Always great advice and wonderful pics! One time when I was using my CL, I never turned the sound off and I had it set to auto focus mode. As the camera made the sound that it was in focus, it attracted a little bird that sat in a tree next to me. Every time the camera "beeped", the bird would answer. I think it fell in love with the CL! LOL :D
Hey Matt! Thank you for those tips. Last Saturday I went to Cologne with my daughter to visit CSD, which is a big 3 day party thing in the city for decades. I decided to grab my Q (Type116) to take some crowdy photos. It was a sunny day, so I tried something new. I've added a ND8 filter to the camera and set the Q to full automatic (ISO, time and aperture). Back home I checked the EXIF of the pictures and was surprised. The Q choosed lowest ISO (mostly ISO100) and aperture as wide as possible, without using electronic shutter (≤ 1/2000). So I've got bright day pics with a beautiful deep look an colours. I'm again amazed of that little smart camera …
Hi Matt. I just ordered the Leica Q from a very reputable USA dealer with original packaging and 1yr Leica warranty. Looking forward to it. Thank you for your helpful videos and information.
I lost my Hasselblad 503 CXI with the 50mm in a lake a couple weeks ago. In the store I almost picked up the Q2 but really wanted another Hasselblad, maybe Q2 later. So am now an owner of a gorgeous perfect 503 CW.
Thank you for another informative and really practical video. AWB is out - thanks for that - and I’ll try to take your advice on not trusting JPEGs all the time. Your enthusiasm for the Q is the best news since I bought mine!
Hi Matt! Thanks for the great video 🙌🏻 Last time I remarked that I found the buffer to be very lacklustre. Also occasionally I observed the camera freezing up on me after a few consecutive shots. After I watched your recent video I saw that you shoot in dng only mode. I was shooting in dng + jpeg. I switched to dng only as well and now the buffer behaviour is much better and I hadn’t one freezup until now. Maybe this is helpful for some. One more thing. I found that the performance after wake-up was much better when low energy mode was off. Battery performance doesn’t seem to take a huge hit with the minimal sleep times 👍🏻 Thanks again and glad you enjoy shooting the little black beauty 🤩
wow... just looking at your (smile) face it seems you enjoy your new toy ! Great video great tips .... Your best one is the White Balance one ... something I will apply from now ... Thanks
Love your Q videos! I love to assign the back wheel as an exposure comp dial and shoot all in auto ISO with A Mode on F/1.7. Amazes me everytime with how little I have to think and can just feel out the scene.
Good video Matt In addition: Since the Q series has a leaf shutter (and I shoot flash regularly and don't mind the max. sync speed around 1/200 as with focal plain cameras) one could think there is no first or rear curtain flash possibility to take great shots where movement is accentuated, but it still has that feature only technically it works a bit different but by setting it is easy. Second one: When taking shots with backlight (clear sky) or some sort of light in the frame that may become overexposed, I use the thumb button (back button) to set my exposure "to the right/light" by aiming on that "hot spot" or background sky (still using spot metering) and lock the exposure and take the shot. The subjects will be underexposed but that easily recovered from RAW in post. So now you can ALWAYS use spot metering for normal shots and occasional aim for the hot spots and you don't have to change the metering way every time. Just an idea. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks RS, with weddings there often isn’t time to aim for light dark AND then focus. It’s one press yo get both but yes your setup sounds good for other applications. I tend to shoot M mode so it’s all a bit new to me ha.
Yes the wheel is great for shooting low light was shooting Boot Led Zeppelin (awesome) in the Half Moon Putney last night and it worked really well to make sure I lit the faces and instruments of the band just enough
I’m in the middle of trading my old 40d and a few lenses and getting a Q-P. Still adding a chunk of money to get it, but I’m so exited to recapture (pun not intended) my inspiration. I’ll miss the true macro lens, but next year might get a 2nd hand 5d or equivalent and appropriate macro lens. Then I don’t think I’ll want anything else. So glad you love the Q. It’s lacking a few things on 2022, however for the photos I want to take, it’s not a big deal at all.
Thanks for commenting! Yes I was using the Q again in last nights video! I'm happy I tried it and I think you'll love it and even the close up feature.
I always use 2 cameras for events and stage: one wide and one portrait, but I find 85mm often too long. 70mm would be ideal. Obviously, a standard zoom works great - but it is heavy. With the Q, what focal length lens is on the second body?
