Q2 Monochrome Shutter Release question

[NJUSA1]

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I’ve read that you can sync your iPhone to the Q2 as a shutter release. is there an instructional link available?
I’m old school so if I’m wrong about that it’s ok to yell at me. 
 

Cheers,

Steve
 

[Leica28]

It is done via the Leica app

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[marchyman]

Yup, I do that with the Leica FOTOS app on my Q.   I'm assuming it is the same with the Q2/Q2M.

 My complaint on the Q (other than battery use) is that I prefer shooting in Manual mode and when using the FOTOS app the camera goes into autofocus mode regardless of the setting on the lens.   At least I can tap on the screen of my phone to set my focus location.  Perhaps the Q2M is different.

Edited April 23, 2021 by marchyman

[ianforber]

13 hours ago, marchyman said:

Yup, I do that with the Leica FOTOS app on my Q.   I'm assuming it is the same with the Q2/Q2M.

 My complaint on the Q (other than battery use) is that I prefer shooting in Manual mode and when using the FOTOS app the camera goes into autofocus mode regardless of the setting on the lens.   At least I can tap on the screen of my phone to set my focus location.  Perhaps the Q2M is different.

Hmm, I’ve never tried but surprised that the app overrides the lens being physically turned into manual mode. Must bear that in mind when I’m looking for hyperfocal distance in landscapes!

[Hemmer]

On 4/23/2021 at 11:06 PM, marchyman said:

My complaint on the Q [...] when using the FOTOS app the camera goes into autofocus mode regardless of the setting on the lens.
[...] Perhaps the Q2M is different.

Nope 😭 

The Q2M does the exact same, ie it unconditionally (and regardless of "physical setting") forces you into AF once you connect via the FOTOS app 😭