Thanks to this video, I learned something. I can't see the difference between the real thing and the fake one, so I just buy the fake one. But if you want to buy it in the future, it is better to invest in the real thing. But now I am still considering buying a fake one within the budget. I have been waiting for kislux for a long time.
Hi Hi!! :) I told you earlier but it means alot, happy to share a bit. A magician never shares all secrets, of course. Hopefully the pocketbook is okay! lol
chocolate chip okay ?! so neat that you took time to check it out. i always say gear is 'well loved' - i'm always trying to be a little more careful but weddings can be a whirlwind of chaos :)
I like seeing what people have in their bags. Sometimes I get ideas, but often I just like to see. The one thing I have in my bag that's unusual is CF cards. Hey, you never know when someone forgets to bring their CF cards to an event. Right? If I may think aloud... maybe if you sold your Canon kit, you could replace it with an other digital M body and put on a 28. (You could put on a 21 and crop it, as an alternative). Or, if you must have a 28-70/2, replace it with the Sony version, which is relatively new. The Sony lens is lighter and smaller. As for the cookie, I will not avail myself of this free gift. Not because I don't want it, but because postage will cost too much. ;-)
another comment from you! good call on the cf cards, most folks i know, including me, are sd cards all day. love the thoughts and appreciate them! i think i struggle fully ditching canon since i have all the cool toys with it like my tiltshift and the ability to freelens. you're a sony fan? i haven't given them a second glance in years. tough decisions! i am going to challenge myself to use more m lens for sure next year - thanks for saving me the cookie postage and for checking this out :)
A cookie? Yay!! Enjoyed your video. Pretty crazy you shoot an M as your principal camera! I shot a very small wedding with two Ms, but I can’t imagine shooting weddings like yours with one main M! And it looks like you shoot solo so kudos to you!
haha! so funny ~ yeah, the M as my main is out of the norm for sure but i wouldn't have it any other way. you know very well how special those cameras are! i shot an entire wedding on my m240 with the 50 & 24mm lux lens - it was not smart looking back but honestly one of the most stunning galleries i've ever done! tysm for checking it out :)
I need a cookie 😅 On a serious note, you could switch from Canon to a Leica SL3 with Sigma 28-45mm f1.8 and a Sigma 85mm 1.4, both amazing lenses, much more compact and lightweight. On top of that, you resolve the difference in post from using two different sistems. If you have the buget, you can also go for some of the summicron SL primes, which are the best lenses ever created (no joke). On SL3 you can also use a Samyang 35-150mm f2-2.8 lens, which for me replaces a 24-70mm and a 70-200mm. In it's own right this lens is pretty good when it comes to sharpness and focus speed. If you use the 28-45 sigma and you need that push towards 70mm, you can always go into crop mode and still be left with like 26 mpx. Just my 2 cents. And on top of that you have a 50mm summilux SL 1.4 which from my point of view, almost didn't leave my camera since I got it. I use it for everything from events to portraits. It's big, it's bulky, slower focus, but the image quality on that thing is amazing. Imagine a very sharp lens, with a character that makes you think of film at higher ISOs.
I've always been pretty thoughtful about taking care of joints and whatnot, luckily. Never wanted to crouch over in my later years -- so funny all these cookies comments!!
I enjoyed watching throughout and love that you have the 45mm Tilt Shift for ultimate creativity! I have the Nikon 45mm version and it’s also incredible for vertical panoramas but love the miniature world look you could get with a wedding party from 12’ above. I have much the same gear you do although I really would like a ProFoto A10. I’m sure you get stunning looks out of your M11 especially with your Voigtlander 75mm. I’m not a wedding photographer but I can see how well you’ve curated your kit. Fun video, I’ll check out your M11 video again…peace🙏🏻
Hi Jim! That's so neat that you use your tilt shift too ~ it's such a fun tool, I really do love it for wedding party shots - pretty unique look! The Profoto a10 is definitely worth it imo. I'm never excited to bust out my flash but I appreciate the minimal design and options. It's been a trusty friend :) enjoy the holidays!!
I slimmed down my gear a bit, Using the M11 with a 35 1.4 and an SL2 with the 24-90 as my main gear for events. For 35mm film I either use the Contax G2 or MP. I used to also have a Canon with the 28-70 but i prefer the SL, and even though the 24-90 is slower, it has more mojo.
So interesting using the SL2 with the 24-90 as your companion camera for events. Things with more mojo are worth checking out. I would gladly sell off my canon stuff for the right replacement. Fun that we're using the same m bodies! ty for writing!
I've been intrigued by that 75 vm for awhile. Still haven't pulled the trigger though. Thanks for the rundown, and have a great off season. Gift my cookie to someone local!
Great video Teri, very informative. Interesting to see that the Q2 did not last for this wedding season, I would image the 28mm pairing well with the 50 'Lux but I guess it just wasn't reliable enough. Hopefully you can find a lighter alternative to that 28-70 to save your back. For medium format, may I suggest trying a TLR. Fantastic quality of medium format film in a small package and the quirky looks are sure to be a hit with your wedding guests.
Hey Luke! Yeah, the q2 hasn't been around since I traded it for the MP - went backwards a bit there :) Seeking some alternative setups moving forward, maybe even using more m lens and just keeping canon with the 28-70, even though its a beast. Funny you say it, I just got a rolleiflex 2,8 - it's been a delight! do you have a fav? I have so much practice before it makes it to weddings!!
@ I got myself a Yashica-Mat this year which I used all summer and loved it. I’m surprised how much I get on with the operation of it and the square format photographs. Also, it’s like a magnet for people walking up to you for a chat about your quirky camera so this may or may not be helpful for wedding portraits! Definitely have a Rolleiflex upgrade in sight in the next year or two though.
It makes sense to use a combination of SLR and rangefinder I think. You get to maximise the utility of each system and overcome some of the limitations each has.
