If you want a Leica then get a Leica - Street Photography with the Leica Q2 Monochrom
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- In this video Paul talks about Leica and why every photographer deserves a Leica, no matter what their skill level is. He shows some photographs from his recent workshops in London and Glasgow taken with the Leica Q2 Monochrom.
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I really agree. I think at the end of the day, use whatever camera you want, and what brings you joy. Especially using it in public, no one recognizes or even knows what a Leica is. There may be 10-20 people a year who will approach you because of it, but the others don’t care.
I agree! Other Leica users seem to be the only ones that are truly interested! Leica buddies and all that.
I just recently bought a Leica D Lux 109 (Leica’s version of a “point and shoot”) and it truly is a phenomenal camera. The quality of the photos are magic, it’s hard to explain, but the proof is in the pictures themselves. I may work my way up to a Q2 M sometime in the future. Enjoy your videos!
Thanks so much!!! I really appreciate it
I just took new/used Leica Q to the local brewery and the young waitress IMMEDIATELY picked up on the elegance of the Leica. She asked, "what is that?" and I immediately felt a little guilty having an expensive device while she was using an old EOS Rebel for school stuff. But then I realized I've used cheap, used cameras on my way up and entry level stuff. Now that I'm established in my career at age 57 I deserve it! No guilt. Leica is magical with a ton of history! I travel and the Q is THE travel camera along with X100V, X70, LX10, and many others. It's a tool but a high-end tool. That's all.
I have used many brands of camera's through the decades and finally decided to save up the funds to give a Leica M a go. I recently picked up a (Q typ 116) to add to my M10 kit and these 2 together give me so much joy using them and the images are second to none.
I have only been approached 4-5 times in the past 3 years while out shooting (and I carry one of them everywhere) that someone actually knew or even cared that I was using a Leica.
Love the images Paul..
Totally agree with this. I rarely get anyone asking me about my camera.
I waited far too long to get a Leica, I should have bought one years ago instead of keeping on keeping on keeping on with the brand I'd used for 20 years..... then I tried a Q2 last year, after a short while my big bag of pro gear many of us feel we 'need' sat unused. I was fortunate to get a Q3 day after launch, part exchanged all my other gear, the Q3 is now my only camera and the freedom it has given me is endless, not to mention the benefit of not hauling a heavy bag around on my old arthritic joints 🙃I now take the photographs I can take and leave the rest to others young and fit enough to handle the weight. One benefit of leaving it so long is that I have reached an age when I don't care what others think of those of us fortunate enough to use a Leica, any negative remarks say more about them than it does about us 🙂. Keep up the good work, Paul.
Fantastic!!! The Q3 is really amazing. Thanks so much for your kind words and watching the videos
It's not the tool that takes the pictures, it's you.
But if a tool works well and is fun to use
then the results can be better.
Your photos are incredibly good. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks so much for watching the video! Quite right it is the photographer
Hi Paul-I always love seeing your photos. I just got the Q3 and am excited to make photos with it. Thanks for your content.
Thanks so much for watching the video!! Thanks for your kind words
agreed fully Paul, I've shot many brands and formats over my years. Around a year ago I thought sod it lifes like my legs and hair too short so I bought the Q2. I still use other brands but the Q2 is the one I enjoy most every time.
Fantastic!! The Q2 is very special
I couldn't get a Leica in the house lol, my wife knows the cost! I could at a push sell my kit and add some money but then I would be limited in what I could shoot with the Q3. I carry a 16/80 and the 70/300. If I just did street then yes. Loving the shots Paul, cracking.
