Leica M3 vs M6 and Recent Shots
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- I apologize for the video running a little long, I usually like to keep it shorter. But I did want to show you the comparison between these two cameras and their features.
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Ted Vieira the smoothest talking camera dude on the net!!! lol. love the videos brother.. thanks
Thanks man.
A great comparison Ted, thanks! And those landscapes - so punchy and sharp, love them. The area is so exotic and alien looking compared to where I live, I'd love to shoot there some day.
You make such great videos! They actually help me relax. So well produced! And oh that voice!
Thank you Steph :)
your landscape photography work in the desert was fantastic!
Hey Matt, thank you very much. I've never really thought of myself as a landscape photographer, but it is fun to be out in nature, I do love that. And it's good to mix things up now and then. Thanks again, man.
Great info. I have just entered the Leica world and you have answered many questions for me! 👍🏼👍🏼
Couldn't agree more with your review! I also use M3 and M6 - love the M3 viewfinder in combination with 50/2.
Thanks for a cool video Ted. Super engineering all around. Very interesting film loading design. I like your landscape shots, well done.
Thanks very much, man, I appreciate that! Yeah, these cameras are really such fine crafted machines. And thanks about the shots. It definitely was a breath of fresh air (pun intended ;) Have a great weekend, man!
Ted, no apology necessary for the longer video. Great breakdown of two awesome cameras! I was very fortunate, about a dozen or so years ago, to be able to purchase a Leica MP (film) through the Leica a la carte program. At that time, Leica's two rangefinder offerings were the automated M7 and the purely mechanical MP. The M7 was configured much the same as the M6, but with aperture priority; and, the MP shared the 0.72x viewfinder of the M6/7, but had the rewind and advance (albeit single stroke) levers like your M3. Given that I liked some features from each camera, I couldn't decide between the two. So, when the a la carte program was launched, I designed an MP with M6/7 style advance and rewind levers, and an M2 style 35/50/90 frameline finder. Love that camera, and have had no need to shoot any other film camera since. I really enjoy your videos, Ted!Just one question, the jazz guitar background music...was that you playing? If so, nice job, and if not, nice choice! Take care, brother, and keep posting! You're the coolest. I want my TedTV!
Wow, very cool about configuring your own Leica. That's wild, man. Yeah, I'm really happy with the combination of these two. I do love the flexibility of the M6, but honestly shooting with the M3 feels a bit more free. I'm determining the exposure before I even raise the camera to my eye, so once I am looking through the viewfinder, all I'm thinking about is composition/framing and focus. When I see the exposure arrows light up in the M6 it subtle makes me think about exposure once again before shooting. It's a small thing, but I have noticed that. But it really is a small thing and there's not a single thing to complain about with either of these bodies. But man, to customize your own Leica, that's gotta be amazing!
No, the music track was just a royalty free track. But thanks man, have a great weekend!
No need for apologies Ted. This is a most informative video and one I shall return to for sure.
Thanks Neville, I appreciate it, man.
interesting comparison!
really enjoyed watching this and as always thanks for sharing this!
Hey Ted, thanks for a nice video and for your time. I liked your input on those two cameras and agree with you on most things. I just wanted to point oiut that most M3's (un less otherwise modified) qill not focus to anythong closer than 3 feet wheras the m6 will go as close as 2.3 feet which accomodates most of the lenses you could throw on an M body (other than some Leica's 50 and 35mm). Not a deal breaker when shooting digital (croping in post prod is easy) but a bit more of a tedious job on analog when you want very close up portraits or particular details on any subjects (sculptures, flowers, wooden objects etc). Keep up the good work. Thanks :)
Hi Ted. Great video. I had both the M3 and the M6. Both amazing cameras but I have just sold the M6 because like you I do like the simplicity of the M3. To me though the main thing for me is the perfect build quality and solid feel of the M3. The brass body of the M3 gives it a heft that no other camera has in my view, along with the fact that it is a legend of a camera.
Outstanding shots!
Thanks very much, Anthony!
