Ugh this makes me want the Leica Q-P even more. I hope eventually they come out out with a Q2-p eventually so I can just save and get that. I loveeeee the look of the Q-P, the matte black with no red dot is 👌🏼
I’m definitely with you on that. I’ve been wanting a Q-P but I want the weather resistance and some of the button/ergonomic changes of the Q2. I’d also prefer the Q-P sensor honestly...
@@StapediusReflex I’ve heard a lot of people say they’ve taken the Q-P out in weather and it’s stood up. They just gaff tape the holes for mic and what not. Leica just needs to put the Q2P out already 😂😂😂😂
I would love to but I don’t own that camera. I had it for a little bit on loan from Fujifilm but I would highly recommend by friend jayregular’s video on this. th-cam.com/video/x5Ry1-JTtM0/w-d-xo.html
I don't own a Q2, but the settings you explained align quite similarly to my Fuji. I'm usually in spot metering (when shooting BW) or multi (when street), I've never tried center weighted, but if it can help expose my images similar to yours I'll definitely give it a try sometime!
Center-weighted is my go-to! I just rock the exposure comp dial to adjust accordingly. I still have to get use to under exposing on the Q2 since it does retain shadows better than highlights.
I’ve always been a little confused about exposure compensation. Can you explain? Or talk about your technique. Newer into photography but I always focused on iso, shutter, and aperture
@@JayRegular I am an ambitious hobbyist and for my on- and off-camera speedlight photography, I have the camera and TTL system speedlight in center-weighted TTL mode and only control the exposure and light output using the camera's exposure compensation and the speedlight's flashlight compensation and because I've gotten used to it very well everything is quick, easy and smooth with usually one up to three speedlights both on location and indoors in my living room studio, maximum two or three fast slightly different shots, done. I would therefore be very interested in whether and how well this can be done with the Leica Q2 Monochrom either, because this camera would be completely sufficient for my type of photography, as I have been doing almost 90% of my photography in black and white since the 1980s, mainly street, people and portrait photografie. Speedlight photography is something I'm missing from almost all the camera tests and reviews on TH-cam, apparently it doesn't seem to be in demand anymore for whatever reason, which I would very much regret, because imo it's fantastic to always have your own sun or full moon with you, but sometimes even a simple LED flashlight or the low beam of a car is all I need, one of the advantages of black and white photography.
Very informative. Question: You have your settings in AFs, Center Weight and Field, with the Wheel setting as Exp. Comp (as I do). When I use the EVF and adjust to one of the 3 Focus Patch Size on the wheel, I’m unsure how to get the wheel back to Exp. Comp. Kindly advise. Thanks!
Hi, I own a q2 and I listened to your video but you talk so fast I can’t figure out my best settings. I am an amateur but I love photography. So I’m finding that my pictures are not in focus all over. I like to take street shots randomly and quickly but this camera is frustrating me. They are blurry. Do you have written instructions of how I should set my camera settings for different situations?
What are your overall thoughts on the thumb grip? Does it ever get in the way or fall out of the hot shoe? Also, is that the Leica thumb grip or a third party? Thanks! Also also, I’m new to the Q2 and didn’t know you could change the size of the focus point. So I learned something today. 🙏🏻
Great video Luis, I just subscribed. I also ordered a Q2 today and will have it by Friday, looking forward to it. Question for you: How do you like that leather case for the camera so far? Pros, cons? Do you recommend any others or just that one?
I love your video! I have one question: Do you set your right wheel to exposure compensation all the time? I’m having a hard time setting it up. It does not make sense to set it to “auto” since it let you set up f-number under P mode instead. I would like to keep the wheel in exposure compensation all the time, but then there will be no way to set up the shutter speed
Great video, thanks for the walk through. I do have a question. Do you use filters like polarizer or ND filters? If so, what brand do you recommend? Thanks!
Could you please share a more detailed outline of how to adjust the size fo the focus field - Watched the video a few times and seem to be missing something. Thanjks!
Thanks for the helpful video. I have two question s🙋🏻♂️ about the camera sittings for the Q2. I am trying a combination for street photography. It is aperture priority with an limited Auto ISO that has minimum shutter speed of 1/250. My questions are : 1- If I put my shutter speed dial on Auto with the combination I mentioned above , the shutter speed keeps going slower than the minimum shutter speed I set with the Auto ISO . Do you have a solution for that ? I mean I want Auto shutter speed and Auto ISO but it is not working with me. 2- What is the best exposure preview for such combination? I mean I cannot have a real time exposure preview with that combination. I read the manual and it is not working. In many cases I under exposed my pictures because of that . It is so frustrating . It would be great if you could help me . Thanks 🙏
Curious how the thumb grip works for you. I purchased a Lens Mate thumb grip but returned it, because it obstructed access to the crop button and shutter dial.