Hi Brian, I still need to do a video on this. Hopefully this summer as it will work well in bright conditions. I've not played around with it but if the camera is a 1/500 it should still work with flash.
Great tips. I really am taking the AWB tip to heart. It makes great sense. You are always a source of good information. I do not have a Q but do use the auto functions on my A7. On the M;s I am almost always in "A" mode.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom thanks, I might have used the wrong terminology, I meant menu settings not presets, my bad. I’ve read the manual and it’s quite clear. Saving those settings is what’s troubling me. Thanks for your videos Matt ✌️❤️
Some people would think I’m mad but I’m contemplating selling my Sony A7R3 and 24GM for the Original Q or QP. The size, aesthetics and the feel look amazing. I’ve already got a Fujifilm X100F and I find myself reaching for that and not the Sony.
@@williamhindle4366 I was going through the same thing. Sold my A7c and some lenses and swapped to the Q. For street, it's pretty hard to top. Perfect companion around NYC.
Matt; those were my top tips, me: but wait Matt, what is a MrLeica video without bonus tips? Matt: here's three bonus tips! You do not disappoint sir ☺️ I like the updated outfit btw 😅 have a good weekend 👍🏻
Ah thanks Thomas! Very kind! Haha yes i'd literally just rocked up from the wedding and because it was a short wedding day I thought i'd record the video while I was still hyped! :)
Hi Matt, this was amazing thanks. A couple of questions from a newbie about the Q. Do you always keep the OIS on? Also the million-dollar question - do you put a protective filter in front or not? Many thanks, Karin
Hi Matt. I set my Leica Q to center focus, AFS and half pressed the shutter button to lock the focus, but when I re-adjust the photo frame, it always refocus again after i press the shutter to shoot, and re-focus to what in the center at the time. I Just would like to know if this happens to you also, and how to fix it.
Hi Matt. Thank you for your great and very helpful videos. Godox has introduced the XPROII-L flash trigger. According to the specification, the trigger is only compatible with the Q2. Do you have any experience with this controller and the Q1? Background: I use the Godox TT685F for my second system (Fuji). Thank you.😀
Hi, sorry I’ve not tried it yet. My Patreons said it’s ok from M10 onwards but didnt mention the Q. I’d imagine it will fire the flash but not all features working.
Great video as always Matt, I had most already except the white balance which is now dialled in as part of my set up! Thanks for that. I was just looking at a Q-P on eBay and noticed the guy had the focus adjustment wheel (Diopter) for the EVF taped as well as the mike and speaker holes……wondering if that is another dust magnet area…..
I have a strange problem with my Leica Q. With all controls (including the aperture) set to A the aperture remains fixed at 1.7, with the other controls (ISO, shutter speed) changing with light conditions. Manually changing the aperture using the aperture ring works well, but the automatic position doesn't seem to work. Any suggestions?
To have full control you need shutter speed set manually on the top of the camera, ISO set manually with auto ISO off and aperture set manually on the lens. The camera will often default to f1.7 if in A mode (from my experience)
Hi Matt, can you please tell me if the menu settings are visible through the EVF. The story is that I can get a cheap Q with a non working screen. I wouldn't bother about pictures control after taking a shot, like M10D, but I'm not sure with changing settings through EVF, thanks
I’ve just watched a couple of your videos, looking to get a Leica q as I want a fixed lens camera and think the q not only looks gorgeous but the images have a look to them. I am currently in the sony system for wildlife but I want somthing simple but also inspiring to use and think this camera hits the mark. I will definitely look at your presets although Im not sure how to download them on to mobile as I don’t have a computer anymore.
Hi Dave, yes the Leica Q is a lot of fun and gives beautiful images. You can contact me via the blog and request mobile presets and i'll make you some.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom that would be great, I’m still on the fence between the original q or the q2 and consuming as much content at the moment for both. For mobile users all you would have to do is add each preset to an image and then for mobile users you offer a download link to lets say an image pack, each image has each preset used in it. When you open those images in Lightroom mobile you can copy the settings and save it as a new preset within Lightroom mobile if that makes sense. I know this works as I’ve done it before my self to copy over presets when I had a computer.
Thanks a lot for these tips. There's only one thing that I don't get: what's the point of setting the white balance (on whatever setting) if one shoots in raw ? If anyone could give me a clue about this, that would be great. Thanks !
