The M5 has a great light meter. You know instantly if you're going in the right direction. That shutter speed dial is more practical that the regular one.
I love the M6, it is a fantastic camera. But the M5 has always been more pleasing for me. I cant really explain it. An underdog in whatever category for me has always been more interesting.
Honestly, the M5 is the best M mount camera I’ve ever used, I love the weird vertical strap lugs and the utterly glorious light meter, and it’s just so much more ergonomically pleasing to me than an M4, or any others. Yeah sure, it’s a little heftier and a little bit awkward looking at times, but it’s worth every tradeoff honestly
The M5 is the best M. I use it more than my M3 or Barnacks. Very intuitive and the viewfinder rocks. I have the 2 lug version and the way it sits on the strap it's always ready to rock. Simply the best camera ever IMO.
I really like your argument on how the price of film is a great determinant on how you should invest in your gear. I've read somewhere that "date the camera bodies, but marry the lens system", which is just another way of saying to better spend in glass over bodies, and the Leica M5 allows you to follow this principle. I own one, bought at a lower-than-market price from a friend who's saving to buy a car, and I've been using it with my LTM glass (specifically the 45mm f2.8 and 50mm f2 Super Rokkors, and the "Japanese Summilux" Canon 50mm f1.4, alongside the Industar-61 L/D 55mm f2.8) fitted with an LTM-M mount adapter. And honestly, this setup has served me well and has taught me the beauty of the M system - without giving in to the fad of the M system. Additionally, the M5 is not a camera that you choose to use, the M5 is a camera that chooses you to use it, and to those it chooses, it blesses them with a unique M shooting experience that's never replicated anymore: easy shutter wheel access, a center-the-needle exposure indicator, well-balanced size (allows for use of heavier lenses without upsetting the camera's center of gravity), and lower-then-usual price due to low demand. Howver should you buy or use one, know that it is the hardest M camera to be maintained: its parts are rare candies and only a few repair facilities accept to repair the body. Nonetheless, being the last camera built using the adjust-and-fit method of construction, the M5 is a sturdy body that demands to be used and loved for years to come.
Best leica ever imo (yes i own one, but also others). For me, it feels better in the hands than any other leica. Also the lightmeter is so good. enjoy this camera! best, Kev
I had an M5. Gorgeous camera. I think you really have to use it to appreciate it. It’s a beautiful camera to hold & use. My only concern was it’s age and potential difficulty getting repairs, despite being fully functional for a 50 year old Leica. If you can try one.
I'd give the CL/Minolta CLE the worst Leica nod. The M5 is very nice. Even if a bit less elegant than say a M4-P. The M5 still looks, handles, and feels like a Leica, even if the metering is a bit behind.
The M5 is the ugly swan of the M line, but the camera is great. The first M with a lightmeter, well build, and great feel in your hands. The Voigtländer sc has a special look for sure, it’s single coded
The Leica M5 is absolutely the best camera ever made. I must ask of one favor. Stop promoting this camera. As a loyal fan, I've always felt assured that there would be a hefty supply of M5s at a more reasonable price due to it's unpopularity. We have nothing but to lose with this sort of hype. I guess I'll jump on ebay and panic-shop for my fourth M5. Thanks.
Send it for a CLA 😮 I dropped my M6 for the M5 which is a far better camera. I find the flashing lights in the M6 display too distracting. The Leica M5 is the best Leica of all my Leica’s even better than the M2/ M A.
Excellent photographs come from the mind/vision of the photographer, the lens and the film. Camera bodies mean very little. An expensive Leica lens mounted on a cheap and cheerful Zorki will produce exactly the same results as if mounted on an M6. Even the inexpensive Russian lenses (e.g. Industar and Jupiter) will produce lovely photographs. Don't get bogged down with G.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome).....
Hey! I would say buying an M5 just for the light meter isn't a great idea. Since making this video I've learned it's quite challenging finding people who will repair an M5 if it breaks. For example, the light meter in my M5 is kinda busted, and the rangefinder patch is also degrading. Because the M5 is such a specific design, you can only use other M5s for spare parts. For that reason, I would say it's best to either keep your M4 and just use an external light meter, or make the switch to a more recent M camera. M5s are cheap now, but I think when the parts and expertise dry up on these cameras, they will just be ticking time bombs... kinda sucks, but that's just my thoughts. It might be a different situation where you live, but in Australia it is simply too expensive and time consuming to repair this camera.
