Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: Leica Viewfinder Episode
Join Leica experts Josh Lehrer and David Farkas for this episode of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk as they explore one of the most fundamental aspects of the Leica shooting experience: the viewfinder.
They'll examine how different viewfinder types influence the way photographers see, compose, and focus. From the iconic optical rangefinder of the M11 to the high-resolution electronic viewfinders in the SL3, Q3 and new M EV1, they'll discuss the strengths and limitations of each approach within the Leica lineup. Comparing viewfinders across Leica M, SL, and Q cameras, they'll show how tools such as focus peaking, focus magnification, highlight warning, histogram, grids and exposure preview, affect the shooting experience and success in the field, and when they can be a distraction.
This episode includes direct video captured through the various viewfinders, giving viewers a clear sense of what the photographer actually sees while working. Whether someone prefers a traditional optical experience or relies on modern electronic aids, this episode offers practical insight into how viewfinder design and functionality shape real-world shooting.
Have questions about Leica viewfinders or anything Leica? Email us ahead of time at questions@reddotforum.com, or ask live in the chat during the show.
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New Leica
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M-System - https://lsm.to/M-System
SL-System - https://lsm.to/SL-System
Q-System - https://lsm.to/Q-System
Used Leica
============
Used M System - https://lsm.to/Used-M
Used SL System - https://lsm.to/Used-SL
Used Q System - https://lsm.to/Used-Q
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How to Clean Your Leica Sensor
In this video, Leica specialist and workshop guide Colin McKinley explains how to safely and effectively clean the sensor on your Leica camera at home. While this may seem a little scary at first, it’s an important skill for all photographers to learn in order to keep their cameras performing at their best. Follow along to learn more.
📩 Have questions? Drop them in the comments below!
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Photographic Solutions Orbit Hepa Blower
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Leica Microfiber Lens Cloth
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Support Red Dot Forum
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New Leica
============
M-System - https://lsm.to/M-System
SL-System - https://lsm.to/SL-System
Q-System - https://lsm.to/Q-System
Used Leica
============
Used M System - https://lsm.to/Used-M
Used SL System - https://lsm.to/Used-SL
Used Q System - https://lsm.to/Used-Q
More from Colin
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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: Leica Myths and Legends
Join Josh Lehrer and David Farkas for a special episode of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk as we tackle Leica Myths and Legends. From Oskar Barnack and the birth of 35mm still photography, to Life Magazine photojournalists and Cold War spy cameras, we’ll separate fact from fiction and uncover the stories that shaped Leica’s legacy.
We’ll explore the myths around CCD vs. CMOS, Made in Canada lenses, and whether Leica really fell behind in digital innovation. We'll discuss the stories behind iconic gear like the M4-2, M9, Monochrom, Q, and SL. Along the way, we’ll highlight the people who saved Leica, from Ernst Leitz II to Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, and celebrate the cameras and lenses that became legends.
Whether you’re a longtime Leica enthusiast or just curious about the lore, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Have questions about specific Leica myths and legends? Email us ahead of time at questions@reddotforum.com, or ask live in the chat during the show.
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New Leica
============
M-System - https://lsm.to/M-System
SL-System - https://lsm.to/SL-System
Q-System - https://lsm.to/Q-System
Used Leica
============
Used M System - https://lsm.to/Used-M
Used SL System - https://lsm.to/Used-SL
Used Q System - https://lsm.to/Used-Q
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Check out David’s personal work at https://instagram.com/davidfarkasphotography
Travel with David on Leica Store Miami Photo Workshops: https://lsm.to/4qzlz
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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: Gearing Up for Summer Travel with Leica - Part II
Summer is in full swing, and it’s the perfect time to hit the road with a Leica in hand. Join Leica experts Josh Lehrer and David Farkas for part II of this episode of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk as they dive into the best Leica gear for summer travel photography. The guys will explore lightweight setups for travel, essential accessories, and their favorite cameras and lenses for capturing everything from vibrant city scenes to stunning landscapes. Whether you’re planning a grand international adventure or a casual local getaway, Josh and David will help you build the ideal Leica kit to match your journey.