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks for your answer, Matt. Yes, that's what you say in the video, but I don't get it: the WB only affects the JPEG file, not the RAW file, right ?
Matt. Great video as always. I'm grateful for all you share. I dithered for years getting the Q. I told myself I couldn't justify the expense and I wasn't good enough photography wise to have such a beautiful camera. Eventually I sold all my Sony gear to simplify life and brought a QP. Its the best decision I made. The lens is beautiful and I love the BW jpegs. Watching your video has validated my decision.
I had the Leica Q for three years but sold it as it isn’t weather sealed and its easy to get dust on the sensor. Only solution - send it to Leica to clean. Cost £180.
Thanks for your insightful suggestions on the WB of my Q-P. As for its fixed 28 mm Summilux lens, I always wonder if the latest 28 mm Summicron M lens can offer better performance at similar aperture?
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom The 28 mm Summicron is a 2.0 lens, all Summicrons are 2.0. The LUX is 1.4 and the Summarit range is from 2.4 to 2.5. The 28/2.0 is a great performer and under half the price of the Summilux if we talk M lenses. LUX lenses are superb, but for one f-stop extra to pay double the price? You need to have a solid economy. That said, your 13 tips are mostly the same settings I use on my Q for press photography. I shoot in JPEG + DNG. Keep on rolling.
Thanks Eugene! Yes i'd be amazed if it didn't as it fits every other Leica i've used. (i'll try to do a Q2 video as soon as I can get one to shoot.. coming months).
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks for the great news! I really like godox flash, esp. a lot cheaper than leica flash! I'm using one for my Sony. Looking forward for your next video.
About to blow your mind Matt. You are so used to using your CL with Manual lenses you forgot you can set it up precisely the same. Just whack a cheap ( not really) TL ens on the CL and you have two rapid-fire autofocus Leicas :)
Ha thanks! Yes. I don’t like the the AF point doesn’t centre on CL. I need it there in my times if need abs it’s usually off in a corner. The Q just behaves! Ha (probably down to the dumb user not the camera!)
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Always great advice and wonderful pics! One time when I was using my CL, I never turned the sound off and I had it set to auto focus mode. As the camera made the sound that it was in focus, it attracted a little bird that sat in a tree next to me. Every time the camera "beeped", the bird would answer. I think it fell in love with the CL! LOL :D
Aww great story Lucy! Very cool
I have this marvellous camera. I had an M8 and swapped it for this, for all the reasons you state. OMG...the lens!
Enjoy!!
Best Leica channel on YT
Aww thanks Scott! Just my humble 2p worth!
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I turn 60 in October and will be buying myself a Q2. The Mrs. does not know yet. 🤪
@@shaw9881 congrats in advance! I turned 60 last October, just bought a used Q2, it should be here next week!
@@shaw9881 I think wives hate me across the globe haha
Hey Matt! Thank you for those tips. Last Saturday I went to Cologne with my daughter to visit CSD, which is a big 3 day party thing in the city for decades. I decided to grab my Q (Type116) to take some crowdy photos. It was a sunny day, so I tried something new. I've added a ND8 filter to the camera and set the Q to full automatic (ISO, time and aperture). Back home I checked the EXIF of the pictures and was surprised. The Q choosed lowest ISO (mostly ISO100) and aperture as wide as possible, without using electronic shutter (≤ 1/2000). So I've got bright day pics with a beautiful deep look an colours. I'm again amazed of that little smart camera …
Great tip Thomas thanks and I love that the Q defaults to 1.7 ISO 100. It is an awesome camera isn’t it!
Hi Matt. I just ordered the Leica Q from a very reputable USA dealer with original packaging and 1yr Leica warranty. Looking forward to it. Thank you for your helpful videos and information.
Thanks Kenneth! Great, I hope you love the Q as much as me!
I lost my Hasselblad 503 CXI with the 50mm in a lake a couple weeks ago. In the store I almost picked up the Q2 but really wanted another Hasselblad, maybe Q2 later. So am now an owner of a gorgeous perfect 503 CW.
Sorry to hear Terry and congrats on your new one! I use Hassy too. See those videos
Good to see you earning money with all that lovely gear and pursuing your passion and paying the bills at the same time - well done mate!
Thanks Philip! Trying and pushing hard! :)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Where are you based Matt?
@@philipsutton8921 Coventry Uk but teach mostly in London (and now Poland) and do weddings wherever I’m asked.