100% I've often toyed with the idea of shooting entirely on m systems for a wedding [actually did it once!] but ultimately would feel too guilty about not getting more moments. Weddings are a unique beast, so many things whirl by and you only have ONE go at it. tysm for this and watching
Loved watching your video & your fav equipment, note the bags you use are great but I’m sure the are heavy with out any camera equipment… Happy Holidays ..
I used to do weddings years ago but I found them more stressful than enjoyable. Probably didn't help that I only had the Nikon D700 and had to swap between three lenses. Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8, 60mm f2.8, and an 85mm f1.4. Now I mainly shoot theatre events (no flash allowed) with a Nikon Z6II and a 24-70mm f2.8. However I did buy a Leica Q3 43, so I am looking forward to using that camera. Also looking forward to getting my cookie 😂
Coming right up on the cookie! lol - I think a huge upside to shooting on the m has always been the experience, it's actually fun and I feel like I'm creating something every time I use it. I actually have used the D700 - the shutter is such a nice sound but similar to my canon, I'm never like 'what a neat camera'. Are you enjoying the Q3 43? I've heard really great things so far. Also, shooting theatre sounds fun and challenging! talk about anticipating moments!
@@teribphotography I only just my Q3 43 today so I have only been able to unbox it and left the battery charging. Tonight I will do a firmware update via the Leica app and setup the menus. The next two days will be busy with theatre photoshoots, so I will have to squeeze in some time in between to try the Q3 43 out. Theatre, especially dance performance does really require a lot of anticipation, especially when you don't get to see rehearsals. However you start to learn patterns that can tell you when important jumps and poses are coming. If you ever get a chance you should give it a try. You take some really good photos, so I am sure any theatre near you would welcome you taking photos of their performances. I will get back to you on how the Q3 43 is in a few days.
Oh dear me that 28-70 looks like a monster 😬 I am still debating to get it for myself or not … anyway great video and load out and I also love the fact, that your gear looks well utilised ✌🏻Cookie would be great but i am not within reach of reasonable postage price 😂 so I am fine with just the imagination of a delicious Teri cookie 😆
HA! Funny cookie banter. Imagination cookies might taste better!! Yeah, I'd recommend at least renting the 28-70 f2 - it's a great lens all around, just with lots of heft! tysm for checking it out :)
Nice video! I have the Voigtländer Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 VM and it’s a terrific lens that’s surprisingly light and compact. I also have the Leica Noctilux-M 75 mm f/1.25. It’s heavier and bulkier, but provides a different look that I also like. Did you mention how you meter your film photos? Someone else here asked whether you considered using a Leica SL camera, which would allow you to use your M lenses on it (with the M-Adapter-L). I think that’s a nice idea. I have a beautiful Silver SL2 and an SL3 and love them. They both have IBIS, which is helpful for me (I’m on the back nine of life). I even have a Novoflex Nikon F mount to L mount adapter, which allows me to use my vintage Nikon lenses on it (the 105 mm f/2 DC is especially cool). Another viewer mentioned the Leica Summilux-M 24 mm f/1.4. I haven’t used it, but I have the Elmarit-M 24 mm f/3.8 and it’s pretty compact. Do you need much in the way of “fast lens bokeh” or the extra 3 stops of speed on super wide shots? I also use a Sigma DG DN 24 mm f/3.5 and a Leica Vario-Elmar-L 16-35 mm f/3.5-4.5 on the SL cameras (the latter is a bit heavy, but it’s a nice lens). I had the Leica SL 24-70 mm f/2.8 lens, It had a reasonable size and weight. Sigma has a DG DN II version that’s lower in cost. You mentioned that you’re toying with the idea of medium format. I recently picked up a Hasselblad 500 c with two lenses (80 mm and 120 mm). It obviously works with the 6x6 A12 film backs, but also accepts the new Hasselblad CFV 100 c “medium format” digital back. I too love the little SF40 flash unit. It works well on the M11 Monochrom and my tiny Leica digital CL (I haven’t used it yet on my SL cameras). I also have a Leica SF60 strobe and a Leica SF C1 remote trigger which lets me use the former off camera.
Hi John! Hope you've been well and thanks for taking time to check out the video and share here. Seems like you have alot of fun with your collection, wow! I picked up the 75mm summilux, waiting for it to arrive. Hopeful about it, even though it's much bigger than the Voigtländer. I was really debating the Noctilux version but ultimately couldn't justify the price since I do want to focus on more medium format cameras and such. Great ideas and options to consdier on the SL, I certainly love the idea of using m lens with the adapter. I'm super curious just to try to see what the experience is like. Then having a 24-70 that does the job of AF when I need it during wedding days. Someone also mention a canon adapter that I could potentially use my canon t/s lens too. So neat on your Hasselblad combo! I was doing research on that setup very recently. Hasselblad is a someday item, for sure! Have fun shooting in the meantime! Thank you for all of this!! -t
-@ Hi Teri, I’m sending you a list of my current lens collection under separate cover. I just saw a pre-owned Leica Summilux-M 75 mm f/1.4 for sale yesterday. I was tempted to get it, because I’ve heard it’s an interesting lens, but my wallet’s on fire after buying a few 90 mm Leica M lenses this month.
Yes, it was very informative and helpful, thanks! I also use a 35mm version 1 Summicron vintage lens on my film Leica as my main lens, I don't work doing weddings, but its great to hear the details of how and why you use the gear. I'm interested in what you think of your 75mm f1.5 Voightlander lens and which other M lens you might add. As another one of your followers commented, thank you and please gift my Cookie to someone local!
That’s so neat that you also have the 35mm V1! It’s such a special little lens, it looks so nice on the MP. I’m working up a video on the 75mm voightlander and how I enjoyed it, pretty solid from a none leica lens imo. Will donate :) thanks as always for checking this out!!
