNf9kR
Read David's M11 review: https://rdf.to/M11-Review
Read David's M11 Monochrom review: https://rdf.to/M11M-Review
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Timestamps
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0:00 - Intro
0:22 - What is a rangefinder
1:15 - Tip 1: Keep things clean
2:15 - Tip 2: Use hyperfocal distance
4:33 - Tip 3: Try zone focusing
6:09 - Tip 4: Pick the right focal point
7:41 - Tip 5: Estimate distance
11:10 - Tip 6: Learn focus ring positions
13:52 - Tip 7: Use your body to fine tune focus
16:15 - Conclusion
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