Hey man! Thanks for the video. Just got the Leica Q2. Quick question re live exposure preview. I’ve come from Sony and Fuji systems and my experience has always been the exposure I see before I take the shot is the same exposure the final photo has. I’ve noticed in my Q2 that some of the shots I’m taking gets a much higher exposure than what I see in EVF/LCD. It seems to bump it up even if I set exposure comp to 0. Not sure what I’m missing since I’ve fiddled with all the settings too. Let me know if you might have any tips!
Hi Bryan! I find that the Leica Q2 tends to do better in the shadows so I often times underexpose around 1/2 a stop to a full stop. It’s a little different from Sony and Fuji but eventually it gets easier to expose. Thanks for watching!
What would be the best settings for shooting action shots of friends at sundown? I notice I have to manual focus to get things in focus. Like it never locks in and clears up when using auto focus
Great video! 😊 I have noticed that when I leave my Leica q2 on auto for ISO, it unnecessarily goes very high every time, even when it’s perfectly lit outside..:( Do you know why?
What kind of dust glass do you have infront of this beautiful lense .... ???? Why ? ... its totally contra productive ... throw this away .... its a Leica glass !!!!!!!
The video setup at your place is very subtle and warm. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for this video. I’ve always wanted to know how you go about your settings for different scenarios. 🙏
Ugh this makes me want the Leica Q-P even more. I hope eventually they come out out with a Q2-p eventually so I can just save and get that. I loveeeee the look of the Q-P, the matte black with no red dot is 👌🏼
That would the sweet! The Q-P is a beautiful camera. I’m surprised that’s not the look they went with on the Leica Q2.
I’m definitely with you on that. I’ve been wanting a Q-P but I want the weather resistance and some of the button/ergonomic changes of the Q2. I’d also prefer the Q-P sensor honestly...
@@StapediusReflex I’ve heard a lot of people say they’ve taken the Q-P out in weather and it’s stood up. They just gaff tape the holes for mic and what not. Leica just needs to put the Q2P out already 😂😂😂😂
Great video man! Just picked up the Q2 ghost myself, stoked to put it to use
Great Video Luis!📸
Thanks Carlos!
Loved the video! Would really appreciate an X100V settings video if you’ve got the time!
I would love to but I don’t own that camera. I had it for a little bit on loan from Fujifilm but I would highly recommend by friend jayregular’s video on this. th-cam.com/video/x5Ry1-JTtM0/w-d-xo.html
I realize Im kinda off topic but does anybody know a good place to watch new series online?
@Brodie Moshe Try FlixZone. Just search on google for it :)
@Edwin Roger Yea, have been using Flixzone for years myself :)
@Edwin Roger thank you, I went there and it seems to work :) Appreciate it !
I don't own a Q2, but the settings you explained align quite similarly to my Fuji. I'm usually in spot metering (when shooting BW) or multi (when street), I've never tried center weighted, but if it can help expose my images similar to yours I'll definitely give it a try sometime!
Center-weighted is my go-to! I just rock the exposure comp dial to adjust accordingly. I still have to get use to under exposing on the Q2 since it does retain shadows better than highlights.
@@luischavezphoto if only it had the expose for highlight feature on the gr3 yeh? xD
I’ve always been a little confused about exposure compensation. Can you explain? Or talk about your technique. Newer into photography but I always focused on iso, shutter, and aperture
@@GenEric94 I'll see if I can make a short video about exposure compensation on of these days
@@JayRegular I am an ambitious hobbyist and for my on- and off-camera speedlight photography, I have the camera and TTL system speedlight in center-weighted TTL mode and only control the exposure and light output using the camera's exposure compensation and the speedlight's flashlight compensation and because I've gotten used to it very well everything is quick, easy and smooth with usually one up to three speedlights both on location and indoors in my living room studio, maximum two or three fast slightly different shots, done.
I would therefore be very interested in whether and how well this can be done with the Leica Q2 Monochrom either, because this camera would be completely sufficient for my type of photography, as I have been doing almost 90% of my photography in black and white since the 1980s, mainly street, people and portrait photografie.
Speedlight photography is something I'm missing from almost all the camera tests and reviews on TH-cam, apparently it doesn't seem to be in demand anymore for whatever reason, which I would very much regret, because imo it's fantastic to always have your own sun or full moon with you, but sometimes even a simple LED flashlight or the low beam of a car is all I need, one of the advantages of black and white photography.
Very helpful and informative! I use similar settings!
Thank you!!
Good stuff. Add a sample photo or two to the video. Thanks for putting this together.
Very informative. Question: You have your settings in AFs, Center Weight and Field, with the Wheel setting as Exp. Comp (as I do). When I use the EVF and adjust to one of the 3 Focus Patch Size on the wheel, I’m unsure how to get the wheel back to Exp. Comp. Kindly advise. Thanks!
Hi, I own a q2 and I listened to your video but you talk so fast I can’t figure out my best settings. I am an amateur but I love photography. So I’m finding that my pictures are not in focus all over. I like to take street shots randomly and quickly but this camera is frustrating me. They are blurry. Do you have written instructions of how I should set my camera settings for different situations?