I just picked up a Visoflex for my Leica M10....its a game changer! It makes shooting wide open so much easier and faster. How do you keep your photographer's eye sharp on the off season or get ready for the upcoming season ? Do you work on personal photo projects or do any other genre of photography like street or landscape? I'll pass on the cookie but thank you for another insightful video
i've heard wonderful things about the visoflex - i need to do a some serious dive and check it out properly. I love shooting in my off season!! I'm really looking forward to shooting in the city, hopefully snow if I get lucky in the Chicago area :) lots of film work and experimentation, i also like stepping away when I can, helps reset a bit if that makes sense. next time on cookies!
You take me back to when I was doing weddings now and then. And why I loved and hated doing them. They are a lot of work physically and mentally. The tilt shift is an interesting choice for an added dimension. And your use of two very different systems adds a lot to your work. You seem to have a really good temperament for what you do and the style of product you provide. As far as additions to your M lenses you don’t have a lot of directions to go. My guess is you will add a reasonably fast 28mm. You could go with a 90mm, but you already have 75mm that appears to really work for you. What no Bobby pins, safety pins, or bandaids? Your choices with the Canon is to move away from the fast lenses and to compensate with higher ISO. But then you may get more noise and less bokeh. Back to the Leica, you might take a lesson from the street photographers and zone focus. Keep it up as long as you can. You may eventually figure out how to do it all with a smaller kit. You owe me a cookie.
ha! This is so great and I appreciate the time you took to check this all out. Weddings are quite demanding, I'm in a place where I still have a great passion for them and a respect for the process and craft of it all. These thoughts are encouraging and I do think it's very possible to go even smaller on the kit, I'd really love to push the variation of M lens and swap them out a little more on the day. The canon I feel stuck since I can do the 'cool tricks' like free-lensing & tiltshift. For the record, there was one sole bobby pin, it didn't make the final cut lol T Done!
Hi Teri - Now I really understand why your UA-cam presence was so rare during the season. You really deserve a slowdown and recharge. I recently discovered the 24mm for my personal Leica work. Although the M11 finder is not ready for 24mm (and there are very few 24mm options on the market), I think it is a very versatile wide angle for almost every situation (I scanned my archive and found lots of 24mm shots - either with a dedicated fixed focal lens or with the wide end of a 24-70). You should definitely try out a 24mm lens on the Leica. Unfortunately the large aperture Summilux is still crazy expensive and heavy (especially if isn't used that much), but a Zeiss Biogon 25mm could be a good starting point (albeit not giving you the playground of depth as the 1.4 lenses do). I'd wish, Leica will re-discover the 24mm at one point in time, make the finder ready for it and release a nice f2 lens (yes, it's Christmas time coming up...)
Hi Johannes! I think I have the right motivation and game plan to stick with my channel this year, going to try better at least but thank you for the encouragement to rest :) I actually didn't mention in the video but I have the 24mm lux! It's the second one I've owned [sold the first for a house downpayment in 2020! lol Leica for ya!] It was on the heavy side this year on the MP and once I found the 35mm summicron I stayed with that instead. You're so right, I think the 24mm is 'widely' underrated. It's such a preference thing but I've always preferred 24mm to 35mm, we are the odd-balls!
Cookie? Yes please! Great review of your stuff Teri. Have you fiddled with an SL series camera? It will use the Canon glass with an adaptor and your M glass too just as another back up. You know, in case… The only downside is they weigh a metric ton. The SL3 is a bit lighter and smaller by a smidgen.
Bill! No way!! lol Thank you so much~ the bulk of the SL has kept me away. A big upside of the canon is that I can do freelensing and use a tilitshift lens, it keeps me from deviating. Though, now I'm curious if I could adapt a tiltshift lens on the SL3?
Thanks for sharing Teri. I’m curious, do you find it challenging at all to match colors etc. on your digital files when delivering images from both the Leica & Canon? Thanks for your time and hope you enjoy some time off!
Hi Daniel! Thank you for checking it out - It can be challenging to match the profiles but each camera has their unique preset in lightroom, I start with Leica files and then edit canon files to match as best as I can. It's definitely taken some practice over the years! Shooting in raw gives me lots of freedom though - great question!
I have a sekonic lightmeter in my bag, though i never need it, just a thing i have been carrying from the past 😂.. i shoot films but my cameras have the LM otherwise i use sunny16 rule
Thanks for checking it out Frank ~ it can be interesting editing with two different color profiles but I've found a pretty good system. I always start with Leica files and then adjust accordingly for the canon files. They have individual presets that I tweak for each gallery as needed. Great question
From a strictly practical perspective, I was tempted to think you might be carrying too much gear, since a workhorse like the R6 with that 28-70mm could handle 95% of wedding shots. But then I remembered: 1. I’ve never actually shot a wedding, and 2. using gear that inspires us and sets the mood is just as important as getting the job done. Thanks for sharing! Your chrome MP is seriously charming! Enjoy baking :)
Aren't you a wise one :) It's certainly could be perceived that all of this gear is overkill but you hit it right on the head. Different tools do different things, I want to be inspired by the things in my kit to help me along the way and create a dynamic gallery at the end of it. My MP with this current 1969 lens never fails to bring a smile to my face. Chocolate chip sound good?
LOL killin me! OG Chocolate chip ~ it's interesting on the SL, I played with the idea in the past but thought it was so bulky. Now I wonder if I should reconsider again... appreciate you :)
@@teribphotography Currently, there are a lot of opportunities to buy new SL2 or SL2-S cameras at about half the usual price in Europe. Probably also in our region?! I have used an M11 + SL2 documenting a smaller wedding with great results. Using the camera in AF-S works, but it is a completely different experience compared to a camera with a sophisticated AF-C system like your Canon. The latter is a great camera, but I personally didn't like the feeling in my hand. It simply didn't inspire me. What a difference to a Leica...
