FroKnowsPhoto Photography Podcasts Leica Hot Takes Bound to Piss the Cult Off! RAWtalk 185
Feb 5, 2026
Paris camera adventures and hot takes on using Leica gear in the field. A frank compare of rangefinder quirks versus modern mirrorless autofocus. Rants about misleading social media photography tips and why QR guest photos fall short. Quick impressions of Canon wide-angle glass and a peek at personal moments like gallery visits and a pricey cashmere buy.
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Don't Rely On One-Setting Fixes
- Avoid copycat one-setting fixes on social media and learn the fundamentals of exposure and focus.
- Use camera features (lock-on tracking, subject detection) properly instead of relying on old focus-and-recompose tricks.
Paris Leica Trip And Gallery
- Jared traveled to Paris with two Leica cameras and edited images to achieve a softer, period-authentic look.
- He posted a Paris 2026 Leica gallery at jaredpolin.com/places showing the results.
Modern AF Beats Manual For Speed
- Modern mirrorless tech lets Jared capture moments he otherwise would have missed.
- With a Leica he felt slower and missed shots he believes modern AF would have caught.