Have questions about travel setups or specific gear? Email us ahead of time at questions@reddotforum.com, or ask live in the chat during the show.
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Visit https://reddotforum.com for the latest Leica news, reviews, technical articles and more.
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New Leica
============
M-System - https://lsm.to/M-System
SL-System - https://lsm.to/SL-System
Q-System - https://lsm.to/Q-System
Used Leica
============
Used M System - https://lsm.to/Used-M
Used SL System - https://lsm.to/Used-SL
Used Q System - https://lsm.to/Used-Q
Used CL System - https://lsm.to/Used-CL
Used TL System - https://lsm.to/Used-TL
Camera bags
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Oberwerth M11 Bags - https://lsm.to/OberwerthM11
Oberwerth Phil - https://lsm.to/PhilCollection
Oberwerth Harry & Sally - https://lsm.to/CQOpB
Oberwerth William - https://lsm.to/H3VXy
Oberwerth Q Bag - https://lsm.to/6GDAv
Billingham Hadley Pro Small - https://lsm.to/PCiCg
ACAM 1100 - https://lsm.to/kHAeJ
ACAM 7100 - https://lsm.to/geYyQ
Gear Pouches
============
Oberwerth Donau - M - https://lsm.to/gLp8L
ACAM 411 Neoprene Lens - https://lsm.to/WJLm9
ACAM 60D Body Pouch - https://lsm.to/TdMjb
ACAM 62D Body Pouch - https://lsm.to/EFlQj
ACAM 75 Pouch - https://lsm.to/ktTM0
Artisan & Artist* Lens Pouches - https://lsm.to/Pvca1
Straps
============
Rope Straps by COOPH - https://lsm.to/COOPH-Rope
Peak Design Slide Lite - https://lsm.to/SlideLite
Peak Design Leash - https://lsm.to/Leash
ADM Classic Neck Straps - https://lsm.to/ADM-ClassicNeck
ADM Comodo Neck Straps - https://lsm.to/ADM-ComodoNeck
Staying Organized
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Red Dot Wear Camera Notebooks - https://lsm.to/bgHxX
Leica Notebook - https://lsm.to/GkhFb
Leather Notebook Cover for Field Notes - https://amzn.to/31EmcX3
Field Notes - https://amzn.to/3kDVNAp
Moleskin Reporter's Notebook - https://amzn.to/37xMwG6
Camera Essentials
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Lexar memory cards - https://lsm.to/MemoryCards
Blower bulb - https://amzn.to/4lClhO3
Eyelead Wet/Dry Lens Cleaning Wipes - https://lsm.to/6bo2V
Pentax Sensor Cleaning Stick - https://amzn.to/4lHg7QS
Leica M back to back cap - https://lsm.to/mLhZ3
Think Tank SD Pixel Pocket Rocket - https://lsm.to/sOjvw
Think Tank Secure Pixel Pocket Rocket - https://lsm.to/1Z2-u
Think Tank DSLR Battery Holder 2 - https://lsm.to/6Kt2K
Think Tank DSLR Battery Holder 4 - https://lsm.to/33jE9
Think Tank Filter Nest - https://lsm.to/lTvWy
Travel Tripods
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Leofoto Table Top Tripod Kit - https://lsm.to/absRY
Leica Tabletop Legs - https://lsm.to/95vtp
Leica Tabletop Large head (silver) - https://lsm.to/2Oacq
Leica Tabletop Large head (black) - https://lsm.to/94KKT
Outdoor Gear
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Black Diamond Locking Caribiner - https://amzn.to/45aBBQ6
Black Diamond Wire Gate Caribiner - https://amzn.to/3IBK2eq
Arcteryx Beta Jacket - https://amzn.to/3IzTlvy
Computer Gear
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Crucial X10 2TB (2000MB/s) - https://amzn.to/4kLS0is
Crucial X9 2TB (1000MB/s) - https://amzn.to/44Gtsmq
Samsung T9 2TB (2000MB/s) - https://amzn.to/34KpQRK
Samsung T7 2TB (1000MB/s) $319 - https://amzn.to/2EtDZIl
SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO 2TB (2000MB/s) - https://amzn.to/4lxsxuk
SanDisk 2TB Creator Pro Portable (2000MB/s) - https://amzn.to/4nXbB1Z
