Leica Q Camera Training
€699,00
This workshop is especially for Leica Q camera owners who want to maximize the potential of their Leica Q system through an intensive 6-hour coaching training. Master your Leica Q camera with the guidance of a Leica Akademie tutor.
EAN: 98765432145
Supplier code: 1003332145
Date : 6 june 2026 - Seats available: Min. 3 - Max. 6
Mastering Your Leica Q: Functions, Features & Photography Training
This workshop is tailored for Leica Q2, Q3, Q-P, Q Monochrom, and Q3 43 owners who seek in-depth coaching on both their photography skills and technical understanding of their camera. The session begins with an intensive 2-hour technical deep dive, where you will learn every function of your camera—from exposure settings to focus modes and image styles. Following this, you will head out for a 4-hour hands-on photography experience, applying your newly acquired skills in real-world scenarios.Topics Covered in the Workshop
- Using the EVF & LCD Screen – Learn when and why to use the electronic viewfinder versus the screen for different shooting conditions.
- Auto vs. Manual Exposure – Gain control over your exposure settings and understand when to rely on auto modes versus full manual adjustments.
- Mastering Manual Focus – Discover the benefits of manual focusing with features like focus peaking and magnification.
- Image Styles & Presets – Explore the different color profiles and monochrome options unique to the Leica Q series.
- Understanding Exposure Settings – Learn how to use shutter speed, aperture, and ISO effectively for creative control.
- Macro Photography Options – Unlock the potential of the Leica Q’s macro mode for detailed close-up shots.
- Custom Buttons & Menu Optimization – Personalize your camera for a seamless and intuitive shooting experience.
Practical Shooting Experience
After the technical session, you will put theory into practice with an immersive city photography experience. This hands-on training will refine your skills in composition, exposure control, and intuitive shooting. You’ll learn how to work with available light, anticipate decisive moments, and adapt to dynamic urban environments. Whether you're new to the Leica Q system or looking to refine your expertise, this workshop will help you transform your camera into an extension of your creative vision.Language Information
- This workshop will be in Dutch, with English support available upon request.
Minimum participants requirement:
This workshop requires a minimum of 4 participants. If this number is not met, the workshop may be canceled, and you will receive a full refund.For more details, please refer to the Leica Akademie Nederland - Cancellation Policy & Terms.
Agenda
- 10:00 - 12:00 Theory and Leica technology.
- 13:00 - 13:45 Lunchbreak.
- 14:00 - 18:00 Hands-on photography experience through the city.
Location
Leica Store Amsterdam: Van Baerlestraat 74, 1071 BA AmsterdamQuestions
Mail: [email protected]Tutor / Photographer
Daimon Xanthopoulos
Daimon Xanthopoulos is a photographer and filmmaker with international experience. Since 2000 he has been working on projects in which the human dimension takes centre stage. His work has been published worldwide in newspapers, UN organisations and various NGOs. For his recent work he has received, among other awards, a storytelling prize at the Zilveren Camera, the Prix Italia Special Prize and the Dutch TEGEL Storimans Award. Early in his career Daimon began working with Leica cameras — the Leica M, the Leica SL, the Leica D-Lux and the Leica S system. This background has given him a broad and in-depth knowledge of all Leica cameras, which he combines with his experience as a photographer. With hundreds of workshops under his belt, he has extensive experience guiding photographers at a wide range of levels. He combines technical knowledge, practical application and conceptual depth in a way that enables participants to continue growing independently. The focus is not only on operating the camera, but also on developing one's photography as a whole.