I am really happy you are back to old quality. Some great shots(cowboys, bucket) Now I am looking forward to new episodes again. Keep up that standard.
I totally agree about less is more, especially these days where a lot of street photographers walk around with so much gear, although it feels counter productive. For me it's all about simplifying the process. Cheers Robin, great photos.
Wow @ 11:20 is such a nice photo - great video as always! The oldschool intro was nice honestly man you have the best street photography UA-cam channel hands down just keep it up!
Yes it makes sense!I have this camera now for 5 weeks in use.It changed my way of looking at the world.You learn to think in strengths of light, the interference of light with the world. The pictures coming out of this beauty have a special character and filmic as well.Noise at high iso is just not an issue up to iso 25600!This gives you much more freedom: freedom in its very limitation.If you want something beautiful , go for the Q2M, you won’t regret!!
Bought the M246 Monochrome a few months ago. Did a shoot in Chicago last week, Q2, M Monochrome and M6. By far loved the M Monochrome the most. SUCH a great camera so if you love B&W and its "your thing" it really does make sense to get a dedicated Monochrome. Servus!
I agree with your commentary with regard to the benefits of using a dedicated mono camera. I came across another person's comment. "Imagine photos as your own memories... how many times do you refer to a memory or describe a scene to another person by the colors you saw". Spot on I think.
I enjoy watching you scout out the scene and look for interesting light. That is a good technique. I also like that you make black and white prints. It brings me back to my days in a high school darkroom. The idea of “less is more” is totally true, even more so today when it is technically possible to carry around gear that covers every type of photography and focal length all at once!
That taxi shot would've been nice with both hands in the air (with the back passenger). Totally agree on your sentiment on the Q2, the more you lock yourself in, the more you start seeing through the forest of potential shots and are free to lock in on what will work for you right in the moment.
Hi Robin, great as usual. Thanks for sharing your videos. You are the one who influenced me to buy my dream camera, a leica (M10D). I got it one week ago and I'm so happy to use it. And your last photo is stunning !!
Wieder einmal so tolle Fotos von Dir.Mit der Entdeckung deines Kanals bin ich total fasziniert wie Du fotografierst und an Dinge rangehst.Sehr inspirierend
Such an inspirational video. I usually go to mexico in december to visiti family and i always take three film cameras and one digital and as you said i always double guess myself in regards to what film stock i use( color or b&w ) next time i got i think i’ll just take one film camera, with only b&w film, and the digital for everything else. I just found your channel yesterday and i’m enjoying it quite a lot.
Very spooky, only the other day I was shooting with my Q2 plus a set of monochrome filers. Set the camera to jpgs only and mono hi contrast setting and a red filter which I found to contrasty so changed to an orange filter which I found much better. Was very quite impressed with the images although not as good as using a Q2M and Dng's. great video, thanks.
i do agree or let’s say I do notice my growth as photographer since I bought my first 35mm lense several years ago. I think using/stick to a prime lense is definitely going help you understand this focal length comparing to using a zoom lense.
I love the last picture! I love watching your POVs to get excited to go shoot street. Got myself a new X100V finally (first one got stolen). Next week I'm gonna out shoot for longer.
Totally agree with you. B&W shots doesn’t limit you, it focuses your photography in a way. Nevertheless I‘m switching between b&w on film and color in digital. And even color on film using silbersalz35 if I‘m in the mood.. probably should stop switching 🤷🏼♂️
Phenomenal video Robin - I really enjoyed the mixture of philosophy / making the active choice to shoot B&W and a single focal length plus the photo walk and the results. Great to see your chosen photos in print form at the end. I'm torn between #2 and #3, leaning slightly toward the latter. There were plenty of other photos that came close - this was a tough "contact sheet" to edit to the top 4. As for using a monochrome camera in a vivid country, after a few weeks using my new Q2M in Mexico, and comparing my previous GRIII colour/B&W conversions, I'm getting better compositions with the former because I'm not distracted by the colours. No, it doesn't suit every location and every scene, but my eye is starting to focus in on individual elements, shadows, and contrast, with (in my mind) more visually interesting results. It really helps using a monochrome viewfinder too - beats the old Wratten viewing filter by a mile!
