Leica M6 - Is It Worth It?
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
- In this video I discuss wether or not I think that the Leica M6 is worth all of the hype it receives from people around the world.
It's no doubt that Leica creates some of the most beautiful and functional cameras on the planet but what I want to know and hopefully help you figure out is if the M6 is the perfect camera after all. I've owned this Leica M6 TTL 0.58 for a few months now and I have only good things to say about this incredible camera. But I also think that to answer the question as to wether or not its worth it all depends on the person buying the camera and what they plan to use it for.
I hope you all enjoy this video please drop a comment on which camera or film stock you'd like to see me discuss next!
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Fast foward 2021, $1900 now sounds bargain like you predicted.
for real hahahah
Really really enjoyed this video. Beautifully shot and you explain the camera super well. I just picked up an M8 and am absolutely loving taking photos with a Leica camera. Truly a dream of mine.
Appreciate all of the effort put into this vid! Subbed!
Nice video, would've loved a few more sample images from it!
BTW all M6s have TTL metering, the M6 TTL adds the TTL flash metering with compatible flashes.
Funny thing about film cameras is that the body have almost nothing to do with picture quality, so sample images don’t really matter.
@@cyrfung lenses do add sharpness though
Sorry to be so off topic but does anybody know a trick to get back into an Instagram account??
I stupidly lost the login password. I love any help you can give me!
@Torin Huxley instablaster ;)
@@gabrielgomez2483 The lenses make everything about an image
you lost me at 1:45, all M6 do TTL metering, the "M6 TTL" just have TTL metering with flash as an extra.
Yes I realize I made that mistake, my bad 🙈
He said that 15 secs later.
Hey man! Fellow youtuber over here. Loved the video! Keep doing what your doing 👍🏼
Aww thanks!
Good quality, good cameras, just need more sanple photos!!! Loved both videos, probably subscribing!!
Thank you :)
Nice video! I liked the little nuggets of history and the technical explanation about the differences between all the M6 models. I do wish that you would´ve shared more images taken with the camera during the review, I think it really adds to the final feel of the video, but other than that, I loved it. I´m really excited to see the channel grow! Keep up the good work!
The lens and film produce images, the camera holds the film in a dark place.
me encanto el video y la verdad una calidad espectacular! ya van a llegar mas suscriptores, lo mereces! un saludo desde argentina!
I have used my M6 TTL since the 1990s and it is stunning, even with my Metz flash!
Awesome video and dope photos !!
Great video review after which I couldn't be happier to own and shoot a M6 classic from 1994 and a M6 TTL from 2002 with Summicron lenses 35, 50 & 90mm. Keep going ;)
PS: I switched from 2 Nikon F3 in 1994 because all my honeymoon shots came back blurred from the lab :(. No more such despair with a Leica rangefinder which never goes out of focus.
Good video. Would love to see more art. Too many people talk about gear - gear is gear! Art is unique!
Great Video! I appreciate the conversation style candid honestly bro. I could tell these were thoughts we could/would communicate about if we met you in person. I have a nikon d7000, pentax k1000 and a mamiya rb67... I'm thinking of upgrading my k1000 to the leica m6...I've shot like 10 rolls of 35mm...haven't developed any yet....
Do it
@@Zetaphotography thanks bro for the encouragement. I actually got sidetracked and bought a leica q. I hated it and sold it for a 35mm summicron that I put on my m6. I did a video on it
Good timing to see your video on the M6 as I'm in the process of trying to get a Leica. I'm also a 28mm shooter for a long, long time (Contax/Zeiss). Which Leica 28mm are you using here? 2.8, 2.0? Also which version 1-4 or ASPH (newest)? Thanks!
That’s awesome! I am currently using the Voigtlander 28mm f/2.0 but I have ordered the Elmarit 28mm f/2.8 (11606) and very excited to be transitioning into Leica glass :).
Great video! Considering getting one in silver and was wondering would you go .72 or .85 for a 50mm shooter?
Loved this. Great video.
Love my voigtlander glass on my leica m2 and m240. Let me know if there is a smaller 35mm 1.4 leica lens with modern coatings than my voigtlander nokton. Also had a 35mm summicron asph v1. The aperture ring had a little play, same issue on my friend's 35mm summilux fle. I expected better qa.
I had the m6 titanium version but sold it already because I needed money that time. Miss it a lot
That’s a beautiful camera! Sorry that you had to let it go :/
I'm looking for one. I may just get the regular one with 0.72 first just to have one and then see if I should keep it and grow
Wonderful video. I bought the ttl m6 .75.. I can't seem to settle on a lens...any 28mm reccomendation???
Nice video, really cool vibes here 🤘🏻
Thank you!
I have a M6ttl with a .85x viewfinder. I sometimes wish I had the ability to use a 28, but I mostly stick to 35
New to the M6 line. What does the magnifications have to do with lens
@@Zetaphotography the frame lines mostly. The 35 framelines on my m6 take up the whole viewfinder, whereas on a 72x viewfinder, 28 would take up the whole viewfinder
hi i own a leica m6 classic but i'd like to buy a ttl .58 (not for ttl but for .58). i use 28mm as my main and only focal lens and i prefer to have a more view in the viewfinder. i read that .58 is not as accurate as the .72 or .85 in focussing. is the same for you?
That’s a great question and I’ve done some research to see if this is true. For me personally I’ve never had any focusing issues and from what I can see online, people mostly have an issue with focusing when shooting with a tighter focal length like 90mm. Overall, I don’t plan to ever use anything tighter than 35 so the .58 made the most sense for me and so far I have had zero issues with focusing. I hope that’s helpful!
Beautiful images!
Thanks man!
For the type of photography that you prefer, why not go with a medium format film camera or larger?