Hey Ted! I'm hooked on your videos! Man you have the perfect voice for radio/tv, you do that same kind of photography I like. Recently I just quit digital, sold all my gear and bought a M6 and a Hasselblad 6x6...I'm happier than ever with photography again...returning to film...
Hey one of my mothers surname is Vieira too! Do you have Portuguese ancestors too?
Ted, I own a M3 DS and a two M2's. I have never owned a M6. I prefer the M2 over M3: I like the look better, the viewfinder, has 35mm frame lines, my versions have no self timers. I think the most simple out of the M line. Reasons I cannot rationalize a M6: it is not made of brass, top plate not engraved (purely aesthetic but hey), shape and look of advance lever. Do I still want one... well yes. HA HA ... Thats what happens when you start shooting Leicas. Thank you for the fantastic video!
Man, I know what you mean! After I bought my first M6 and my Summicron 50, I thought I was done, completely satisfied. Another three M bodies and 2 more Leica lenses later..... Okay, now I"m done. (yeah, right) That's very cool about the M2. Yeah, that's a beautiful design. I'll probably won't use the self timer too much. But yeah man, great stuff! Thanks Jesse!
I own a love both. The .91 viewfinder in the M3 is amazing and the camera is so smooth to operate. Love your videos!
Thanks very much! Yeah, man, that .91 really is beautiful to shoot with. I love both cameras too. It's nice to have the meter when the light's a little tricky, but I think the M3 is just a little bit more fun to shoot with. Thanks again, man!
beautiful cameras my friend very envious I'm drooling!
Hey Ted, I noticed you're using the focussing tab from Taab?... How do you like it? I have one on my zuiko 50mm lens.. very easy to focus. Nice video as always!
As always, fantastic video Ted. Thank you for taking the time to point out the differences. I am saving for one of these two models but I sill can't make my mind up which one to choose from as they both their advantages and disadvantages. Man they are both so beautiful cameras. I like the M6 for its light meter and 35mm frame lines but the double stroke, brass body, .92 view finder on the M3 are very attractive also. That said if I can source a .85 view finder M6 then that would be sweet also. I don't know perhaps start with the M3 and develop my light reading skills and then maybe one day get an M6 or vice versa. Anyway thanks again for sharing. Keep up the great work. FYI as beautiful as the music was I did find it a little distracting, your voice is soothing enough Ted no need for music IMO :)
Hey Michael, thanks very much, man! Yeah, you know you really can't go wrong with either one of these cameras. I know at the end of the video I did say that if I could only have one I'd choose the M6, but to be honest about that, I kind of flip flop back and forth. They are both amazing cameras and very rewarding to shoot with. As far as the meter issue.... I really kind of prefer not having the meter 90% of the time. If you do get an M3 and just go out shooting during the day, using Sunny16 rule, you'll be surprised at how much of an expert you'll be in no time shooting with the M3 and nailing your exposures. Yeah, I normally don't want to use any kind of music on the videos. On this particular one, it seemed like I was taking a long time going over all the features of the camera and just thought maybe if I kept the music low enough in the mix, it could help that footage be a little less painfully slow. Ha! Anyway, I doubt you'll hear much of that kind of stuff in future videos. Thanks man, I really appreciate it, Michael. Have a great weekend, man!
Ted Vieira Hi Ted, thanks for getting back to me. I accidentally missed your reply. Cheers for your comments, I could see myself switching between both of those two cameras if I had the pleasure of owning both also. It's great to hear that you enjoy not having a meter 90% of the time. I have been practicing the sunny 16 rule on my two Fuji bodies lately and have been surprised how many times I have guessed the correct exposure, it so much fun that sometimes I think I can't take the shot due to limitations but then remember I can push the ISO if I really want to lol. Can't wait to get my hands on the M3. Thanks again. Have a great weekend and keep up the fantastic content.
Your videos are always really good.