I sold my Q2 Mono regrettably and the dark tones are better with the Monochrome than B&W on my normal Q2. The man holding the bucket is an excellent photo. The tones are lush📷👍🏼
I am enjoying your Mexico tour videos The monochrome Q is an attractive camera. I hesitate to get one only because I am not sure I would use it enough to justify the price and I would probably enjoy a 35mm lens more. I like the "cowboy" and morning market "bucket" pictures.
I agree less is more. I usually take one lens on my photo walks and stick with it for the day or trip. For pure B&W I use my M2 with TRI-X . Nice video and pictures hombre ✌🏼
Amazing pictures loved them, the guy the lifting the bucket is outstanding. Do you have a particular technique for getting so up close to people and taking there shot without people know?? Enjoyed this, interesting with great shots!! Thanks for your hard work.
I traded my lumix S1R, 50 1.4, 70-200 f2.8, and 16-35 for the Q2 monochrom. now I have a leica q and a q2 monochrom. I love my setup so much now. I just explore, have fun and take pictures rather then luggin around 50 lbs of gear.
Is there going to be a zine (or maybe even a book?) with the photos from Mexico? I loved your other zines and I think that this trip wouold make for a really nice zine/book as well!
Not a question to me. What amuses me is the use of red filters via VF. I have seen John Free doing it with Nikon F3 and you. I prefer Leica Ms for it and/or external viewfinder. I like yours and others walking videos. Real life documentaries.
@@taneltinnuri8985 Right. Makes sense. Though I think every photo would have benefited from having a softer background (with the exception of the one shown wide open). F8 or 5.6
Like the one with the hands! I feel the better one may be standing a little back and has both hands from the front row and the guy holding a cigarette. Just guessing 😀
Hey Robin. Another great video. Really enjoying your channel. Thanks for all the tips, you make it all look so effortless! If you are ever coming to Ireland drop me a line - I'm in Cork, the south of the country
As always, great shots! To answer your question though, I see no benefit or edge to shooting with this particular camera or any other camera with a dedicated b&w sensor. I've shot with my Nikon D5600, Fuji X-E3, strictly in the B&W setting, and am disciplined enough to stick to one lens and to b&w whole shooting. Not that difficult to do. 🤔
@@therealsirrobin I always shoot RAW and edit and print my photos. But I honestly don't think the "magical" red dot on that camera is going to make anyone's images any better. Anyways, as I previously stated, great images. Thanks for sharing.
@@atroche1978 a monochrome sensor will give you better dynamic range and low light performance since it is more sensible to light without having the color sensors taking up space. Also you get a great variety of grey tones than with a color sensor and converting to b&w digitally. However I agree that if you don’t know how to compose and expose, it won’t make you take better photos.
Picked up the monochrom Q2 since I can't afford the M10M ... people always ask me why and I just tell them because I want to...just to me it feels better.. always been a fan of bnw..and always hated editing colors ...it just speeds the process for me...and I'm more focused on the shot I'm taking rather than how the colors look.. I. Still in search of a film point and shoot for those rare shots I want to get in color...like if go back to Cuba 👌
Is it worth getting and use (hopefully) a 6000 Euro camera?? I'd say no but if there is a market for it, Leica would be stupid not to make a product for it. I appreciate your work, Sir Robin ;)
Of course it makes sense. It is exactly how U said ”less is more” I love less. Thats why i like Leica. Man you have balls to point your camera almost to their face. Hold your expensive camera tight U may get ”a punch” 😅. Most of my street pictures are BW. M10+Summicron28 and love the results. I wanted monochrome sensor camera first. Reason i took color is i like to take photographs of my children in color. Color=happy kids😅and using 50mm then. Oh btw i have same black strap its nice n soft haha
I am really happy you are back to old quality. Some great shots(cowboys, bucket)
Now I am looking forward to new episodes again. Keep up that standard.