Believe me, I’d absolutely love to. The cost of doing all that, however, is what’s holding me back. In Australia, there’s currently no official Leica technicians in operation, so it will need to be sent back to Germany. And what then? I have no camera for potentially half a year. Maybe one day…
ok, stopped totally randomly just for a comment from my actual situation of being poor, if you wanna really spend low money on a leica you get a screw mount leica LEL, ok jk aside back to the video
Fair point, they are the cheapest entry points to the Leica system… but I’d argue that they compromise on a few too many quality of life features that make the experience of shooting film accessible for the types of photography I enjoy. Totally get it though if the funds are tight though, we’ve all been there…
You might say that you leica dis camera? I'm so sorry.
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The M5 has a great light meter. You know instantly if you're going in the right direction. That shutter speed dial is more practical that the regular one.
It's also the most handsome camera ever made.
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I love the M6, it is a fantastic camera. But the M5 has always been more pleasing for me. I cant really explain it. An underdog in whatever category for me has always been more interesting.
The M5 certainly has its charms 😀
Honestly, the M5 is the best M mount camera I’ve ever used, I love the weird vertical strap lugs and the utterly glorious light meter, and it’s just so much more ergonomically pleasing to me than an M4, or any others. Yeah sure, it’s a little heftier and a little bit awkward looking at times, but it’s worth every tradeoff honestly
The M5 is the best M. I use it more than my M3 or Barnacks. Very intuitive and the viewfinder rocks. I have the 2 lug version and the way it sits on the strap it's always ready to rock. Simply the best camera ever IMO.
yes. u convinced me. I’m going for the M5🎉
Best of luck! It's a beauty of a camera
I really like your argument on how the price of film is a great determinant on how you should invest in your gear. I've read somewhere that "date the camera bodies, but marry the lens system", which is just another way of saying to better spend in glass over bodies, and the Leica M5 allows you to follow this principle.
I own one, bought at a lower-than-market price from a friend who's saving to buy a car, and I've been using it with my LTM glass (specifically the 45mm f2.8 and 50mm f2 Super Rokkors, and the "Japanese Summilux" Canon 50mm f1.4, alongside the Industar-61 L/D 55mm f2.8) fitted with an LTM-M mount adapter. And honestly, this setup has served me well and has taught me the beauty of the M system - without giving in to the fad of the M system.
Additionally, the M5 is not a camera that you choose to use, the M5 is a camera that chooses you to use it, and to those it chooses, it blesses them with a unique M shooting experience that's never replicated anymore: easy shutter wheel access, a center-the-needle exposure indicator, well-balanced size (allows for use of heavier lenses without upsetting the camera's center of gravity), and lower-then-usual price due to low demand.
Howver should you buy or use one, know that it is the hardest M camera to be maintained: its parts are rare candies and only a few repair facilities accept to repair the body. Nonetheless, being the last camera built using the adjust-and-fit method of construction, the M5 is a sturdy body that demands to be used and loved for years to come.
Best leica ever imo (yes i own one, but also others). For me, it feels better in the hands than any other leica. Also the lightmeter is so good. enjoy this camera! best, Kev
Thanks for sharing Kev! I sure will
I had an M5. Gorgeous camera. I think you really have to use it to appreciate it. It’s a beautiful camera to hold & use. My only concern was it’s age and potential difficulty getting repairs, despite being fully functional for a 50 year old Leica. If you can try one.
I'd give the CL/Minolta CLE the worst Leica nod. The M5 is very nice. Even if a bit less elegant than say a M4-P. The M5 still looks, handles, and feels like a Leica, even if the metering is a bit behind.
leicas never break, i still occasionly use a leica iiif and it still works for the most part
I’d love to use one of those some day, they’re so bloody cool
i have the m2 but the m5 its my dream camera
The M5 is the ugly swan of the M line, but the camera is great. The first M with a lightmeter, well build, and great feel in your hands. The Voigtländer sc has a special look for sure, it’s single coded
Couldn’t agree more. Although i didn’t mention it in the review, it’s helpful when you need it. Plus the M6 lightmeter is very distracting
Great debut video man! 🙂
Thank you very much Hashem!
