Love my M10. It can be an incredibly fast camera if you have it ready. Zone focus and the ability to get usable shots at iso6400 make for a unique night shooting experience
Yeah, if you borrow it for a week it will slow you down, if you use it for a longer time it will speed you up. Even at f2 it offers a speed and portability that invites to shots that would’ve never been done with an SL or Sony etc…
buy an m11 honestly the more you use it the faster it becomes and it all makes sense. Focusing becomes second nature. Best way is to set it to infinity and then only have to turn the focus one way always.
Loving my M10 with a 35mm Summicron. It's a small, compact lens that renders beautiful images. Paired with the M10 and its super-quiet shutter, the system makes for a discreet street shooter. (BTW, used to own the Q2. The lens felt too long and unwieldy for the body. Barely used it even though the IQ was fantastic.)
How would you describe the image quality in comparison to a Fuji GFX you’re also familiar with? I know these are two different kinds of cameras… would still love to get your perspective. I am using an xpro3 at the moment and am thinking about adding a second „slow“ camera for personal work (GFX/ Hasselblad/ Leica) 😊
It's funny. I consider a big upside of Leica the fact that it is fast and ready for quick shooting and small enough to carry all the time. I guess it totally depends on what/how you shoot. My hit rate went up to damn near 100% once I ditched autofocus and just trained properly with zone focus... but I'm doing street around NYC and typically fairly stopped down. Shooting with autofocus would require managing it's assumptions, which is a full time job on active city streets.
I wanna keep using my Nikon setups, but would like to give Fuji a try actually….perhaps a hobbyist, mirrorless setup….great video, and I enjoy your channel Sam…you are on my top 5 people I watch tbh on photography….
So curious to see a review from you on the new X-T5 from Fuji. Especially since it has the new 40MP sensor. Super curious to your view and opinion on it.
Great video Samuel! Recent M10 owner and it was good to hear some other thoughts on it and see someone else enjoying it. Keen to see more if you are considering it.
Love the video and those images too and they got me want to buy the camera one day in future because of the price :( however I’m satisfied to see the images you took! Thank you for your video!
Slow? If shooting around F8 and understand you can memorize where the focus is (3-6-9 position) it’s actually faster than most auto focus cameras since you can set up the focus before you even turn on the camera
I really enjoy my pair of M240s, but never have seen any other Leica's in the wild while out shooting. One day I'll try an M10, but for now I'm happy with my gear... Quick shooting? Nothing faster than range focusing...
I prefer the M 4/2 as it will accept ANY M-mount lens ever designed, something NO OTHER M series Leica can say. I do wish it had a 1/125 or 1/160th x-sync shutter, but it's still a wonderful camera. I have no issue using a handheld light meter, or the lightmeter in my brain which I've used for 62 years beginning with a Kodak 620 Medalist (my Daddy's) using Ansco IsoPan (ASA 125) roll-film. I even took indoor photos without a light meter with a 5cent Kodak Photoguide that were as well exposed as most TLR SLRs of 1960 were, as Nikon F Photomic's and Pentax Spotomatics had really TERRIBLE built-in meters. In 1965 I switched to 4X5 Crown Graphic for professional work and a Brockway incident light meter (Sekonic 395) with a Strobo-Flash IV.
Lovely shots! I love Leica and the cameras, and want one so badly. But my biggest concerns about the Leica M system: - shooting with just one hand is difficult (often I have something in my other hand, bag coffee beer e.g.) - it is more difficult to get a creative framing and most spontaneous shots are always from eye level. - Leica should also integrate film simulations for jpegs. That is the reason why I use the GFX system more. Also with manual Leica voigtländer lenses.
I own the M10 for almost four years and I can say: - The M system is no "snap camera" when you're not willing to stop down (zone / range focusing) - Shooting with one hand is nothing I would do with a M camera - The composition thing is really something that gets on my nerves, unfortunately I'm more creative with other cameras because I see the frame and can more focus on the actual image and not the focusing - Never shoot Leica JPGs, they are not great and if you slam so much money on the table, you should definitely use all it capabilities (RAW)
I really don’t understand,why is it possible,someone who doesn’t like the shooting experience with M6,to like the shooting experience with M10.M6 is even better,because it is lighter and smaller.The only advantage of M10 is the aperture priority program.If this was the reason,you have to try M7.
I wouldn't buy it even though I can afford it. I think it's a waste of money. I am perfectly happy with my Nikon and Fuji. After all, it's what behind the camera that matters the most rather than the red dot, which sure gives you plenty of bragging right. Leica understands human nature and vanity very well. Of course, the camera has to take nice photos in order to justify the cost. But is it $8000 better than a Nikon? You would be the judge. I am sure Leica appreciates your video.
Projection. Stick to applying your assumptions to your own driving forces, not forcing nonsense presumptions on other people. If you want to see price gouging, hit up the Fujifilm used market. Go complain about a $2300 X100V.
Love my M10. It can be an incredibly fast camera if you have it ready. Zone focus and the ability to get usable shots at iso6400 make for a unique night shooting experience
Yeah, if you borrow it for a week it will slow you down, if you use it for a longer time it will speed you up. Even at f2 it offers a speed and portability that invites to shots that would’ve never been done with an SL or Sony etc…
miss my m10 ngl
buy an m11 honestly the more you use it the faster it becomes and it all makes sense. Focusing becomes second nature. Best way is to set it to infinity and then only have to turn the focus one way always.
The colours in that trip to Vermont were insane
Love my M10R black paint version, truly a gem!
Loving my M10 with a 35mm Summicron. It's a small, compact lens that renders beautiful images. Paired with the M10 and its super-quiet shutter, the system makes for a discreet street shooter. (BTW, used to own the Q2. The lens felt too long and unwieldy for the body. Barely used it even though the IQ was fantastic.)
