I like this guy. I honestly don't know anything about him, but I can tell he's an old style type of photographer that gets to the point and is all about the craft. That's commendable in this day and age
Leica M love it. It is more than a camera brand, it is an iconic brand, historical and well made piece of metal that allows you to concentrate on the essential with no complicates menus or buttons... it is simplicity
A really nice video, and from one of the current great Leica photographers. No matter how long you use these fine cameras, every new look at them--such as in this video--is like another breath of fresh air :)
Still trying to understand how he got the shot of the “glasses” push cart guy, I am assuming he was setup for that distance using a preset focus distance/zone focusing, as he brings the camera down to his hip, he’s cracking off shots and gets the pic, but the video leading up to the shot being taken and then the still they show after doesn’t make sense to me, great video to learn from
I tried the rangefinder with manual focus, and the fuji xt3 with the viewfinder , (autofocus and the eye detection). In real life with my kids, the fuji gave me much sharpers images. With the fuji i can compose my image at f2 without loosing the focus. And it's a small camera to carry too.
Forget all the bs tech that those more "convenient" cameras have today, like dual pixel af, 2 billion megapixels, 4k 120 fps, ibis lol. In the end, the ultimate output is the moment of joy you have when you look at the picture or when you show it to someone. And this is not a number. But it sure is superior to any camera made today and possibly ever. A true expression of character with all the harmonious imperfections in every shot. The colors, the tone, almost a 3d effect sometime. End game camera in my view would be the Leica M8 rangefinder.
I like the way your explaining. Plain and simple 👌 Im thinking to get Leica for the first time, which lens you recommend me to start (and stuck with for a while) since its pretty expensive?
I wonder if they’ve patented the device that officially makes it a rangefinder, and that’s the reason why. Leica designed the first rangefinders in history after Barnack, and the rangefinder principal stayed mostly the same ever since- its a small mechanical device with several mirrors that moves back and forth in the viewfinder as you turn the lens. That’s literally it. Anyway I’m just speculating. I certainly didn’t have enough for a leica so I got an Xpro 3, however it’s immediately clear that the xpro isn’t a true to life rangefinder, it’s more like an imitation
I hate all the menus, buttons and flashy settings on modern cameras. I don't need software in the camera to set different 'scenes' for me, I'm a photographer and can judge the camera settings required with my eyes. Leicas are bombproof yet simple and thats the way I like it,
I’m trying to understand why Leica is so desirable in 2020 and when I watch these videos I get the feeling that the only thing u get that’s sets them apart from the other brands is that red Leica sticker.
Well leica is a smart company. They are the best, but they are not 4 times the price of a fuji best. People pay, leica sells. If people would stop buying, the prices would drop drastically
It’s about the experience of shooting a Leica. I own a M6 and Q2. It’s an inspiring tool to use. It makes you want to go out and shoot, the history of it, and of course the look of the images. It’s also something you can invest in, and always get your money back. That can’t be said about a lot of other cameras. Buying something, use it to hell and then being able to sell it for what you paid or more. Once you use one the bug bites you. There’s a reason people want them. It’s not just because it’s a Leica. Maybe to some degree but after that phase passes the other reasons take hold.
It doesn't demands more. It can produce wonderful results but so can an SLR, digital or film. My film SLR is fully manual. Does a Leica M require more from me? It could in that it's harder to focus, IMHO. The tiny focus patch is tricky to use. I prefer to see the depth of field and the focus point across the viewfinder.
@@johnwayne8114 the mechanical nature of the rangefinder needs calibration and you can do it at home to a certain degree but if you don’t drop your camera or do any out of the norm thing it will stay calibrated
As an M owner, I think it's more accurate to say that it's harder to take the photo with the M, but easier to get the photo you want. I own and have used many DSLR's and mirrorless cameras and it's easier to take an in-focus picture, but more difficult to get the photo you want. Let's be honest, the easiest way to take a photo is with our smartphones, but fewer are keepers compared to moments I capture with the M. I think a lot has to do with the fact that there's zero latency looking through the optical viewfinder, so you can snap the shutter at the precise time. Also, having everything in focus does help with composition. I end up not always trying to shoot wide open, but rather based on the background separation I want. Just my $0.02.
