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don't know how i stumbled over to this video, but it was very cool to see. It felt real, you spoke well to the audience, you went through your process with the camera and none of it felt like some instragram influencer bullshit. All very chill, imo.
It gets easier when you do it more. But it's clear I think why Robert Capa went from a Leica IIIa to a Contax II with the single viewfinder when he got the chance. That being said, one thing I've learned: in terms of the triangle, I'd rather give up some shutter speed for a smaller f-stop. I can be slightly out of focus on the rangefinder at f8 and still come out looking pretty good. Unless you're wanting to bokeh-fy every shot, there's no reason to be shooting less than f5.6
Craftsmanship is needed here, the model is great in scene and the pictures are really of amazing quality for such an old camera without the electronic support.
The only thing I remember about shooting those cameras is that you should never change the shutter dial without the shutter being cocked. Otherwise they are great cameras. Very small and the focus is actually more precise than any M model. Plus the build in diopter is fantastic. Great pics!
The damage to a shutter by changing this way came through the first model Hasselblads and subsequent Soviet era 35mm and medium format cameras having their shutters damaged by people not adhering to the instructions.
I have a III from the same year. Put a strap on it. It's the best feeling camera to just wear on yourself. No bulging eye cups to graze your torso. Just a flat smooth surface that sticks to you wherever you go.
Is the lens a 50/3.5 Elmar? I've read on various reviews that color film is not its strong point (better shoot BW). But nevertheless, not shabby for gear older than 8 decades :D
It was! I think shooting in B&W would've been a great move because that's what it was intended for haha... Nonetheless, the colours were surprisingly pleasant!
The family Leica IIIa had a pre-World-War-II 50mm f1.5-9 Taylor Hobson Xenon speed lens that had dirt and cloudy elements present that yielded low-contrast, fuzzy images. As soon as I could I replaced it with a 1950's 50mm f/3.5 Collapsible Elmar, which was miles ahead. It produced great Kodachrome slides and black-and-white prints in the 1960's. Color print film was ASA 80 Kodacolor, which was a bit too expensive, so it was "slides or monochrome prints" only. I couldn't find slip-on filters or a proper lens cap for it, but it was a good match. 50mm f/2 Summar or Summitar? Those were Collector's Lenses for a poor high school/college photographer.
You should try some of the Canon copies from the same era. Compatible build quality, but with an integrated viewfinder/range finder. Been shooting with a IID2 for a couple months and like you said, it's been a huge privilege!
Like the Canon IVsb. This is very similar to the Leica iiia. However, it has an integrated viewfinder that provides views of 35mm, 50mm and 135mm lenses. There is also an accessory that fits on to the side of the camera so that you can use an electronic flash. The Canon ltm lenses are also very sharp and well made. My favorite Leica ltm lenses are the 5cm F2 Summar and the 9cm F4 Elmar.
@@johnrflinn The Canons innovated from the IV series on. And incorporated useful innovations! I say this having shot both. I admire the Leicas heavily!
I think the viewfinder focus would've been to shoot from a tripod and simply get framing. You shoot with something for at least a couple days, zone focusing is pretty easy. Also if you rotate the lens left right, left right you can nail focus really quick.
To be honest, it’s slightly a guessing and praying game lol. The two viewfinders are very close together, but some mental measurements are required for sure. It was a fun process!
Pretty sure those old photographers just zoned focused and called it a day.
don't know how i stumbled over to this video, but it was very cool to see. It felt real, you spoke well to the audience, you went through your process with the camera and none of it felt like some instragram influencer bullshit. All very chill, imo.
Wow! Thank you very much🥲
agreed!
It gets easier when you do it more. But it's clear I think why Robert Capa went from a Leica IIIa to a Contax II with the single viewfinder when he got the chance.
That being said, one thing I've learned: in terms of the triangle, I'd rather give up some shutter speed for a smaller f-stop. I can be slightly out of focus on the rangefinder at f8 and still come out looking pretty good.
Unless you're wanting to bokeh-fy every shot, there's no reason to be shooting less than f5.6
so stoked to finally see these photos!
May have taken 10 months….but it was worth it hahaha
Great video but I had a very old Leica M and it was often very, very difficult to REWIND the film.
RS. Canada
Craftsmanship is needed here, the model is great in scene and the pictures are really of amazing quality for such an old camera without the electronic support.
The only thing I remember about shooting those cameras is that you should never change the shutter dial without the shutter being cocked. Otherwise they are great cameras. Very small and the focus is actually more precise than any M model. Plus the build in diopter is fantastic.