ACASIS 40Gbps M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure - https://amzn.to/4526c1b
Crucial 2TB NVMe SSD - https://amzn.to/4kRZy3g
Power Essentials
================
Anker Nano 3-in-1 Powerbank/Charger - https://amzn.to/44BoPtM
Anker 30W Nano Charger - https://amzn.to/4lCNFiO
Anker 45W Nano Charger - https://amzn.to/3IDPqxE
Anker Prime 100W Charger - https://amzn.to/4f3ZjAW
Tessan power adapter with USB charging - https://amzn.to/46R24Du
10-foot angled USB-C cable - https://amzn.to/4lXzqoy
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Check out David’s personal work at https://instagram.com/davidfarkasphotography
Travel with David on Leica Store Miami Photo Workshops: https://lsm.to/4qzlz
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Essential Accessories for Landscape Photography
In this video, landscape photographer, workshop guide and Leica specialist Colin McKinley shares his top essential accessories and gear for serious Landscape photography. From backpacks and straps to tripods, filters, and more, Colin covers some of the most important pieces of his kit, and shares some helpful tips and tricks to help you prepare for your next landscape photography trip or workshop.
📩 Have questions? Drop them in the comments below!
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Support Red Dot Forum
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New Leica
============
M-System - https://lsm.to/M-System
SL-System - https://lsm.to/SL-System
Q-System - https://lsm.to/Q-System
Used Leica
============
Used M System - https://lsm.to/Used-M
Used SL System - https://lsm.to/Used-SL
Used Q System - https://lsm.to/Used-Q
Products featured in this video:
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Mindshift Backlite 36L Backpack
https://lsm.to/Backpacks
Peak Design Leash Strap
https://lsm.to/Leash
Peak Design Slide Lite Strap
https://lsm.to/SlideLite
Peak Design Capture Clip
https://lsm.to/CaptureClip
Breakthrough Photography ND Filters
https://lsm.to/BreakthroughND
Breakthrough Photography CPL Filters
https://lsm.to/BreakthroughCPL
Extra Batteries for Leica Cameras:
https://lsm.to/Batteries
Memory Cards for Leica Cameras:
https://lsm.to/MemoryCards
Leica Microfiber Lens Cloth
https://lsm.to/LensCloth
Lexar memory cards
https://lsm.to/MemoryCards
Blower bulb
https://amzn.to/4lClhO3
Pentax Sensor Cleaning Stick
https://amzn.to/4lHg7QS
Think Tank SD Pixel Pocket Rocket
https://lsm.to/sOjvw
Think Tank Secure Pixel Pocket Rocket
https://lsm.to/1Z2-u
Think Tank DSLR Battery Holder 2
https://lsm.to/6Kt2K
Think Tank DSLR Battery Holder 4
https://lsm.to/33jE9
Think Tank Filter Nest
https://lsm.to/lTvWy
More from Colin
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✈️ Travel with Colin on Leica Store Miami Photo Workshops: https://lsm.to/4qzlz
📸 Check out Colin's photography on IG:
Image
/ colinmckinley_
Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: Gearing Up for Summer Travel with Leica
Summer is in full swing, and it’s the perfect time to hit the road with a Leica in hand. Join Leica experts Josh Lehrer and David Farkas for this episode of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk as they dive into the best Leica gear for summer travel photography. The guys will explore lightweight setups for travel, essential accessories, and their favorite cameras and lenses for capturing everything from vibrant city scenes to stunning landscapes. Whether you’re planning an grand international adventure or a casual local getaway, Josh and David will help you build the ideal Leica kit to match your journey.