I'm doing my first season with the SL3 + 24-70 having had the canon R5 and 28-70 and gave myself an RSI in my hand. Totally hear you on how heavy that thing is!! I wanted to ask about the 50 1.4 Summilux Black Chrome - is it worth the money as it's gorgeous and i'm between it and the 50 1.2 noctilux
oh gosh! that sounds awful, be careful! If I'm using the r6 with the 28-70 and the profoto for any prolonged period of time I feel it in my lower back the next day. I try to stretch and everything and it's just tough to avoid. I often worry about my joints with manually focusing but it hasn't affected me or caught up with me yet. Without hesitation, I would say the 50 lux. I was radically unimpressed with the 1.2 noctilux, it had zero personality imo - thanks for sharing and watching!! -t
maybe a wheelie trolley thingy may help or case especially if you are medium formatting as well, something with wheels 🛞 may be an idea., those canon lens are like clown lenses , so they are so massive , just shows how much needless crap they put in them nowadays compared to lenses they made in the 50s which are completely acceptable still today .. that zoom is bigger than my hassle and 80mm put together ,..
it's as ironic as it is obnoxious that the mirrorless movement in canon can with some of the heaviest lens around! clown lens are such a great way to describe them LOL - maybe i should just trade and match your hassle set up!! sounds nicer all around!! the wheelie trolley thing is ...just not my thing!! have a wonderful week!
If you have the stomach for changing systems, the new Sony 28-70 is much lighter than the Canon version. I'm actually using the Sigma 28-45 f1.8 with the 60mp Sony A7RV, which allows me to crop in for extra reach. It works really well, but it's also a beast. I use my M11 and M6 much more at weddings though, so it makes sense to have a workhorse camera and lens combo that you can rely on for pretty much all circumstances. Can you ship cookies to Ireland?
Fascinating on this and that you are basically using a similar m set-up as I am. I owned the A7R for a hot minute back in 2015(?) and didn't find any joy in the mechanics of it, if that's fair. I think the ability to free-lens and use my tilt shift keeps me with canon, though an adapter would work for my t/s lens. Appreciate this idea, I'm still exploring options. I'd be happy selling my whole canon kit if I could - someday!
In principle I’d love to get a cookie but as I‘m writing from Europe no please don‘t 🎉 thank you for all those videos, it‘s very inspiring to see that it is possible to use a Leica M even for weddings …
hehe I'll save the postage this time :) Appreciate you and the comment from overseas! It's certainly not the norm to shoot weddings on m but I've had the best time doing it!
Wow ma'am - way overkill. Unless you are built like Eddie Hall, I wouldn't be lumping all of that gear around - no way. I use two of the same bodies (FF nikons ) - much easier to keep your white balance and the look of your images uniform. My main camera has the 24-70 2.8s, and my second camera has my AFS 28mm 1.4E, and sometimes my 35mm 1.8s. I shoot flash everywhere (always for daylight balanced HSS flash), so both of my cameras have a Godox flash attached. Never shoot with a backpack on your back. When I do a 6-8 hour shoot, a backpack builds up tension in your shoulders and make you quickly feel weary., I have everything I need around my waist in the Two ThinkTank bum bags. All of the weight is around my waist, so I never feel weary or tired. The main camera around my neck is heavy with the 24-70 2.8, and flash aboard, but with a longer strap, it sits on top of the bum bag in front - I'm carrying zero weight around my neck. My second body is on the BlackRapid over my shoulder. This is a fantastic system I've developed. I shoot in Perth Australia, where it is blue skies and sunny nearly all year around. We don't have a wedding season here - the whole year is the season. For that reason, (and some of the days I shoot it is in the higher 30 degrees), I need a fairly light easy kit, that doesn't wear me down and I have my best energy all day for my clients.
sounds like you have a wonderful system! impressive the godox setups all day long don't wear you down. i don't have the backpack on me unless i'm traveling to or from somewhere. if i'm shooting 'out in the world' and not at a set venue i minimize and take only what's necessary. california has an all year wedding season too - we know the good life :) tysm for watching!
Total overkill. Especially on your back. I think you just need the M11 and the 24-70. Keep it simple and force the use of the M11 first with the Canon as your backup. Or for HSS. I got tired just watching you carry that stuff !
I hear ya, I could actually slim down and consolidate to my my lens for the 24mm and 75mm but sometimes I just don’t have the luxury of time. I don’t carry the bags with me all day, I set them down when I arrive. You’ve given me something to think about for sure and I appreciate it!
Thanks to this video, I learned something. I can't see the difference between the real thing and the fake one, so I just buy the fake one. But if you want to buy it in the future, it is better to invest in the real thing. But now I am still considering buying a fake one within the budget. I have been waiting for kislux for a long time.
Thank you Teri!! Love all your video and you’re so generous and open with your sharing, really appreciate it!
Hi Hi!! :) I told you earlier but it means alot, happy to share a bit. A magician never shares all secrets, of course. Hopefully the pocketbook is okay! lol
A cookie would be great!! Love the fact your kit looks well used, and not pampered. the cameras and lens are tools of your trade, love it!
chocolate chip okay ?! so neat that you took time to check it out. i always say gear is 'well loved' - i'm always trying to be a little more careful but weddings can be a whirlwind of chaos :)
I like seeing what people have in their bags. Sometimes I get ideas, but often I just like to see. The one thing I have in my bag that's unusual is CF cards. Hey, you never know when someone forgets to bring their CF cards to an event. Right?
If I may think aloud... maybe if you sold your Canon kit, you could replace it with an other digital M body and put on a 28. (You could put on a 21 and crop it, as an alternative). Or, if you must have a 28-70/2, replace it with the Sony version, which is relatively new. The Sony lens is lighter and smaller.
