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The m9 still has the best ISO selector of any M digital camera. One funny thing about the back screen is that you can see more shadow detail if you view the screen at an angle instead of straight on.

8:52 honestly the Bluetooth feature is something that’s hard to give up. You’re really disciplined. You described my current work flow with the Leica M11-D. After a couple hours, I like to open the app and cull my photos on the bus ride home. I haven’t taken something out of my camera in months. Power it with usb and transfer images with Bluetooth.

This video really hits hard for me…..I started assisting a commercial photographer when I was 20 and knew nothing, fast forward 10 years later, we were traveling the world shooting for big clients, shooting advertising work, documentaries, living out of our suitcases. I couldn’t get enough of it…..I reached a point of burnout coincidentally right when my first daughter was born in the fall of 2019…..a few months later the pandemic hit and I wanted nothing to do with photography….sold all my gear, and missed so many important photos of my first daughters life. I have since re-fallen back in love with photography and am completely obsessed again with shooting the “mundane” of our little family life. Amazing video man!

Love this video. I am feeling the same way at the moment, been chasing a bit of an analogue dream in a digital world (coming from my school days shooting only film). I have an M10M, which I do really enjoy, but you basically summed up exactly how I have been kinda feeling about the digital M experience in general. My wife has a Q2 and as much as I don't want to admit it (an "M is M" and all that), but somehow the Q just makes sense as a digital shooting experience. Whenever I pick up a film camera its a whole other level of enjoyment. Been on the edge of selling an organ and picking up a M-A, but seeing your experience maybe the MP is really the right choice. How's the black paint treating you, that's been one of my main concerns, it looks great brand new, but gets all beat up quick and not sure I buy into the whole brassing being beautiful and a sign of your long years of use haha. Anyways, just wanna say thanks!

Thanks very much for this great review. As a result I just bought an MP in great condition . After years of M3 happiness I finally decided to go with a camera with similar looks and feel with a light meter.

always learning fm your video. MP is lovely camera..

is the nikon fm2 the one to get?

So well said

Arrow is accurate with the aperture 🤷🏻‍♂️

Stunning photographs, Frank. My wife gifted me an RZ67II a couple months ago and shooting medium format has been a blast. I need some lessons from you!

Happy your channel was recommended to me, new sub for sure. Cheers from similar weather in Edmonton!

Hey man! Thanks for taking us along on your photo expedition. Nice shots!

suggest 0.72x or 0.85x if use 50mm more frequent

yo man great video once again

Keep up the good content man earned a sub

Genuinely underrated I think you should frame these honestly vibes all around

This was a great way to start the new year. I’m tired of the overly saturated videos telling me to buy gear RUclipsrs were given for free. A lot of viewers just appreciate photography/ videography. No bs, just the struggles of creating. I wish your channel success.

5:20 that would make a great print.

Where do you have your photos processed and scanned?

Happy new year and best of luck with the new adventure! You’re going to do awesome things

Happy New Year, Frank! Congratulations on escaping the corporate rat race. I wish you much success this year and into the future. Keep up the great work, man!

I've owned every film M varient at various times, even the M5 and MDs. Yeah, the M6 is by far the least enjoyable to actually shoot as a daily carry. Beautiful to look at, but the M6 felt the worst built in hand. Especially when Leica glass is attached to it's body. Also, I lusted after the Black Paint MP. Got it, but felt off with it...then had the opportunity to get an MP in silver...oh baby, MP in silver just felt even more Solid and enjoyable. Cheers!

Hey Frank, so did you just not like digital Leica? Curious, because I’m struggling with my M10-P. I prefer my M-A over the M10 and just like the whole film process overall. Unfortunately, probably going to ditch the M10 at some point because I just can’t get on with it 😢

Which is your favorite black and white film?

In my opinion M6 is very overrated. As an M3 user, I don't understand why people are paying so much more for what is arguably the least well constructed of the entire M series line of camera.

So I’m in the market for a digital Leica with auto focus. I have an m10 with 28 elmerit and 50 summicron. Love that set up but want one with auto focus and weather sealing. Do you still love your q2m? I’m thinking of the q2m, q3 or q3 43. Love the idea of a monochrome but think I can get 90% with a standard q. But also find myself thinking if I commit to B and W it will make me a better photographer. So I know you have no idea what I need but my question to you is if you had to buy one q at this moment, what would it be and why? Short answer is fine for a comment. Don’t want to take too much of your time. Just don’t live anywhere that I can just go to a store and try one. I do favor 35/50 but do love the 28 when I’m in close proximity. Also the 28 could be very helpful in my compositions. Any advise would be great. Hope you and your family are having a wonderful holiday!

