People can say what they want about Leica. I know the M11 certainly has its issues (many of them), there's the prices, the maintenance requiring the camera being sent back to Germany, etc...BUT, Leica is pretty much the only one I see (Pentax to an extent, as well) in 2024 that's making cameras and lenses that give proper rendering to the photos and look natural. Whereas pretty much all of the other brands look more software induced and look way off with how over sharpened and flat the images look. There's certainly no snobbery involved when saying Leica IS the king of photographic brands. Love the pics and the video, thanks for sharing it with us!
"natural" is the last word I would use to describe Leica photos and actually a lot of people who praise Leica cameras claim it has a special look that you can get only with Leica. And it's not natural at all... to me all the digital Leica pics look off. The colors are off. I rarely see digital Leica pics with nice colors. Of course that's subjective and a lot of people like the oversaturated look, but the files come in weird colors.... I know cause I shot a lot of Leica. They truly shine in black and white though.
Such a cool video with great shots. Colors are amazing. I had a one week street photography in Washington DC back last month (June 2024). I took with me my Leica M11P and the Summilux 50mm F1.4 the new version with closer focusing, along with other Voigtländer lenses covering focal lengths of 21mm 35mm 50. (APO Lanther) and 75mm. This is the best camera for street photography period. And the 50mm focal length is my all time favorite one. Many thanks for such inspiring videos.
Great stuff!!! always great to see what you've been up to. I have to squirrel away some time to get to BK to shoot. I use the 50 and the 35 on my MP... the M11 is next... might be a while though.
Really nice photos! I’m still envious of the nice light you get there when it filters through the trees. Is there sunshine often there? It’s rare here. Long lenses are amazing! For me 50mm is where its start feeling wide, but it’s still a fun focal length. It’s just so fun to have a long focal length because it makes it easier to exclude things from your frame that would otherwise be distracting.
Great video stunning shots man! Since you are a long term M8 and M10 shooter, would you say the M11 is more clinical like the M10 regarding image characteristics? Did you have the chance to use the M 240? Seems like a lot of people prefer the M 240 film like colours more, although it's a CMOS sensor (dynamic range in the middle of the M8/M9 and the M10). Keep up the great work and curious which 50mm Summilux you will end up (latest version with close focusing or previous version).
4:16 I'll never understand why some photographers are so against using LCD screens to compose their photos, especially when they acknolwedge that the LCD screen sometimes makes it easier to get the photo they want. First of all, when you look at a photo, it's impossible to tell if a photographer used a viewfinder or LCD screen so why does it matter? Second,, I'm willing to bet that at least some of the legendary photographers of the past would have fully embraced the benefits that an LCD screen provides.
@@bngr_bngrI can kinda understand this when comparing an LCD screen to an optical viewfinder … but when comparing it to an EVF, they are both LCD screens - one is just bigger than the other.
@@DelusionalNYC that is true but it’s still different. The viewfinder forces a person to be part of the camera. The LCD is held away from a persons face, it creates a disconnect from the camera.
Great video. I shoot for years mostly with the 50mm lux, so can definitely recommend it, I could live with only this lens. I find the combination with the 28 summarit (for architecture) and the 90mm cron (people and automotive) ideal. 35mm lux I hardly use anymore. Don’t know why but overall your M8 pictures have something magical which this M11 doesn’t provide. Maybe it’s the time of the day, maybe it’s in post. Interesting 🤔
Great collection of lenses. I want the 35 lux after I get the 50. CCD is special for sure. Can’t deny that. But I take magical photos no matter the camera.
Try the Leica 50mm Summicron v5. It is an excellent lens optically, smaller, lighter, and more affordable than the 50mm Summilux ASPH. Ergonomically I like to have a focus tab on my lenses to get matching handling. The 50 Cron doesn't come with a tab, but it is easily added.
You started the video off answering the question about whether it’s better than the M1 to which you reply yes, immediately way better but then I don’t hear why. can you talk about why it’s way better?
People can say what they want about Leica. I know the M11 certainly has its issues (many of them), there's the prices, the maintenance requiring the camera being sent back to Germany, etc...BUT, Leica is pretty much the only one I see (Pentax to an extent, as well) in 2024 that's making cameras and lenses that give proper rendering to the photos and look natural. Whereas pretty much all of the other brands look more software induced and look way off with how over sharpened and flat the images look. There's certainly no snobbery involved when saying Leica IS the king of photographic brands.
Love the pics and the video, thanks for sharing it with us!
"natural" is the last word I would use to describe Leica photos and actually a lot of people who praise Leica cameras claim it has a special look that you can get only with Leica. And it's not natural at all... to me all the digital Leica pics look off. The colors are off. I rarely see digital Leica pics with nice colors. Of course that's subjective and a lot of people like the oversaturated look, but the files come in weird colors.... I know cause I shot a lot of Leica. They truly shine in black and white though.