Rangefinders are about the experience of shooting and compactness of the device. It's much harder to get the image you want with a rangefinder vs. an SLR which lets you see through the lens. You can almost liken it to DSLR vs. Mirrorless in the sense that the rangefinder has no mirror, but a modern mirrorless has an EVF, which is an even more exact representation of your final image as you can preview exposure and DOF. The idea that a rangefinder is advantageous beyond size and shooting experience is a load of BS indeed. Buy a Leica because it makes you happy, not because it takes good images. There's a reason professional photographers stick to modern DSLRs and full-frame mirrorless.
Many have probably been fooled by “line up the two images and voila! your subject is in focus”. In this case, the subject’s shirt sleeve edge was in perfect focus 🤩
Hmm, I use both slr and RF. My M2 with a 35 doesn't allow me to see outside the frame lines neither does the M3 with a 50. And the argument that somehow an slr makes you invisible is total bs. My FM is no bigger than a Leica. They both have their strengths and merits. Don't be fooled into believing that one might make you a better photographer than the other or one will allow you to take better pictures...total nonsense. The Leica has a nicer tactile feel but the F is way more utility and allows me to shoot much quicker and more precise. Shoot what you like and ignore the sales pitch.
Congrats for this video and your channel! What about if I'm in full manual mode (I choose my ISO, shutter speed and aperture)? I guess it doesn't matter which light metering mode you choose (spot, evaluative etc...). Am I right? I've done some tests, and the metering mode makes no difference when I'm in full manual.Could you confirm (or not...) please ? Regards.
You are correct. Metering mode just affects how your camera meters light. In full manual you control the exposure. But the camera might still meter and show you if it thinks you are over- or underexposing. Using this as a guide to your exposure is much like using an external light meter. If you use this as a tool, choosing the metering mode is still relevant, as you will want to know what the camera is metering for.
almost impossible to focus these things below f2.8 which is where I mostly shoot as a portrait photographer. Kinda forces you to shoot at around F4 or higher which will give you an image similar to an iphone in terms of depth of field kinda negating the reason why you'd want a larger sensor in the first place.
Well, I don't know... The nikon FG with a pancake lens is smaller than my M5 (not the greatest example, I know). I think Leica is a luxury brand which of course offers some perks such as the durability of the construction but you can get the same results with a slr. And I'm saying this so you don't get the idea that you'll only be a good photographer if you get a leica.
I don't get his point about looking trough the viewfinder of a rangefinder and looking to trough the viewfinder of an SLR. I mean I have this super useful tool for that called eyes. You should try it the auto-focus is amazing.
you can see outside of the frame lines, meaning you can time your shot a lot better. it's makes you think more before shooting. he's not saying one is better, he's saying why he prefers this, and why he finds it good. and the same could be said to you. you should try manual focus on a leica m camera. it's amazing.
khosrow Using your eyes you can't see what is going to appear into the shot, only what is in the approximate area! Looking through the viewfinder you will see the framelines (i.e. the shot) and around them the immediate surrounding area. The more obvious feature of not having a TTL system is the lack of a pentaprism though which reduces weight, size and vibration.
it's actually hard to manually focus usiong this system--the ghost image may seem to line up but the scale is so reduced, it's impossible to be really precise. You have to have some way to magnify a part of the subject. LCD liveview is the only way to go with manual focus lenses.
U don't focus with a rangefinder. U zone focus it. The great things about Leica is their lenses. I guess just use what fit u best. And it just happen Leica M is my favorite to go. People have to stop thinking that Leica just selling because of their brand.
Haha very nice review, but something is wrong. A Leica M will make it easier for your to shoot what you want, while an SLR is much tougher to both control and make it work for yoy picturewise. A Leica demands much less from a photographer instead of more. Street photographers tend to have arty assumptions, while it's actually a lazy branch of photography.
+Enzo20061234 Those cameras won’t give you manual mechanically-linked rangefinder focusing, which means that the experience of using them is completely different than using a rangefinder camera.
+Tycho343 Not if you know what you’re doing. The guy in this video can pre-set his focus distance by feel using his finger and take pictures all day without needing to focus again. That’s faster and more accurate than autofocus.
