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Massive Thanks to you, Matt ! I've been following Peter for years and you both covered topics I've never heard him talk about before. Love photography ! There is always something new to learn... Cheers !
Terrific interview. Many thanks to Peter for sharing his artistic perspective. Love to watch Peter work in his studio on his channel because Peter is always explaining what he is doing. You, as well, Matt. You continually translated Peter's opinions into the world of your viewers. Well done. It's such a learning experience to hear Peter chat about his approach. More, please.
Not one dull moment in this or the previous video even though I usually don't watch these longer interview style videos. Great photographers with similar styles that I like, glad you guys could make this trip happen 👍
Nice one again, Matt. Peter's absolutely right about the importance of t 0.1 flash times for dance photography. That's the most important reason why I use Broncolor as well. That said, I just started using my new daylight studio, which opens totally different possibilities of shooting. What a wonderful job we have 😎.
Another good one. Heaps of info. Brilliant, smashing. You are running with the big guns because they are your peers. Your work as a photographer and a presenter is world class. Keep it coming. And best of luck.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I will be interested to see how it works in your hands and what you think of it. I am glad that you and Skyllaney were able to get together on a test. I like mine, it is to steal a line from the Bard of Ayr, "The Chieftain o' the Sonnar Clan."
It was absolute gold when Peter mentioned that Leica’s sensor was not up there with the rest, you could of been knocked over with a feather. Great content though.
Great chat! I had gone from shooting model with two AD600 and one AD200 (with ND to shoot below HSS) to using VL300, VL150 and LD150R (indoor); as you mentioned, it works better with a film and digital workflow. The organic flow shooting with M bodies is something so sublime that I have yet to reintroduced strobe back into my on location shoot, but the M240 sensor's lack of dynamic range really can use some help outdoor; it is a hard decision to make reintroducing strobe on this Leica journey.
Thanks! Nice light setup you have! I use 60W lights currently and can use batteries for location shoots. Sokani and Sirui brands. See the video if you want a portable lower light location solution. I might get a higher power one for bigger light mods. (and yes the M240 has limited DR!)
Thanks for the suggestion! I have a cheap 20W unit that has ARGB and built in effect that runs on Sony NP mostly use for hair light when I travel. But if I set it to above 70%, the lamp would overhead and shut off after about 15-20 minutes. Thus I need an alternative solution
great interview Matt, Asked great questions. Always thought expensive lights were just more reliable for strobinig and tempeture and were too overpriced for hobby photographers, I never heard anyone mention that the cheaper lights dont "stop or cut out" fast enough. Never seen that issue on any of my own shots and I'm a godox user. But its something I'm going to be watching out for now and I've learned something new.
Hehe ...so good these interviews Matt. After watching episode 1, Isend a message to Math(photographer) to watch it cause he also suffers from ' tack sharp fever! hehe. Thanks so much you both and thanks for sharing .
When I use modern sharp lenses for portraits, I end up using a stretched black panty hose across the lens to soften the image. That is why I prefer to also use vintage lenses.
No Q3 after a month, I am reconsidering the purchase. I have a Canon R6ii and think that the R1 will cost about the same as a Q3 which is $6,000. I have the big Canon fast 28-70 F2 (fastest zoom ever made for full frame) and the R1 will fix rolling shutter and I will get 47mp with no crop at F2.0 from 28-70mm. A one lens kit.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Yes as fast as it is it says weight by eliminating 28; 35; 40; 50; and 70mm lenes. And its such a superior optic it just works without changing lenses.
I have only 2 lenses. 28-50. But if I could only have 3 I would have 28-50-90 because sometimes I like to take photos of birds. Also it’s a nice perspective. 95% of the time I’m on the 50mm. Summicron v5 is my lens. Perfect for me. Don’t want anything else.
After shooting side-by-side, can you see any justification for the SL2-S over the SL(601) given they are both 24MP and you and Peter both shoot fully manual? Only advantage I can think of is maybe IBIS.
