If you're only getting a month out of your batteries, you might have a problem with the camera. I've had my M6 for 11 years now and have only changed the batteries twice. I've shot thousands of frames. If you're not aware, if you set the shutter speed dial to B it effectively turns off the meter, otherwise, the meter will be active if it's in your bag and accidentally half-pressed or something like that. Nice points on the video though. I liked your comment about not buying a big lens as your first lens.. heh
Thanks for the video. Before I bought my Leica M6, I knew I wanted a fast 35mm lens because the 35mm f/1.4 on my Nikon SLR was my favorite focal length for shooting general subjects. Before I bought my Leica M6, I knew I loved Zeiss glass because of the Zeiss lenses I had used on my Contax G1 rangefinder. Therefore, the Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 was the first lens I purchased for my M6.
When you close up the camera, one shot is sufficient to get to unexposed film. You can start shooting at -1 or even -2. A 36-exp.-roll should get you at least 38 usable frames with the M6.
Lol talking about fast aperture heavy lenses as a first lens, I bought a Canon 50mm F0.95 M-mount as my first lens for about 6 months before I got a body that I could use it on
Hello. Nice review of this legendary camera. Not the first review I've seen, not thelast I guess: this camera does have a cult following (nothing new here). I just wanted to give my 5 cts worth: parallax is in camera corrected . Every lens that couples to the Leica body, be it Leica or third party lenses will move the focus arm (in camera) thus making the frame line move accordingly to corret parallax. As for the rangefinder patch that flares, just put your finger over the frame line illuminating window (the one just off center in front) when it happens or if it gets too annoying, a little light grey felt on that window makes teh flare less pronounced (albeit giving less light to the framelines). Have fun. Thanks for the video
If you're only getting a month out of your batteries, you might have a problem with the camera. I've had my M6 for 11 years now and have only changed the batteries twice. I've shot thousands of frames. If you're not aware, if you set the shutter speed dial to B it effectively turns off the meter, otherwise, the meter will be active if it's in your bag and accidentally half-pressed or something like that. Nice points on the video though. I liked your comment about not buying a big lens as your first lens.. heh
There are 2 different meters used in the M6. Do they have different battery life?
Thanks for the video.
Before I bought my Leica M6, I knew I wanted a fast 35mm lens because the 35mm f/1.4 on my Nikon SLR was my favorite focal length for shooting general subjects.
Before I bought my Leica M6, I knew I loved Zeiss glass because of the Zeiss lenses I had used on my Contax G1 rangefinder.
Therefore, the Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 was the first lens I purchased for my M6.
What an absolutely wonderful way to review a camera, I think you should explore this much more, subscribed!
Thank you B! greatly appreciate the support! I'll try to make some more stuff like this in the future :)
LOVE BOSSA NOVA, loved the video, honestly you just convinced me to buy one. Thank you for being amazing!
When you close up the camera, one shot is sufficient to get to unexposed film. You can start shooting at -1 or even -2. A 36-exp.-roll should get you at least 38 usable frames with the M6.
Switch to B mode when you're not using the camera can save you tons of battery
I never put in B mode....and after 3 years the batterie is still Ok! I own a Leica MP and never had any issue with batteries...
Great video my friend , I enjoyed it more than most of the pro channel reviews, keep it up 👍
Hi Drew. My friend Graydon made me watch your video. I liked it.
1)I so much enjoy your RUclips channel 2)new fan 3)look forward to what you do next! -best moi
Really thorough overview. I don't think I'm gonna be getting a leica anytime soon, but this was still information to watch
Solid review, however wtf am i doing watching M6 review conditional on my budget 😂
Excellent job!
Just got my Leica m6 yesterday :D. Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f2 arriving tomorow :D
Enjoy!! :)
Great review 👌🏽
Lol talking about fast aperture heavy lenses as a first lens, I bought a Canon 50mm F0.95 M-mount as my first lens for about 6 months before I got a body that I could use it on
I got a friend of mine who want to sale his LEICA M6 none TTL model and is a black body to me for £500.00 and is not been used for a long time
Where did you get that button
I bought the soft release from the Leica store in Madrid but they sell it online as well!
Thanks for good review!
Hello. Nice review of this legendary camera. Not the first review I've seen, not thelast I guess: this camera does have a cult following (nothing new here). I just wanted to give my 5 cts worth: parallax is in camera corrected . Every lens that couples to the Leica body, be it Leica or third party lenses will move the focus arm (in camera) thus making the frame line move accordingly to corret parallax. As for the rangefinder patch that flares, just put your finger over the frame line illuminating window (the one just off center in front) when it happens or if it gets too annoying, a little light grey felt on that window makes teh flare less pronounced (albeit giving less light to the framelines). Have fun. Thanks for the video
Can you make a review of you lens for Leica? :P
Cool camera👍