I am just here for the voice. Great review BTW
Ha! Thanks man. :)
Ted! great video I love your black-and-white work. I am very interested in film as well still searching things out and trying to figure out what camera I have looked at a Nikon F3 or Nikon FM3a I would love to hear your thoughts and hear your suggestions on this. Dude you are Awesome!!
Beautiful cameras ❤
Absolutely loved this video Mr Vieira , thank you !
Hard choice...I already own a typ240 (M-P) and would like to get a film one...hard choice really between the two...but I think I'll go for the M3 as my eyes will enjoy the higher magnification, and I love my Summicron 50 !
Very cool, thank you! Yeah man, the viewfinder on the M3 is really, really nice. Have fun! :)
Great review of both, I hope you post more content soon.
Very helpful video. I'd love an M2 or M3 sometime for their simplicity, but having the flexibility for ease of use of a 35 is pretty good.
Ted, I went back to find this video. I have an M3 and am considering getting another Leica film camera. I’m going to look for an M6. Seems like the 3 and 6 would make good companions. Thanks man.
Wonderful review, many thanks
Great video, fantastic photos! And you voice is soo pleasent.. ps: I am totally straight!!:)
Love the photo's Ted keep up the great work with the video's.
Thank you so much, Mark!
Great job Berry White..... Mr. Smooth. Great video's
Hey Ted, another really nice video! Did you know that Leica offers diopters that screw on to the viewfinder window for glasses wearers? I found it very useful. It allows the photographer to get a full view of the scene.
Hey David, thanks very much, man! I have heard about the diopters but hadn't checked it out. I'll have to look into that, thanks man!
Hi Ted, I sourced a small plastic part that attaches to the viewfinder and no more scratched glasses.....Great vid...
The filmspeed memory dial at the back of the Leica is for DIN and ASA.
As you might know the Leica is a German design; all parts are made
according the DIN standards.
After 1970 the film industry no longer indicated the speed of the films
by 100 DIN/10 degrees, but just by 100 DIN.
An exception is the tripod socket of the Leica, which is made according
to the English BSI standard, being 1/4 inch Whitworth thread. Some
Leica Visoflex houses have two different BSI tripod sockets: 1/4 and 3/8.
Maaaaan! I love your videoes! I have a black M6 and a late M3 (single stroke) myself. You are right on point with your thoughts, in my experience. Except that you can "multiple stroke" most film Ms. They just stop when they have advanced a frame. I actually prefer double stroking my M6. (Now that just sounded nasty. Sorry about that...) I actually have the original manual that came with my M6 (german guy with mustache using the camera inside it, haha) and it states clearly that you can double stroke it, or use the amount of strokes you wish. :-)
Oh, very cool, man! I hadn't thought of that, but I know someone else had mentioned that before and it just dawned on me how that could work. (doing double stroke on a single stroke advance lever) Yeah, I've got the original papers, booklets and warrenty card that came with my Leitz M6 ('87). It was some unsold merchandise from a camera store owner in China. Very cool looking through the literature. Thanks man!
great video Ted, wish i could afford either one of these film cameras they are works of art!
Thanks very much, man! Yeah, such craftsmanship, you're right. Have a great weekend!
Cheaper than digital cameras. NOw, those lenses... oy.
Great video as always, Ted. I am curious: Many of your most recent postings deal with film. Have you given up on digital and Fuji?
Hi Andrew, thanks very much! No, I'm still love and am very dependent on my Fuji gear. It's still the practical choice for my client work. Sometimes I'll need to throw shots and artwork together in a matter of hours for a client. Or I'll need really close up macro-ish type of shots for product photography and I'm not gonna get that with my Leica's. Plus most of my clients, although they love my personal work, usually feel that color photography is better for their image. Fuji makes that extremely easy to do, and still more enjoyable that shooting with a DSLR and that kind of setup. But for my personal work, yeah, film is my medium of choice. It's what I'm most passionate about, and that's more of what I want to do with this channel - just share the personal stuff that I'm really passionate about. But man, I do love Fujifilm and will still be talking about them as well.
Great shots!
Thank you!