Hi guys. You said that you pull the camera towards you to shift the focus from the eyes to the forehead? Do you need to move the camera itself or move the focus ring in manual mode? And another question, when Peter shoots a Hasselblad in studio, does he use auto focus on the center point? (Or manual) I have not seen him pull the camera towards him (because it is often on a tripod)
Hi, try not to overthink it.. you just need to move the focus off the eyes in the example so you can hold the camera and just lean back, move the camera backwards, or turn the focus ring (say if on a tripod).. or just focus on the forehead and move nothing
Enjoyed both parts. What I did not get exactly was which 35/2.0 M lens name that was on your SL. You mention the version briefly, but what do they call it on Lwiki for example? Thanks.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks. Peter C mentioned it was a 1963 lens so that would make it a v1, with #11308 having 16 ap blades..Made between 1958-1969. Sn 1xxxxxx. There is also 11308 1971-79 black only with 10 ap blades. Canada VII filters and Wetzlar e39 filters. Anything ring bell with yours?
I have avoided the 75 f/1.4 due to it being an obsolete design that sells for what I deemed too much money for the performance. However, I keep hearing everyone praise how it is their favorite lens to the point I will have to try one if given the opportunity. As for sharpness. I see a difference between Leica and native Fuji or Sony glass. I have a feeling that Fuji/Sony is adding some digital sharpening. The Leica lenses are sharp, but they look more natural with less artifacts. Many will tell me I have lost it and that's ok, but I have a feeling Fuji/Sony and perhaps others are doing some digital enhancement to their advantage and upon close inspect it doesn't look completely natural.
Thanks, yes with modern lenses the profiles definitely alter the look (often correcting distortion etc) (say the Sigma L mount lenses). Yes the 75 1.4 is tempting..I wish it was cheaper!
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom This is not distortion correction. I am familiar with the corrections either in the RAW file or from a profile in post processing software. It looks like some kind of edge sharpening being applied to try to swing things in their favor. Like I said maybe I am crazy and it's not anything they are doing, but how Leica designs lenses or maybe I think I see something that just isn't there.
@@sebastiang7183Does Leica design lenses? Especially under the L bayonet and system SL, SL2, SL2-S which are exactly similar visually, constructively and optically to Sigma and Panasonic/Lumix. Unfortunately, the former glory and the famous German quality from the Leica brand in the field of designing and manufacturing top-level optical products have passed.
@@jonassekondi931 Are you saying that Leica does not design lenses? Leica historically has both calculated and manufactured lenses, but also purchased existing lens calculations and rebranded them under Leica.
@@sebastiang7183Why live in the past? Live reality today. Have I written anything about past victories and achievements? And this applies only to the L Mount Alliance, not the entire product as a whole.
Putting vaseline on a lens is bull shit. For a softer look we put a Zeiss Softar on the Hasselblad lenses. Sometines I replaced the Zeiss lens by a Rodenstock Imagon or a Berthiot Eidoscope.
About the Sony colours Cam Mackey had something important to say. He once had a Sony and switched back to Canon again, but has now made a switch to the FX-3 and A7RV again after he discovered the secret in the colours was in the curves of postprocessing. ua-cam.com/video/ZIgta-MZp_Q/v-deo.html
I was bored! No images! Al that wonderful chat, wasted! Best part, Sony has no soul?! It's an image. In film days (I'm still there) My older Leitz lenses had a certain look! Softer contrast. My Nikkors had way more contrast, looked sharper.. Sony menu? I have a Minolta that I love, CCD and the menu. Why in Fluff did Sony keep it? WHY! never figgered mine out.
Ha yes, sorry I saw that when I was editing. I think I was too excited + trying to fill in all the Leica info for viewers wanting to know what lens/ thing he was talking about
Yes sorry it was my first interview/ doing something like this. I was trying to add any lens info as he went for those interested + just excited I think. Next time I’ll do better.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I like you jumping in. It keeps them on their toes and it flows like a real conversation. Otherwise people just drone on for 10 minutes about a lens.
Actually, to semi-correct Peter, the latest Leica M11 sensor is the 3rd highest rated sensor currently: (1) Hasselblad X1D-50c (2) Pentax 645z (3) Leica M11. But yes, the other Leica sensors are much lower in rank. All falling behind most top tier Sony, Nikon, and Canon.
