Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: What Not to Do with Leica

In this episode of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, Leica experts David Farkas and Josh Lehrer will be exploring all the things NOT to do with Leica cameras and lenses. Covering a wide range of topics from incorrect aperture settings and poor focusing technique to dangerous tripod use and awkward menu setup, they'll go over the most common mistakes that befall even the most experienced users.

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Timestamps:
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0:00 – Start
2:22 – Intro
5:11 – LHSA
10:00 – Don’t shoot past f/8 or f/11
14:29 – Don’t stack a filter on top of a UV filter
17:40 – Don’t shoot a collapsible lens collapsed
20:45 – Don’t forget to update your firmware
27:05 – Don’t change lenses with the camera pointed up
33:08 - Don’t use an SD card without formatting it first
40:05 – Don’t forget to set the date and time on your camera
42:26 – Don’t throw your Leica boxes away
45:52 – Don’t wait until an important photo trip to test your gear
50:08 – Don’t use a shirt to clean your gear
51:40 – Don’t shoot JPG only
56:03 – Don’t forget to adjust your diopter
59:29 – Don’t trust infinity focus
1:02:45 – Don’t short-leg your tripod
1:08:55 – Don’t use image stabilization when mounted on a tripod
1:09:45 – Don’t use auto ISO on a tripod
1:12:03 – Don’t always shoot wide open
1:15:56 – Don’t be afraid of experimenting
1:20:34 – Don’t use a UV IR filter on any camera besides M8
1:22:36 – Don’t go shoot without an extra battery and SD card
1:26:54 – Don’t forget to back up your photos
1:31:17 – Don’t put your fingers on the M viewfinder windows
1:32:16 – Don’t buy an M9 with the old CCD sensor
1:33:52 – Don’t expose to the right
1:43:03 – Don’t ignore the custom function buttons
1:47:52 – Don’t store cameras and lenses in attics, basements or garage
1:51:03 – Don’t use alcohol on painted cameras or leather
1:52:43 – Don’t edit photos on a computer/tablet with auto-brightness or night-shift turned on
1:55:45 – Don’t stop shooting



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