Hi Ted ! very interesting video, reminded me of when I shot film on Nikon f2a camera. Also liked your landscape images too, a great choice for B/W.
I watched a video about Fermont street recently, there's some whacked out street performers there, have you done any work with them "street shots" the street had a heavy police pressence so I imagine you could work there feeling comfortable and safe. Take care, Man.
Hey Martyn, yeah, Fremont Street is a great place to shoot. A lot of characters down there. More old-school Vegas. If you're on Fremont in the touristy area it's very safe. I kind of think of it like it's Vegas' Coney Island kind of scene, but not as cool. But yeah, safe. The main risk is just somebody spilling a drink on you (or your gear). ;)
Really interesting video Ted. I would love to try an older Leica film camera so I guess I am going to have to start a) looking for one and b) sweet-talking the good lady wife.
You're a man with a plan! ;)
Hey Ted, another great reason people often overlook the value of a light meter is if they don’t use filters for bnw photography. Red and yellow and orange, that sort of thing - and they all cut varying degrees of light, which all needs to be taken into consideration when metering via sunny 16 etc.
Yeah man, good point.
Ted Vieira thank you for always engaging with your viewers and providing thought provoking discussion items!
@@bodythetan Hey man, thank you for chiming in to the discussions here. I always appreciate your comments and point of view, man. Have a great weekend!
You can add a 1.5 or 2X magnifier to the viewfinder that really helps. Makes the process of taking portraits a little easier by increasing the magnifier frame lines.
Hey Ted - I've always loved your videos man - you're the smoothest talkin dude on the net. This is not a criticism, but I'm a little confused. A while ago you were saying the Fuji X-T1 was your go to camera - like me you just loved it. Then shortly after you bought the X-Pro2 and were very happy with that. This is a logical change and one can't be criticised for that. I did the same thing, updated my X-T1 for the X-T2. However, now looks like you have flipped to film and now you are posting the merits of Lecia cameras. My question - do you just use these film cameras for small personal projects, and still use the Fuji digital for all other work, or have you completely swapped over now?
Philip
The connector on the back with the bulb is for FLASHBULBS used back then. They were fun! Electronic flash is a relative new comer.
Useful tips, thank you
Yep Bulbs were the thing when I was a kid. Such simplicity, such elegance with these cameras.
On the other hand this really makes me want to dig one of my c3's out & shoot some film. Even they are fun to mess with.
Yeah, I should've thought about that. Figured it was something like that. Bulbs!
Yeah, I can't recommend shooting film enough. I used to think I loved photography before.... man, I love it so much more now. Do it! Thanks man.
I own both, the M3 and the M6 and share your views on them. However, I often use a 35mm lens on the M3 without difficulty. Thanks for a very interesting video.
That's very cool, Roberto... I guess it never occurred to me to just go ahead and use a 35 on my M3. I'll check that out, I guess it might even be nice to get that surprise when you see the film and see everything you got in the frame. Thanks very much, man.
If you don't wear glasses and you can press right up against the viewfinder the full frame outside the 50mm frameline is a very close framing for 35mm
Thank you!
The right hand plug is for M synchronising with a flash bulb, which has a lag of 5-10 milliseconds before reaching its peak, whereas the X or electronic plug is for a flash that gives an instantaneous peak value.
The long burning PF bulbs can allow synchronisation at all speeds, whereas the X synchronisation is often limited to 1/60 or 1/125th if a second
Don`t plug your x synch flash into the FB terminal, it will flash but your film will be black (out of synch)
How do you deal with the light meter missing from the M3/4? On a practical level how harder makes it to have it as a camera for family and personal use?
Hi, I'm really enjoying your film videos in addition to the Fuji ones! I've tried several Leicas including an M8, but Fuji really spoiled me on that :-) Sold my M6 with .85 viewfinder because I found the doubled up framelines too distracting. Now using my M2 with an old 35 Summaron and a M4-2 with a 50 Summicron. I'd love to hear how you like the focus tab strap on your 50, and where you can find it. Many thanks
The other connector on the back of M3 is for flashbulbs. Back in the day, flashbulbs were common, but they were slower. So, when you used that connector, the camera would send a signal for the flashbulb to fire a little bit earlier than with the other connector to make it coincide with the open shutter. If you had the flashbulb connected to the other plug, it would have fired later than the shutter.