I don't know and excuse my ignorance but you make lots of references to the particulars of the camera but it's not different then reading a usual manual so im not sure what the purpose of your video is....
How can it be he's using the Summicron-M 35 mm in the video when it's stated here that he uses the Summilux-M 35 mm? leicaliker.com/2012/05/25/4-craig-semetkos-gear/
vr psp i had an a7iii and numerous Sony crops with zeiss lenses . Amazing specs but boring, uninspiring cameras. I bought an m6 ttl and have fallen in love with Leica.
I believe camera is just the tool that lets a photographer create an image, be it a Leica or a Canon or a Sony, all can create great images in the right hands, but... I was just looking at the sample images in the Leica website and realized 90% of it are crap. Uninteresting photos taken with very expensive cameras. Some people think that horrible photos are interesting or artistic just because a Leica was used, or film or whatever lens or B&W. People, please don't do that. Leica, please select better your photographers, I know there are and there have been legendary Leica users, why not calling them?
Yes it can... It also can be not. Depends on the way you do it. Looking back and learning from the greats like HCB, Robert Frank and many others will point you the way. I think Nat Geo photographers are great examples of taking people pictures candidly. (Note I don't say "street photography" because I believe it to be a very limiting term insufficient to describe photography involving people.) Contrary to what this video would have you believe, they normally use SLRs (though some like David Alan Harvey do use rangefinders). They also take candid shots AND take portraits with permission depending on the situation. Only enforces the point that it's not so much the gear you use, more than your technique and your body language. Of course, gear still matters but you get the gist. :)
I can't find any new insights in here. It's what we hear each time about rangefinder... and he sound like he want so sell them at the market. Don't get me wrong - I really really want that camera ! Leica should have a look at the Hasselblad ONE videos and not chew the old stuff again and again.
the reason you hear the same things about a rangefinder is because those are the reasons people like them. leica is sticking to the philosophy of the M system because people who love shooting M want that philosophy to in a new camera with modern technology. leica doesn't want to change the philosophy. it's a choice.
sultanabran1 Yes nice - I like the Leica M too - but it's sound's a bit stupid to tell and convince the people with this nice to have properties and then ask for douple the price of a top of the line pro camera. I think Leica should sell a M for a reasonable price and then we can talk about stealthy cameras, bright frame lines and connection to the subject. Right now it's a luxury good that departs from the photographer and leave us behind with pointless marketing clips.
If you can really shoot then try using film and an old M3 and no light meter, just 'Sunny 16'. Digital gives a person a false sense of accomplishment. It makes you impotent as the camera does everything for you.
Have used a leica m rangefinder. Very bad focus experience. Sold it after 2 month. Why making life so difficult when u have already top notch focus systems on cameras.
A whole load of Leica manure. Ah yes I had an M4 and M6 with 21, 35 and 90. Cool stuff but slow to work with, thus limited. The lenses are special, the bodies are not.
I like this guy. I honestly don't know anything about him, but I can tell he's an old style type of photographer that gets to the point and is all about the craft. That's commendable in this day and age
"People are very delicate creatures, they scare easily"
so true!
I remember when I met Craig in Milan: it was a great experience to see how he shot on the street and how he smelt the right moment.
Leica M love it. It is more than a camera brand, it is an iconic brand, historical and well made piece of metal that allows you to concentrate on the essential with no complicates menus or buttons... it is simplicity
focusing a rangefinder in low light is not simplicity
dual pixel autofocus is simplicity
Craig, thank you for continuing to lead us along your great journey of discovering and capturing our world, our time.
A really nice video, and from one of the current great Leica photographers. No matter how long you use these fine cameras, every new look at them--such as in this video--is like another breath of fresh air :)
One of the best videos I've found on how to focus through a rangefinder.
Craig Semetko is a great guy! I'm glad he's doing well with Leica :)
Just as my deceased father adored his Leica bodies and lenses, so do !
rich kid. good inheritence though.
Still trying to understand how he got the shot of the “glasses” push cart guy, I am assuming he was setup for that distance using a preset focus distance/zone focusing, as he brings the camera down to his hip, he’s cracking off shots and gets the pic, but the video leading up to the shot being taken and then the still they show after doesn’t make sense to me, great video to learn from
Of course, these cameras are zone focused for moving subjects.