Thank you! Congratulations, you are the winner of the print. Can you shoot me a message over on Instagram or through my website?
@@therealsirrobin that's fantastic thanks very much I'll email you. Very much appreciated, I'll get it framed. I'm made up. Thanks again👍👍👍
Apologies sir robin I thought I had won a print, I didn't have my glasses on.
The two ladies and the man with the big bucket are my favorite prints!
I totally agree about less is more, especially these days where a lot of street photographers walk around with so much gear, although it feels counter productive. For me it's all about simplifying the process. Cheers Robin, great photos.
The guy in the taxi holding his cigar was my favorite from this episode. And your work, inspiring as always!
I like the man on the motorcycle (5:04) the most. I admire how you get so close to the people. Well done, thank you.
Robin this episode was fantastic! All photos are on point. My favorite was the four men in front of the VW. Thanks for sharing.
Welcome back to my city! It's great to see you photograph things I see daily. Very inspiring
I'm loving your street photography more and more. Keep it up
It's always a pleasure to watch your videos !
Thank you Joffrey!
Hi! I like the first image, the four cowboys. I like the mystery surrounding what they're preoccupied with! Great video as always!
finally a actual photographer talking about a q2 monochrome !
Thanks for sharing, excellent photography + great advice ! Definitely enjoyable video.
Wow @ 11:20 is such a nice photo - great video as always! The oldschool intro was nice honestly man you have the best street photography UA-cam channel hands down just keep it up!
Thank you!
I love that shot with the hand resting on top of the car. I wouldn't have thought to frame it from that perspective. Well done!
I love the first shot, and the shadows are very mysterious
Yes it makes sense!I have this camera now for 5 weeks in use.It changed my way of looking at the world.You learn to think in strengths of light, the interference of light with the world.
The pictures coming out of this beauty have a special character and filmic as well.Noise at high iso is just not an issue up to iso 25600!This gives you much more freedom: freedom in its very limitation.If you want something beautiful , go for the Q2M, you won’t regret!!
High ISO is stunning and shots at 25600 printed out in 30x20cm show no noise at all.
Really like the shots in this episode!! One of your best if you ask me. :) Also I’m looking forward to your review of the Q2 monochrome.
Bought the M246 Monochrome a few months ago. Did a shoot in Chicago last week, Q2, M Monochrome and M6. By far loved the M Monochrome the most. SUCH a great camera so if you love B&W and its "your thing" it really does make sense to get a dedicated Monochrome.
Servus!
I agree with your commentary with regard to the benefits of using a dedicated mono camera. I came across another person's comment.
"Imagine photos as your own memories... how many times do you refer to a memory or describe a scene to another person by the colors you saw". Spot on I think.
That quote is great! 🙏
My picks are no. 2+3 . Gorgeous.
I enjoy watching you scout out the scene and look for interesting light. That is a good technique. I also like that you make black and white prints. It brings me back to my days in a high school darkroom. The idea of “less is more” is totally true, even more so today when it is technically possible to carry around gear that covers every type of photography and focal length all at once!
Really liked this episode! The photo of the smoking passanger in the taxi is superb!
Nice episode, the man carrying the big metal bucket is really good. Reminds me some street photography of the 50's!
That taxi shot would've been nice with both hands in the air (with the back passenger). Totally agree on your sentiment on the Q2, the more you lock yourself in, the more you start seeing through the forest of potential shots and are free to lock in on what will work for you right in the moment.
I will wait for the review
The big bucket man is my favourite print. Great video! 👍🏻
The bucket is the best of the episode for me
Hi Robin, great as usual. Thanks for sharing your videos. You are the one who influenced me to buy my dream camera, a leica (M10D). I got it one week ago and I'm so happy to use it. And your last photo is stunning !!