(edit: grammar)
He He beat me to it. I used to love using bulb, there was something magical about it. I never got that feeling from electronic, I did buy a speedlight and try it in the early 70s but, the magic was gone and I have never used flash since ;-)
Vici Martynov That's cool! I'm from after that time, when I was a kid, cameras already had built-in electronic flash (although they were still analog, no digital camera at the time).
Very cool, man, thanks for the info. I figured it was something like that, but didn't know for sure. I figured one of you guys would let me know. :) Thanks again!
Man, Vici, you're making me want to try that just for the experience! :)
Ted great video as usual love the landscape photos. Any recommendations for a leica lens 35 & 50mm for the M6? Keep up the good work
Hey Farouk, I really love Summicrons. More affordable than Summilux but still so much beautiful image quality. You don't have to go with Leica. You can save a lot of money with something from Zeiss or Voigtlander and still get great image quality. And whenever I buy anything Leica, I'll always look on the used market. You can save a lot of money, their stuff is built so well and most Leica users tend to really take pretty good care of their gear. I bought both my Summicron 35 and 50 used... both two of my favorite lenses I've ever owned. Keep an eye on Keh.com/ and usedphotopro.com/ both very good reputable used sellers. Takes the fear out of buying used gear online.
Ted Vieira thanks Ted I will keep this in mind much appreciated!
Thanks Ted for nice review of two Leica rivals! Ps Do you use acros simulation for video?
Thanks very much, Martynas! No, I just record straight into the Facetime camera on my iMac with iMovie, then just desaturate it, add a bit of contrast and go. I've done a little bit of video with my X-Pro2, just checking it out, and the Acros does look pretty beautiful for video. Thanks again!
Bellissimo video. Thanks
Love your OnA bag...wahooo and your photography
Yeah Edwin, I really do love the bags from ONA. Thanks man!
Thanks for another excellent video Ted. I like to say two strokes are better than one. Anyway, do you ever use color filters with B&W film? If so, that would be a cool video. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
Thanks very much! Yeah, I do really like the double stroke as well. I haven't used color filters yet. That would be a blast. Thanks again, have a great weekend!
Those are great landscape shots you should shoot more that genre.
Awesome!!
Very informative video, love the look of the M3, is the light meter on the M6 on all the time or how does it work.
Hey, very sorry for the delay, just getting caught up on everything. Yeah, the light meter on the M6 works well. It's a center weighted meter and it only draws from the batter if you've advanced the film lever. At that point the meter is active until you take the shot. To be honest though, if you get an M3 and get used to self evaluating your exposure using sunny16, that kind of thing, you'll be fine. I've got a few cameras that don't have built in meters and it's helped me to get much better at determining exposure without a meter. Fun stuff!
Ted Vieira Hi Ted, no problem, thank you for the reply, I have a Rolleicord with no meter and have got great results, your podcasts and RUclips videos are great, keep up the good work.
@@jeg569 Yeah man, you know, sometimes I even get better results when I determine the exposure myself. Especially with the M6. I mean, the meter is very reliable, but sometimes there is something in the scene that I want to expose for, but since the meter is heavily center weighted, it might be thrown off a bit. Plus there's just something liberating about controlling every part of the shot yourself. You don't have anything electronic telling you what to do, making you second guess yourself. I don't know, just reading this back it sounds like I've got personal issues. ;) Have a great week, man.
you can double stroke on the M6 too. You don't have to go the whole stroke. on a different note, my friend has an M2. Mechanically, that camera is on a different level to my M6. It's more solid and feels smooth. The M6 is good and hard to imagine another level better, but the M2 is and I imagine the M3 will be the same as M2.
Hi Ted. Love watching your videos, very informative.