Have questions about travel setups or specific gear? Email us ahead of time at questions@reddotforum.com, or ask live in the chat during the show.
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Missed out on our previous livestreams? No problem. Watch all of our previous RDFCT episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLza15VbJJEkA-NT-f3qTgVa2Ko6vaqoYB
Visit https://reddotforum.com for the latest Leica news, reviews, technical articles and more.
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Support the channel by shopping at https://leicastoremiami.com
New Leica
============
M-System - https://lsm.to/M-System
SL-System - https://lsm.to/SL-System
Q-System - https://lsm.to/Q-System
Used Leica
============
Used M System - https://lsm.to/Used-M
Used SL System - https://lsm.to/Used-SL
Used Q System - https://lsm.to/Used-Q
Used CL System - https://lsm.to/Used-CL
Used TL System - https://lsm.to/Used-TL
Camera bags
============
Oberwerth M11 Bags - https://lsm.to/OberwerthM11
Oberwerth Phil - https://lsm.to/PhilCollection
Oberwerth Harry & Sally - https://lsm.to/CQOpB
Oberwerth William - https://lsm.to/H3VXy
Oberwerth Q Bag - https://lsm.to/6GDAv
Billingham Hadley Pro Small - https://lsm.to/PCiCg
ACAM 1100 - https://lsm.to/kHAeJ
ACAM 7100 - https://lsm.to/geYyQ
Gear Pouches
============
Oberwerth Donau - M - https://lsm.to/gLp8L
ACAM 411 Neoprene Lens - https://lsm.to/WJLm9
ACAM 60D Body Pouch - https://lsm.to/TdMjb
ACAM 62D Body Pouch - https://lsm.to/EFlQj
ACAM 75 Pouch - https://lsm.to/ktTM0
Artisan & Artist* Lens Pouches - https://lsm.to/Pvca1
Straps
============
Rope Straps by COOPH - https://lsm.to/COOPH-Rope
Peak Design Slide Lite - https://lsm.to/SlideLite
Peak Design Leash - https://lsm.to/Leash
ADM Classic Neck Straps - https://lsm.to/ADM-ClassicNeck
ADM Comodo Neck Straps - https://lsm.to/ADM-ComodoNeck
Staying Organized
================
Red Dot Wear Camera Notebooks - https://lsm.to/bgHxX
Leica Notebook - https://lsm.to/GkhFb
Leather Notebook Cover for Field Notes - https://amzn.to/31EmcX3
Field Notes - https://amzn.to/3kDVNAp
Moleskin Reporter's Notebook - https://amzn.to/37xMwG6
Camera Essentials
=================
Lexar memory cards - https://lsm.to/MemoryCards
Blower bulb - https://amzn.to/4lClhO3
Eyelead Wet/Dry Lens Cleaning Wipes - https://lsm.to/6bo2V
Pentax Sensor Cleaning Stick - https://amzn.to/4lHg7QS
Leica M back to back cap - https://lsm.to/mLhZ3
Think Tank SD Pixel Pocket Rocket - https://lsm.to/sOjvw
Think Tank Secure Pixel Pocket Rocket - https://lsm.to/1Z2-u
Think Tank DSLR Battery Holder 2 - https://lsm.to/6Kt2K
Think Tank DSLR Battery Holder 4 - https://lsm.to/33jE9
Think Tank Filter Nest - https://lsm.to/lTvWy
Travel Tripods
=================
Leofoto Table Top Tripod Kit - https://lsm.to/absRY
Leica Tabletop Legs - https://lsm.to/95vtp
Leica Tabletop Large head (silver) - https://lsm.to/2Oacq
Leica Tabletop Large head (black) - https://lsm.to/94KKT
Outdoor Gear
=================
Black Diamond Locking Caribiner - https://amzn.to/45aBBQ6
Black Diamond Wire Gate Caribiner - https://amzn.to/3IBK2eq
Arcteryx Beta Jacket - https://amzn.to/3IzTlvy
Computer Gear
================
Crucial X10 2TB (2000MB/s) - https://amzn.to/4kLS0is
Crucial X9 2TB (1000MB/s) - https://amzn.to/44Gtsmq
Samsung T9 2TB (2000MB/s) - https://amzn.to/34KpQRK
Samsung T7 2TB (1000MB/s) $319 - https://amzn.to/2EtDZIl
SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO 2TB (2000MB/s) - https://amzn.to/4lxsxuk
SanDisk 2TB Creator Pro Portable (2000MB/s) - https://amzn.to/4nXbB1Z
ACASIS 40Gbps M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure - https://amzn.to/4526c1b
Crucial 2TB NVMe SSD - https://amzn.to/4kRZy3g
Power Essentials
================
Anker Nano 3-in-1 Powerbank/Charger - https://amzn.to/44BoPtM