Bravo Matt! Wonderful tips that make the Q series come alive.
Thanks Nolan!! More Q related videos to follow!
Q2M here, agree on all. Almost always on F 1.7, aperture priority and auto ISO (max 12500). For flash I use the small FlashQ system, works great
Nice Q2M! Thanks Armin
Thank you for another informative and really practical video. AWB is out - thanks for that - and I’ll try to take your advice on not trusting JPEGs all the time. Your enthusiasm for the Q is the best news since I bought mine!
Thanks Peter!!
You look so happy Matt.
Thanks Mario, haha, I think I was still hyped after returning from an enjoyable wedding gig!
Thanks used some of your tips today only had my Q2 a few days so I’ve a lot to learn
Great. Congrats on your Q2!
Great tipps! Unfortunately I can't chose AFC/AFS for the FN button. Any hints? - Ah, did find it. One can edit short list in the main menu.
Glad you found it. Yes use the online manual if you can't find anything.
Hi Matt! Thanks for the great video 🙌🏻 Last time I remarked that I found the buffer to be very lacklustre. Also occasionally I observed the camera freezing up on me after a few consecutive shots. After I watched your recent video I saw that you shoot in dng only mode. I was shooting in dng + jpeg. I switched to dng only as well and now the buffer behaviour is much better and I hadn’t one freezup until now. Maybe this is helpful for some.
One more thing. I found that the performance after wake-up was much better when low energy mode was off. Battery performance doesn’t seem to take a huge hit with the minimal sleep times 👍🏻
Thanks again and glad you enjoy shooting the little black beauty 🤩
Thanks Tobias! Great tip for others DNG & JPEG and for eco mode. Cheers!
Nice tips. Love the bonus tip on white balance. Makes sense.
Thanks! Yes a few people said the same.
wow... just looking at your (smile) face it seems you enjoy your new toy ! Great video great tips ....
Your best one is the White Balance one ... something I will apply from now ... Thanks
Thanks Jerome! A few people said the same. It’s interesting what people take from the videos.
Thanks so much ! I'm getting a Q-P in a few days, that's so useful ! Can't wait to go out and shoot streets with it. Cheers mate !
Thanks Flo! Nice!! I looked at the Q-P too be found a deal on my Q so went with that. You'll love it i'm sure!
Love your Q videos! I love to assign the back wheel as an exposure comp dial and shoot all in auto ISO with A Mode on F/1.7. Amazes me everytime with how little I have to think and can just feel out the scene.
Thank you, yes a great fast response camera!
Good video Matt
In addition:
Since the Q series has a leaf shutter (and I shoot flash regularly and don't mind the max. sync speed around 1/200 as with focal plain cameras) one could think there is no first or rear curtain flash possibility to take great shots where movement is accentuated, but it still has that feature only technically it works a bit different but by setting it is easy.
Second one: When taking shots with backlight (clear sky) or some sort of light in the frame that may become overexposed, I use the thumb button (back button) to set my exposure "to the right/light" by aiming on that "hot spot" or background sky (still using spot metering) and lock the exposure and take the shot. The subjects will be underexposed but that easily recovered from RAW in post.
So now you can ALWAYS use spot metering for normal shots and occasional aim for the hot spots and you don't have to change the metering way every time.
Just an idea.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks RS, with weddings there often isn’t time to aim for light dark AND then focus. It’s one press yo get both but yes your setup sounds good for other applications. I tend to shoot M mode so it’s all a bit new to me ha.
Yes the wheel is great for shooting low light was shooting Boot Led Zeppelin (awesome) in the Half Moon Putney last night and it worked really well to make sure I lit the faces and instruments of the band just enough
@@kenmonahan9924 thanks Ken
Nice- nearly all tips apply to my CL, thanks
Thanks Robert, yes I probably should have edited the intro to say something like that!
I’m in the middle of trading my old 40d and a few lenses and getting a Q-P. Still adding a chunk of money to get it, but I’m so exited to recapture (pun not intended) my inspiration.
I’ll miss the true macro lens, but next year might get a 2nd hand 5d or equivalent and appropriate macro lens. Then I don’t think I’ll want anything else.
So glad you love the Q. It’s lacking a few things on 2022, however for the photos I want to take, it’s not a big deal at all.
Thanks for commenting! Yes I was using the Q again in last nights video! I'm happy I tried it and I think you'll love it and even the close up feature.