Congratulations on your M10D! 😊
Yes, the intro is indispensable and together with a b-roll it would make your video complete just like in the past.
The man with the big bucket is the best of the ep.
Hi Robin,
I got the photo, thanks again.
Totally agree on the camera choice, I shoot Leica Q too ;-)
Love it.
Wieder einmal so tolle Fotos von Dir.Mit der Entdeckung deines Kanals bin ich total fasziniert wie Du fotografierst und an Dinge rangehst.Sehr inspirierend
Danke dir!
i like the back to basics; you were on fire; in 'winogrand' mode there.....mexican girl one is a masterpiece
Such an inspirational video. I usually go to mexico in december to visiti family and i always take three film cameras and one digital and as you said i always double guess myself in regards to what film stock i use( color or b&w ) next time i got i think i’ll just take one film camera, with only b&w film, and the digital for everything else. I just found your channel yesterday and i’m enjoying it quite a lot.
My favourite was the smoking passenger of the taxi. Very cool image!
Very spooky, only the other day I was shooting with my Q2 plus a set of monochrome filers. Set the camera to jpgs only and mono hi contrast setting and a red filter which I found to contrasty so changed to an orange filter which I found much better. Was very quite impressed with the images although not as good as using a Q2M and Dng's. great video, thanks.
Great video, love the bucket shot...excellent :)
i do agree or let’s say I do notice my growth as photographer since I bought my first 35mm lense several years ago. I think using/stick to a prime lense is definitely going help you understand this focal length comparing to using a zoom lense.
Outstanding results! I would go for colors on analog and bw with a monochrome digital camera
You inspired me so much to get a 28mm summicron to shoot. You made it look so easy!
Great choice! 🙏
I got my Summicron 28 yesterday and already can see how PERFECT it is !!! Can’t see myself using the Summicron 35 asph over the 28…
As an M10 Monochrom shooter, I can say YES a B&W only camera makes sense if you like creating B&W imagery. Absolutely yes.
Heck yes!! Some M5 LOVE! It would be great to see a video featuring the M5. :)
If I can get my hands on one... 👌🏼
When shooting, whether its colour or black and white its all about the light, the tones and the composition. Colour is mostly often secondary.
I liked a lot the photo of the two ladies, Its very inspiring to see you doing street photos in my city, I hope you had a good time in Monterrey.
Thank you! Yes, I had great time.👌🏼
Excellent episode, I really enjoyed it. I'm going into Glasgow this evening to do a wee episode of my own, let's hope the light stays good.
I love the last picture! I love watching your POVs to get excited to go shoot street. Got myself a new X100V finally (first one got stolen). Next week I'm gonna out shoot for longer.
Hopefully you had insurance for your camera!
@@therealsirrobin sadly no :(
@@therealsirrobin it was only like a month old as well
Totally agree with you. B&W shots doesn’t limit you, it focuses your photography in a way. Nevertheless I‘m switching between b&w on film and color in digital. And even color on film using silbersalz35 if I‘m in the mood.. probably should stop switching 🤷🏼♂️
Phenomenal video Robin - I really enjoyed the mixture of philosophy / making the active choice to shoot B&W and a single focal length plus the photo walk and the results. Great to see your chosen photos in print form at the end. I'm torn between #2 and #3, leaning slightly toward the latter. There were plenty of other photos that came close - this was a tough "contact sheet" to edit to the top 4. As for using a monochrome camera in a vivid country, after a few weeks using my new Q2M in Mexico, and comparing my previous GRIII colour/B&W conversions, I'm getting better compositions with the former because I'm not distracted by the colours. No, it doesn't suit every location and every scene, but my eye is starting to focus in on individual elements, shadows, and contrast, with (in my mind) more visually interesting results. It really helps using a monochrome viewfinder too - beats the old Wratten viewing filter by a mile!