Nice video. Thanks
I tried the rangefinder with manual focus, and the fuji xt3 with the viewfinder , (autofocus and the eye detection). In real life with my kids, the fuji gave me much sharpers images. With the fuji i can compose my image at f2 without loosing the focus. And it's a small camera to carry too.
The xt3 is widely regarded as terrible at maintaining focus but cool story.
@@Burritosarebetterthantacosdamn, who crapped in your breakfast cereal?
@@ArghyBarghy Fuji did.
Thanks Craig, your the best !!! ... the M System is difficult to understand, it is more than the sum of its parts.
All the reasons I've moved to and keeping a rangefinder :)
Forget all the bs tech that those more "convenient" cameras have today, like dual pixel af, 2 billion megapixels, 4k 120 fps, ibis lol. In the end, the ultimate output is the moment of joy you have when you look at the picture or when you show it to someone. And this is not a number. But it sure is superior to any camera made today and possibly ever. A true expression of character with all the harmonious imperfections in every shot. The colors, the tone, almost a 3d effect sometime. End game camera in my view would be the Leica M8 rangefinder.
I like the way your explaining. Plain and simple 👌
Im thinking to get Leica for the first time, which lens you recommend me to start (and stuck with for a while) since its pretty expensive?
Are you using a light meter? Thank you.
Perfect video, thank you man!
it's such a simple device, yet no one else (besides one epson camera) has ever made a digital rangefinder except leica
I wonder if they’ve patented the device that officially makes it a rangefinder, and that’s the reason why. Leica designed the first rangefinders in history after Barnack, and the rangefinder principal stayed mostly the same ever since- its a small mechanical device with several mirrors that moves back and forth in the viewfinder as you turn the lens. That’s literally it. Anyway I’m just speculating. I certainly didn’t have enough for a leica so I got an Xpro 3, however it’s immediately clear that the xpro isn’t a true to life rangefinder, it’s more like an imitation
And don’t forget the most updated M lenses. So sweet but hurt so much.
There are some pretty compact DSLRs out there. Combine it with a small prime lens, and shoot with both of your eyes open, there you go..
You probably haven't used a rangefinder before
Thank you for the intelligent insights.
Was the video shot with another Leica M240 camera? Which lens?
The Pentax MX 35mm SLR is actually smaller than a film Leica and much smaller than most digital Leica cameras. 😎😎😎
I hate all the menus, buttons and flashy settings on modern cameras. I don't need software in the camera to set different 'scenes' for me, I'm a photographer and can judge the camera settings required with my eyes. Leicas are bombproof yet simple and thats the way I like it,
until the rangefinder need alignment
Leica: I'd like-a whole load of money to buy one! 😜🙃
I loved this video. Unfortunely i don't really know where can i ever have a Leica :(
Get a film one
The only difference is not having a digital back
Other than that
Still the same pure photography leica
+ThatPyotr It is not really the same, it have some very special rendering that for some makes it even better.
The opening background music sounds so beautiful. What's the name of this piece of music?
I’m trying to understand why Leica is so desirable in 2020 and when I watch these videos I get the feeling that the only thing u get that’s sets them apart from the other brands is that red Leica sticker.
Well leica is a smart company. They are the best, but they are not 4 times the price of a fuji best. People pay, leica sells. If people would stop buying, the prices would drop drastically
It’s about the experience of shooting a Leica. I own a M6 and Q2. It’s an inspiring tool to use. It makes you want to go out and shoot, the history of it, and of course the look of the images. It’s also something you can invest in, and always get your money back. That can’t be said about a lot of other cameras. Buying something, use it to hell and then being able to sell it for what you paid or more. Once you use one the bug bites you. There’s a reason people want them. It’s not just because it’s a Leica. Maybe to some degree but after that phase passes the other reasons take hold.
Bit the higher end leica does not have the red sticker
And a big red dot to get the subjects' attention and let camera thieves know that if they only get one mark, today, it better be this guy.
I’d personally tape it over. Some want it on show to brag.