As for the cookie, I will not avail myself of this free gift. Not because I don't want it, but because postage will cost too much. ;-)
another comment from you! good call on the cf cards, most folks i know, including me, are sd cards all day.
love the thoughts and appreciate them! i think i struggle fully ditching canon since i have all the cool toys with it like my tiltshift and the ability to freelens. you're a sony fan? i haven't given them a second glance in years. tough decisions! i am going to challenge myself to use more m lens for sure next year - thanks for saving me the cookie postage and for checking this out :)
A cookie? Yay!!
Enjoyed your video. Pretty crazy you shoot an M as your principal camera! I shot a very small wedding with two Ms, but I can’t imagine shooting weddings like yours with one main M! And it looks like you shoot solo so kudos to you!
haha! so funny ~ yeah, the M as my main is out of the norm for sure but i wouldn't have it any other way. you know very well how special those cameras are! i shot an entire wedding on my m240 with the 50 & 24mm lux lens - it was not smart looking back but honestly one of the most stunning galleries i've ever done! tysm for checking it out :)
I need a cookie 😅 On a serious note, you could switch from Canon to a Leica SL3 with Sigma 28-45mm f1.8 and a Sigma 85mm 1.4, both amazing lenses, much more compact and lightweight. On top of that, you resolve the difference in post from using two different sistems. If you have the buget, you can also go for some of the summicron SL primes, which are the best lenses ever created (no joke). On SL3 you can also use a Samyang 35-150mm f2-2.8 lens, which for me replaces a 24-70mm and a 70-200mm. In it's own right this lens is pretty good when it comes to sharpness and focus speed. If you use the 28-45 sigma and you need that push towards 70mm, you can always go into crop mode and still be left with like 26 mpx. Just my 2 cents. And on top of that you have a 50mm summilux SL 1.4 which from my point of view, almost didn't leave my camera since I got it. I use it for everything from events to portraits. It's big, it's bulky, slower focus, but the image quality on that thing is amazing. Imagine a very sharp lens, with a character that makes you think of film at higher ISOs.
What an awesome video! Thank you for sharing, heavy bags though take care of yourself and heck yeah cookie time. Thank you
I've always been pretty thoughtful about taking care of joints and whatnot, luckily. Never wanted to crouch over in my later years -- so funny all these cookies comments!!
I enjoyed watching throughout and love that you have the 45mm Tilt Shift for ultimate creativity! I have the Nikon 45mm version and it’s also incredible for vertical panoramas but love the miniature world look you could get with a wedding party from 12’ above. I have much the same gear you do although I really would like a ProFoto A10. I’m sure you get stunning looks out of your M11 especially with your Voigtlander 75mm. I’m not a wedding photographer but I can see how well you’ve curated your kit. Fun video, I’ll check out your M11 video again…peace🙏🏻
Hi Jim! That's so neat that you use your tilt shift too ~ it's such a fun tool, I really do love it for wedding party shots - pretty unique look! The Profoto a10 is definitely worth it imo. I'm never excited to bust out my flash but I appreciate the minimal design and options. It's been a trusty friend :) enjoy the holidays!!
just got my MP a few weeks ago. Love that camera!!
Good for you! It’s such an amazing camera!
@ yes it is, thanks!
I slimmed down my gear a bit, Using the M11 with a 35 1.4 and an SL2 with the 24-90 as my main gear for events. For 35mm film I either use the Contax G2 or MP. I used to also have a Canon with the 28-70 but i prefer the SL, and even though the 24-90 is slower, it has more mojo.
So interesting using the SL2 with the 24-90 as your companion camera for events. Things with more mojo are worth checking out. I would gladly sell off my canon stuff for the right replacement. Fun that we're using the same m bodies! ty for writing!
Awesome video! Thank you for all the insights into setting etc. Enjoy your break!
Appreciate you taking the time to watch Shane! I've settled into the 'this is nice' phase now, it's a start :)
@@teribphotography That's great. Keep up the videos. They are always insightful.
I've been intrigued by that 75 vm for awhile. Still haven't pulled the trigger though. Thanks for the rundown, and have a great off season. Gift my cookie to someone local!
I've had a great time using the 75mm, pretty little flares too. Hard to argue the price point. You're too kind, appreciate you!
Great video Teri, very informative. Interesting to see that the Q2 did not last for this wedding season, I would image the 28mm pairing well with the 50 'Lux but I guess it just wasn't reliable enough. Hopefully you can find a lighter alternative to that 28-70 to save your back. For medium format, may I suggest trying a TLR. Fantastic quality of medium format film in a small package and the quirky looks are sure to be a hit with your wedding guests.
Hey Luke! Yeah, the q2 hasn't been around since I traded it for the MP - went backwards a bit there :) Seeking some alternative setups moving forward, maybe even using more m lens and just keeping canon with the 28-70, even though its a beast. Funny you say it, I just got a rolleiflex 2,8 - it's been a delight! do you have a fav? I have so much practice before it makes it to weddings!!
@ I got myself a Yashica-Mat this year which I used all summer and loved it. I’m surprised how much I get on with the operation of it and the square format photographs. Also, it’s like a magnet for people walking up to you for a chat about your quirky camera so this may or may not be helpful for wedding portraits! Definitely have a Rolleiflex upgrade in sight in the next year or two though.
It makes sense to use a combination of SLR and rangefinder I think. You get to maximise the utility of each system and overcome some of the limitations each has.
100% I've often toyed with the idea of shooting entirely on m systems for a wedding [actually did it once!] but ultimately would feel too guilty about not getting more moments. Weddings are a unique beast, so many things whirl by and you only have ONE go at it. tysm for this and watching
Loved watching your video & your fav equipment, note the bags you use are great but I’m sure the are heavy with out any camera equipment… Happy Holidays ..
Thanks so much for watching and being first to comment 🫶🏻 small price to pay to have all the tools I need with me! Same to you
I used to do weddings years ago but I found them more stressful than enjoyable. Probably didn't help that I only had the Nikon D700 and had to swap between three lenses. Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8, 60mm f2.8, and an 85mm f1.4.
