LEICA Q: Night Photography Settings

[@KevinEscobarCo]

Fudge maaaan I love your channel and I really wish you the best in growing it! I wish I had your editing skills because you literally post everything I like to see and hear about Leica compared to other people on this platform.

[@firsthandaccount]

Thank you so much Kevin this comment just made my day 🙏🏽

[@craigkoch4585]

Nice job thank you!

[@stevenwang3396]

Always killing it, glad to hear you're going to be putting out more videos soon! I agree with you on the ISO thing. On some occasions high ISO is fine, but usually much safer to shoot at 1600 and to just try to bring it back in post.

[@firsthandaccount]

Thank you so much Steven 🙏🏽

[@peterhanley8773]

Great suggestions on night photography. I’m new to the Leica Q3!😊

[@Exercises10]

Good video, Tyler, your tips are helpful and thanks for sharing!

[@firsthandaccount]

No problem!

[@reena5095]

I’m so proud of you and how far you’ve come ❤️

[@firsthandaccount]

Thank you so much baby ☺️

[@iLLWiLL173]

I sold all my Canon and Sony gear and picked up a Leica Q-P.... haven't gotten around to taking it out yet but will soon...but I agree 800iso is pretty much the highest I would go on handheld night photos.... Great video man.. keep them coming 👏🤙

[@firsthandaccount]

Thanks so much man! Hope you enjoy that Q-P!

[@treharris1677]

Excellent and very helpful!

[@massimozanardi6457]

Thank you. I got great results. Leica Q2

[@ish77777]

I keep coming back to your vids every now and then when i wanna learn lol great leica content. I was wondering though how does the Leica Q1 hold up in cold/rainy/windy weather? I am planning on bringing it to Norway where it can get to - 10C and on a speed boat but I'm afraid of wind entering it and damaging the lenses, not to mention the moisture risk and the battery can also be damaged if kept cold. I would bring my camera bag and take it out only to take pictures but idk, you're the only one i see here that tested the Q1 in these conditions, hope you could shed some light!

[@firsthandaccount]

I’ve brought it out in every blizzard since 2015 and it’s survived everything so far! B+W filter tightly on the front of the lens, then gaff tape multiple layers of it over the mic holes on top, speaker hole on the back and I also taped up all the ports on the side of the camera as well! Haven’t had any issues since setting all that stuff up!

[@firsthandaccount]

I’ve also shot with it in -20f and -30 f with no issues for hours out there in the snow. Battery life will be WAY less than normal but that’s to be expected with that cold of temps!

[@ish77777]

​@@firsthandaccountthank you for replying! I really was considering not bringing it with me due to the lack of weather sealing, I'm relieved to know I'm safe 😅 what low/mid end B+W filter would you recommend?

[@firsthandaccount]

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[@terrydavis1488]

Hi Tyler, I am a UK viewer of this video, which is very helpful and informative. I have recently acquired the Leica Q, and as an 84 year old man, and not very technical. Have you made any videos about the camera for general purpose usage? Many thanks Terry Davis

[@firsthandaccount]

Hey Terry! I actually offer 1 on 1 training as well via zoom if that is something you’re interest in! Reach out over email if that’s something you’d be interested in! [e-mail]

[@terrydavis1488]

@@firsthandaccount Hi Tyler, the camera belongs to my son, who is out of the UK for the next 3 weeks or so. He may want to take advantage of your suggestion as well. Is it a paid for course?

[@firsthandaccount]

@terrydavis1488 sounds good no problem at all! I would recommend waiting until you can do it together! Yes it is paid and it is $50 an hour!

[@terrydavis1488]

@@firsthandaccount Hi Tyler, many thanks for your quick reply. Sorry but my pension won't stretch to that. But good luck with the course. Terry.

[@kurtkampmeier]

Thank you, great video!

[@renepierre9074]

Thanks for the tips! The ISO one really helped me out! Would love some tips on settings for day stuff. I'm struggling a little bit with the auto settings. I've noticed that when I'm shooting indoors, even when on full auto mode the ISO is sometimes too low in the photos I take, and photos come out quite noisy.