This may have convinced me to get the M5. Was choosing between this and the M4-2!
@@donim5801 they’re great cameras mate. Best of luck with your purchase.
The Leica M5 is absolutely the best camera ever made. I must ask of one favor. Stop promoting this camera. As a loyal fan, I've always felt assured that there would be a hefty supply of M5s at a more reasonable price due to it's unpopularity. We have nothing but to lose with this sort of hype. I guess I'll jump on ebay and panic-shop for my fourth M5. Thanks.
Bruh your 4th M5? Share the love mate! I'm glad you like the camera though, it's brilliant.
Send it for a CLA 😮 I dropped my M6 for the M5 which is a far better camera. I find the flashing lights in the M6 display too distracting. The Leica M5 is the best Leica of all my Leica’s even better than the M2/ M A.
Okay you’ve convinced me.. I’ll buy one
you should do a review channel for your photos… Bubushka Bangers
Amazing build quality
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Excellent photographs come from the mind/vision of the photographer, the lens and the film. Camera bodies mean very little. An expensive Leica lens mounted on a cheap and cheerful Zorki will produce exactly the same results as if mounted on an M6. Even the inexpensive Russian lenses (e.g. Industar and Jupiter) will produce lovely photographs. Don't get bogged down with G.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome).....
What a cool style!! I’d love to watch more of your UA-cam content! :>
Thank you! New video coming out in November, stay tuned :)
@@grainybrews I can't wait! :>
:3 hello. m5 is the cheepest leica with lightmeter actually right? :3 So it is good for me. I own m4 but i consider to switch.
Hey! I would say buying an M5 just for the light meter isn't a great idea. Since making this video I've learned it's quite challenging finding people who will repair an M5 if it breaks. For example, the light meter in my M5 is kinda busted, and the rangefinder patch is also degrading. Because the M5 is such a specific design, you can only use other M5s for spare parts.
For that reason, I would say it's best to either keep your M4 and just use an external light meter, or make the switch to a more recent M camera. M5s are cheap now, but I think when the parts and expertise dry up on these cameras, they will just be ticking time bombs... kinda sucks, but that's just my thoughts. It might be a different situation where you live, but in Australia it is simply too expensive and time consuming to repair this camera.
@@grainybrews oh I see... to bad ;/ It will make my decision harder now.
@@CzejenAndCodaj Always the way... good luck with your decision!
I love your humor :D keep posting more
Thank you! I’ve been very lazy, but I will post more soon xx
The wort Leicas were the R3, R4 and R-E. They all had electronical issuse, thad converted many of these cameras into an expensive paperweight
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Gove it a cla and some new trim. The M5 deserves some tlc
Believe me, I’d absolutely love to. The cost of doing all that, however, is what’s holding me back. In Australia, there’s currently no official Leica technicians in operation, so it will need to be sent back to Germany. And what then? I have no camera for potentially half a year. Maybe one day…
Nice video bro! Keep creating!
Thank you! I've got some ideas cooking...
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Some say it's the ugly duckling. I see M3s, M4s, M6s on my town pretty often. M5? Kinda rare sight.
15 K1000s at least :D
Yeah admittedly my math was off on that assessment!
@@grainybrews Or I will have to trade my 4 K1000 for your M5. ;)
ok, stopped totally randomly just for a comment from my actual situation of being poor, if you wanna really spend low money on a leica you get a screw mount leica LEL, ok jk aside back to the video
Fair point, they are the cheapest entry points to the Leica system… but I’d argue that they compromise on a few too many quality of life features that make the experience of shooting film accessible for the types of photography I enjoy. Totally get it though if the funds are tight though, we’ve all been there…
Désolé mais c'est le plus mauvais de tous les Leica m...
Une véritable usine à gaz électronique très compliqué à réparer et très fragile...
Compréhensible, bonne journée