I have to ask and sorry to pry, but are you from Alabama? I ask only because you have the same speech patterns as Tim Cook from Apple
Ted, we need a video on how you scan and another on how you meter with the m3 :))
Very nice video, but damn, your voice is really really cool
Are you the guy that talks on every action movie trailer?
Great!
In the Leica M3 manual you will find all on the two sync ports.
Where can I find a plastic slip on focusing tab like yours on the 50 cron?
Hi Teng, go to lenstab.com - I wish Leica just put a focus tab on all there lenses, but this is a good alternative.
Left flash socket for electronic flash, the right was for bulb flash.
Question: Where do you get your film developed?
Love m6
Hey Ted I have a quick question, I really want to get the 16mm 1.4 fujinon but I also want to upgrade my X-T1 to an X-T2. I love my camera, I really do but I would also love to upgrade and get the new features and the 4K video for when it's needed. I know that a good glass is always more important than the actual rig, but I just wanted a second opinion. Thanks!!
Sorry, I know this video is not Fuji related but you're still the X series guru! 😄
Hey Miguel, just depends on what you need most right now. Would you benefit more from having the 16mm lens, having shots you really need that lens for? Or would you benefit more from the added features of the X-T2 - the higher resolution images, joystick, faster AF, better continuous AF, etc... It's a personal issue, but hopefully this way of thinking about the choice might be helpful? Which would you get more enjoyment, more benefit from right away? Then whichever one you buy first, you can always pick up the other item later. ;)
Ted, I'm currently a student studying Cinematography in college, just getting started in Film photography. I'm finding it hard to get the grasp of it, I was wondering if you had any tips or starter advice?
Hey man, very cool about your studies. As far as stills photography, do you shoot digital now and are just looking to get into film cameras? If so, a lot of the same principles can be applied. Just really understand how exposure works, working with aperture, shutter speed and your ISO or film speed. One thing I've found when shooting film after shooting digital is I need to be much more aware of the light when shooting film. Because there's no way to get an instant preview of what you just shot so you've got to be a little more aware of everything before you press the shutter release.
As far as film types, there are still a lot to choose from, in both color and black and white. To know what kinds of films you might like, you can do a search on sites like Flickr or 500px.com for search works like Ilford HP5, or Tri-X, ACROS, etc... a lot of photographers will have tagged their images with what kind of film was used. You can start to get a feel of which films you might want to try. Or go down to your local camera store and hopefully they still stock film and could give you some good suggestions. Then just try a few rolls and you'll start to figure out which film is best for you.
You can develop the film yourself at home, or you can send it off to a lab. Hopefully there might be one locally that you can use. I like to develop my own. I actually enjoy the process, and am too impatient to wait for a lab to send it back.
If you're just starting from scratch, without a digital photography background, then just really dig into the basics of photography. There are a lot of videos on youtube here for that.
RUclips stuff to check out:
Matt Day's channel: ruclips.net/user/mattdayphotofilmshow
Here's a playlist I've added to from time to time about film: ruclips.net/p/PLbvRRm0CnUHQcwXd8SWnj8_TH0Ubxtub4
Anyway, yeah man, hopefully this helps at least a little. It's a broad subject and hopefully these resources can help you more. Feel free to let me know if you have any specific questions and I'll help if I can. Thanks!
Ted Vieira Thanks Ted! That really has helped me a bunch!
We shoot strictly ISO 400 B&W film so I'm trying to bear that in mind as much as I can. The course teaches us all about film, we even have a dark room which we can use whenever it's free so developing my film myself is not an issue, only thing is that they don't really show you how to get to grips with it, more throw you in headfirst. I used to shoot digital and still do, but I just love the world of analog and want to be a part of it.
Thanks again Ted, your channel is a great help!
Interesting to know about the double stroke.
I am curious about your camera strap you have on your M3. Where can I get one?
Yeah, love the double-stroke! I also really do love these straps. I use them on all the cameras I shoot with. I generally wrap them around my wrist and it really does add a very nice extra grip on the camera, and very comfortable. It's the "Slim Strap" and you can get them at: shop.deadcameras.com
M3 all day!