[@goldencloudds]

awesome video - very helpful. Couple of questions on your night photos: 1. do you use autofocus or manual focus? (and for AF settings do you choose single spot/field or multi field? 2. exposure metering - multi field or spot? (I'm using Q2 so excuse me if the terminology is different in the Q). Thanks :)

[@PhotopassJosh]

Is there any harm in keeping OIS on during the day so I dont have to be going back in the menu to change it every time? Very helpful video and thank you for the content.

[@dustinbowdige]

Question about continuous auto focus if this channel is still up!?

[@massimozanardi6457]

Nice, thank you.

[@allaboutphoto]

Thanks for the review., I really was not pleased on those greens in high iso. I guess it's because it's an old sensor. But, as you said you don't need to go above 1600. With my canon no problem, up to 8000. Anyway, good to know : it's not my camera that is broken

[@bjrnarnordahl8376]

Really love your channel and your tone of voice👍

[@firsthandaccount]

Thank you so much!

[@alanplatt888]

I have the Leica Q, any tips and tricks help so much. Great videos, I'm subscribed.

[@firsthandaccount]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽

[@chrisktori2393]

So useful thank you

[@firsthandaccount]

No problem!

[@michaelguevara352]

Really love your art man I wish I could be part of it keep working hard man you are going places

[@firsthandaccount]

Thank you so much man always appreciate it 🙏🏽

[@sarajcory7425]

Why the gaffers tape on the top of your camera? Moisture protection?

[@firsthandaccount]

Dust protection! I cover all openings on the camera!

[@petrsumbera8567]

Hi Tylor, I love your calm voice, man :-] Can you try GoPro camera on top of Leica Q again? I've just bought a flash holder and will try the gear documenting my street Leica Q photos on GoPro video, could be cool... Stay safe there in those crazy times now... Peace:-]

[@firsthandaccount]

Thank you so much Petr! Appreciate the comment! I will make another photowalk episode!

[@icehouseimages8687]

Have you experienced sensor dust with the Q? If so how do you clean the sensor?

[@firsthandaccount]

I have! I haven’t gotten the sensor cleaned yet but I use tape on the top and the back of the camera to cover the microphones so I can decrease the chances of dust getting in there!

[@mikegarcia8079]

Tyler, Do you switch the OIS back to auto if you use a tripod at night? Your videos art great fun and full of helpful info.. keep it up! Thanks, Mike

[@firsthandaccount]

Hey Mike! If I’m using a tripod I usually set it to auto or off!

[@yoonyhoony8502]

Hey, actually I got this camera 2 years ago but till now I don't know how to use it, it was a gift from my friend but I dunno how to use cameras, I think it's so hard, any help or suggestions?

[@firsthandaccount]

Hey Yoony! I actually give private one on one zoom training on photography and how to use the Leica Q if you’d be interested! Send me an email at [e-mail] if you’d like to sign up!

[@yoonyhoony8502]

@@firsthandaccount omg thanks for this fast reply, yeah I'm totally in maybe after finishing school zooms :(, you're so kind btw ❤️

[@billroop1186]

I thought the Leica Q has OIS (lens Stabilization) instead of IBIS (in body image stabilization- sensor shift). Am I wrong?

[@firsthandaccount]

You’re right! I mispoke and got it mixed up!

[@billroop1186]

I just recently got a Leica Q (partly because of your excellent posts) and I thought I remembered looking into what stabilizer it had. Anyway, thanks for the great posts - you’re teaching us viewers lots of good stuff.

[@paulboskerphotography]

No, OIS is not IBIS, its optical as stated, In the lens. Optically stabilized.

[@sezoism]

why not just leave ios on at all times?

[@firsthandaccount]

When using a tripod, the OIS can actually make all the photos blurry because it’s trying to compensate for the movement it thinks it is experiencing

[@philromeo9481]

Did u take a dab before making this video?

[@firsthandaccount]

Hahahha I took two

[@slhibbs]

just use a different camera for night photography, there's so meny better than the leica q

[@firsthandaccount]

Nah I’m good