Greetings from Japan Paul. As you know, I've owned my used Leica Q2 Monochrom for around 6 months. Your great video sparked this thought...the Q2M hasn't magically made me a better Photographer, it HAS made me "a better me"! Because of its best-in-class ergonomics, it motivates me to use it more. Because of how it's designed without so many function buttons and menu-dive options, it gets out of my way and focuses me on Photography fundamentals. Because of its incredible Monochrome sensor+Summilux f1.7 Lens combination which delivers amazing detail, it pushed me to improve my Lightroom skills in post-processing. Bottom line, I'm happier shooting, I see more when I'm out shooting and more creative in my craft...I'm a better person behind the camera. I do have one regret...not getting it sooner then I did 📷🖤👁🗨👍👍‼️
I totally agree with all of this! Sometimes something just feels right. The Q2M will be with me until either me or the camera dies!
Great post. I never thought I deserved a Leica and now have 2 and I absolutely love them, an M9 and M9M. Thanks for the validation
Lovely camera the M9M!! I’d have one!!
@@paulreidphotography I have to say, after a week with the monochrom, there may be no turning back 😁
I like your take on Carlisle, I'm from Durham and its pretty similar (Sydney now though)
Great advice, great photos, haunting music! I love it. You do great work Paul!
Thanks so much
Well done! My first Leica was the QP. This was after evolving from Canon and Fujifilm. I was terrified when I got it. I equated Leica's with world renown photographers, the likes of which I can't even hold my own with. However, overtime, I have come to this conclusion; photographing with a Leica, be it film or digital, it is a lifestyle, a choice of simplicity in photographing with a rangefinder. Much like those who rather ride a Harley Davidson, it is their lifestyle.
Great thoughts!! Thanks so much for watching
Love your work Paul👏I’d love a Leica but my Lumix makes me happy…✌️
Thanks so much!! I do love my Leica! But in this day and age all cameras do the trick
The Q2 is my all day, every day, gone on holiday camera. I love it.
What I like about my M10P and M4 is that I have a digital and a film camera that use the exact same lenses. The M4 is my "monochrome" lol.
What I also like is that I can still send my M4, which is nearly 60 years old, back to Leica for full factory service. Not possible with any other film camera.
It's an investment in "kit" as those in the UK like to say lol, but it all makes me happy.
Cheers from the US 🙂
Funny that my M6 is going to turn into my colour camera!! That M6 is running beautifully
I’ve got to find a way to attend your workshops. This was a great video…..inspiring, thoughtful, and worthwhile. Thanks. I deserve a Q2M!
Thanks so much for watching the video. I’d love to see you on one of my workshops
Hi John, thanks for your email. I did email you back to get you booked in. It could be in your junk folder. Thanks Paul
Paul, this was a great video, BUT those pictures are just astounding - you're honestly one of my favourite photographers now. Would you do an online class? I would love to learn to learn from you but I live all the way over in Malaysia. Do let me know. Truly inspiring
Hi, yes indeed I do online workshops which are £250 and it consists of 4 x online zoom sessions. Thanks I much for your kind comments
@@paulreidphotographycan one do an online workshop using monochrome images from my Sony or Fuji until I get my own Q2M?
@@JohnJenningsphotography absolutely! Most people don’t own a monochrome sensor camera. Just go here for the details and pricing and use the contact form if you would like to get booked in. www.paulreidphotography.com/workshops
Fabulous photos, as always Paul. I was thinking about a Leica Q2/3 but went for the Q2M based on the partly on the desire to own a Leica but also on your explanation of the benefits of the Q2M and the results of course. I certainly don't regret it but at the same time I almost feel guilty for owning one. At least it doesn't have that bright red logo! Thanks for the videos Paul.
Thanks so much for your kind comments and for watching my videos. It means a lot that you have the Q2M and are enjoying it
Beautiful images! Just loved it with that music. I got inspiration for photographing and life in general :) Thank you.
Thanks so much
I don't think people say you don't need a Leica to take good photos isn't generally said in a negative or hurtful sense. I would just say that it means that if you are in the very large boat of people who can't justify/afford a Leica and image quality is your only concern then you can get equal or better photos with a more affordable combination, there is no way it will be as nice but no need to be down or get too wrapped up in GAS, work on the art. The best thing about Leica imo is the lens size/quality, and I would absolutely love a Q3 but my Z7 is doing the job for me fine.