It doesn't demands more. It can produce wonderful results but so can an SLR, digital or film. My film SLR is fully manual. Does a Leica M require more from me? It could in that it's harder to focus, IMHO. The tiny focus patch is tricky to use. I prefer to see the depth of field and the focus point across the viewfinder.
leica doesn't need to advertise their M camera range. they just need to drop DA PRICE! and it'll sell like hell.
they dont want to sell like hell, they like that the m series has the factor of exclusivity around it
It's the Rolex of the camera world
If they do that you won’t be here watching this video
@@johnwayne8114 the mechanical nature of the rangefinder needs calibration and you can do it at home to a certain degree but if you don’t drop your camera or do any out of the norm thing it will stay calibrated
As an M owner, I think it's more accurate to say that it's harder to take the photo with the M, but easier to get the photo you want. I own and have used many DSLR's and mirrorless cameras and it's easier to take an in-focus picture, but more difficult to get the photo you want. Let's be honest, the easiest way to take a photo is with our smartphones, but fewer are keepers compared to moments I capture with the M. I think a lot has to do with the fact that there's zero latency looking through the optical viewfinder, so you can snap the shutter at the precise time. Also, having everything in focus does help with composition. I end up not always trying to shoot wide open, but rather based on the background separation I want. Just my $0.02.
Rangefinders are about the experience of shooting and compactness of the device. It's much harder to get the image you want with a rangefinder vs. an SLR which lets you see through the lens. You can almost liken it to DSLR vs. Mirrorless in the sense that the rangefinder has no mirror, but a modern mirrorless has an EVF, which is an even more exact representation of your final image as you can preview exposure and DOF.
The idea that a rangefinder is advantageous beyond size and shooting experience is a load of BS indeed. Buy a Leica because it makes you happy, not because it takes good images. There's a reason professional photographers stick to modern DSLRs and full-frame mirrorless.
Many have probably been fooled by
“line up the two images and voila! your subject is in focus”.
In this case, the subject’s shirt sleeve edge was in perfect focus 🤩
"The idea that a rangefinder is advantageous beyond size and shooting experience is a load of BS indeed." Thank you.
Nice video...I'm curious why the M9 shutter sound was used instead of the M shutter sound? Just curious.
What if one wants the subject to be in focus, but everything behind, to be blurred? How does one focus with very bad eyesight?
Focus on the subject and open the aperture.
Hmm, I use both slr and RF. My M2 with a 35 doesn't allow me to see outside the frame lines neither does the M3 with a 50. And the argument that somehow an slr makes you invisible is total bs. My FM is no bigger than a Leica. They both have their strengths and merits. Don't be fooled into believing that one might make you a better photographer than the other or one will allow you to take better pictures...total nonsense. The Leica has a nicer tactile feel but the F is way more utility and allows me to shoot much quicker and more precise. Shoot what you like and ignore the sales pitch.
And those are facts
its all opinion
guys if im astigmatic is a bad idea cop one oh this M?
Money helps ;)
that´s the way we do it !!!! Greetz, my friend !
Congrats for this video and your channel!
What about if I'm in full manual mode (I choose my ISO, shutter speed and aperture)? I guess it doesn't matter which light metering mode you choose (spot, evaluative etc...). Am I right?
I've done some tests, and the metering mode makes no difference when I'm in full manual.Could you confirm (or not...) please ?
Regards.
You are correct. Metering mode just affects how your camera meters light. In full manual you control the exposure.
But the camera might still meter and show you if it thinks you are over- or underexposing. Using this as a guide to your exposure is much like using an external light meter. If you use this as a tool, choosing the metering mode is still relevant, as you will want to know what the camera is metering for.
What Leica m camera is he using? thank you in advance.
"Voila! Your subject is in focus"
*shows blurry image*
Do you close your left eye?
One day i may get to try out an M and my favourite lens
Neat video, inspiring.
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Can anybody list the background music used in the vid?
almost impossible to focus these things below f2.8 which is where I mostly shoot as a portrait photographer. Kinda forces you to shoot at around F4 or higher which will give you an image similar to an iphone in terms of depth of field kinda negating the reason why you'd want a larger sensor in the first place.
That’s the most stupid comment i read in a while - delete it really.