I always use 2 cameras for events and stage: one wide and one portrait, but I find 85mm often too long. 70mm would be ideal. Obviously, a standard zoom works great - but it is heavy. With the Q, what focal length lens is on the second body?
It's personal taste ofc but i'm a fast 50mm kinda guy so 50mm f0.95 when I did weddings
I always hear him say "Lucky Q" 😊
Ha thanks Frank!
Leica offers a holster for the Q, could be a good option for a pro with multiple cameras to avoid tangling of neck straps.
Thanks, great tip. I'll look into it
Great shots and tips! You make it look easy!!
Thanks Vic! It's all thanks to my video making mentor :) ..and the photos down to the nice people and a great camera!
Do you agree if it’s necessary to keep the EV at -2/3 during daytime, and 0 during nighttime in order to save the highlight of the images?
I tend to shoot manual and exposure by eye but yes it can be a good strategy.
Hi matt , you said take advantage of 500 sync........ can you go into that more? are there settings in the camera that extend it past 1/250th?
Hi Brian, I still need to do a video on this. Hopefully this summer as it will work well in bright conditions. I've not played around with it but if the camera is a 1/500 it should still work with flash.
Great tips. I really am taking the AWB tip to heart. It makes great sense. You are always a source of good information. I do not have a Q but do use the auto functions on my A7. On the M;s I am almost always in "A" mode.
Thanks Zoltan! Yes many tips can be applied to most cameras.
Very good tips ….short but sweet! Thank you ……..Hoping Macro tips on next demo.
Thanks! I’ve don’t a few full videos on macro (not with Q but can use the same ideas)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thank you Matt
Great video Matt. My question is how do I save all my menu presets as a User Profile without my Q reverting back to ‘standard’? Thank you so much ✌️🇦🇺
Hi, eek I’m
Not sure. I use full manual so never use presets in the camera. Try the online manual, sorry
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom thanks, I might have used the wrong terminology, I meant menu settings not presets, my bad. I’ve read the manual and it’s quite clear. Saving those settings is what’s troubling me. Thanks for your videos Matt ✌️❤️
Thank you for this great video. ..really very useful. I have a Leica Q, but I cannot find the AE-Lock.
No problem, check the manual or menus, you'll see it. It's not a feature I use so i've never looked for it.
Some people would think I’m mad but I’m contemplating selling my Sony A7R3 and 24GM for the Original Q or QP. The size, aesthetics and the feel look amazing. I’ve already got a Fujifilm X100F and I find myself reaching for that and not the Sony.
You're not mad William! :) I'm still loving my Q, more videos to come!
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaComA year later, I got myself a Q!
@@williamhindle4366 I was going through the same thing. Sold my A7c and some lenses and swapped to the Q. For street, it's pretty hard to top. Perfect companion around NYC.
Matt; those were my top tips, me: but wait Matt, what is a MrLeica video without bonus tips? Matt: here's three bonus tips! You do not disappoint sir ☺️ I like the updated outfit btw 😅 have a good weekend 👍🏻
Ah thanks Thomas! Very kind! Haha yes i'd literally just rocked up from the wedding and because it was a short wedding day I thought i'd record the video while I was still hyped! :)
Super Vid Matt! Thank you!
Thanks!
These tips were amazing. Just clear settings for me to get started and not stress about thanks to your experience.
Thanks! No problem
Hi Matt, this was amazing thanks. A couple of questions from a newbie about the Q. Do you always keep the OIS on? Also the million-dollar question - do you put a protective filter in front or not? Many thanks, Karin
Thanks! Filter no, step ring instead of hood, IS yes I just left on
Matt, where does the film go on this Q camera? lol....
That would be nice wouldn't it!
I pulled the trigger on a QP. Couldn’t resist. I NEVER change lenses anyway.
Ah congrats James!! You'll love it i'm sure
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I’m very excited about that lens. Love your content, Sir!
@@jameslabeck6407 thanks and enjoy the lens!
Hi Matt. I set my Leica Q to center focus, AFS and half pressed the shutter button to lock the focus, but when I re-adjust the photo frame, it always refocus again after i press the shutter to shoot, and re-focus to what in the center at the time. I Just would like to know if this happens to you also, and how to fix it.
It sounds like your focus lock is not on, perhaps on continuous not single shot AFS.