What are your overall thoughts on the thumb grip? Does it ever get in the way or fall out of the hot shoe? Also, is that the Leica thumb grip or a third party? Thanks!
Also also, I’m new to the Q2 and didn’t know you could change the size of the focus point. So I learned something today. 🙏🏻
Never really been interested in digital Leicas until now 👍
Leicas are so addicting but they are so expensive!
That hair tho! Get it bro!
My quarantine hair is out of control. I’m going to look like Marco Antonio Solis if i keep at it.
@@luischavezphoto umm...yes please!!!
Do you use a UV filter for protection?
Great video Luis, I just subscribed. I also ordered a Q2 today and will have it by Friday, looking forward to it.
Question for you: How do you like that leather case for the camera so far? Pros, cons? Do you recommend any others or just that one?
Thank you for providing more info on q2. How do you like the 47 mp option?
I love it! The files are definitely huge but I don’t usually take tons and tons of photos so it works out.
Nice video, thanks 👍👍
thank you for this informative video :) appreciated !!
Thanks for watching!
I love your video! I have one question: Do you set your right wheel to exposure compensation all the time? I’m having a hard time setting it up. It does not make sense to set it to “auto” since it let you set up f-number under P mode instead. I would like to keep the wheel in exposure compensation all the time, but then there will be no way to set up the shutter speed
Hi! Yes I do. If I need to change shutter speed, I just use the shutter speed where on the top of the camera.
Thanks for the settings. What length did you order your Matt Day strap in?
I believe it’s the 43’ size :)
Great video, thanks for the walk through. I do have a question. Do you use filters like polarizer or ND filters? If so, what brand do you recommend? Thanks!
Could you please share a more detailed outline of how to adjust the size fo the focus field - Watched the video a few times and seem to be missing something. Thanjks!
what camera did you use to shoot the video? Its a great picture
Thanks for the helpful video. I have two question s🙋🏻♂️ about the camera sittings for the Q2.
I am trying a combination for street photography. It is aperture priority with an limited Auto ISO that has minimum shutter speed of 1/250.
My questions are :
1- If I put my shutter speed dial on Auto with the combination I mentioned above , the shutter speed keeps going slower than the minimum shutter speed I set with the Auto ISO . Do you have a solution for that ? I mean I want Auto shutter speed and Auto ISO but it is not working with me.
2- What is the best exposure preview for such combination? I mean I cannot have a real time exposure preview with that combination. I read the manual and it is not working. In many cases I under exposed my pictures because of that . It is so frustrating .
It would be great if you could help me .
Thanks 🙏
Curious how the thumb grip works for you. I purchased a Lens Mate thumb grip but returned it, because it obstructed access to the crop button and shutter dial.
Helpful video. How fast is the autofocus?
The autofocus is great! Maybe not as fast as a Sony camera but it’s very reliable.
Hey man! Thanks for the video. Just got the Leica Q2. Quick question re live exposure preview. I’ve come from Sony and Fuji systems and my experience has always been the exposure I see before I take the shot is the same exposure the final photo has. I’ve noticed in my Q2 that some of the shots I’m taking gets a much higher exposure than what I see in EVF/LCD. It seems to bump it up even if I set exposure comp to 0. Not sure what I’m missing since I’ve fiddled with all the settings too. Let me know if you might have any tips!
Hi Bryan! I find that the Leica Q2 tends to do better in the shadows so I often times underexpose around 1/2 a stop to a full stop. It’s a little different from Sony and Fuji but eventually it gets easier to expose. Thanks for watching!
This was great! Thank you!
Any idea how to set up back button focusing on here? Just picked up a Q2 and can’t seem to figure it out. Thanks!
What would be the best settings for shooting action shots of friends at sundown? I notice I have to manual focus to get things in focus. Like it never locks in and clears up when using auto focus
Great video! 😊 I have noticed that when I leave my Leica q2 on auto for ISO, it unnecessarily goes very high every time, even when it’s perfectly lit outside..:( Do you know why?
Hi, which length of the strap are you using or recommend?
How do you get the main menu laid out looking like that?
i wonder what u use to shoot this video, i would buy 1
This video was shot with the Canon C200. Thanks for watching!
not kidding ,that's too much..
I do some commercial work professionally so I have it for that but it’s not specifically for TH-cam. 😊
Helpful thanks 🙏
Muy útil, gracias !
How long have you been shooting Leica?
Less than a year 😊
can you customise the jpeg picture profiles in the menu?
There’s only a few ways to change the Jpegs in camera. I like to stick with a neutral profile.
Hey man, smile ;-). Also, slow down when you speak. good luck on the next vid
Thanks for the tip!
What kind of dust glass do you have infront of this beautiful lense .... ???? Why ? ... its totally contra productive ... throw this away .... its a Leica glass !!!!!!!
Hi! sometimes use a pro-most filter on my photos. Just a personal preference. ✌🏽😊
Slow down. Not everyone can follow at 100mph
Working on it. Thanks for watching!