Leica Q2 Fotos remote and ND filter manual control?

[gdclarkMiami]

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I am having a strange issue using Fotos 1.3 on my iphone X as a remote. When I use a 10 stop ND filter the app goes into auto mode for aperture for shutter (and is stuck on f1.7 which kinda defeats the purpose of a strong ND filter). The camera functions well on its own (I can manually control everything and I use a 12 sec timer to try and mitigate any shake from the shutter release, but would love to use the app). When I use the Fotos app without the ND filter I have no issue setting the camera manually as I prefer. Has anyone else had this issue? I hope there is an easy fix that I am missing! 

 

Edited July 14, 2019 by gdclarkMiami

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[Leica Guy]

13 minutes ago, gdclarkMiami said:

I am having a strange issue using Fotos 1.3 on my iphone X as a remote. When I use a 10 stop ND filter the app goes into auto mode for aperture for shutter (and is stuck on f1.7 which kinda defeats the purpose of a strong ND filter). The camera functions well on its own (I can manually control everything and I use a 12 sec timer to try and mitigate any shake from the shutter release, but would love to use the app. When I use the Fotos app without the ND filter I have no issue setting the camera manually as I prefer. Has anyone else had this issue? I hope there is an easy fix that I am missing! 

 

I’ve not experienced that problem, but I’ve seen numerous “bugs” or odd workings in the App. It’s getting better, but it still needs more work. I suggest you send them a message outlining your experience. You can do that from within the FOTOS App. 

In your case it sounds like it’s trying to find the correct exposure. Are you in full manual mode meaning you’ve chosen a aperture, shutter speed and ISO on the App. Nothing on auto. 

I made it work properly with my 6-stop ND filter. Try pushing the “A” to the right of the slider in the App. That takes it out of Auto mode. I discovered that while trying to simulate your problem. Always something new to learn! 

Edited July 14, 2019 by iQ2