DAMN IT MATT!!!! Now I have to buy a Leica Q ... Maybe the Leica Q2 monochrom actually lol
Haha sorry Tom! I did a Q2M video after this one :)
I don’t have a Leica Q - yet! But I’m here for the tips anyway!
Thanks Stephen! Many of the tips can be applied to other cameras too.
Thank you for your wonderful tips. I’m new to Leica and Q2 to be specific. Does the tt350n work on a Q2? Thank you
Hi yes it should no problem.. I used on a Q just yesterday at a wedding
Hi Matt. Thank you for your great and very helpful videos. Godox has introduced the XPROII-L flash trigger. According to the specification, the trigger is only compatible with the Q2. Do you have any experience with this controller and the Q1? Background: I use the Godox TT685F for my second system (Fuji). Thank you.😀
Hi, sorry I’ve not tried it yet. My Patreons said it’s ok from M10 onwards but didnt mention the Q. I’d imagine it will fire the flash but not all features working.
Great video as always Matt, I had most already except the white balance which is now dialled in as part of my set up! Thanks for that. I was just looking at a Q-P on eBay and noticed the guy had the focus adjustment wheel (Diopter) for the EVF taped as well as the mike and speaker holes……wondering if that is another dust magnet area…..
Thanks Ken! Interesting about the tape. They said the macro ring is the main culprit.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I’m not taping that up!
@@kenmonahan9924 Taping up the diopter is most likely due to it being too easy to move rather than dust.
Thanks for these tips. May we know, what ISO you normally you use in outdoor shooting?
Thanks. ISO 100 if sunny (the same as if shooting film) ..then increase ISO as needed (if darker)
Great stuff! A lot of it's applicable to pretty much and seat-of-your pants paid work, so thank you!
Thanks Steven! Yes a lot are good practice with any camera
虽然我英文不好，但也非常喜欢你分享的使用经验。谢谢你，我还在摸索使用q2。
Thanks
thank you !!
Thanks Eric!
I have a strange problem with my Leica Q. With all controls (including the aperture) set to A the aperture remains fixed at 1.7, with the other controls (ISO, shutter speed) changing with light conditions. Manually changing the aperture using the aperture ring works well, but the automatic position doesn't seem to work. Any suggestions?
To have full control you need shutter speed set manually on the top of the camera, ISO set manually with auto ISO off and aperture set manually on the lens. The camera will often default to f1.7 if in A mode (from my experience)
Hi Matt, can you please tell me if the menu settings are visible through the EVF. The story is that I can get a cheap Q with a non working screen.
I wouldn't bother about pictures control after taking a shot, like M10D,
but I'm not sure with changing settings through EVF, thanks
Hi Frank, please contact me via the blog in a few days and I check for you
I’ve just watched a couple of your videos, looking to get a Leica q as I want a fixed lens camera and think the q not only looks gorgeous but the images have a look to them. I am currently in the sony system for wildlife but I want somthing simple but also inspiring to use and think this camera hits the mark. I will definitely look at your presets although Im not sure how to download them on to mobile as I don’t have a computer anymore.
Hi Dave, yes the Leica Q is a lot of fun and gives beautiful images. You can contact me via the blog and request mobile presets and i'll make you some.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom that would be great, I’m still on the fence between the original q or the q2 and consuming as much content at the moment for both.
For mobile users all you would have to do is add each preset to an image and then for mobile users you offer a download link to lets say an image pack, each image has each preset used in it. When you open those images in Lightroom mobile you can copy the settings and save it as a new preset within Lightroom mobile if that makes sense. I know this works as I’ve done it before my self to copy over presets when I had a computer.
Great! Btw, Are you planning on doing Voigtlander 40mm 2.8 Heliar review?
Thanks! I did a preview ahead of the release it yes still need to test it to share. On my list!
Thanks a lot for these tips. There's only one thing that I don't get: what's the point of setting the white balance (on whatever setting) if one shoots in raw ? If anyone could give me a clue about this, that would be great. Thanks !
It stops the WB changing from photo to photo so you can edit images in a sequence with the same colour look.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks for your answer, Matt. Yes, that's what you say in the video, but I don't get it: the WB only affects the JPEG file, not the RAW file, right ?
@@philociraptor6751 RAW records the WB you shoot at. Try it it should change as you change the WB
Matt. Great video as always. I'm grateful for all you share. I dithered for years getting the Q. I told myself I couldn't justify the expense and I wasn't good enough photography wise to have such a beautiful camera. Eventually I sold all my Sony gear to simplify life and brought a QP. Its the best decision I made. The lens is beautiful and I love the BW jpegs. Watching your video has validated my decision.