Sensors for the Q, Q2, SL, SL2 and SL2-S are made by STMicroelectronics in Grenoble. The sensors for the M11 and Q3 are actually Sony sensors where Leica modifies the micro lenses array on top of the sensor. These sensors can also be found in the 26MP Fuji X cameras (albeit in a different size and with a different color array filter), the Sony A7RIV and V and the Fuji GFX100(S) and Hasselblad X2D (also different size). However, the sensor is only part of the story. Most of the actual ‘looks’ is determined by the processor and specifically the software in camera. Not only for jpeg, but also for raw files. Hence the differences between the brands.
Enthusiasm tempered by price. The good Voitlander lenses are almost as unaffordable as Leica Lenses. I think the Panasonic Lumix S5 platform is the affordable future, but I simply flat out refuse to consider paying $5000 for a Leica lens for it. The Leica/Lumix 85mm f1.8 at $1100 with almost no discernable difference in image quality in tests seems much more sensible. And as Peter Coulson says, all his shots are at f5.6 or f8, so whats the point? I like his images, but honestly, they are not any more gallery quality than say Alberto Luis Serra who shoots with a D750 and a Nikon 85 f.8 D.
Thanks for the direct feedback, it was my first attempt at an interview so sadly I was too excited and kept interrupting. Check out his channel so you don't get me butting in.
You might have overlooked that you can buy used Leica bodies for less than some Sony, Nikon, Canon. You just need to pick wisely. I save money in other areas so to buy the used Leica bodies I want. No TV, no house, no drinking, no smoking.. sounds boring but I enjoy my Leica cameras.
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Massive Thanks to you, Matt ! I've been following Peter for years and you both covered topics I've never heard him talk about before. Love photography ! There is always something new to learn... Cheers !
Thanks George! Great
Terrific interview. Many thanks to Peter for sharing his artistic perspective. Love to watch Peter work in his studio on his channel because Peter is always explaining what he is doing. You, as well, Matt. You continually translated Peter's opinions into the world of your viewers. Well done. It's such a learning experience to hear Peter chat about his approach. More, please.
Thanks! I'm glad it was well received. (All thanks to Peter for reaching out initially to do the Europe trip together)
Not one dull moment in this or the previous video even though I usually don't watch these longer interview style videos. Great photographers with similar styles that I like, glad you guys could make this trip happen 👍
Thanks Thomas!
If there's a wealth of information in these longer videos I watch them gladly, like Daniel Milnors Q&A's, 'Notes on Photography' and his interviews.
Fantastic to see you both together!!!
Thanks Eric!
Excellent discussion. Two very gifted gents.
Thanks so much!
Great questions and what a fun time. Thanks Matt!
Thanks Nolan!
This was such a great conversation between the two of you. Thank you for both Part 1 & 2!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it
Very enjoyable conversation there. It’s nice to listen to people who know what they’re doing. 👌🏼
Thank you!
Thanks, extremely well done gents!!
Thanks Scott!
Same here for flashes, if you work in manual you can almost always manage any brand setup with your Leicas, wired or wireless.
Me too! I like to decide the brightness of the image rather than the camera deciding
Nice one again, Matt. Peter's absolutely right about the importance of t 0.1 flash times for dance photography. That's the most important reason why I use Broncolor as well. That said, I just started using my new daylight studio, which opens totally different possibilities of shooting. What a wonderful job we have 😎.
Great! Yes I think it needs a fellow dance/ movement photographer to appreciate the flash aspects he was talking about.
I’ve learned a lot of stuff quickly just listening to you guys chat away. Thanks!
Great! Thanks for listening in.
Just as enlightening as Part 1. Great stuff keep it coming!
Thanks Rob!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts & knowledge with us. Best wishes, Matt & Peter! Love your respective channels.😊
Thanks Jeffrey!
Another good one. Heaps of info. Brilliant, smashing. You are running with the big guns because they are your peers. Your work as a photographer and a presenter is world class. Keep it coming. And best of luck.