The film days were good when I learnt photography. The lens being the most important part of the system. I like these LEICA cameras but couldn't be messed around with changing film, developing etc these days.
Hi Ted , what is the most suitable viewfinder size for Leica M6 on 35mm and 24mm lense? 0.72 or 0.85? Thanks
From the information I've seen, here are the frame you'll get with those to choices:
Standard 0.72x - Combined 28mm & 90mm, 35mm & 135mm and 50mm & 75mm frames.
Standard 0.85x - Combined 35mm & 135mm and 50mm & 75mm, and 90mm frames.
I've never shot anything wider than 35mm on my M6. Not sure if you would need an external viewfinder. Wish I had more experience in this area, probably best to check out the rangefinder forums. There will be a lot of shooters there that can probably give you solid information on using the 24mm.
If you're patient, you can find M6s with a .58x viewfinder which would be ideal for a 24mm lens. The .58x has the same frame line configuration as the .72x but it lacks the 135mm frame lines. A 24mm lens would be a bit wider than the 28mm lines but with the .58x finder you'd have some extra room around the frame lines to compensate.
Cool vid! Did you use a yellow filter?
Thanks! No, I've never used colored filters. These shots were done with Fuji Acros pushed to 400. That's really one of my favorite "looks," I even like it better than shooting the film at box speed. I like the bump in contrast.
Ted Vieira I should’ve known. The desert landscapes seemed like something out of a red 25 filter, but the skies and vegetation were too light, which threw me off. You’ve also mentioned that you use HC-110, which also helps with contrast. Your compositions were nice.
What's your scanning process? Your scans look much nicer than the scans I get out of my summicron/m6
Hey Ryan, after the negatives are dry I'll scan them with an Epson V600, using the native Epson software. I've heard the newer models might be better, but the V600 is fine for me for now. I'll bring the TIFF files into Lightroom in case I need to tweak any of the images. But since I've been shooting film I do much less post adjustments in LR; maybe a slight exposure adjustments, or bring the blacks down a bit, recover some highlights. But all very minor or else I start to lose that look that I love about the film stock in the first place.
Damn, same scanner, camera and lens but I feel like your pics just look sharper? Maybe it's because I shoot mostly color and the scanner seems to have some jpeg artifacts and a lot of noise.
Hey man, loving your content, obviously film is your passion right now, which is cool but any more love you could give to your digital fans would never go amiss. Also, if you ever fancied doing a voice over for kids books, I would wholeheartedly support it. watching you videos with my 17mth old and she dosed off listening to your dulcet tones, maybe a venture worth looking in to!? Much love.
Yeah Jon, I'll keep adding more digital content as well. That's very nice to hear about being able to lull your youngster to sleep. That makes me feel good, man. Thanks Jon!
I don't really dig your super high contrast stuff.... but its at least composed pretty dope. :)
Ted - I am really enjoying your videos on the Leica M3 and M6. I am in process of adding film to my current digital workflow. Just in the past week bought a '57 M3 double-stroke w/summicron 50/2 dual range & goggles & Leicameter MC. While the meter works, I suspect I'll use a digital camera or an android app for needed metering. I also just added a Hasselblad 503CX & 80/2.8 CF w/PME-5 for metering & a few film backs - for 120 images. And as my local camera shop owner is pushing my buttons re large format (he has a pair of Deardorff's), I've definitely learned that film is a slippery slope. I'd enjoy hearing more about your experiences with the M6. I share your affection for a 35mm as one's normal lens. So I'm interested in the M6. Again, keep 'em comin!
I got a few patches from aki-asahi to protect my glasses against the metal finder of my M3. still cant see 100% of the viewfinder but a least i dont have to be extra cautious when shooting. highly recommended
Oh, very cool, man. I'll have to check that out. Because even though I try to be conscious of it when I shoot, I still don't really pay attention and I know at some point the right lens of my glasses will be filled with scratches. Thanks for the tip!
