How to set up the Leica SL for Wedding Photography

Ever wonder how a wedding photographer should use the Leica SL? Here I'll walk you through all of the menu options, and how I set the Leica SL (Type 601) for wedding photography.
Huge shout out to the guys at Leica Camera for sending me this camera to try out. I'm in love!

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[DessieTots]

As soon as clowns like you say “what’s up guys” I stop watching.

[thestudio]

I just bought one! Thanks for sharing! I do weddings too! Very helpful!

[shy-guy]

Nice video. What lens do you recommend for weddings? Thanks

[FraiseRaboteuse]

Hi Bud, I have an SL and have shot a couple of weddings with it. I did feel rather on my own setting it up - it's not at all like a Nikon or Sony. I'd have been very pleased if I'd found your video first - I may not use the same settings as you but going through the logic in the way you do helps figure out the choices. I'm now using the SLwith the 24-90 and am absolutely loving the beast - the image iq is fantastic and is all you ever need to prove raw pixel count isn't really the issue - a good camera is rather a judicious mix of lens, sensitive material, processor and of course the on camera controls.I love the SL's simplicity and flexibility. There were so many choices on my D810 I was just ignoring most of them and using manual aperture, manual shutter speed, back button focussing - well the truth is that's how I use the Leica too, I just feel more in control of it. Now I've acquired a Q as my second camera - maybe you should get your dealer friend to loan you one of those. The set up on it is simpler anyway. Good luck!

[reypags]

Bud, what hot shoe camera flash did you used for your Leica SL camera in weddings?

[chepo]

Hi Bud. What's your opinion on the electronic viewfinder especially when you're shooting in dark scenarios? Does it degrade or is it bright enough for you? Great insight!

[stevenbrooks]

Hey Bud 0 hope you are keeping well! Have you tried the SL2-s? What options are there for flash use with the SL? Cheers<Steve

[ruthsikkenga]

Hi Bud, Interesting video. i am not the person who read the manuals. I like the way how you explain the settings. Its now to me logical. I had problems to set the iso in higher modus. I didn't realize you have to accept the setting to push the right lower button. Thank you this problem is also solved. By the way, it is a really fantastic camera. I bought the summilux 50 mm f2 for low light situations. But the 24-90 is also outstanding. I had some problems in the electronic shutter modus. Some lights are seen in the images with black stripes. In de normal shutter mode it is no issue and has no stripes. Did you know this? is was new to me or is it a typical Leica issue? Leo Sikkenga the Netherlands.

[bersuitsalazarj]

Hey Bud! I have a question I hope you can help me with. I have an SL and want to use Profoto. I started with an A1 which I can trigger just fine but when I put an Air Remote in between, it wont work! I am using a Canon version one, do you know if any trigger work? Thanks in advance!

[Ad-eqcu]

Great stuff, any more videos about the SL and how you use it would be great. With respect to the electronic shutter have you noticed any rolling shutter effects with it or problems with specific lights?

[eraydincstudio]

SL for wedding photography like a Rolls Royce Taxi.

[sudhirbaldota]

Bud i truly liked your video and would like to extend my gift to you not just by liking this video however to welcome and be my guest in Mumbai India