There isn't a Leica video on UA-cam where pictures showed are 100% in focus all of them, specialy in street photography
What is the piano music? Someone can help me?
Well, I don't know... The nikon FG with a pancake lens is smaller than my M5 (not the greatest example, I know). I think Leica is a luxury brand which of course offers some perks such as the durability of the construction but you can get the same results with a slr. And I'm saying this so you don't get the idea that you'll only be a good photographer if you get a leica.
Learned a lot from this video...but viewfinder is a better way for focusing.
this might be the first time someone explained the rangefinder experience, by actually explaining it, instead of just using stupid ass buzzwords.
Shooting a rangefinder you probably shouldn't close your left eye when focusing and framing.
what camera bag is that ?
I like it
Filson
Could someone tell me more about metering and shutter speed ? What’s the stages or processes you go through before taking a photo?
One day i will be having this camera
how is it going now sir?
Why not shoot with a mirrorless camera like Sony A7RV
Why do people still use film? Style choice.
@@ColHogan-zg2pc old people
Good works, may i know what brand is the camera bag?
super !!!
Outside of the frame line...shooting, what's in the viewfinder is what I'm shooting...duh
I don't get his point about looking trough the viewfinder of a rangefinder and looking to trough the viewfinder of an SLR.
I mean I have this super useful tool for that called eyes. You should try it the auto-focus is amazing.
you can see outside of the frame lines, meaning you can time your shot a lot better. it's makes you think more before shooting. he's not saying one is better, he's saying why he prefers this, and why he finds it good.
and the same could be said to you. you should try manual focus on a leica m camera. it's amazing.
khosrow Using your eyes you can't see what is going to appear into the shot, only what is in the approximate area! Looking through the viewfinder you will see the framelines (i.e. the shot) and around them the immediate surrounding area. The more obvious feature of not having a TTL system is the lack of a pentaprism though which reduces weight, size and vibration.
He forgot to mention the price. An SLR is a lot cheaper. A LOT.
So is a real Leica - save your money, buy an M2, M3, M4, M5, M6 or M7. Analogue is where real photography begins.
@M I your kids will hate you for spending their college funds for a some man-toy
it's actually hard to manually focus usiong this system--the ghost image may seem to line up but the scale is so reduced, it's impossible to be really precise. You have to have some way to magnify a part of the subject. LCD liveview is the only way to go with manual focus lenses.
U don't focus with a rangefinder. U zone focus it.
The great things about Leica is their lenses.
I guess just use what fit u best. And it just happen Leica M is my favorite to go.
People have to stop thinking that Leica just selling because of their brand.
I'm interested in what this video was shot with ;) Awesome camera as well but eh.. my pockets aren't that deep yet :D
None of his photos are in critical focus. M stands for mittelmäßig maybe.
Camera is cute though.
Is it M 240 he is using?
Haha very nice review, but something is wrong. A Leica M will make it easier for your to shoot what you want, while an SLR is much tougher to both control and make it work for yoy picturewise. A Leica demands much less from a photographer instead of more. Street photographers tend to have arty assumptions, while it's actually a lazy branch of photography.
Finally, someone said it.
is range finder has video mode ?
Lol
What I don't get is why would people spend $10k on a street photography machine? You can get a $700 LX100 or a Ricoh and they will serve just as good.
Unless you get film
Leica M3 - $700 for a minty
Leica 50mm Elmarit - $500 for another minty
+Enzo20061234 Those cameras won’t give you manual mechanically-linked rangefinder focusing, which means that the experience of using them is completely different than using a rangefinder camera.
+Mark Alan Thomas and "completely different" here doesn't means "worse" :)
Obviously AF is a lot better.
+Tycho343 Not if you know what you’re doing. The guy in this video can pre-set his focus distance by feel using his finger and take pictures all day without needing to focus again. That’s faster and more accurate than autofocus.
Get a Fuji rangefinder. Same image quality, better higher iso image quality, and cheaper.
the colors of those images are beautiful. post process?
+Rick Pena nope. classic Leica colors
and it also costs an arm and a leg :D
I don't know and excuse my ignorance but you make lots of references to the particulars of the camera but it's not different then reading a usual manual so im not sure what the purpose of your video is....
