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How do you deal with film on airports? Do you had any issues asking for manual inspection ?

I have cheaper cameras and lenses but those are my three favorite focal lengths for those exact reasons 👍🏻

0.95 for studio works

The Apo 50 M, my favorite lens. Great choice

I prefer the M10 colors than the M11.

"It’s a true statement to what is possible in this modern era of ultra-refined extraordinarily precise computer-aided design" or something like that... Wow. Totally unnecessary hyperbole. The f/0.95 Noctilux was introduced in 2008, primarily for film cameras, even before Leica had a full-frame digital camera. The M9 didn't start shipping until January of 2010. The 50/0.95 is now 16 years old. It has a hideous field curvature that pulls in the corners, so while the bokeh in the central part of the frame is really nice, the corners come back into focus and are very distracting. Also out of focus points of light (bokeh balls) away from the center take on a wonky triangular shape. It might have been considered sharp on film, but I have never heard anyone one other than you call this lens "too sharp". Wide open, it is soft in the center, very soft mid-range, and completely a mush at the edges. For about 6-8 years, the novelty factor of the lens kept it propped up on a pedestal, but the bloom has been off the rose for several years now. There are now at least three other comparable lenses that have surpassed it, one of which is actually in its third generation! All of those cost a fraction of the Noctilux.

the Leica q2 is all you'll ever need.

Keep things discreet would be my tip. Ask yourself, does my bag scream I have a Leica/expensive camera? I take a small, non camera bag incase it rains. A couple of rolls of films on me. Nothing else. Stay safe. Enjoy your magical camera. Keep making amazing images.

I JUST bought the silver Noctilux three days ago for my Nikon Z9 with the Novoflex adapter. The very first thing that threw me off was the minimum focus distance of 3 feet. I was not expecting that because I wanted to get closer. I was basically testing it out on random objects in the house so I really haven’t had the chance to test it out yet on a model or anything like that. The lens is absolutely gorgeous, it’s heavy so you feel like you got your money’s worth, and I’ll admit that I bought it for bragging rights. Another RUclips video recommended using B&W close up lenses that had a 60mm thread. These lenses reduce the minimum focusing distance, I was impressed with that video. I also saw a video of the other Noctilux, the 75mm f1.25 lens for portraits. Then there’s the Voigtlander 75mm f1.5……I’ll keep the Leica 50mm 0.95 Noctilux because it really looks amazing on the Nikon Z9, and the focus peaking and magnification helped nail focus easily at 0.95. I think (but don’t know for sure) that the Nikon Z9 is a much better choice to use the Leica 50mm f0.95 Noctilux than the Leica SL3

Its kinda a weird thing, cant say that its clinically sharp like other f1.2 lenses, its preety close to TTartisan 50mm f0.95 that costs around 16 times less, dont know haw leica didnt managed to make it as sharp like their other flagsip lenses, but here we are, and if you want that blown background and crisp image ill definitely would go for Nikkor Notc, cause other lens designes seem lil outdated for now

Damn magenta cast on the M11. What were they thinking?

Are you stupid? In 0.95 only the eye is sharp everything else is a blur

Very interesting and thanks for sharing. But are the M11 photos straight of the camera or are they edited to be similar to the film?

Cool setup! Any tricks you use to get film through TSA?

Great comparison, I agree, film has a particular quality that is unique, digital sensors have made great progress but I think the focus has been on resolution and megapixel, colour science hasn’t been the forefront, to my experience. Whereas film, I feel like it was more about the colour science and the grain of the film. So with those being the focus points film tends to understand the scene way differently than a digital sensor does. I shoot with the MP and a Steel rim as my main driver.

The same focal lengths and one M11-P because I can’t afford two yet! I use the 35mm Apo Summicron and as you say, it covers a significant proportion of my needs. Last time I travelled to Portugal I took that and a 50 Lux. Didn’t use the 50 even once. Sold it and got a 75 Apo. Added a Voigtlander 21 f1.4 but will switch to the Leica 21 you are using when funds allow. The Voigtlander is excellent, but a bit large.

NOOOO! MY G.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome) is flaring up! Lol I have subscribed to hopefully live vicariously through you as you shoot these beauties! BTW, please don't be upset if you run across my video making fun of leica owners. It was just a silly joke for internet attention. I don't want to get cancelled by the film community before getting a real following lol

He gets all the bitches

Great learning video.

What I will do is leica m2 with the 50DR and leica m4p with a 35 asph and even a leica m8 with a 90mm lens, that is my goto package for vacation

I've used a prototype Noctilux! I an NOT in favor of these Hi-Speed lenses on an M camera! I used it on my M3. Longer RF! The RF of M-bodies is at limit at f2. Going to f1.4 risky! Using a 50mm as a close-up portrait lens, is plain distortion. Sorry. I've never needed more than f2! And guess what about closer than 3'4" 1m, CROP! I had very sharp images with prototype!

Hi Alex great video. Is it possible for you to share the raw files of both for atleast 3 to 4 images. It will really help me study these really well. It would be really grateful!

Nice videos as usual Alex. On the 21mm, I am looking at the Cosina's version as I can't justify the Leica price for a focal length I seldom use. But Let's see. Do you have video of your analog post process workflow?

very nice setup. I was wondering what is this piece of black plastic you have to fix both lens back to back together to secure them in the bag ? never saw that before

Loved the presentation, Alex. Do you scan your own film?