Anker 30W Nano Charger - https://amzn.to/4lCNFiO
Anker 45W Nano Charger - https://amzn.to/3IDPqxE
Anker Prime 100W Charger - https://amzn.to/4f3ZjAW
Tessan power adapter with USB charging - https://amzn.to/46R24Du
10-foot angled USB-C cable - https://amzn.to/4lXzqoy
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Check out David’s personal work at https://instagram.com/davidfarkasphotography
Travel with David on Leica Store Miami Photo Workshops: https://lsm.to/4qzlz
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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70mm f/2.8 ASPH
In this episode of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts Josh Lehrer and David Farkas are gearing up for summer travel. They’ll be discussing the best Leica gear to take on the road — whether you’re heading out on a family vacation, a photo workshop abroad, or a weekend getaway. If you're looking for recommendations for building lightweight M, Q, and SL kits, tips for packing smart, and advice on traveling with your gear, this is the episode for you.
Have questions about travel setups or specific gear? Email us ahead of time at questions@reddotforum.com, or ask live in the chat during the show.
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Missed out on our previous livestreams? No problem. Watch all of our previous RDFCT episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLza15VbJJEkA-NT-f3qTgVa2Ko6vaqoYB
Visit https://reddotforum.com for the latest Leica news, reviews, technical articles and more.
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Support the channel by shopping at https://leicastoremiami.com
New Leica
============
M-System - https://lsm.to/M-System
SL-System - https://lsm.to/SL-System
Q-System - https://lsm.to/Q-System
Used Leica
============
Used M System - https://lsm.to/Used-M
Used SL System - https://lsm.to/Used-SL
Used Q System - https://lsm.to/Used-Q
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Check out David’s personal work at https://instagram.com/davidfarkasphotography
Travel with David on Leica Store Miami Photo Workshops: https://lsm.to/4qzlz
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Why I Use Auto ISO on Leica Cameras (and Why You Should Too)
In this video, Leica Specialist Colin McKinley explains how to customize the Auto-ISO settings on your Leica camera to streamline your photographic process. As ISO performance has improved dramatically in recent years, Auto-ISO has become an essential part of the pro photographer’s toolkit. By allowing the camera to make the same decisions you would already be making, it frees you up to spend more time focusing on capturing the moment.
📩 Have questions? Drop them in the comments below!
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👉 Like, Subscribe & Hit the Notification Bell 🔔 to stay updated on the latest Leica tips and tricks!
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More from Colin
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✈️ Travel with Colin on Leica Store Miami Photo Workshops: https://lsm.to/4qzlz
📸 Check out Colin's photography on IG:
Image
/ colinmckinley_
Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: The Leica FOTOS App
In this week's Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts Josh Lehrer and David Farkas are diving deep into the Leica FOTOS app. They'll walk through the pairing process for the entire range of current Leica digital cameras, including the Q3, SL3, M11, D-Lux and Sofort 2, then demonstrate remote camera control, transferring photos, loading Leica Looks, and even printing on the go. Feel free to hit us up with questions beforehand by emailing questions@reddotforum.com, or ask us live in the chat.