Thank you Stuart! Glad to hear that you are enjoying your new toys. 😀
Good points, more restrictions forces you to be more creative.
I sold my Q2 Mono regrettably and the dark tones are better with the Monochrome than B&W on my normal Q2. The man holding the bucket is an excellent photo. The tones are lush📷👍🏼
Great pictures as always and the prints look really nice! Especially like the first print because of its mistery…
Great shots Robin!
My favorite is the 4 cowboys, it's the not knowing the reasoning for their posture. As well as the contrast in certain areas.
Great video. My favorites were the woman shot wide open and the guy with the bucket. But all were really good.
My favorit picture are the for guys looking to the beetle or something else...?
I am enjoying your Mexico tour videos The monochrome Q is an attractive camera. I hesitate to get one only because I am not sure I would use it enough to justify the price and I would probably enjoy a 35mm lens more. I like the "cowboy" and morning market "bucket" pictures.
Thank you! The camera has 47MP and you can easily simulate a 35mm with plenty of resolution left. 👌🏼
I agree less is more. I usually take one lens on my photo walks and stick with it for the day or trip. For pure B&W I use my M2 with TRI-X . Nice video and pictures hombre ✌🏼
No need for prints, but the tattoo ladies are my fave. Bucket guy is a really strong shot as well. The taxi passenger is probably a great one.
I really like your style of photography. Inspires me to get out.
You were in my Homecity and im here in Germany!!! Cool!! hope you tried some of the good food!!
Yes a monochrome camera makes total sense! I own a Q2M and it is awesome.
I am so glad Leica released this gorgeous camera. 🙏
@@therealsirrobin Me too, this camera is made for street photography!
An exciting new mexican episode.
Amazing pictures loved them, the guy the lifting the bucket is outstanding. Do you have a particular technique for getting so up close to people and taking there shot without people know?? Enjoyed this, interesting with great shots!! Thanks for your hard work.
Thank you! I have a video about getting close on my channel!
Apologies sir robin I thought I had won a print, I didn't have my glasses on.
Excellent video ♡
Light red filter or Dark red filter? I see B+W has some options for 49mm filter thread but those two options will be significantly different?
I really like shot #2 & #3, less is more indeed.
I traded my lumix S1R, 50 1.4, 70-200 f2.8, and 16-35 for the Q2 monochrom. now I have a leica q and a q2 monochrom. I love my setup so much now. I just explore, have fun and take pictures rather then luggin around 50 lbs of gear.
I think that was a wise move!
Is there going to be a zine (or maybe even a book?) with the photos from Mexico? I loved your other zines and I think that this trip wouold make for a really nice zine/book as well!
There will be something coming!
love this
I like how you made prints. ( I’m waiting for a Q body with an L-mount)
I like the old school intro 🙌
I love that cow boy one but there were a lot of good photos in that episode
Not a question to me. What amuses me is the use of red filters via VF. I have seen John Free doing it with Nikon F3 and you. I prefer Leica Ms for it and/or external viewfinder. I like yours and others walking videos. Real life documentaries.
The Q2M has an electronic viewfinder, so you can already see what you'll get.
Nice. I'm curious why you chose to shoot at f16. I can't help but think you'd get some better separation from the background at wider apertures.
To increase Dof for easier zone focusing
@@taneltinnuri8985 Right. Makes sense. Though I think every photo would have benefited from having a softer background (with the exception of the one shown wide open). F8 or 5.6
Your lookin kool without you cap. Shots are looking fine as well.
good walk in Monterrey, thx
The prints look amazing! I’ll have to search your channel to see if you’ve revealed your printing process 😅
Thank you. It's very simple, I order them online. 😀
Are you from Monterrey? Looking for leica shooter group in the city!! Thanks for sharing the LQ2 Mono 🙌🏻
No, I was only there for a few days.
People in Monterrey have German accent? Interesting :D
I liked the photo of the lady with the tatoos.
