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    thegman started the topic Portrait view in preview in the forum Leica CL 6 years, 1 month ago

    Hi, I'm still getting use to my CL. Is it possible to get shots taken in portrait to auto rotate in the preview screen. It's really annoying having to turn the camera to view these shots.

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    Macaupc replied to the topic hi folks, new to Leica, been a long time dream, in the forum Leica CL 6 years, 1 month ago

    Hi Thegman,

    First, u need to go to the Customize Control submenu, which is the first choice on page 4 of the Main Menu. Once inside, u can assign the AE-L function to either the Fn button or Right Wheel button or both; simply by switching the AE-L On or Off. When AE-L is turned on during shooting, there is a little “AE” lock symbol at the low…[Read more]

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    Vijay Nambiar posted an update 6 years, 1 month ago

    Leica sl2 Firm ware 2: An amazing improvement for Black and white photography

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    David Farkas wrote a new post 6 years, 1 month ago

    Today, Leica has released the first major firmware update for its flagship professional mirrorless camera, the SL2. Along with several bug fixes and a few performance improvements, the headlining news for version […]

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      Maharshi Aditya replied 6 years ago

      This is a huge upgrade. I hope even Q2 gets this update as well since they have same image processor and sensor. 🙂 super excited

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        David Farkas replied 6 years ago

        Firmware updates are camera specific. While some improvements for the SL2 may translate to the Q2, many others would not due to hardware differences between the two cameras.

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    Walter started the topic What is "Light Balance"? in the forum Leica Q (Typ 116) 6 years, 1 month ago

    Take a look at page 23 of the Q2 Manual. It lists item 14 as “Light Balance” and item 19 as “Exposure compensation scale”; referring to the image on page 22. To me, item 14 looks like the Exposure compensation scale and item 19 refers to something called. Light Balance. I guess I am confused with the information on the top and bottom of the…[Read more]

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    AGENDA posted an update 6 years, 1 month ago

    Hi all,
    I recently joined RDF after purchasing an amazing SL recently.
    Can anyone advise on a stable tethering option for Capture One?
    I a having an absolute nightmare with this!
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    Maharshi Aditya posted an update 6 years, 1 month ago

    Hello everyone,
    I recently joined RDF. Glad to join this community. I purchased Leica Q2 couple of weeks ago. My nature of photography is to shoot street and landscapes and anything abstract. I really love this camera also the 2nd to own a leica in my family, my grandfather had M3 in 1950's. I always wanted to own a leica and glad I got one.…[Read more]

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    ChrisJgreenfield started the topic New Leica user saying ‘Hi’ in the forum General Leica Discussion 6 years, 1 month ago

    Hello from Norfolk in the UK.
    Purchased a used Leica Q and am absolutely thrilled with the camera. My other camera is a Sony A7, one that I use for nightscapes of local historic buildings. Being able to set the aperture and shutter speed on the Q direct from the top plate is something I’ve missed from the Sony, which at times is like using a c…[Read more]

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    Machaon posted an update 6 years, 1 month ago

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    Apologies for the DM, but I wasn't sure how else to ask this question.

    I've been relying enjoying and getting a lot of value out of your “Red Dot Camera Talk” discussions on YouTube, and was hoping you might answer this question in that forum.

    I am a current shooter of both Leica M10 and Leica SL2, with a reasonable…[Read more]

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