Also, please take a moment to fill out our super quick survey so we can see how many of our viewers are using the FOTOS app and with what cameras.
https://leicastoremiami.typeform.com/to/oJRb3eCd
Missed out on our previous livestreams? No problem. Watch all of our previous RDFCT episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLza15VbJJEkA-NT-f3qTgVa2Ko6vaqoYB
Visit https://reddotforum.com for the latest Leica news, reviews, technical articles and more.
Support the channel by shopping at https://leicastoremiami.com.
Check out David's personal work at https://instagram.com/davidfarkasphotography
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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: Ask Us Anything - Round 8 (The Ocho)
In this week's Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts Josh Lehrer and David Farkas are back for another Ask Us Anything session. Instead of focusing on a single camera system, lens line or specific topics like we usually do, we're taking any and all questions. Ask us about Leica cameras and lenses, new and old, shooting and focusing techniques, or whatever you might be curious about that we can answer for you. Feel free to hit us up with questions beforehand by emailing questions@reddotforum.com, or ask us live in the chat.
Missed out on our previous livestreams? No problem. Watch all of our previous RDFCT episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLza15VbJJEkA-NT-f3qTgVa2Ko6vaqoYB
Visit https://reddotforum.com for the latest Leica news, reviews, technical articles and more.
Support the channel by shopping at https://leicastoremiami.com.
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Aviation Photography in Alaska with Evan Lewis and the Leica SL3
Join professional aviation and automotive photographer Evan Lewis as he ventures into the untamed Alaskan wilderness to capture stunning images of aircraft, using the Leica SL System. Teaming up with photographer and photo guide Colin McKinley, they explore iconic locations like Denali, Ruth Glacier, and the mighty Knik River, bringing you an inside look at the art of aviation photography in America’s last frontier. Evan shares some of his tricks on how to capture these incredible images.
📩 What do you think of Evan's work? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
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Where to buy
==============
New SL-System - https://lsm.to/SL-System
Used SL System - https://lsm.to/Used-SL
More from Colin
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✈️ Travel with Colin on Leica Store Miami Photo Workshops: https://lsm.to/4qzlz
📸 Check out Colin's photography on IG: / colinmckinley_
📸 Check out Evan's work on IG: / evanlewis.expedition
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Leica SL Distance Scale Explained: Improve Your Landscape Photography with This Hidden Feature
Join professional photographer and photo guide Colin McKinley from Red Dot Forum as he reveals a hidden feature in Leica SL cameras that will dramatically improve your landscape photography. Using native L-mount lenses, this live DOF readout feature helps you master depth of field and ensure sharp focus from foreground to background.
What You’ll Learn in This Video:
- Where to focus for optimal landscape shots
- How Leica’s built-in distance scale simplifies the process
- The difference in depth of field at various focal lengths
- How to change the distance unit from meters to feet
- The impact of focus distance on overall sharpness
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0:00 - Introduction
0:49 - Explaining Depth of Field with an M Lens
1:23 - Understanding Front and Back Focus – How distance scales help
2:00 - Distance Scale on SL Autofocus Lenses
2:32 - Switching Distance Units (Meters to Feet)
3:12 - Applying This for Landscape Photography
3:26 - How Focal Length Affects Depth of Field
4:06 - Maximizing Depth of Field
4:46 - Final Thoughts & Summary
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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: Leica SL3-S
In this special installment of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, David Farkas and Josh Lehrer will discuss the brand new Leica SL3-S, which was just introduced this week. The latest addition to the SL mirrorless camera lineup is geared towards speed and video capability and gets some big upgrades:
New 24 Megapixel BSI CMOS Sensory
ISO range from 50 to 200,000
New Advanced Hybrid AF-System (PDAF + Contrast Detection AF + Object Detection AF) with 779 AF points
Maestro IV Processor with L2 Technology and 8GB of buffer memory
30 fps capture in AFc mode
Handheld Multishot mode up to 96 Megapixels
Leica Content Credentials Support with hardware encryption chip
CF Express Type B and SD UHS II
HDMI 2.1 Type A (Full size)
USB-C (3.1 incl. charging)
Timecode Interface
Optimized ergonomics, size and weight
Tiltable high resolution touchscreen
5.76 million dot OLED Viewfinder with up to 120fps
IP54 certification
Unlimited 6K Open Gate Internal Recording
Unlimited 5.8K Internal ProRes 422 HQ Recording
5.9K 12bit ProRes RAW External Video Recording
High-Speed connectivity (Bluetooth + Wi-Fi 2x2 MIMO)
Direct to SSD recording via USB-C
Camera to Cloud with Frame.io planned in 2025
Optional DC-Coupler and Double-Charger
They'll be discussing all the changes and improvements, explore the new UI, compare with the SL2, show off all the new accessories and take questions live on air.