Great pics!
It’s a fun little number.
Thank you!!
The damage to a shutter by changing this way came through the first model Hasselblads and subsequent Soviet era 35mm and medium format cameras having their shutters damaged by people not adhering to the instructions.
Don't worry about a Leica
I have a III from the same year. Put a strap on it. It's the best feeling camera to just wear on yourself. No bulging eye cups to graze your torso. Just a flat smooth surface that sticks to you wherever you go.
Nice review.These old cameras have their own personalities.😊
Great video man! very natural feel. Keep it up!
Appreciate it-thank you!
omg underrated channel, this was a fun video
Is the lens a 50/3.5 Elmar? I've read on various reviews that color film is not its strong point (better shoot BW). But nevertheless, not shabby for gear older than 8 decades :D
It was! I think shooting in B&W would've been a great move because that's what it was intended for haha...
Nonetheless, the colours were surprisingly pleasant!
The family Leica IIIa had a pre-World-War-II 50mm f1.5-9 Taylor Hobson Xenon speed lens that had dirt and cloudy elements present that yielded low-contrast, fuzzy images. As soon as I could I replaced it with a 1950's 50mm f/3.5 Collapsible Elmar, which was miles ahead. It produced great Kodachrome slides and black-and-white prints in the 1960's. Color print film was ASA 80 Kodacolor, which was a bit too expensive, so it was "slides or monochrome prints" only. I couldn't find slip-on filters or a proper lens cap for it, but it was a good match. 50mm f/2 Summar or Summitar? Those were Collector's Lenses for a poor high school/college photographer.
You should try some of the Canon copies from the same era. Compatible build quality, but with an integrated viewfinder/range finder. Been shooting with a IID2 for a couple months and like you said, it's been a huge privilege!
Like the Canon IVsb. This is very similar to the Leica iiia. However, it has an integrated viewfinder that provides views of 35mm, 50mm and 135mm lenses. There is also an accessory that fits on to the side of the camera so that you can use an electronic flash.
The Canon ltm lenses are also very sharp and well made. My favorite Leica ltm lenses are the 5cm F2 Summar and the 9cm F4 Elmar.
@@johnrflinn The Canons innovated from the IV series on. And incorporated useful innovations! I say this having shot both. I admire the Leicas heavily!
Love it! You have an amazing eye!
Thank you!!!
This video is hands down one of my favorites
Amazing pictures too 🙏🏼
Wow thank you!
@@NolanBegley you’re most welcome
Hope you post more of these videos 🙏🏼
great video man! love your take on saying how privilege we are to all these technologies.
Hello Nolan,
My leica IIIf has a missing spool. What would you recommend?
Thank you!s
Amazing original Leica ❤
love the vibes here
I have been using one - my first vintage Leica.
I think the viewfinder focus would've been to shoot from a tripod and simply get framing. You shoot with something for at least a couple days, zone focusing is pretty easy. Also if you rotate the lens left right, left right you can nail focus really quick.
Cute little things. I enjoy mine from the same year. Thanks for the video.
Wow. RS. Canada
that intro jeez. you guys need to do more of these :)))
Amazing! Keep it up!
Thank you!
So when you compose, how do you know if the subject is not cut off the frame since the viewfinder is not lined up with the lens?
To be honest, it’s slightly a guessing and praying game lol. The two viewfinders are very close together, but some mental measurements are required for sure. It was a fun process!
Where can I see the original photo?
that was sick
Why do you take everything in vertical orientation? I found myself wanting to see how a horizontal landscape looked.
Funny you caught that! I'm primarily a fashion/portrait photographer and it's just instinctual for me to turn my camera 😅
Gorgeous camera, and really dig the colour grading in this video as well!
Don't cut the film, use your vc between the exposure opening and the film
keep doing unique ideas.. good job
Never mind when you grow up and take your boosters you will be such a success.
Och :3 I have Leica from 37 too :3 My favorite camera ^^
A mask??😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I found the video interesting but the mask wearing is ridiculous.
...good vid man i Liked it......Paige is a bit of a stunner.😘
On which camera was this shot?
z-cam e2-s6 !
Face mask outside 😂
Other than that very interesting video and fascinating camera that Leica keep heritage of
IMHO Those cameras are a pain to use 🤭
Why are you wearing a mask outside?
I feel like you're torturing yourself! Why all this trouble you can buy a new camera
with all features, especially Film as well.
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