I had a love / hate with my m10 at first but I’m growing into it. 50 and 28 cron are my lens choices
How would you describe the image quality in comparison to a Fuji GFX you’re also familiar with? I know these are two different kinds of cameras… would still love to get your perspective. I am using an xpro3 at the moment and am thinking about adding a second „slow“ camera for personal work (GFX/ Hasselblad/ Leica) 😊
I like your vids before I even watch them man- such a calming and relaxing vibe. Keep ‘em coming Sam 😊
love your videos man. the M10 is my dream camera. thanks for the inspo
Yessss. Why not M11 over M10R? Great vid dude. So fun.
man i miss malibu! great video dude, as always - love the m10!
It's funny. I consider a big upside of Leica the fact that it is fast and ready for quick shooting and small enough to carry all the time. I guess it totally depends on what/how you shoot. My hit rate went up to damn near 100% once I ditched autofocus and just trained properly with zone focus... but I'm doing street around NYC and typically fairly stopped down. Shooting with autofocus would require managing it's assumptions, which is a full time job on active city streets.
Samuel, thank you so much for your inspiring video! I like these photographies a lot
The photo at 3:02 is so good !!!
I wanna keep using my Nikon setups, but would like to give Fuji a try actually….perhaps a hobbyist, mirrorless setup….great video, and I enjoy your channel Sam…you are on my top 5 people I watch tbh on photography….
So curious to see a review from you on the new X-T5 from Fuji. Especially since it has the new 40MP sensor. Super curious to your view and opinion on it.
I’m from Vermont-was cool to see what you came up with out here
Have you ever tried using the Ricoh GR system? It will be interesting to compare it as it is a very nice compact camera for on the fly shooting
how’d you do the coloring for the video on this??
California Light is so good!
Great video Samuel! Recent M10 owner and it was good to hear some other thoughts on it and see someone else enjoying it. Keen to see more if you are considering it.
Do you film these videos with the R5 or the C70?
Quality is amazing - keep it up!
It seem like the sony fx3
@@davidpm41 yup!
would be interesting to hear your thoughts about the m11 after you picked up the m10, great video as always
Beautiful camera, beautiful images.
what was the video shot on?
Love the video and those images too and they got me want to buy the camera one day in future because of the price :( however I’m satisfied to see the images you took! Thank you for your video!
Well done Sam! Thank you 🤝
Slow? If shooting around F8 and understand you can memorize where the focus is (3-6-9 position) it’s actually faster than most auto focus cameras since you can set up the focus before you even turn on the camera
I really enjoy my pair of M240s, but never have seen any other Leica's in the wild while out shooting. One day I'll try an M10, but for now I'm happy with my gear... Quick shooting? Nothing faster than range focusing...
photos went nuts
Thanks!
“Doesn’t allow for quick shooting” zone focus, bro 😂
Yeah but not with every aperture …
I prefer the M 4/2 as it will accept ANY M-mount lens ever designed, something NO OTHER M series Leica can say. I do wish it had a 1/125 or 1/160th x-sync shutter, but it's still a wonderful camera. I have no issue using a handheld light meter, or the lightmeter in my brain which I've used for 62 years beginning with a Kodak 620 Medalist (my Daddy's) using Ansco IsoPan (ASA 125) roll-film. I even took indoor photos without a light meter with a 5cent Kodak Photoguide that were as well exposed as most TLR SLRs of 1960 were, as Nikon F Photomic's and Pentax Spotomatics had really TERRIBLE built-in meters. In 1965 I switched to 4X5 Crown Graphic for professional work and a Brockway incident light meter (Sekonic 395) with a Strobo-Flash IV.
Lovely shots! I love Leica and the cameras, and want one so badly. But my biggest concerns about the Leica M system:
- shooting with just one hand is difficult (often I have something in my other hand, bag coffee beer e.g.)
- it is more difficult to get a creative framing and most spontaneous shots are always from eye level.
- Leica should also integrate film simulations for jpegs.
That is the reason why I use the GFX system more. Also with manual Leica voigtländer lenses.
Just shoot film for the FiLm SiMuLaTiOns then. That’s the beauty of Leicas range of cameras you can have both
I own the M10 for almost four years and I can say:
- The M system is no "snap camera" when you're not willing to stop down (zone / range focusing)
- Shooting with one hand is nothing I would do with a M camera
- The composition thing is really something that gets on my nerves, unfortunately I'm more creative with other cameras because I see the frame and can more focus on the actual image and not the focusing
- Never shoot Leica JPGs, they are not great and if you slam so much money on the table, you should definitely use all it capabilities (RAW)
you should be a country singer dude !
I really don’t understand,why is it possible,someone who doesn’t like the shooting experience with M6,to like the shooting experience with M10.M6 is even better,because it is lighter and smaller.The only advantage of M10 is the aperture priority program.If this was the reason,you have to try M7.
wow you voice very nice , asmr
What with the voice. Haha sorry mate
I wouldn't buy it even though I can afford it. I think it's a waste of money. I am perfectly happy with my Nikon and Fuji. After all, it's what behind the camera that matters the most rather than the red dot, which sure gives you plenty of bragging right. Leica understands human nature and vanity very well. Of course, the camera has to take nice photos in order to justify the cost. But is it $8000 better than a Nikon? You would be the judge. I am sure Leica appreciates your video.
Projection. Stick to applying your assumptions to your own driving forces, not forcing nonsense presumptions on other people.
If you want to see price gouging, hit up the Fujifilm used market. Go complain about a $2300 X100V.