And those Nikons are great!!!
Plenty of people on UA-cam “diss” Leica kit due to its relatively high prices. I like Leica equipment because of the high quality and simplicity (especially of the digital camera menus).
Well put, Paul. Absolutely right.
Thanks so much for watching the video
Your images are superb.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it
I really liked the music! I got a good deal on an M10 Monochrom, and it's my favorite. It allows me to see in b&w with live view. It's amazing how different the b&w world is from color. I have a completely different creative mindset when I'm shooting, because I only care about light and shadow.
I’d love an M10 M to compliment my Q2M!!
My Leica M10R Black Paint brings me joy. 🤩 … I was at a workshop recently (photo walk) and not 1 person was talking about cameras. I had a $10,000 M10R. Someone else had a cheap film plastic camera. Someone else had some little Sony. A Ricoh. I couldn’t keep up. Nobody was talking about their gear.
I’ve seen amazing photos from a smart phone! We all choose our tool
@@paulreidphotography Yea. We were just talking about the photos. Nobody really cared about the cameras.
I’m a very mediocre photographer and have used several brands of film and digital cameras over the years. I’ve always lusted after a Leica but knew it wouldn’t in itself improve my photography, although it might help in the short term as I was deeply frustrated at all the dials and menus on my Olympus. After a potentially serious accident in 2020 I decided that life was too short and I should just get what I wanted. Fortunately, I was in a position afford one so I got the Q2. And then an M11. My photos are still rubbish but at least I’m enjoying myself!
I’m so glad you are enjoying photography and the camera you use!! That’s the best thing you can ask for
I'm pretty much in this boat. Very intrigued by the Leica "experience" and looking into getting an original Q. Buying a $2500 camera with a $7000 lens on it doesn't sound like a bad deal at this point, or at least that's how I'm trying to justify it 😅
The Q is all you could want really! I had one and it’s just awesome!
Great video and inspiration to break out your camera. But where are the Leica's hiding? I just returned from 2 weeks in the French Riveria and Vienna and not a Leica in sight. With many well-healed travelers to these areas and a stop at the Leica store and gallery in Vienna, I thought we would at least see one Leica owner and user - but nothing! Hope this video inspires others to get out there and get with making images.
Thanks so much!! Yeah I don’t see that many people with them when I’m in London doing street
Thanks for another fine video … methinks a Monochrom Leica may very well be in my future but as I’ve only just acquired a Fuji X100V to up my iPhone photography, I’ll stick with the Acros+R JPEG’s for now. I’ve taken to bringing my little Fuji on road bicycle rides and its compact size, weather sealing, ruggedness and light weight are perfect for this. Looking forward to more monochrom content … ta very much! 📷🙂
Fantastic camera and lens combo in the Fuji!!! It’s great!!
Wow loved it l want to get into photography again l miss it so much thanks
Thanks so much!!! I hope you return to photography!!!
Nikon is actually knee con, in Japan, I am told. Well I did buy a Leica lens for my Panasonic GX-9 Well sorta Leica! 🤗 The 15mm f1.7 is pretty cool. I just have to get used to using that field of view of 30mm more. I now have a couple more in that 28mm range to use. I am so used to shooting more in the 50mm, it is taking time to get etched into the mind how close I now need to be, or who much extra width is going to be taken in before the snap takes place. After looking up the specs on that Leica, I see it is in all not too heavy - not sure on length of that lens. Why the single slot for SD card --- not enough room for two? No tilt screen? The older I get the more reduction is weight and bulk is what I want for most these days. Those Leica cameras are indeed a work of art. I like your channel. You are straight forward and genuine. Thank you, Loren
Thanks Loren, for me second SD card slot has never been a miss on any camera. I’d rather not have the tilting screen if it’s like the Q3 tilting screen. However saying all of that I can see why people would want those things. Thanks so much for watching. I appreciate it
I too have the Panasonic GX9 and PL15mm lens set up. It is really a sweet small & light set up. I like to make believe I’m HCB using a Leica 3.