Such a cool video with great shots. Colors are amazing. I had a one week street photography in Washington DC back last month (June 2024). I took with me my Leica M11P and the Summilux 50mm F1.4 the new version with closer focusing, along with other Voigtländer lenses covering focal lengths of 21mm 35mm 50. (APO Lanther) and 75mm. This is the best camera for street photography period. And the 50mm focal length is my all time favorite one. Many thanks for such inspiring videos.
That is awesome! I need to try out those APO voigtlander lenses
Always great challenging yourself with the 50 and great story telling, video and photos. Love my M11 but still getting accustomed to the 50mm
Thanks bro! Yea I’m still getting used to seeing in 50 but I love it
Great stuff!!! always great to see what you've been up to. I have to squirrel away some time to get to BK to shoot. I use the 50 and the 35 on my MP... the M11 is next... might be a while though.
Really nice photos! I’m still envious of the nice light you get there when it filters through the trees. Is there sunshine often there? It’s rare here.
Long lenses are amazing! For me 50mm is where its start feeling wide, but it’s still a fun focal length. It’s just so fun to have a long focal length because it makes it easier to exclude things from your frame that would otherwise be distracting.
This time of year we get a lot of great light. I love when it pierces through the trees like that.
Looks like Carleton ave. Nice work!
It is!
Great shots! Nothing beats shooting with light and shadows!
That and golden light
Always love hearing your perspective! I love my m11 and I’m pulling my 50 out to shoot with now 🫡
Thanks Kevin! I’m really digging the 50
Nice shots.
Great video stunning shots man! Since you are a long term M8 and M10 shooter, would you say the M11 is more clinical like the M10 regarding image characteristics? Did you have the chance to use the M 240? Seems like a lot of people prefer the M 240 film like colours more, although it's a CMOS sensor (dynamic range in the middle of the M8/M9 and the M10).
Keep up the great work and curious which 50mm Summilux you will end up (latest version with close focusing or previous version).
That Kendrick reference got me!!! Nice video man.
😂
Nice colors.
4:16 I'll never understand why some photographers are so against using LCD screens to compose their photos, especially when they acknolwedge that the LCD screen sometimes makes it easier to get the photo they want. First of all, when you look at a photo, it's impossible to tell if a photographer used a viewfinder or LCD screen so why does it matter? Second,, I'm willing to bet that at least some of the legendary photographers of the past would have fully embraced the benefits that an LCD screen provides.
I don’t like using the LCD because I lose the physical connection with the subject. It feels like I’m using a mobile phone.
Bro you absolutely right. I know im being ridiculous with the screen.
@@bngr_bngrI can kinda understand this when comparing an LCD screen to an optical viewfinder … but when comparing it to an EVF, they are both LCD screens - one is just bigger than the other.
@@DelusionalNYC that is true but it’s still different. The viewfinder forces a person to be part of the camera. The LCD is held away from a persons face, it creates a disconnect from the camera.
Bro started the video with the Curren$y track in the background? You earned a subscriber 🔥😭
@@kidprettykool you feel me
Ma man miss a part of the speech 6:26 🤣
Great video. I shoot for years mostly with the 50mm lux, so can definitely recommend it, I could live with only this lens. I find the combination with the 28 summarit (for architecture) and the 90mm cron (people and automotive) ideal. 35mm lux I hardly use anymore. Don’t know why but overall your M8 pictures have something magical which this M11 doesn’t provide. Maybe it’s the time of the day, maybe it’s in post. Interesting 🤔
Great collection of lenses. I want the 35 lux after I get the 50.
CCD is special for sure. Can’t deny that. But I take magical photos no matter the camera.
Try the Leica 50mm Summicron v5. It is an excellent lens optically, smaller, lighter, and more affordable than the 50mm Summilux ASPH. Ergonomically I like to have a focus tab on my lenses to get matching handling. The 50 Cron doesn't come with a tab, but it is easily added.
Thanks Steve, about to do some research on that lens right now
@@MarcusLloyd If we lived closer I would loan you my copy to try out.
Cool vid
Nice shoes. Cool video. 🙏🏽
Appreciate it
Great video. Were the photos SOOC or with post-color edits? Cheers.
Edited with my preset
@@MarcusLloyd Great set!
Cookin with the fifty now.
Left wrist and right wrist lol
Nice! Any freezing problems with M11?
Yep I had a few at first before I updated the firmware
Only in real cold environments 😂😢😅
I always wonder about that.... isn't there an M12 in the works?
You started the video off answering the question about whether it’s better than the M1 to which you reply yes, immediately way better but then I don’t hear why. can you talk about why it’s way better?
To me it’s better because the way it feels in the hands and the weight and ergonomics. It makes you want to bring it out everyday.
Leica God
🙏🏾
I miss the M8 magic in your videos 😅
RIP
4:33, nice one.
Thanks 🙏🏾