Thanks Sandy, very kind! See the first Bertele images coming out on Flickr btw ;)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I will be interested to see how it works in your hands and what you think of it. I am glad that you and Skyllaney were able to get together on a test. I like mine, it is to steal a line from the Bard of Ayr, "The Chieftain o' the Sonnar Clan."
Very interesting again. 👍👍
Great advices and thoughts. Loved it. Thanks Matt !
Thanks!
It was absolute gold when Peter mentioned that Leica’s sensor was not up there with the rest, you could of been knocked over with a feather. Great content though.
Thanks! Yes it was great fun hanging out with Peter
Wonderful interview cheers for that Matt
Thanks for watching!
Great interview both parts! Lot of useful information, thanks for that to you both!
Thanks Hidde!
« Enjoying the experience of shooting » 👍👍
Thanks!.. and yes
Quality content as usual! I love hearing about focusing tricks and why other people use them :)
Thank you!
Great chat! I had gone from shooting model with two AD600 and one AD200 (with ND to shoot below HSS) to using VL300, VL150 and LD150R (indoor); as you mentioned, it works better with a film and digital workflow. The organic flow shooting with M bodies is something so sublime that I have yet to reintroduced strobe back into my on location shoot, but the M240 sensor's lack of dynamic range really can use some help outdoor; it is a hard decision to make reintroducing strobe on this Leica journey.
Thanks! Nice light setup you have! I use 60W lights currently and can use batteries for location shoots. Sokani and Sirui brands. See the video if you want a portable lower light location solution. I might get a higher power one for bigger light mods. (and yes the M240 has limited DR!)
Thanks for the suggestion! I have a cheap 20W unit that has ARGB and built in effect that runs on Sony NP mostly use for hair light when I travel. But if I set it to above 70%, the lamp would overhead and shut off after about 15-20 minutes. Thus I need an alternative solution
Hey Matt, i think we spoke briefly at Peters recent London workshop. nice video!
Ah yes, great! Thanks for checking out the video!
great interview Matt, Asked great questions. Always thought expensive lights were just more reliable for strobinig and tempeture and were too overpriced for hobby photographers, I never heard anyone mention that the cheaper lights dont "stop or cut out" fast enough. Never seen that issue on any of my own shots and I'm a godox user. But its something I'm going to be watching out for now and I've learned something new.
Thanks! I'm glad the flash info was useful to some people (I was worried it might be too off topic for many!)
Hehe ...so good these interviews Matt.
After watching episode 1, Isend a message to Math(photographer) to watch it cause he also suffers from ' tack sharp fever! hehe.
Thanks so much you both and thanks for sharing .
Thanks! I'm glad this was well received :)
When I use modern sharp lenses for portraits, I end up using a stretched black panty hose across the lens to soften the image. That is why I prefer to also use vintage lenses.
Yes that's why I tend to use vintage lenses too :) ..or mist filter
No Q3 after a month, I am reconsidering the purchase. I have a Canon R6ii and think that the R1 will cost about the same
as a Q3 which is $6,000. I have the big Canon fast 28-70 F2 (fastest zoom ever made for full frame) and the
R1 will fix rolling shutter and I will get 47mp with no crop at F2.0 from 28-70mm. A one lens kit.
Hmm, yes I hear you. I know the 28-70 f2.. it's a monster lens! I saw it at a wedding once.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Yes as fast as it is it says weight by eliminating 28; 35; 40; 50; and 70mm lenes.
And its such a superior optic it just works without changing lenses.
Interesting interviews, thanks 🙏
Thank you!
I have only 2 lenses. 28-50. But if I could only have 3 I would have 28-50-90 because sometimes I like to take photos of birds. Also it’s a nice perspective.
95% of the time I’m on the 50mm. Summicron v5 is my lens. Perfect for me. Don’t want anything else.
Nice Carlos, I have a 90mm video to come, that might be your answer ;)
After shooting side-by-side, can you see any justification for the SL2-S over the SL(601) given they are both 24MP and you and Peter both shoot fully manual? Only advantage I can think of is maybe IBIS.
