• News
  • Reviews
  • Field Tests
  • Technical Articles
  • Events
  • Inspiration
  • User Reports
  • RDF YouTube
    • Red Dot Forum Camera Talk
    • Video Reviews
    • Tips and Tricks
    • Leica M System
    • Leica SL System
    • Leica Q System
    • Leica Lenses
    • Leica Monocrhom
    • Unboxings and Overviews
Log In
Lost your password?
Register
Lost your password?
Register
A password will be e-mailed to you.
Search
Red Dot Forum logo
  • News
    Featured
    • Leica Announces the Leica M-P (Typ 240) Camera

      Josh Lehrer
      August 21, 2014
      5
    Recent
    • Firmware Update 4.2.0 for Leica SL3 and SL3-S

      David Farkas
      June 25, 2026
      1
    • Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH: A Compact Lens with Character

      David Farkas
      June 25, 2026
      2
    • Leica Introduces the APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8

      David Farkas
      June 25, 2026
    • Leica SL3-P: 44MP, Advanced Autofocus, 40 FPS and 8K Open Gate Video

      David Farkas
      June 25, 2026
      3
    • Leica Introduces New Metal Gray Paint Finish

      David Farkas
      May 28, 2026
      2
    • Leica Introduces New Noctivid Compact Binoculars and Updated Monovid

      David Farkas
      April 16, 2026
      1
  • Reviews
    Featured
    • Leica X Vario (Typ 107) Review: Looking Beyond the Specs

      David Farkas
      July 7, 2013
      22
    Recent
    • Leica M11 Monochrom Review: Pure B&W Performance

      David Farkas
      May 13, 2023
      9
    • Leica M11 Review: The Ultimate Digital M

      David Farkas
      January 13, 2022
      33
    • Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH Review: Single-Lens Setup in the Boundary Waters

      Kirsten Vignes
      March 3, 2020
      26
    • The Leica V-Lux 5: A Closer Look

      Kirsten Vignes
      August 11, 2019
      4
    • The Everyday Backpack by Peak Design Review

      Victor Quintana
      May 19, 2019
      6
    • Leica CL Review: The Perfect Travel Camera

      David Farkas
      March 4, 2019
      33
  • Field Tests
    Random
    • Using the Leica S2 at the LHSA Spring Shoot in Savannah, GA

      David Farkas
      May 2, 2010
    Recent
    • B&W ISO Showdown 2021: Leica Q2 Monochrom / M10 Monochrom / Q2 / M10-R

      David Farkas
      February 21, 2021
      15
    • B&W ISO Showdown 2020: Leica M10 Monochrom vs. M Monochrom (Typ 246) vs. M10-P vs. SL2

      David Farkas
      May 13, 2020
      68
    • Using M Lenses on the Leica CL:
      New City, New Camera, Familiar Glass

      Luis Mora
      August 2, 2018
      15
    • Night Shooting with the Leica S (Typ 007)

      David Farkas
      January 9, 2018
      2
    • Shooting the “New” Leica 28mm Summaron-M in Little Havana

      Luis Mora
      January 6, 2017
      14
    • 24-90 Zoom vs. M Lenses on the Leica SL (Typ 601)

      Luis Mora
      September 12, 2016
      3
  • Technical Articles
    Random
    • The Bokeh Kings: A Look at 50mm M Lenses

      Bill Rosauer
      October 8, 2014
      10
    Recent
    • Understanding the Leica M11 Lineup

      David Farkas
      November 9, 2025
    • Leica Firmware Master List

      David Farkas
      August 31, 2023
      11
    • Lightroom Presets for Leica Cameras

      David Farkas
      April 22, 2020
      89
    • The Definitive Guide to Leica S Lenses

      David Farkas
      April 9, 2020
      16
    • Leica Binoculars: The Ultimate Buying Guide

      Kirsten Vignes
      October 11, 2018
      5
    • Nitecore USB Chargers for Leica Batteries Offer Maximum Flexibility

      Josh Lehrer
      July 27, 2018
      10
  • Events
    Random
    • Photokina 2008: Leica VIP Launch Event for S2

      David Farkas
      September 23, 2008
    Recent
    • Breakfast with Dr. Andreas Kaufmann

      David Farkas
      July 13, 2019
      4
    • Photokina 2019 Cancelled | Next Show in 2020

      David Farkas
      December 3, 2018
      1
    • Photokina 2018: Details on the L-Mount Alliance

      David Farkas
      September 30, 2018
      2
    • Photokina 2018: The Leica CL and Future of APS-C

      David Farkas
      September 30, 2018
      17
    • Photokina 2018: The Leica M-System

      David Farkas
      September 30, 2018
      3
    • Photokina 2018: The Leica S3

      David Farkas
      September 30, 2018
      12
  • Inspiration
    Random
    • What's In Our Camera Bags

      Kirsten Vignes
      May 27, 2018
      1
    Recent
    • "Phenomenal – Everest Massif” • Cira Crowell, Leica SL, 2019

      Selecting the Sublime: A Decade with the Leica SL in the Himalayas

      Cira Crowell
      February 15, 2026
      3
    • Behind the Shot 2025

      Kirsten Vignes
      June 17, 2025
      4
    • What’s in Our Camera Bags – 2024 Edition

      Kirsten Vignes
      June 6, 2024
    • What’s in Our Camera Bags – 2021 Edition

      Kirsten Vignes
      May 16, 2021
      4
    • What’s In Our Camera Bags – 2019 Edition

      Kirsten Vignes
      May 19, 2019
      2
    • Exposing the Soul: Portraiture with the Leica M240

      Ricky Stern
      March 22, 2015
      4
  • User Reports
    Random
    • Christmas Morning, First Light Over the Teton Range, Wyoming