I have some PL lenses. I have a Leica bag I take with me to the supermarket, and have a Leica sales ticket attached to my keys. That is as close to my owning anything Leica.
The PL lenses are designed in conjunction with Leica but they are manufactured by Panasonic. They are not Leica lenses. Everything in the Leica universe is extremely expensive. That is bad for my wallet. I find the technology in the Leica not the best. For example, Sony autofocus is quick, accurate, and sticky.
I know Leica users sing their praises to their Leica gear. I have borrowed and used Leica gear on photo walks sponsored by my local camera stores. I know an hour or two may not be adequate. I did not feel the love nor see any significant differences in my images. Pearls before swans?
My solution is I went to Office Depo and purchased some adhesive red dots. I will put them on my Fuji and Lumix bodies. This way I will save 5-10X the money.
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New or used, hand me down or inherited. And possibly here in the states a garage sale find, known to happen. I have been using different cameras in monochrome mode to compare the difference.
Street photography is not my thing but man you do it well.
Thanks so much for your kind words
I must admit I’m the same I got a q3 but returned it just a week later. I felt I was putting pressure on my self to have to use it which I know is daft. Even at the age of 60 and worked hard all my life and long hours I could not justify it. Which is a shame as it was a stunning camera. 👍🏻👍🏻
Buyers remorse is definitely a thing
I would just add a note of caution that Leica M is not for everyone. I think most people wanting a Leica are perhaps better served with a Q or even an SL. Others may have different opinion, though. On the other hand, the experience of using an M is unique.
There’s certainly a romance to the M that we love!!!
I sold my X100V to get a CL. Taking advantage of the crazy price offered for the V, it was a virtual swap. Some would say it’s a downgrade but I prefer using it and the images it produces. Am I a better photographer - I wish. Am I happier -100%
Awesome!!! The CL is a nice camera!!
Hi Paul, Do you ever do workshops in Newcastle?
I was actually about to sort some dates out for Newcastle.
everyone deserves happiness, life is short and fragile.
Indeed!!!
Hi Paul, I've been watching your youtube channel from the beginning as it's one of my favourites and I would love to do one of your group workshops but I find your website frustrating as you don't show how many, if any, places are left and you don't show the cost - am I missing something?
There’s a couple of spaces left on each at this moment. The cost is £249.
@@paulreidphotography Thanks Paul.
The main thing that holds me back from getting a Leica is the unwanted attention it would draw to me. I already get that whenever I take my old Nikon F series film camera out. Virtually everybody notices me and many want to stop and chat about their old film camera that got away. I don't think putting black tape over the logo is going to help.
I only get asked about my camera once in a blue moon. Usually by another guy with a Leica camera. The general public don’t know Leica
Only a very small handful of folks have mentioned or seemingly noticed my M's which I've carried everywhere for 18 years. Carry a Rolleiflex though and that's another matter.
Too right!
Thanks for watching the video
I want to convert a a7Riii or a7Riv to monochrome, everything said and done it would be the same price as a Q2 and I personally never understood the Leica hype in any format. The lack of a AA and CFA produces stunning images in any camera body! I'll keep shooting BW film for my art projects for the time being.
That would be a unique camera indeed if you had it converted
@@paulreidphotography Unless a7riii bodies are dirt cheap in 2025, I'll be send my a7Riv in for conversion then. That sensor is already a beast, I can't wait to see what it produces in pure BW!l
I think just buy and use whatever inspires you.
Dear Paul,
There is nothing on this topic that I would like to disagree with you on. But an addition must be made: Some people are certainly not too bad for Leica. They are simply not wealthy enough. My secret dream would be for FUJI to release a 40MP monochrome X-series camera. I probably wouldn't say no to that... ;-) Best regards from the roads, Dirk (DT-Classics)
It’s true not everyone can afford a Leica. In reality I couldn’t. I bought mine over three years. Some people do that with a car. I’m not into cars.