I'm glad you asked.. I might have a video coming on this ;)
Hi guys. You said that you pull the camera towards you to shift the focus from the eyes to the forehead? Do you need to move the camera itself or move the focus ring in manual mode? And another question, when Peter shoots a Hasselblad in studio, does he use auto focus on the center point? (Or manual) I have not seen him pull the camera towards him (because it is often on a tripod)
Hi, try not to overthink it.. you just need to move the focus off the eyes in the example so you can hold the camera and just lean back, move the camera backwards, or turn the focus ring (say if on a tripod).. or just focus on the forehead and move nothing
Used SL seems the best choice for me if you're not a video shooter.
Yes, amazing value camera. I love mine!
Enjoyed both parts. What I did not get exactly was which 35/2.0 M lens name that was on your SL. You mention the version briefly, but what do they call it on Lwiki for example? Thanks.
Thanks, as mentioned I think it’s the v3 version. I tested it over a few days so look out for a full video (I’ll check the spec for that)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks. Peter C mentioned it was a 1963 lens so that would make it a v1, with #11308 having 16 ap blades..Made between 1958-1969. Sn 1xxxxxx. There is also 11308 1971-79 black only with 10 ap blades. Canada VII filters and Wetzlar e39 filters. Anything ring bell with yours?
@@louis5352 I’d need to check video clips. It’s a Canada version, video to come
I love the 35 summicron, would also like a v4 one day 🙏
@@DR80STV yes! Video still to come for the 35mm Cron ..soon!
I have avoided the 75 f/1.4 due to it being an obsolete design that sells for what I deemed too much money for the performance. However, I keep hearing everyone praise how it is their favorite lens to the point I will have to try one if given the opportunity. As for sharpness. I see a difference between Leica and native Fuji or Sony glass. I have a feeling that Fuji/Sony is adding some digital sharpening. The Leica lenses are sharp, but they look more natural with less artifacts. Many will tell me I have lost it and that's ok, but I have a feeling Fuji/Sony and perhaps others are doing some digital enhancement to their advantage and upon close inspect it doesn't look completely natural.
Thanks, yes with modern lenses the profiles definitely alter the look (often correcting distortion etc) (say the Sigma L mount lenses). Yes the 75 1.4 is tempting..I wish it was cheaper!
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom This is not distortion correction. I am familiar with the corrections either in the RAW file or from a profile in post processing software. It looks like some kind of edge sharpening being applied to try to swing things in their favor. Like I said maybe I am crazy and it's not anything they are doing, but how Leica designs lenses or maybe I think I see something that just isn't there.
@@sebastiang7183Does Leica design lenses? Especially under the L bayonet and system SL, SL2, SL2-S which are exactly similar visually, constructively and optically to Sigma and Panasonic/Lumix. Unfortunately, the former glory and the famous German quality from the Leica brand in the field of designing and manufacturing top-level optical products have passed.
@@jonassekondi931 Are you saying that Leica does not design lenses? Leica historically has both calculated and manufactured lenses, but also purchased existing lens calculations and rebranded them under Leica.
@@sebastiang7183Why live in the past? Live reality today. Have I written anything about past victories and achievements? And this applies only to the L Mount Alliance, not the entire product as a whole.
Is this a cafe on the outskirts of Krakow?
It's a hotel on the outskirts (modern one, grey colour), I think is a restaurant in the evening too. So probably yes. Well spotted! :)
Putting vaseline on a lens is bull shit.
For a softer look we put a Zeiss Softar on the Hasselblad lenses.
Sometines I replaced the Zeiss lens by a Rodenstock Imagon or a Berthiot Eidoscope.
Haha thanks Jaco, you are old enough to know that Vaseline was common practice for those that didn't have a Softar filter.
Used stockings, not pantyhose, diffusion filter and copied the Zeiss softar..used drops of glue..dried of course!
About the Sony colours Cam Mackey had something important to say. He once had a Sony and switched back to Canon again, but has now made a switch to the FX-3 and A7RV again after he discovered the secret in the colours was in the curves of postprocessing.
ua-cam.com/video/ZIgta-MZp_Q/v-deo.html
Thanks for sharing!
