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Leica M (TYP 240) Fast Start

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Overview

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Purchasing a Leica camera is a major investment, and it’s important to know how to maximize the features of your new camera. Join expert photographer John Greengo as he gives you all the information you need to understand the camera's capabilities.

In this class John will cover:

  • The subtle controls which house an abundance of options.
  • How to work with the Leica lenses and their descriptive depth of field scale.
  • User profiles of shooting settings
  • A full explanation of menu items along with a list of recommended settings.

The Leica M (Typ 240) is the first Leica model to offer live view and the option of using an electronic viewfinder. This camera also is the only Leica in the M series to offer video recording. As the camera body is so similar, this course appropriately covers all Leica cameras in the M family. John will explain all of the special highlights of this camera so that you’ll be able to capture the images you love.  

Syllabus

  • Class Introduction
  • Welcome to Leica
  • Shutter Speeds
  • Apertures & ISO
  • Accessory Shoe
  • Back Side Controls
  • Bottom Controls
  • Front Controls
  • M Lenses
  • Set Button Menu Functions
  • Camera Menu Functions
  • Image Menu Functions
  • Setup Menu Functions
  • Camera Operation

Taught by

John Greengo

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