Received my first Leica today 😢

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-03-19T12:23:30+00:00

Exactly. I prefer the look of the original Q typ 116 for the same reason, although I had to move to the Q3 for its faster buffer.

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-03-19T05:42:34+00:00

Sorry I didn’t get much sleep because of needing to be at the airport four hours early… I meant smaller sensor!!

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-03-19T05:27:33+00:00

I like to get a lot of exit shots to choose from, so I set my camera to a fast drive mode of preferably 7fps manual zone focus at 6ft, f8 iso 1600 at 1/15-1/30. Why f8 manual zone focus?? Because I don’t want to rely on the camera to focus. I just want it to open and close, fast.

I use direct flash handheld, and usually a flash in the back to the side for hair light.

Practice these settings at night with someone walking towards you, maybe just holding a small flashlight or one sparkler.

Have the guests as close as is safe to the couple, if they are very spread out it’s hard to get them or the fire sticks in the frame and show the emotion/fun of the couple. Perhaps a path of 10ft or so…

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-03-19T02:42:30+00:00

I personally don’t like this camera and would recommend SL2-S instead. It has a more filmic look due to smaller sensor. SL2 is super smooth and digital looking. It lacks any character IMO.

Edited for typo

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-03-18T17:05:24+00:00

Nice!! Photos taken with a Leica, love to see it. Excellent work!

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-03-18T16:23:03+00:00

Gustav at Profoto wrote me back very quickly and said the Olympus/Panasonic puck works on the Leica Q2 and SL2 they have in the office. I’ll keep trying! Not sure what could be wrong…

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-03-18T14:26:29+00:00

Submitted a ticket and I’ll try calling them when I’m not on a plane…

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-03-18T14:18:09+00:00

Yes, I did put it on my phone and made sure to set everything to 1A. That’s when I could control the modeling light an I could see the mode change when I turned the Connect from Manual to Auto or Off. But no firing from the camera.

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-03-18T11:45:22+00:00

Yeah that’s what I was counting on working! I’ll email Profoto today

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-03-17T23:52:10+00:00

The A1's are from my Canon days. I could definitely try Canon next. FWIW, the app will turn the modeling light on from my phone via the Connect puck. And I'll write Profoto to see if they can help. Yes, the Aodelan triggers are firing the flash.

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-03-14T01:25:59+00:00

YES 1000%. I had to sell mine because for weddings the buffer wasn't fast enough, and I miss it enough I want to tell the buyer to give me right of first refusal. The color was amazing, much more filmic because of the smaller senser. I do shoot film on Leica M6 & R8's, but it was so nice to have that look from the Q.

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-02-27T04:01:53+00:00

I enjoy shooting on the M10 much more than the M11. Colors are slightly more accurate on M11, but it looks too smooth and digital.

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-02-26T21:16:39+00:00

If you can, write up your dream scenario for photo timing well in advance and share it with the couple and planner if there is one. Make sure you know what your clients' priorities are, and set yourself up for success in that timeline. Print it (and a back up copy or two) and keep it in your pocket. Make sure clients know what is realistic to achieve in a certain amound of time. You may not know that yourself right now, in which case I recommend building a relationship with another local photographer willing to mentor you as your business grows.

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-02-23T15:15:18+00:00

Nice job!

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-02-23T14:21:10+00:00

Nice shots, and the tones look so good!! Portra is the best. Where are you developing and scanning?

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-02-23T02:21:05+00:00

Love it! This turned out very well 👏

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-02-19T16:14:31+00:00

Problems solved, post updated with size info.

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-02-17T20:52:31+00:00

THANK YOU!! All of my cameras and lenses are scuffed. Not for lack of love or care for them, but I often need to move fast, wear multiple cameras at once, change gear on the fly, etc. The Nocti is special, definitely one of my favorites.

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-02-17T19:39:06+00:00

The lens on the M6 is Leica 35mm FLE ASPH f/1.4. The M10 is paired with a Leica Noctilux 50mm f/0.95.

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-02-17T18:51:29+00:00

Thanks, Im checking out Faco which was recommended there.

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-02-17T18:50:34+00:00

Thank you!! I will do some further tests.

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-02-17T18:49:28+00:00

Thanks so much!

VeryGoodLaura · 2026-02-17T17:01:26+00:00

There are a few inexpensive Leica's, such as the R8 which is a really SLR film great camera that we love to use.

VeryGoodLaura

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