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Read our in-depth overview of the SL3: https://rdf.to/SL3s
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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH
In this episode of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts Josh Lehrer and David Farkas are talking about the recently-introduced Vario-Elmarit-SL 70-200mm f/2.8 ASPH and Extender L 2.0x. They’ll discuss how this new lens and extender fit into the current lineup, as well as compare performance and functionality to the Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 and Extender L 1.4x, as well as the APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4. Tune in to see how Leica’s telephoto lens lineup is filling out, and learn all about the various combinations that get you from 70mm to 800mm.
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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: Show Us Your Leica Kit - Round 3
Join Leica experts Josh Lehrer and David Farkas as they bring together two favorite topics: “What’s in Our Bag” featuring favorite gear of the Leica Store Miami team, and “Show Us Your Kit” where they react to user-submitted Leica kits.
They will comment and geek out, offering up suggestions for adding to, paring down, or making changes based on each setup. Or maybe just gush over some unique camera or lens that they wish they had. Plus, you'll get to see what our team is using this year.
How to Submit
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Submissions are welcome before the livestream.
Briefly tell us about your kit, what kind of photography you're into, any challenges you're having or goals you want to achieve, and maybe some changes you're thinking about making.
Make sure to include a high resolution picture of your Leica kit - whether it’s a camera-in-hand shot of your favorite single-lens setup or a lay flat of your entire kit with accessories, snacks and all.
Images should be in JPEG format and at least 2000 x 3000px, or 6MP. If pictures are too low resolution, we can't use them. Remember, we broadcast in full 4K so we need all those glorious pixels.
Click the link to submit your kit: https://rdf.to/SubmitYourKit
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Low-Light Shooting with the Leica SL3
Photographer and Leica Expert Jose Rovira took the new Leica SL3 for a spin at Tobacco Road to shoot some live music and see how the camera could handle the challenging low-light conditions of this iconic Miami dive bar.
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Music by Uncle Scotchy and Harold Trucco
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Watch our hands-on overview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDkZN57cnPw&t=0s
Read our in-depth overview of the SL3: https://rdf.to/SL3-Intro
Watch our SL3 First Look RDFCT livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/XdAckt8cBJA?si=qVjzSIQ8YLrioaqI
Watch our SL3 Closer Look RDFCT livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/7uYKT5Yg_FI?si=z7WIgwRD-cDEeju1
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Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: Ask Us Anything - Round 7
In this week's Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts Josh Lehrer and David Farkas are back for another Ask Us Anything session. Instead of focusing on a single camera system, lens line or specific topics like we usually do, we're taking any and all questions. Ask us about Leica cameras and lenses, new and old, shooting and focusing techniques, or whatever you might be curious about that we can answer for you. 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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In the Elements: Leica Weather Sealing in Rain, Snow and Sand
11.1K views February 15, 2026 11:00 am
In this video, Leica specialist and photo workshop guide Colin McKinley explains the different degrees of weather sealing and element protection offered in various Leica cameras. He covers which conditions are okay to keep shooting in, what weather warrants putting your Leica away, and what to do if one of your cameras experience water damage.
No Leicas were harmed in the making of this video!
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