Now I mainly shoot theatre events (no flash allowed) with a Nikon Z6II and a 24-70mm f2.8. However I did buy a Leica Q3 43, so I am looking forward to using that camera.
Also looking forward to getting my cookie 😂
Coming right up on the cookie! lol - I think a huge upside to shooting on the m has always been the experience, it's actually fun and I feel like I'm creating something every time I use it. I actually have used the D700 - the shutter is such a nice sound but similar to my canon, I'm never like 'what a neat camera'. Are you enjoying the Q3 43? I've heard really great things so far. Also, shooting theatre sounds fun and challenging! talk about anticipating moments!
@@teribphotography I only just my Q3 43 today so I have only been able to unbox it and left the battery charging. Tonight I will do a firmware update via the Leica app and setup the menus.
The next two days will be busy with theatre photoshoots, so I will have to squeeze in some time in between to try the Q3 43 out. Theatre, especially dance performance does really require a lot of anticipation, especially when you don't get to see rehearsals. However you start to learn patterns that can tell you when important jumps and poses are coming. If you ever get a chance you should give it a try. You take some really good photos, so I am sure any theatre near you would welcome you taking photos of their performances.
I will get back to you on how the Q3 43 is in a few days.
Oh dear me that 28-70 looks like a monster 😬 I am still debating to get it for myself or not … anyway great video and load out and I also love the fact, that your gear looks well utilised ✌🏻Cookie would be great but i am not within reach of reasonable postage price 😂 so I am fine with just the imagination of a delicious Teri cookie 😆
HA! Funny cookie banter. Imagination cookies might taste better!! Yeah, I'd recommend at least renting the 28-70 f2 - it's a great lens all around, just with lots of heft! tysm for checking it out :)
Nice vid , thank you for sharing Teri. Does the SF40 flash works on the MP body?
Hi! Yes, the SF40 works for the MP too :)
Thanks for watching!
You owe me a cookie 🍪😉
Gosh darn it!! So many deliveries!!! Tysm ✨
Nice video!
I have the Voigtländer Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 VM and it’s a terrific lens that’s surprisingly light and compact. I also have the Leica Noctilux-M 75 mm f/1.25. It’s heavier and bulkier, but provides a different look that I also like.
Did you mention how you meter your film photos?
Someone else here asked whether you considered using a Leica SL camera, which would allow you to use your M lenses on it (with the M-Adapter-L). I think that’s a nice idea. I have a beautiful Silver SL2 and an SL3 and love them. They both have IBIS, which is helpful for me (I’m on the back nine of life). I even have a Novoflex Nikon F mount to L mount adapter, which allows me to use my vintage Nikon lenses on it (the 105 mm f/2 DC is especially cool).
Another viewer mentioned the Leica Summilux-M 24 mm f/1.4. I haven’t used it, but I have the Elmarit-M 24 mm f/3.8 and it’s pretty compact. Do you need much in the way of “fast lens bokeh” or the extra 3 stops of speed on super wide shots? I also use a Sigma DG DN 24 mm f/3.5 and a Leica Vario-Elmar-L 16-35 mm f/3.5-4.5 on the SL cameras (the latter is a bit heavy, but it’s a nice lens).
I had the Leica SL 24-70 mm f/2.8 lens, It had a reasonable size and weight. Sigma has a DG DN II version that’s lower in cost.
You mentioned that you’re toying with the idea of medium format. I recently picked up a Hasselblad 500 c with two lenses (80 mm and 120 mm). It obviously works with the 6x6 A12 film backs, but also accepts the new Hasselblad CFV 100 c “medium format” digital back.
I too love the little SF40 flash unit. It works well on the M11 Monochrom and my tiny Leica digital CL (I haven’t used it yet on my SL cameras). I also have a Leica SF60 strobe and a Leica SF C1 remote trigger which lets me use the former off camera.
Hi John! Hope you've been well and thanks for taking time to check out the video and share here. Seems like you have alot of fun with your collection, wow! I picked up the 75mm summilux, waiting for it to arrive. Hopeful about it, even though it's much bigger than the Voigtländer. I was really debating the Noctilux version but ultimately couldn't justify the price since I do want to focus on more medium format cameras and such.
Great ideas and options to consdier on the SL, I certainly love the idea of using m lens with the adapter. I'm super curious just to try to see what the experience is like. Then having a 24-70 that does the job of AF when I need it during wedding days. Someone also mention a canon adapter that I could potentially use my canon t/s lens too.
So neat on your Hasselblad combo! I was doing research on that setup very recently. Hasselblad is a someday item, for sure!
Have fun shooting in the meantime! Thank you for all of this!!
-t
-@ Hi Teri, I’m sending you a list of my current lens collection under separate cover.
I just saw a pre-owned Leica Summilux-M 75 mm f/1.4 for sale yesterday. I was tempted to get it, because I’ve heard it’s an interesting lens, but my wallet’s on fire after buying a few 90 mm Leica M lenses this month.
Yes, it was very informative and helpful, thanks! I also use a 35mm version 1 Summicron vintage lens on my film Leica as my main lens, I don't work doing weddings, but its great to hear the details of how and why you use the gear. I'm interested in what you think of your 75mm f1.5 Voightlander lens and which other M lens you might add. As another one of your followers commented, thank you and please gift my Cookie to someone local!
That’s so neat that you also have the 35mm V1! It’s such a special little lens, it looks so nice on the MP. I’m working up a video on the 75mm voightlander and how I enjoyed it, pretty solid from a none leica lens imo. Will donate :) thanks as always for checking this out!!