Really good comparison. Just wondering about the blue vs the magenta tint in the snow on that last image. Could that have been corrected? The film version looked more accurate or faithful to the real colours in that case somehow.

You do know that most seasoned street photographers are steering clear of Billingham bags because they attract the wrong sort of attention, like muggers…

Love to see more videos from you ..

Last short travel i let the M10 home and just pick the Q2

I tried many many Cameras & lens combo over the years, I ended up settling with M-P Safari with modern Silver 35mm Summicron. Giving up film camera or wide & telephoto lenses were not easy, but now I travel light, uses unique limited edition, still got that film look, and perfect combo for someone that takes photos of traveling family members mostly.

thank you for your nice video; as a beginner with the M system, I started with a 50 summicron and a voigtländer 28 ultron on my M11 to stay light.

Thanks for this. Now I need to go buy me the apo summicron for Leica M-A.

This is a great comparison thanks for posting. I've been around the digital round-about a few times and I bought the M11 this time and it's already gone back. It's not the camera's fault, it's just film to me is so much more beautiful and the tones all work together wonderfully. I didn't like the milk aspect of the M11 you spoke about which you can get from a lot of digital. To be fair I much prefer the film workflow too, from shooting to post. I think at least 50% of the reason to keep shooting film lay in that side of things. The other is the look, and your photos have really summed that up, there wasn't a single digital photo I preferred and even if there was the workflow would remain an issue. Your comparison was one of the few interesting ones out there. Thanks again for sharing.

Best comparison ever between film or digital. Very consistent and really bridges the gap between two mediums.

I don't see the 21 Elmar get brought up a lot - thanks for introducing me to this nifty piece of glass! I have an M11 with a 28mm 'cron that I brought on vacation to France and Italy. I rely heavily on cropping in, but am leaning toward acquiring a 50mm soon in an attempt to bridge the 35-75 gap (similarly to your 28-50 gap cover with the 35mm lens). Curious what your thoughts are as you did not mention a 50mm in this video.

I cant imagine shooting a wedding with my leica gear. Two bodies, multile lenses, lens change outs, slow burst rate. Give me any DSLR with a 24-70 and a 70-200 2.8 and i am good to go. I have no need for stelth at a wedding.

Like you, I grew up with film. Actually it was the only option as I started in the 70's. Over the last year I have returned to film after 20 years working with digital. I now use both regularly. Love my M6 and Voigtlander 35mm Nokton. I also shoot with the Q2 and love the results. I've never thought to compare side by side. Might be an interesting test. I'm almost exclusively black and white using TriX and HP5. I sometimes take both film and digital when I wander but it depends on my mood.

M6 is basically the sickest camera of all time.

I’m surprised Porta 400 looks that good. My guess was you should’ve used an ISO 100 film for best results, but as it turned out Portra 400 works really well.

I ave been very impressed with the dynamic range of Kodak Vision 3 stocks.11+ stops. Very versatile film with a lovely warm Kodak look. Prefer it with Remjet and through ECN2.

I enjoyed your “M rail” set up, great video. I’m using a SL and M6 but I love Ms

Alex, the 35 FLE and the 21 Elmar are MAGIC, both wide enough to do zone focusing/hyperfocal distance, and both equal to the M10's resolution. The 21 was my first, and I love making it almost a fancy point and shoot - set focus, and frame with the external finder (I have the black plastic Leitz one). Thinking about adding a 50 Summilux ASPH, would be nice to have two faster lenses. The 75 just looks too heavy? Interested to get your thoughts, and also if you just pocketed the lenses in a jacket with like a sleeve or something... nice video, thank you!

Wonderful video! It's so nice to travel lightly with Leica. At 02:31 in the video, in the photo displayed I can see the exact apartment I rented back in 2018. Lisbon is such a beautiful city!

I love this video! Exactly What I was looking for before my trip to London/Paris. Just getting acquainted with my M6. Wanted it for the compact size. I’m usually bogged down with weighty gear. Hope to see more videos.

Nice video...I love shooting film. My problem with film has become its all about the scans so shooting film to wait for the scans has become cumbersome. I have really enjoyed using Cobalt profiles lately. They have done an incredible job of matching the film stocks. Be interested to hear if you have used them at all. Such a great starting point to match the film aesthetic in a truly balanced way. I also recognized the name and realized I bought a piece of gear off you. Cheers man!!!! Good stuff here

I’ve compared ektachrome 100 with my M10P on my MP using a 50mm summilux. I love that reach in and grab quality you’re talking about with film. I call it presence or soul. However when the sun goes down and you need to bump up the ISO the digital takes over 😊 thanks for you video

better compare with Kodak Gold 200, the best and most popular film. Porte 400 maybe good for art, not for natural photos and the colours always look unrealistic

Thanks for the sharing. Can I know which film scanner are you using?

I think if you’re going to shoot film you should just go medium format. The M11 is wild. I know it gets a lot of hate from Leica fan boys, but it truly is unbelievable and very close to film. Even more than the M9 imo.

But does your boyfriend love your camera gear expose.