Online

Getting the Most from Your Leica M10

with Private: John Kreidler and Tom A. Smith

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Course Description

Offered for the first time in collaboration with the Leica Akademie, this two-week online workshop is designed for current owners of as well as those interested in exploring the Leica M10.

Led by not one, but two Leica instructors, this comprehensive workshop goes far beyond what can be absorbed from an instruction manual or an online tutorial. John Kreidler and Tom A. Smith provide an unheard-of opportunity to advance your technical skills and understanding of this iconic camera system.

Through a myriad of presentations, hands-on exercises and technical insights, you begin to think and see like the M10. From basic camera settings as a foundation, to step-by-step tips to help you increase the accuracy of your metering and speed of focus each session helps ensure that you are making the most of the capabilities of the Leica M10. Additional topics include an in-depth review of the M System, focusing techniques, customizing the camera, overview of Leica lenes, the keys to mastering the M10, discovering “The Leica Way of Seeing,”, an introduction to the Leica Foto App, and tips for post processing Leica Files.

Whether you have just purchased the Leica M10 or have been using Leica rangefinders for decades, you are sure to expand your skill set and knowledge base, while moving one step closer to mastering your rangefinder.

Many thanks to workshop sponsor

Additional Information

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
All are welcome
What You Should Know:

This program is primarily designed for current owners of the Leica M10 or M10R cameras.

Don’t own the Leica M, but have an interest in field testing the system?
A very limited number of loaner cameras kits are available on a first come, first served basis, while supply lasts. Please email info@santafeworkshops.com with your interest in a loaner after registering.

Policies:

View Withdrawal and Transfer Policies for online programs.

Categories
Foundation, Technical, The Camera Series
about
Tom A. Smith

Tom A. Smith has been Director for the Leica Akademie USA for over a decade. He has been on a mission to bring the experience of working with a Leica to a whole new generation of photographers. To date, he has created or lead experiential programs and trips for more than 5,000 photographers around the world.

A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design. Tom has a background in theatre and photojournalism. Prior to joining, Leica, he worked with end consumers, photo dealers and some of the most respected photographers in the industry, in technical training and education positions at The Disney Institute and Nikon USA.

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