Why shouldn’t we sharpen RAW photos?
I edit my RAW files
matt, let the man finish his sentences next time... generally great work!
Yes sorry, my first attempt at interviews. I was too excited! Better next time
I was bored! No images! Al that wonderful chat, wasted! Best part, Sony has no soul?! It's an image. In film days (I'm still there) My older Leitz lenses had a certain look! Softer contrast. My Nikkors had way more contrast, looked sharper.. Sony menu? I have a Minolta that I love, CCD and the menu. Why in Fluff did Sony keep it? WHY! never figgered mine out.
Thanks Jason, yes this video was different to my usual with mostly conversation. Agree I like the older lenses for character.
let him speak
Ha yes, sorry I saw that when I was editing. I think I was too excited + trying to fill in all the Leica info for viewers wanting to know what lens/ thing he was talking about
Dude... Let your interviewee speak, you talk over what he is saying before he finishes.
Yes sorry it was my first interview/ doing something like this. I was trying to add any lens info as he went for those interested + just excited I think. Next time I’ll do better.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I like you jumping in. It keeps them on their toes and it flows like a real conversation. Otherwise people just drone on for 10 minutes about a lens.
I thought he was good dude.
Actually, to semi-correct Peter, the latest Leica M11 sensor is the 3rd highest rated sensor currently: (1) Hasselblad X1D-50c (2) Pentax 645z (3) Leica M11.
But yes, the other Leica sensors are much lower in rank. All falling behind most top tier Sony, Nikon, and Canon.
Interesting, thanks!
Sensors for the Q, Q2, SL, SL2 and SL2-S are made by STMicroelectronics in Grenoble. The sensors for the M11 and Q3 are actually Sony sensors where Leica modifies the micro lenses array on top of the sensor. These sensors can also be found in the 26MP Fuji X cameras (albeit in a different size and with a different color array filter), the Sony A7RIV and V and the Fuji GFX100(S) and Hasselblad X2D (also different size). However, the sensor is only part of the story. Most of the actual ‘looks’ is determined by the processor and specifically the software in camera. Not only for jpeg, but also for raw files. Hence the differences between the brands.
Enthusiasm tempered by price. The good Voitlander lenses are almost as unaffordable as Leica Lenses. I think the Panasonic Lumix S5 platform is the affordable future, but I simply flat out refuse to consider paying $5000 for a Leica lens for it. The Leica/Lumix 85mm f1.8 at $1100 with almost no discernable difference in image quality in tests seems much more sensible. And as Peter Coulson says, all his shots are at f5.6 or f8, so whats the point? I like his images, but honestly, they are not any more gallery quality than say Alberto Luis Serra who shoots with a D750 and a Nikon 85 f.8 D.
Yes at f5.6 you can use a £50 lens with no issues.
All this talk of gear... you could just get a 6D with 50mm 1.8 stm and no one would notice :)
Haha, I'd have to get a Nikon as I used to use those but yes agree to the most part :)
why you interrupt him every 2 words. we are interested in what he says, not in your stuff!
Thanks for the direct feedback, it was my first attempt at an interview so sadly I was too excited and kept interrupting. Check out his channel so you don't get me butting in.
Leica is for rich guys who need expensive toys to show their friends.
Leica is not for sensible photographers.
Fortunately, there are different niche segments, with different price ranges in the product lines from Leica.
You might have overlooked that you can buy used Leica bodies for less than some Sony, Nikon, Canon. You just need to pick wisely. I save money in other areas so to buy the used Leica bodies I want. No TV, no house, no drinking, no smoking.. sounds boring but I enjoy my Leica cameras.
Exactly, yes you can spend silly money on Leica stuff but you don't need to. I certainly don't.
What gear do you shoot on yourself?
This is bs.
Matt I think it’s time for a long term review of the SL. Has your opinions changed/compare to new lenses or new cameras/things you’ve learned.
Thanks, nice idea. I'll add it to my to do list
What 35 M lens would you recommend that gives sharpness with nice fall off at a “decent “ price?
See my 35mm f2 Ultron video. I like that one.