TTL M6 only affects flash metering. Non-TTL M6 bodies still have metering
My suggestion is, talk about film, the difference between them and the aspects in general, I feel like not a lot people talk about that. Loved the video 🙏🏼🤙🏼
M6 shooter here. Cheers.
Thanks!
ha the second picture is from the Coachman Hotel?! I love that place so much
Wish I bought one when it was £900 a year back. Now its £1500... happy with my m8 :)
That m8 is a great cam too!
I‘m also more than happy with my M8 but I‘m lusting for a M4 as my M5 leaks a bit of light and needs a service.
M4 is awesome with the extra framelines! I am happy with my current m8+ m2 setup! (=m10?!)
Matt Choi I just love the finder of the M5 so a M4 would be perfect as it will take my 21mm Super-Angulon without modification.
M4 + M5 = M9... another digital Leica I love to shoot side by side with the M8 (both in silver chrome of course to fit the marvelous Leitz glass of the sixties).
Chrome is money. Both my m8 and m2 are chrome (didn't really have an option for a black for the m2 ;)
Solid
That would be cool to see a review on the Hasselblad 500cm or SWC
It’s not true to say the TTL version adds accuracy to exposure metering. The so-called M6 “Classic” already uses TTL exposure metering. The M6 TTL adds TTL flash metering, which is only helpful if you use a lot of flash. With a Leica rangefinder camera, many people never use flash. Those that do may benefit from using manual flash settings.
M6 2x'ed in value over the past 3 or 4 years due to the sudden surge of interest in film photography. What do you expect, it will 2x again in the next coming years? Film photography is not a financial market and there will be plenty of people seeking alternatives when prices are driven too high; and there are many.
We need a video about the van! ;)
That's creepy
Thanks for a great review. I have a Leica M9, that I love. However, I really enjoy shooting with my Canon Canonette QL17 range finder when I want to shoot film.
The M4, M3, M2 and Konica Hexar RF are as good if not better than the M6. You will spend a lot less but might not get those cool points you so desperately need.
Need to see some images really. To much general chat and not enough images. I have m6 but the battery cover keeps dropping of. I use sellotape to stick it on.
Do you use be and home develop and scan.
Don’t need a computer or light room program.
Was that the Coachman Hotel?
Yes it was!
i got a friend of mine who want to sale his Leica M6 NONE TTL MODEL to me for £1.000 body only and he had it for 20 years now and not been used
cool vid
You would need to pay over £1.500 or even £2.000 in Uk for a second hand
Of course is worth it specially now that every single RUclips channel is making a video about it
I just bought Leica glass. 28mm f2,8 Elmarit IV E46 from 1997. 969 Euro or 1184 Dollars. Not too expansive i think. The E46 is a lot better then version III E49.
Around 2010 nobody cares about film. Therefore the cameras and lenses were much cheaper. I paid for my M6 from 1995 in mint condition 1000 Euro or around 1000 Dollars. Back than the exchange rate was about 1:1. And even more unbelievable. My 35mm f2 summicron IV king of bokeh from 1994 in mint condition costs only 800 Euro or dollars. Can you believe that? Today it as at least triple the price.
I was already planning to buy one but now I’m even more convinced ahah. I also started my RUclips channel. If you have 5min check my first video I please let me know what you feel
The M3 and M6 are the best leicas.
6:23: "Don't be like me, get some actual Leica glass. Don't shoot with a Voigtländer. It's a good lens, but put Leica glass on a Leica camera." Good lord, why can't more RUclips film shooters subscribe to this philosophy‽ 😅
When you're looking at over $6K for a new MP this is a bargain. Its just not as much of a bargain as it was 10 years ago...
Lots of the light meters are crapping out in m6s essentially a prettier m4
How many is lots? If you don't mind, what year model is your M6 and in what year did the meter fail on you?
VirtualGuth not mine but if you check online lots of the classic leitz m6 have the light meter problems
@@enterwordyworldSearching online reveals almost nothing but hearsay. It's almost as if one person mentioned that they heard the meter broke in someone else's M6. Then that comment is repeated by ten more people, then each of those comments are repeated by ten more people, etc.. However, in actuality it seems that just as with your M6, the meters are fine and well in the vast majority of M6 cameras out there.
VirtualGuth sure. can't argue with you there. I just think they are too expensive a camera and sooner or later will age. But if u are willing to buy in to the classic analog systems and circuits u can surely expect them to expire at one point. I would say it's a few shops that have already repaired or replaced old m light meters. Again can't argue as to how people naturally repost as I did, information they receive.
I have a m2 with a Voitglander 50mm nokton 1.1 And love it. Not sure if Leica glass can sway me from it.
more photos less talk :D
Haha I hear ya. Got a photo walk video coming this week that will be very photo focused and much less talk 🤗
The body is a lot of money $2000 to $3000. The lens costs even more.
Review different films.
Is it me or are Leicas totally hyped at the moment? People are conflating a beautiful, efficient machine with great photography. Fact is, most decent cameras of the late 1990s will give just as good results in the hand of a decent photographer as an M6. Videos like this just drive up the prices for idiots who think the more expensive the camera, the better the picture. They also drive up the Leica brand so new cameras are more and more expensive. It's not about your kit - it's about what you carry between your ears.
Good video....can I just say, I hate that music, so irritating and so distracting, I could barely stand it. I've heard that same or similar stuff a hundred times on other channels. I don't know who produces it but I would implore RUclipsrs to move on to something else...maybe nothing.😏
Sorry to be negative, maybe because I'm a musician but its just so irritating, I can't not listen to it.
It's only worth it if you make a living using it.
WHAT IS THAT GOD AWFUL MUSIC
TTL is garbage. Just get the OG
Focusing on the fact that it will go up in value undermines one's desire to shoot with it - that + the constant outfit changing - meh - unoriginal video.