@@paulreidphotography that's a good solution!
Pity you don’t do some workshops around Yorkshire or Lancashire, not everyone can get to Glasgow or London, ref the question why Leica , I’m also using Sony A7IV for nature and birds but finding the confrontation in wildlife in the UK is getting unbearable, and moving more towards street photography, I owned the OM system recently but have traded in for the Leica D-lux 7 ! Why ? Because I could afford to by trading in, soon as the camera arrived last weekend and I opened the box and handled the camera ya I know what you mean although small and compact it feels great , no in two minds whether to trade in all my Sony gear for Q2/3 monochrom as like you I love B/W images, another ongoing dilemma lol
Thanks so much for your thoughts!! Maybe I will come down your neck of the woods some time!!
No everybody can actually afford a Leica. Sure, I have an old v-lux and an old c-lux but neither of them was expensive. You can’t find a cheap modern Leica and there is where you have issues. People will always get jealous of what they see as rich man stuff. Leica cameras definitely fit that bill for the vast majority of people. I will admit I like the Leica color and black and white science, but have found I also like others as well. I think Leica would do well to the photography and consumer markets, as a whole, by creating a lower priced entry level product. It would definitely eliminate some of that onus surrounding ownership of Leica products.
It is true Leica is only accessible to someone with money. Certainly not the poor. However there are many that can not afford other things like that new car they want so much yet will take it out on finance. The same is possible with a modern Leica. I wanted one so much that I took my Q2M out on finance. It’s paid off now but there was no way I could have purchased one outright. I’m not saying that’s what everyone should do. It’s just what I wanted to do.
@@paulreidphotography Yep, I know you can finance one. However, you still have to be able to justify it to your wife. I don’t make enough doing this and Covid pretty much killed shooting people and we both should know that is where the upfront money is. Maybe I will get discovered someday before I die and can get one then. Lmao!
Return of The Jedi is the Game behind :)
Love the old retro games
ı played it on C64 now using a leica m10 and love your works with leica q@@paulreidphotography
leica q2 monochrome
£5200. 😂
NOPE.
Beautiful photos though.. liked & Subscribed
I got used one from eBay for £3300 🙃
Thanks so much for subscribing!! It is a hefty cost indeed!!
@paulreidphotography
Agreed, maybe justifiable if a tax write-off for a Professional. I know the 'Leica look' can be simulated in post or closely in Camera.
@jarekjakub
Worth the money?
Cameras are cool but great Glass is more the 'clincher'
If you Leica it, buy it.
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Ha haaa
I use Leica its my business no one elses . Dont like them , dont use them.
Agreed! Thanks for watching
If I wanted a quick divorce, I'll go for a leica. All joking aside if I really wanted one I'm sure the wife would grudgingly not give me a hard time. Even If I found the camera I wanted from leica I think I would still avoid them. Leica reminds me of my watch collection. I would save up and get one I liked and one day I had thirty watches. But the thing I realized is the maintenance needed for upper teer automatic watches is pricey. And they tend to have more issues which plagues leica. So now I try and stick with small microbrand watch companies that give fantastic finish and details but with a more simple movement. I've tried and followed that logic with my cameras and lenses. I consider OMS/Olympus the micro brand of the camera world.
Ha haa! Yeah so far I’ve had no maintenance costs on the two Leicas I have. But I totally get it.
@paulreidphotography hopefully most won't, but every last digital m camera that's come out has had multiple issues. They handle the problems and I hear great things about customer service warranty from a wedding photographer i know who has sent in his m camera 4 frickin times. In 20 years with olympus I can't think of any serious manufacturing or hardware issues with them. I don't think enough serious photographers take that into consideration. Leica makes fantastic quality products, they just need to solve mostly their firmware issues.
Not 'rich' enough more like 😂
Maybe!!!