Thanks Dave! I’m happy you discovered the QP. Yes great cameras. I feel bad I ignored them for years!
I had the Leica Q for three years but sold it as it isn’t weather sealed and its easy to get dust on the sensor. Only solution - send it to Leica to clean. Cost £180.
I taped over the microphone and audio slits on the body.
Sorry to hear Graham. You probably saw my Q taped up.
Me too Chris..they say dust gets in through macro ring (too)
Brilliant, thanks!
Thanks Dominic!
Thanks for your insightful suggestions on the WB of my Q-P. As for its fixed 28 mm Summilux lens, I always wonder if the latest 28 mm Summicron M lens can offer better performance at similar aperture?
Thanks Wilfred, the Q2 lens is the same, the M 1.4 lens wins easily i'm told but i've not tested it as yet.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom The 28 mm Summicron is a 2.0 lens, all Summicrons are 2.0. The LUX is 1.4 and the Summarit range is from 2.4 to 2.5. The 28/2.0 is a great performer and under half the price of the Summilux if we talk M lenses. LUX lenses are superb, but for one f-stop extra to pay double the price? You need to have a solid economy. That said, your 13 tips are mostly the same settings I use on my Q for press photography. I shoot in JPEG + DNG. Keep on rolling.
Thanks for the great tips, Matt!👏👏👏👍👍👍 Do u know whether the Godox flash with Nikon hotshoe will work for Q2?
Thanks Eugene! Yes i'd be amazed if it didn't as it fits every other Leica i've used. (i'll try to do a Q2 video as soon as I can get one to shoot.. coming months).
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks for the great news! I really like godox flash, esp. a lot cheaper than leica flash! I'm using one for my Sony.
Looking forward for your next video.
@@eugeneli1952 thank you! Yes I love Godox too!
The peakdesign strap cripper scrash my Leica MP, which made me throw away all peakdesign products
Sorry to hear. I taped mine before using on the Q
great video
Thank you!
Which leica m lens hase the same image rendering as the leica q,the 28 summicron or elmarit?
Neither, the Q is a Summilux so you should look at Summilux lenses.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks for the answer.Besides the extra stop of light do you think these lenses cant produce the same rendering?
@@JJHills-ho3br no different optical design
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks.
About to blow your mind Matt. You are so used to using your CL with Manual lenses you forgot you can set it up precisely the same. Just whack a cheap ( not really) TL ens on the CL and you have two rapid-fire autofocus Leicas :)
Ha thanks! Yes. I don’t like the the AF point doesn’t centre on CL. I need it there in my times if need abs it’s usually off in a corner. The Q just behaves! Ha (probably down to the dumb user not the camera!)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Touch AF = off. Then you just use the D-pad to change the focus point. Drove me nuts too
@@yopuivideo ah thanks I’ll have to try that!
I’m a Fuji MF shooter but I love my Q2
Great, see the latest Q3 43 video :)
Very “focused” excuse the pun. Very very helpful for a new to Q2 user. Many thanks
Thanks Noel! Haha, yes just trying to put out max info, min fluff videos (as i'm not cool enough for lofi music!) :)
Hi Matt what editing software software you use?
Lightroom + Photoshop
Thanks
Your black n white photos have that journalistic look…what iso are your shooting at when your shooting indoors…that’s my biggest problem…thx
Thanks! It might be the look from adding my Leica Q preset pack. I just use whatever ISO I need, 400-800 maybe for inside.
how are leica raw files compared to other brands
See some of my other videos. Leica DNG look better than many other RAW files I’ve seen but once I apply my presets I can get good images from both.
Love my Q… haven’t made a penny with it😅
I’m sure you enjoy a more well balanced lifestyle where you don’t need to :) .. I bought it almost only for paid work so it makes me feel better ha.
Quoth Fry: “Shut up and take my money!”
Haha thanks James!
I've always wondered why you get so close to the camera that I get nervous about not having a mask on your face?
Ha yes sorry got my old videos. The new ones I’m quite far back as a 90mm lens (like this vid)
Not a fan, had 2 of these... can't beat a Leica M !
Thanks Nigel! I don’t hear that too often but agree if you don’t like 28mm then Ms win for sure.