My New MONEY MAKER! + 13 Leica Q Settings

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?

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

These tips were amazing. Just clear settings for me to get started and not stress about thanks to your experience.

Thank you for this great video. ..really very useful. I have a Leica Q, but I cannot find the AE-Lock.

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

Thanks used some of your tips today only had my Q2 a few days so I’ve a lot to learn

Thanks for these tips. May we know, what ISO you normally you use in outdoor shooting?

Very good tips ….short but sweet! Thank you ……..Hoping Macro tips on next demo.

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 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 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.😀

Generous and relevant, many thank's ❤

Matt, where does the film go on this Q camera? lol....

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.

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

Not a fan, had 2 of these... can't beat a Leica M !

DAMN IT MATT!!!! Now I have to buy a Leica Q ... Maybe the Leica Q2 monochrom actually lol

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?

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.

Nice tips. Love the bonus tip on white balance. Makes sense.

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.

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.

Bravo Matt! Wonderful tips that make the Q series come alive.

Great video Matt! 👏 👏 Makes me think even more about going back to a Q2 and sell the rest. Any change to your one camera, one lens pov now you have the Q experience?

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.

Very interesting! I had a Leica SF 60 for the Q, fantastic flash, very expensive and now I dropped it ... it could be repaired but it will cost around 250€ ... !!!
I also have a Leica SF 64 which works very well with the Q ( the difference in weight is 250g more ...) and I also have a Metz AF-1 which als works with the Q but not in TTL mode! A-mode works fine, but not TTL. TTL works with my SL. I just ordered the Goddox you mentioned :-) Most of the time I set white balance to cloudy, I think that especially indoors it helps with the shadows.

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 …

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。

I've always wondered why you get so close to the camera that I get nervous about not having a mask on your face?

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…..

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 🤩

Super Vid Matt! Thank you!

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 :)

Love my Q… haven’t made a penny with it😅

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.

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

Hi Matt what editing software software you use?

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!

how are leica raw files compared to other brands

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.

Great stuff! A lot of it's applicable to pretty much and seat-of-your pants paid work, so thank you!

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

The peakdesign strap cripper scrash my Leica MP, which made me throw away all peakdesign products

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.

Great! Btw, Are you planning on doing Voigtlander 40mm 2.8 Heliar review?

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

Quoth Fry: “Shut up and take my money!”

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 for the great tips, Matt!👏👏👏👍👍👍 Do u know whether the Godox flash with Nikon hotshoe will work for Q2?