      Cira Crowell
      January 9, 2013
    Recent
    • Two Weeks in India with the Leica CL: Getting out of my Comfort Zone

      Kirsten Vignes
      May 27, 2018
      10
    • Five Countries, One Camera: Travels with the Leica Q

      Kirsten Vignes
      March 23, 2016
      25
    • Travels through Morocco with the Leica S

      Albert Knapp, MD
      March 10, 2016
      10
    • Photographing the Atacama Desert with the Leica S (Typ 006)

      Albert Knapp, MD
      January 29, 2015
      3
    • A Year with the Leica T (Typ 701)

      Jonathan Slack
      January 16, 2015
      3
    • The Leica V-Lux (Typ 114): A versatile travel companion to my M Monochrom

      Bob Levite
      November 13, 2014
      4
  • RDF YouTube
    • Red Dot Forum Camera Talk
    • Video Reviews
    • Tips and Tricks
    • Leica M System
    • Leica SL System
    • Leica Q System
    • Leica Lenses
    • Leica Monocrhom
    • Unboxings and Overviews
Latest updates
  • Firmware Update 4.2.0 for Leica SL3 and SL3-S
  • Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH: A Compact Lens with Character
  • Leica SL3-P: 44MP, Advanced Autofocus, 40 FPS and 8K Open Gate Video
  • Leica Introduces the APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8
  • Powered by Leica Store Miami

Activity

  • All Members 6,189
  • RSS
  • Profile picture of Sean Sheridan

    Sean Sheridan's profile was updated 8 years, 6 months ago

  • Profile picture of David Farkas

    David Farkas wrote a new post 8 years, 6 months ago

    After teasing the new range of Summicon SL prime lenses at Photokina back in September of 2016, production is ramping up so that shipment can begin next month. As originally planned, the first lenses out of the […]

    • Profile picture of Lins-Barroso
      Lins-Barroso replied 8 years, 6 months ago

      David, do you know why the future Summicron-SL 35 is the only one not APO like the others?

      • Profile picture of David Farkas
        David Farkas replied 8 years, 6 months ago

        The APO designation usually only applies to focal lengths that are 50mm and longer.

  • Profile picture of Leicanicum

    Leicanicum's profile was updated 8 years, 6 months ago

  • Profile picture of Leicanicum

    Leicanicum changed their profile picture 8 years, 6 months ago

  • Profile picture of thomascurpen

    thomascurpen changed their profile picture 8 years, 6 months ago

  • Profile picture of K-G

    K-G started the topic Silver 50mm 1.4 Summilux ASPH in the forum Looking to Buy 8 years, 6 months ago

    Looking for 50mm Summilux in Silver.

    Metal exterior condition is not a big deal, as long as the glass elements and functions are perfect.

    Price in the $2.5k range.

  • Profile picture of David Farkas

    David Farkas wrote a new post 8 years, 6 months ago

    When it comes to cameras, I’m a big believer in the right tool for the job approach. Until recently, models in the Leica roster seemed purpose-built for different types of photography. An M for street and r […]

    • Profile picture of Jack MacD
      Jack MacD replied 8 years, 6 months ago

      David,
      Thanks for the interesting article and nice photographs.
      I too have found the S007 excellent for night work.
      The assumption that the mirror movement will cause camera movement has been false for me.
      Perhaps my belief that I can indeed hand hold the S at 1/30 sec. allows me to brace the camera well enough. I confess I couldn’t do that with a dog pulling on my arm. I’d encourage every photographer regardless of camera to test themselves on steadiness so they know what low speed they are comfortable using. I know I can shoot the S at 1/30th. I have even shot at 1/8th but I know from experimenting it’s then better to goose the ISO and accept extra noise to get back to 1/30.

  • Profile picture of maisie

    maisie started the topic photography contests in the forum Contests 8 years, 6 months ago

    Hi guys, I know a lot of talented photographers here! Maybe someone of you will be interested to participate in this contest http://weedit.photos/2017/photography-contests-cash-prizes/ Good luck!

  • Profile picture of Piper Greeves

    Piper Greeves became a registered member 8 years, 6 months ago

  • Profile picture of Jonnie Hart

    Jonnie Hart became a registered member 8 years, 6 months ago

  • Profile picture of Judy Rees

    Judy Rees became a registered member 8 years, 6 months ago

  • Profile picture of Dina Ericson

    Dina Ericson became a registered member 8 years, 6 months ago

  • Profile picture of Gerardo Yoo

    Gerardo Yoo became a registered member 8 years, 6 months ago

  • Profile picture of Augustus Hutcheson

    Augustus Hutcheson became a registered member 8 years, 6 months ago

  • Profile picture of Grant Richards

    Grant Richards became a registered member 8 years, 6 months ago

  • Profile picture of Travis Toutcher

    Travis Toutcher became a registered member 8 years, 6 months ago

  • Profile picture of Penni Gary

    Penni Gary became a registered member 8 years, 6 months ago

  • Profile picture of Stormy Rife

    Stormy Rife became a registered member 8 years, 6 months ago

  • Profile picture of Forest Spowers

    Forest Spowers became a registered member 8 years, 6 months ago

  • Profile picture of Candace Ballentine

    Candace Ballentine became a registered member 8 years, 6 months ago

  • Load More

Log In

Log In
Lost your password?
Register
Lost your password?
Register
A password will be e-mailed to you.

Connect with RDF on:

(C) 2018 Red Dot Forum
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Field Tests
  • Technical Articles
  • Events
  • Inspiration
  • User Reports
  • RDF YouTube
    • Red Dot Forum Camera Talk
    • Video Reviews
    • Tips and Tricks
    • Leica M System
    • Leica SL System
    • Leica Q System
    • Leica Lenses
    • Leica Monocrhom
    • Unboxings and Overviews