Yeah Buddy! Let’s do just that.

“And now, dear boy, go and fetch the prize turkey in the window at Poulterer's at the corner!”

You’re a nice guy for releasing this! ❤

Interesting perspective. However, I would not recommend the M9 to anyone. The CCD magic-spice has been disproved by “blind” tests. Yes, some people can tell the difference out of camera, but they actually prefer CMOS shots as soon as a similar color profile is applied (i.e. it’s not the sensor, it’s the profile). The I/R leak is not as bad as the M8, but still there, producing weird pink colors on some portraits. The abysmal ISO performance, the low dynamic range, and the lagging controls and tamagotchi-sized screen are so frustrating that the only reason to get an M9 today is the lower price.

Thanks for your video and sentiments for “the holidays.” So much to say, but bottom line: yes, it’s about the stories we respond to and create for others.

Merry Christmas. Well said.

That was really fun to watch! :D And totally agree with you. I too fall into that trap of gear, but I also know that it really doesn't matter. Also want to approach 2025 a bit differently with more story telling, but have to do some homework to get better at that subject :) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year man! Curious what you will create in the new year :)

Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

As a Canon system mirrorless owner, I’m very interested in getting either a digital or film Leica. Im looking at an M6 or MP or Q2 Monocrom. Any advise??

Enjoyed the video and your thoughts.

If batteries aren’t an issue with you then why not a Leica MA. Also with an MA there’s no battery annoying battery cap. Agree with you about the plastic advance lever. One reason why I just kept my M2’s and M3. I also love my M2 with no self timer. As a side note if you have a chance to get older Leicas without a self timer get it over any one with one. CLA’s with self timer cost more and if your self timer jams, you’re screwed because your shutter can’t be released.

Hey Frank, so excited to see a new video from you, specially regarding the MP! To be honest every time I was in the market for an other Leica M camera, I watched your videos and your MP video back then sealed the deal for my MP purchase. At that time you already sold the MP for the MA, but I wanted to have a light meter integrated after shooting with the M3 for a while. Was able to sell my M6 for a good price + my corroded M9 and got my MP for a very good price second hand. Love that beautiful BP and the viewfinder is more flare resistant as you said. Only when I shoot 50mm I miss the M3. The only thing I find annoying on my MP is the softer leather finish compared to yours. I had the more sandy finish once in my hand I would prefer that compared to the now more softer leather finish. Otherwise I just enjoy the camera and lets see how it will brass over time. What was your lens choice for the last 3 years on the MP? And which colour film do you usally shoot? Awesome video man and 6:00 is just mindblowing!!!

Great video Frank and I must admit I love my MP too, although I do also have the M11-D which is also great it is just different to shooting film. I agree there is certainly a more emotional connection with film than digital. The only thing I dislike about the MP is you have to turn it off to save the battery

Love your shoots.What BW film do you used? Thanks.

8:37 Thank you. That lever can eff right the eff off.

Agree on the annoyance with the shutter dial on the MP vs the M6 TTL. I also like the larger dial but, for me, the MP is the better built and more fun to use camera..

Yeah dude! I used to have an M8 and loved it for it's imperfections and build quality, especially loved the IR compromised sensor. Unfortunately, it died as most if not all electronic products will. After I got an MP and then found a great M9 and was hoping to love it as much as the M8 but it just felt "hollow" in it's build quality and purpose. My Sony A7iii is such an amazing feat in consumer technology and makes great pictures! Using the Sony feels like a reminder to keep pushing forward and experiment and using the MP feels like a reminder to look back a bit and appreciate things that are simple and well built.

1:37 we need to use “rigamaroll” more often

I really think digital M users do like using it LOL It's basically the only way to work and focus with a rangefinder in digital (set aside this Pixi project...). And whoever uses the M digitally surely mostly uses it through the rangefinder and can turn off the screen and thus save battery.

I love the Leica cameras and film as much as the next guy but come on, digital cameras run circles around film. I wish I had the same reaction as you when I pick up a Leica to be motivated to shoot film but I just can't anymore. The D810 for me is a billion times better than any film camera. And that's coming from an owner of p67ii system, Leica M-A, Nikon F cameras etc. Like you said, it's just a huge time sink.

I totally agree about feeling being there with film, that is why I'm still shooting film! There is a quick fix for the M6 winding lever, just change it for the old version. An in regard of flare with older viewfinders, you can get installed an MP coated window (it solved the problem with my M4).

M digital is insanely sharp. But to my eye, it's too sharp. It's too clinical. And that leaves me somewhat cold. But when I look at good Leica film shots, wow, it's so much more. It's like looking into memories, and feelings. I've got an M4-P which is boss.