Also, for image #2, did you focus manually or auto, and if auto how did you do it?
I used zone focusing.
Like the one with the hands! I feel the better one may be standing a little back and has both hands from the front row and the guy holding a cigarette. Just guessing 😀
Who knows. 😉
What size are your prints?
Hey Robin. Another great video. Really enjoying your channel. Thanks for all the tips, you make it all look so effortless! If you are ever coming to Ireland drop me a line - I'm in Cork, the south of the country
Thank you Bryan! Haven't been to Ireland yet but would love to go for sure!
Nice
As always, great shots! To answer your question though, I see no benefit or edge to shooting with this particular camera or any other camera with a dedicated b&w sensor. I've shot with my Nikon D5600, Fuji X-E3, strictly in the B&W setting, and am disciplined enough to stick to one lens and to b&w whole shooting. Not that difficult to do. 🤔
If that works for you that's great. If you shoot RAW and after trying out a real monochrome only camera you might think differently.
@@therealsirrobin I always shoot RAW and edit and print my photos. But I honestly don't think the "magical" red dot on that camera is going to make anyone's images any better. Anyways, as I previously stated, great images. Thanks for sharing.
@@atroche1978 a monochrome sensor will give you better dynamic range and low light performance since it is more sensible to light without having the color sensors taking up space. Also you get a great variety of grey tones than with a color sensor and converting to b&w digitally. However I agree that if you don’t know how to compose and expose, it won’t make you take better photos.
Robin, could you provide the artist name and title of the track you used in this video please? Thanks. Great images!
The music is from epidemic sound. Unfortunately, I don't remember the artist/tittle.
The guy in 4:55 was asking why he got a shot of him.
Yes, he was a little confused. 😀
I'd like to win the print with the two ladies 😬
Hi! Where did you get the red color filter?
Ebay. 👍
Monochrome (with red filter) makes lot of sense. Less is more!
Do you some touch up/editing?
Only some basic editing in Lightroom which takes me few seconds max.
Picked up the monochrom Q2 since I can't afford the M10M ... people always ask me why and I just tell them because I want to...just to me it feels better.. always been a fan of bnw..and always hated editing colors ...it just speeds the process for me...and I'm more focused on the shot I'm taking rather than how the colors look.. I. Still in search of a film point and shoot for those rare shots I want to get in color...like if go back to Cuba 👌
Honestly, I prefer the Q2M over the M10M since I almost exclusively shoot 28mm. 👍
The two ladies the first one has a holy death tattoo nice shot 👍🏽
Great video but amateurish shots except that at 1:37 which is first class street photography the likes of Winogrand. Overall well done!
I guess Winogrand had many "amateurish" shots in his portfolio, the ones you see in books are edited down to the best ones.
@@therealsirrobin Sure, it's a tough genre after all. All the best!
I'd love to have that camera, but it's out of my price range. It's okay, though. I just got my first Leica M3!
Congratulations on your M3!
Is it worth getting and use (hopefully) a 6000 Euro camera?? I'd say no but if there is a market for it, Leica would be stupid not to make a product for it. I appreciate your work, Sir Robin ;)
Call me ignorant, but I don’t get it. For the crazy money Leica commands I’d want to be able to shoot color as well. Love your channel.
Then you can get the regular Q2. ;)
I hope I can (finally) win a print! (Finger crossed)
Of course it makes sense. It is exactly how U said ”less is more” I love less. Thats why i like Leica. Man you have balls to point your camera almost to their face. Hold your expensive camera tight U may get ”a punch” 😅. Most of my street pictures are BW. M10+Summicron28 and love the results. I wanted monochrome sensor camera first. Reason i took color is i like to take photographs of my children in color. Color=happy kids😅and using 50mm then. Oh btw i have same black strap its nice n soft haha
The strap will be replaced soon. 😳
@@therealsirrobin wow. Whats next?
14:45 -> This snap can NEVER look good in color, its a flawless monochrome image