*Quality*
Leica's are great but I like my nikon Fm2n too much
Good photo will be at LEICA
How can it be he's using the Summicron-M 35 mm in the video when it's stated here that he uses the Summilux-M 35 mm?
leicaliker.com/2012/05/25/4-craig-semetkos-gear/
The blog post is two years old.
He has both, I think Leica gave them to him for free.
No one Gon talk about the guy on the right at 1:35 looks a bit like KSI
wow the most hilarious video on youtube ” not intimidating people you take photo with “ just buy smaller better a7m3
vr psp i had an a7iii and numerous Sony crops with zeiss lenses . Amazing specs but boring, uninspiring cameras. I bought an m6 ttl and have fallen in love with Leica.
And VUALA!
not mentioning the bias, the over-saturation of the photos completely ruins Leica.... why Leica chooses this guy????
Actually we don’t need tosee this, we know that, but I see this vidoe repeatly.
I believe camera is just the tool that lets a photographer create an image, be it a Leica or a Canon or a Sony, all can create great images in the right hands, but... I was just looking at the sample images in the Leica website and realized 90% of it are crap. Uninteresting photos taken with very expensive cameras. Some people think that horrible photos are interesting or artistic just because a Leica was used, or film or whatever lens or B&W. People, please don't do that. Leica, please select better your photographers, I know there are and there have been legendary Leica users, why not calling them?
What brand of neck strap is he using :)
looks like Field Day braided
So these multi thousand dollar camera has no AF?
Nope.
Can I have more cool-aid please!!!!!!!!!!
I'm all for street photography. But it can be offensive taking photos without permission.
Yes it can... It also can be not. Depends on the way you do it. Looking back and learning from the greats like HCB, Robert Frank and many others will point you the way.
I think Nat Geo photographers are great examples of taking people pictures candidly. (Note I don't say "street photography" because I believe it to be a very limiting term insufficient to describe photography involving people.) Contrary to what this video would have you believe, they normally use SLRs (though some like David Alan Harvey do use rangefinders). They also take candid shots AND take portraits with permission depending on the situation. Only enforces the point that it's not so much the gear you use, more than your technique and your body language. Of course, gear still matters but you get the gist. :)
I can't find any new insights in here. It's what we hear each time about rangefinder...
and he sound like he want so sell them at the market.
Don't get me wrong - I really really want that camera !
Leica should have a look at the Hasselblad ONE videos and not chew the old stuff again and again.
the reason you hear the same things about a rangefinder is because those are the reasons people like them.
leica is sticking to the philosophy of the M system because people who love shooting M want that philosophy to in a new camera with modern technology. leica doesn't want to change the philosophy. it's a choice.
sultanabran1 Yes nice - I like the Leica M too - but it's sound's a bit stupid to tell and convince the people with this nice to have properties and then ask for douple the price of a top of the line pro camera. I think Leica should sell a M for a reasonable price and then we can talk about stealthy cameras, bright frame lines and connection to the subject.
Right now it's a luxury good that departs from the photographer and leave us behind with pointless marketing clips.
is the guy using a diy hand strap?
nah, most people use their iphone to take a picture of their leica and post it on social media.
huawei p9 brought me here
a fool and his money are soon parted
Lust and envy. .
please give me 4 and a half grand so I can buy one xD
Barney Quinn I was thinking that too! I don't have money for Leica M2!
lol "demanding more of the photographer" thats ridiculous
It’s true actually, their fully manual cameras it pretty much forces you to know what your doing
Honestly this doesn't sound like something you would pay 10000 $ for...
They cost more but loose less value..
If you can really shoot then try using film and an old M3 and no light meter, just 'Sunny 16'. Digital gives a person a false sense of accomplishment. It makes you impotent as the camera does everything for you.
boomer mentality.
Have used a leica m rangefinder. Very bad focus experience. Sold it after 2 month. Why making life so difficult when u have already top notch focus systems on cameras.
Get lost in a city with a Leica? Seriously... That's if you can afford to replace your camera and lenses several times a year 😉
A whole load of Leica manure. Ah yes I had an M4 and M6 with 21, 35 and 90. Cool stuff but slow to work with, thus limited. The lenses are special, the bodies are not.