Thats a Camera Bag !!!! 😎
Hahaha certainly is! Tysm for watching :)
I just picked up a Visoflex for my Leica M10....its a game changer! It makes shooting wide open so much easier and faster. How do you keep your photographer's eye sharp on the off season or get ready for the upcoming season ? Do you work on personal photo projects or do any other genre of photography like street or landscape? I'll pass on the cookie but thank you for another insightful video
i've heard wonderful things about the visoflex - i need to do a some serious dive and check it out properly. I love shooting in my off season!! I'm really looking forward to shooting in the city, hopefully snow if I get lucky in the Chicago area :) lots of film work and experimentation, i also like stepping away when I can, helps reset a bit if that makes sense. next time on cookies!
You take me back to when I was doing weddings now and then. And why I loved and hated doing them. They are a lot of work physically and mentally. The tilt shift is an interesting choice for an added dimension. And your use of two very different systems adds a lot to your work. You seem to have a really good temperament for what you do and the style of product you provide. As far as additions to your M lenses you don’t have a lot of directions to go. My guess is you will add a reasonably fast 28mm. You could go with a 90mm, but you already have 75mm that appears to really work for you. What no Bobby pins, safety pins, or bandaids? Your choices with the Canon is to move away from the fast lenses and to compensate with higher ISO. But then you may get more noise and less bokeh. Back to the Leica, you might take a lesson from the street photographers and zone focus. Keep it up as long as you can. You may eventually figure out how to do it all with a smaller kit. You owe me a cookie.
ha! This is so great and I appreciate the time you took to check this all out. Weddings are quite demanding, I'm in a place where I still have a great passion for them and a respect for the process and craft of it all. These thoughts are encouraging and I do think it's very possible to go even smaller on the kit, I'd really love to push the variation of M lens and swap them out a little more on the day. The canon I feel stuck since I can do the 'cool tricks' like free-lensing & tiltshift. For the record, there was one sole bobby pin, it didn't make the final cut lol T
Done!
Hi Teri - Now I really understand why your UA-cam presence was so rare during the season. You really deserve a slowdown and recharge. I recently discovered the 24mm for my personal Leica work. Although the M11 finder is not ready for 24mm (and there are very few 24mm options on the market), I think it is a very versatile wide angle for almost every situation (I scanned my archive and found lots of 24mm shots - either with a dedicated fixed focal lens or with the wide end of a 24-70). You should definitely try out a 24mm lens on the Leica. Unfortunately the large aperture Summilux is still crazy expensive and heavy (especially if isn't used that much), but a Zeiss Biogon 25mm could be a good starting point (albeit not giving you the playground of depth as the 1.4 lenses do). I'd wish, Leica will re-discover the 24mm at one point in time, make the finder ready for it and release a nice f2 lens (yes, it's Christmas time coming up...)
Hi Johannes! I think I have the right motivation and game plan to stick with my channel this year, going to try better at least but thank you for the encouragement to rest :)
I actually didn't mention in the video but I have the 24mm lux! It's the second one I've owned [sold the first for a house downpayment in 2020! lol Leica for ya!] It was on the heavy side this year on the MP and once I found the 35mm summicron I stayed with that instead. You're so right, I think the 24mm is 'widely' underrated. It's such a preference thing but I've always preferred 24mm to 35mm, we are the odd-balls!
Cookie? Yes please! Great review of your stuff Teri. Have you fiddled with an SL series camera? It will use the Canon glass with an adaptor and your M glass too just as another back up. You know, in case… The only downside is they weigh a metric ton. The SL3 is a bit lighter and smaller by a smidgen.
Bill! No way!! lol Thank you so much~ the bulk of the SL has kept me away. A big upside of the canon is that I can do freelensing and use a tilitshift lens, it keeps me from deviating. Though, now I'm curious if I could adapt a tiltshift lens on the SL3?
Chocolate chip with walnuts please😊
Ooohh special request! Only for you Phil! 🍪
Thanks for sharing Teri. I’m curious, do you find it challenging at all to match colors etc. on your digital files when delivering images from both the Leica & Canon? Thanks for your time and hope you enjoy some time off!
Hi Daniel! Thank you for checking it out - It can be challenging to match the profiles but each camera has their unique preset in lightroom, I start with Leica files and then edit canon files to match as best as I can. It's definitely taken some practice over the years! Shooting in raw gives me lots of freedom though - great question!
I have a sekonic lightmeter in my bag, though i never need it, just a thing i have been carrying from the past 😂.. i shoot films but my cameras have the LM otherwise i use sunny16 rule
Ah~ that's super fun, the things we keep for nostalgia! thank you for checking this out :)
Hi Teri, interesting video. How difficult is it for you to align the colors between the Leica and the Canon? Is it challenging?
Thanks for checking it out Frank ~ it can be interesting editing with two different color profiles but I've found a pretty good system. I always start with Leica files and then adjust accordingly for the canon files. They have individual presets that I tweak for each gallery as needed. Great question
Cookie, please. Maybe something with chocolate😊
Haha coming right up! 😂🍪
From a strictly practical perspective, I was tempted to think you might be carrying too much gear, since a workhorse like the R6 with that 28-70mm could handle 95% of wedding shots. But then I remembered: 1. I’ve never actually shot a wedding, and 2. using gear that inspires us and sets the mood is just as important as getting the job done. Thanks for sharing! Your chrome MP is seriously charming! Enjoy baking :)
Aren't you a wise one :)
It's certainly could be perceived that all of this gear is overkill but you hit it right on the head. Different tools do different things, I want to be inspired by the things in my kit to help me along the way and create a dynamic gallery at the end of it. My MP with this current 1969 lens never fails to bring a smile to my face. Chocolate chip sound good?
@@teribphotography Well, chocolate is what never fails to bring a smile to my face!
What’s your favorite cookie to eat and to bake?