You can also get patches from Cameraquest
yaaaaa ... brooooo .... yaaaaa .... :) you need a jazz record with you just speaking over smooth jazz reviews on Leicas. :)
The LEICA M3 is perfectly compatible with every LEICA M lens (1954-today), and with a simple adapter, perfectly compatible with every screw-mount lens (1933-today). LEICA has made lenses from 16mm through 400mm for use with the M3. The longest lenses use a reflex housing.
how do yor frame wider than 50mm on M3 DS
Ted, what is your preferred Dev, agitation method and dev time for Acros at 400?
Hey Nigel, I use Kodak HC-110 (b) 68F/20C, 10 minutes (for 400). I agitate for first full minute, then 10 seconds every minute after that. Thanks man.
Great, thanks Ted; will give that a go. Your images have a lot of punch. I'm also picking-up some Rodinal to try out.
I just had my M3 converted to SS since I was getting some slipping after a CLA.
I've noticed that a bit with my M3 as well. If I'm a little more cautious with how I advance the film it's fine, but if I push a little too hard on the second stroke it can slip a bit. I haven't done a CLA yet, but was actually hoping that might resolve that. Good to know in advance, I'll hold off on the CLA for now, camera works fine. Did you use Youxin?
Yes I used Youxin Ye. It was fine when I sent it in, but mine really needed to be cleaned and the leatherette was cracking off. The viewfinder looks so nice now and it's so smooth and the shutter is super quiet.
Love the serial # of your M3. (I'm weird)
Hi Ted. I wrote that last comment as I was watching. Nice shots at the end too! Also, if you like the M3 but wish you had a 35mm frame line as well, then you may want to check out the M2. I like shooting my M2 when using a 35mm lens. It has 35, 50, and 90mm framelines. The 35mm frameline takes up the whole viewfinder. I have an M3 as well, which I like to use for 50mm and 90mm lenses. Like you said, the 50mm frameline takes up the whole viewfinder. I like to use my M6 Millennium if I'm shooting with a mounted flash. If I could only have one body, it would probably be the M2.
Yeah, I love that serial number too!!! Isn't that cool! :) Yeah, I love the M3 and with that .91 magnification factor, man, that viewfinder is amazing. The M2 is very cool! I think I'll just use the M3 for shooting 50mm and I can do everything else with the M6. Thanks man, I'm glad you liked the shots! Have a great weekend!
One on the right is for flashbulbs!
Yeah, I figured it was something like that. Wild stuff, thanks man!
You don't have to choose between the two, because you can have both.
Very happy about that, because I really do love using each of those cameras for different reasons.
Hey im late to this party but: I really love those images, and the cameras. Same as you I would pick the M6 (in fact I have!) and also like you I also like exposing Sunny 16 from time to time. The beauty with the M6 being mechanical is that you can take the batteries out and disable the meter and you then have to all intensive purposes....an M3. Result!
Kojak!
...die M3 ist die Analoge M ever...
The lack of logos and dots on the M3 makes it a stealth camera on your shoulder. With the M6 you are flashing $$ at people´s face .... Leica has Rolex status. The film rewind looks like a add on the M6. The old one may be less functional but looks much better. A battery compartment will always be a weak spot on a mechanical camera. So yeah, the M2/ M3/ M4 are the perfect Leicas.
Right is for flash bulbs. Npt available anymore.
Longer videos are cool. People with short attention spans need to grow up. ;)
Thanks man!
Talks like Bob Dylan :)
What's the advantage of pushing your ISO 100 film to 400 vs just shooting box speed (for example, shooting with ISO 400 film). Also, when you develop it, you have to develop it as if it were ISO 400 correct?
Felix G Photography richer colors, more contrast and faster film for lower light situation.
Shoot medium format with German lenses. Forget overpriced 35mm film cameras. Save money for more film
Are you a hypnotist?
Give me one? :P
I know, righ!? :) Yeah, I'm really satisfied with this combination. I can't complain about either of these cameras, and they're both extremely rewarding to shoot with. Thanks man!