I forgot to mention that most of these photos were shot using a Leica 50mm Summilux f1.4 ASPH lens with a yellow filter and a few others with a Leica 35mm Summicron f/2.0 ASPH.
@@90sPunkRockCovers I’m working on a car right now and will be purchasing a Leica with the winnings. I think this will be the one I buy. Or maybe the m10-m.
I'd always hoped to try this body... But its trending constantly upwards in price nowadays! I think its officially in the realm of "beloved classic." But.. look at those shots. Its for good reason! I'm super happy with my M240 though, at least. Bit of a gem too.
Thanks, man. I think it's hitting that "classic" status now, you are right. I'm really considering if I should let it go or not, part of me wants to upgrade but I'm still not sure. I loved my M240, the only reason I sold it was to get the 246, it was an amazing camera and definitely a gem. Cheers 🍻
I have the same m246, it’s a great camera. To me it makes it easier to focus on photographing. Would even be better without the screen to me. I also use a yellow filter with it and have a red one lying around, but that’s a bit to extreme. Do you use any filters?
Hey, Allard. Agreed, a Monochrom camera without a screen like an M10D would be awesome. I did use a filter for some of the shots I included in this video. A yellow filter for my 50 Summilux and an orange filter for the 35 Summicron. Thanks for watching, cheers 🍻
Very cool! It's insane the price of these things have gone up over the last few years! They are like $4,000 now! Would you recommend going with the Leica Q2 Monochrom instead? Those used are similar to this used!!!
Thanks, David. I have not shot the Q2 Mono but I do own an original Q-P. The shooting experiences between the M and the Q are vastly different but as far as the image quality and tonality you’d get with the Q2 Mono, I think it would be very similar to an M Mono. Plus you get additional megapixels and autofocus with the Q if that is what you are after. If I were to do it all over again I would have gone with the Q2 Mono as my dedicated fixed lens B&W only camera and my SL2 for color and adapted M mount lenses. Cheers 🍻
Yeah, I hear you. A lot of people seem to run into this problem when using this camera (including me). My best solution has been to always to underexpose by about a stop and/or use color filters. The shadow recovery in this camera is amazing coupled with the insane noise performance. Cheers 🍻
It’s a really great camera. Just be mindful of what you will be giving up (in terms of color) if your choice is to use it as a B camera or more of inspirational, artistic tool then its definitely worth it. Cheers 🥃
@@90sPunkRockCovers would be main camera I guess. I film for a living, so colour enough in other camera’s. But the m240 might also be a good option. They’re just so expensive atm
Coming from Fujifilm cameras, it's pretty hard for me to justify the investment in Leicas. I really like the build quality and whatnot, but the steep price is not for everybody. Cheers from Brazil!
Thank you for dropping a comment. Yeah, they are definitely pricey and I totally get why people dislike that. You can definitely get the same kind of image quality from a good camera brand and a great lens for half the price of a Leica body. What you won’t get, at least to me is the experience you get from an M system. It’s hard to put it into words, and the craftsmanship of these cameras, again to me are just above anything else I have shot with in the past. Obrigado, cheers! 🍻
Luckily for me this was a second hand camera and didn't pay full price for it. I made the conscious decision to shoot digital black and white for a while which is why I chose to buy this camera.
I forgot to mention that most of these photos were shot using a Leica 50mm Summilux f1.4 ASPH lens with a yellow filter and a few others with a Leica 35mm Summicron f/2.0 ASPH.
I believe this camera is a great alternative to the newer monochromes from Leica. Gorgeous images and the Leica build.
It definitely is, I really love the detail and sharpness of this B&W sensor. Better than a lot of modern cameras in my opinion. Cheers 🥃
@@90sPunkRockCovers I’m working on a car right now and will be purchasing a Leica with the winnings. I think this will be the one I buy. Or maybe the m10-m.
I'd always hoped to try this body... But its trending constantly upwards in price nowadays! I think its officially in the realm of "beloved classic." But.. look at those shots. Its for good reason!
I'm super happy with my M240 though, at least. Bit of a gem too.
Thanks, man. I think it's hitting that "classic" status now, you are right. I'm really considering if I should let it go or not, part of me wants to upgrade but I'm still not sure. I loved my M240, the only reason I sold it was to get the 246, it was an amazing camera and definitely a gem. Cheers 🍻
I have the same m246, it’s a great camera. To me it makes it easier to focus on photographing. Would even be better without the screen to me. I also use a yellow filter with it and have a red one lying around, but that’s a bit to extreme. Do you use any filters?
Hey, Allard. Agreed, a Monochrom camera without a screen like an M10D would be awesome. I did use a filter for some of the shots I included in this video. A yellow filter for my 50 Summilux and an orange filter for the 35 Summicron. Thanks for watching, cheers 🍻
Very cool! It's insane the price of these things have gone up over the last few years! They are like $4,000 now! Would you recommend going with the Leica Q2 Monochrom instead? Those used are similar to this used!!!
Thanks, David. I have not shot the Q2 Mono but I do own an original Q-P. The shooting experiences between the M and the Q are vastly different but as far as the image quality and tonality you’d get with the Q2 Mono, I think it would be very similar to an M Mono. Plus you get additional megapixels and autofocus with the Q if that is what you are after. If I were to do it all over again I would have gone with the Q2 Mono as my dedicated fixed lens B&W only camera and my SL2 for color and adapted M mount lenses. Cheers 🍻
Owned it and sold it bc the highlights were practically impossible to control. Proper exposure was a nightmare (at least for me).
Yeah, I hear you. A lot of people seem to run into this problem when using this camera (including me). My best solution has been to always to underexpose by about a stop and/or use color filters. The shadow recovery in this camera is amazing coupled with the insane noise performance. Cheers 🍻
I keep watching videos about the M246 and reading reviews to make my mind ready for trading in the trusty X100s…
It’s a really great camera. Just be mindful of what you will be giving up (in terms of color) if your choice is to use it as a B camera or more of inspirational, artistic tool then its definitely worth it. Cheers 🥃
@@90sPunkRockCovers would be main camera I guess. I film for a living, so colour enough in other camera’s. But the m240 might also be a good option.
They’re just so expensive atm
Coming from Fujifilm cameras, it's pretty hard for me to justify the investment in Leicas. I really like the build quality and whatnot, but the steep price is not for everybody. Cheers from Brazil!
Thank you for dropping a comment. Yeah, they are definitely pricey and I totally get why people dislike that. You can definitely get the same kind of image quality from a good camera brand and a great lens for half the price of a Leica body. What you won’t get, at least to me is the experience you get from an M system. It’s hard to put it into words, and the craftsmanship of these cameras, again to me are just above anything else I have shot with in the past. Obrigado, cheers! 🍻
You don’t spend the money for any monochrome Leica to be “stuck” with monochrome images.
Luckily for me this was a second hand camera and didn't pay full price for it. I made the conscious decision to shoot digital black and white for a while which is why I chose to buy this camera.