The SL could be a good option, although the af isn’t comparable to your canon
LOL killin me! OG Chocolate chip ~ it's interesting on the SL, I played with the idea in the past but thought it was so bulky. Now I wonder if I should reconsider again... appreciate you :)
@@teribphotography Currently, there are a lot of opportunities to buy new SL2 or SL2-S cameras at about half the usual price in Europe. Probably also in our region?! I have used an M11 + SL2 documenting a smaller wedding with great results. Using the camera in AF-S works, but it is a completely different experience compared to a camera with a sophisticated AF-C system like your Canon. The latter is a great camera, but I personally didn't like the feeling in my hand. It simply didn't inspire me. What a difference to a Leica...
I'm doing my first season with the SL3 + 24-70 having had the canon R5 and 28-70 and gave myself an RSI in my hand. Totally hear you on how heavy that thing is!!
I wanted to ask about the 50 1.4 Summilux Black Chrome - is it worth the money as it's gorgeous and i'm between it and the 50 1.2 noctilux
oh gosh! that sounds awful, be careful! If I'm using the r6 with the 28-70 and the profoto for any prolonged period of time I feel it in my lower back the next day. I try to stretch and everything and it's just tough to avoid. I often worry about my joints with manually focusing but it hasn't affected me or caught up with me yet. Without hesitation, I would say the 50 lux. I was radically unimpressed with the 1.2 noctilux, it had zero personality imo - thanks for sharing and watching!! -t
What format do you use on m11 ? 18, 36 or 60 MB ?
ummm, i'd like a cooking. thanks for all the info
Thankssss for watching :)
maybe a wheelie trolley thingy may help or case especially if you are medium formatting as well, something with wheels 🛞 may be an idea., those canon lens are like clown lenses , so they are so massive , just shows how much needless crap they put in them nowadays compared to lenses they made in the 50s which are completely acceptable still today .. that zoom is bigger than my hassle and 80mm put together ,..
it's as ironic as it is obnoxious that the mirrorless movement in canon can with some of the heaviest lens around! clown lens are such a great way to describe them LOL - maybe i should just trade and match your hassle set up!! sounds nicer all around!! the wheelie trolley thing is ...just not my thing!! have a wonderful week!
If you only had one lens and one body 😮what would you pick ❤
easy: leica m11 & 50mm lux, vintage version - it's the perfect combination and i don't need anything else, if i was being really honest! you?
@ I agree with you
You are so pretty you look like Jennifer Connelly 😭
so very kind
Hi ! Where is M240 ? :)
Didn't come out this year! I've been itching to do some video work on it in my off season. I guess this was the push I needed (:
I like cookies!
omg! can't believe it! chocolate chip sound okay?
If you have the stomach for changing systems, the new Sony 28-70 is much lighter than the Canon version. I'm actually using the Sigma 28-45 f1.8 with the 60mp Sony A7RV, which allows me to crop in for extra reach. It works really well, but it's also a beast. I use my M11 and M6 much more at weddings though, so it makes sense to have a workhorse camera and lens combo that you can rely on for pretty much all circumstances.
Can you ship cookies to Ireland?
Fascinating on this and that you are basically using a similar m set-up as I am. I owned the A7R for a hot minute back in 2015(?) and didn't find any joy in the mechanics of it, if that's fair. I think the ability to free-lens and use my tilt shift keeps me with canon, though an adapter would work for my t/s lens. Appreciate this idea, I'm still exploring options. I'd be happy selling my whole canon kit if I could - someday!
cookie time
Omg so overwhelmed with the cookie demands 😂🍪 tysm!
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NO WAY !!!
In principle I’d love to get a cookie but as I‘m writing from Europe no please don‘t 🎉 thank you for all those videos, it‘s very inspiring to see that it is possible to use a Leica M even for weddings …
hehe I'll save the postage this time :) Appreciate you and the comment from overseas! It's certainly not the norm to shoot weddings on m but I've had the best time doing it!
Wow ma'am - way overkill. Unless you are built like Eddie Hall, I wouldn't be lumping all of that gear around - no way. I use two of the same bodies (FF nikons ) - much easier to keep your white balance and the look of your images uniform. My main camera has the 24-70 2.8s, and my second camera has my AFS 28mm 1.4E, and sometimes my 35mm 1.8s. I shoot flash everywhere (always for daylight balanced HSS flash), so both of my cameras have a Godox flash attached. Never shoot with a backpack on your back. When I do a 6-8 hour shoot, a backpack builds up tension in your shoulders and make you quickly feel weary., I have everything I need around my waist in the Two ThinkTank bum bags. All of the weight is around my waist, so I never feel weary or tired. The main camera around my neck is heavy with the 24-70 2.8, and flash aboard, but with a longer strap, it sits on top of the bum bag in front - I'm carrying zero weight around my neck. My second body is on the BlackRapid over my shoulder. This is a fantastic system I've developed. I shoot in Perth Australia, where it is blue skies and sunny nearly all year around. We don't have a wedding season here - the whole year is the season. For that reason, (and some of the days I shoot it is in the higher 30 degrees), I need a fairly light easy kit, that doesn't wear me down and I have my best energy all day for my clients.
sounds like you have a wonderful system! impressive the godox setups all day long don't wear you down. i don't have the backpack on me unless i'm traveling to or from somewhere. if i'm shooting 'out in the world' and not at a set venue i minimize and take only what's necessary. california has an all year wedding season too - we know the good life :)
tysm for watching!
Total overkill. Especially on your back. I think you just need the M11 and the 24-70. Keep it simple and force the use of the M11 first with the Canon as your backup. Or for HSS. I got tired just watching you carry that stuff !
I hear ya, I could actually slim down and consolidate to my my lens for the 24mm and 75mm but sometimes I just don’t have the luxury of time. I don’t carry the bags with me all day, I set them down when I arrive.
You’ve given me something to think about for sure and I appreciate it!
Incredible video Teri. Thank you so much #bigsmile@youhigh5
Means so much 🥰🫶🏻