Leica M3 Review

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  • Опубликовано: 1 июн 2016
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    I finally got my hands on a Leica M3 for a week, thanks to Kyle Myles. This is a camera that a lot of you guys have requested a video on, so I'm happy to finally bring you my thoughts on the camera. I compare it to my M6 and how it stacks up for my daily shooting.
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  • @joeloya1153
    @joeloya1153 4 года назад +9

    i like how the BEHEMOTH is just chillin on the shelf

  • @jujogomez
    @jujogomez 8 лет назад +15

    My first Leica was the M3, given to me by my old boss and mentor. And one of the first thing he made me do was to learn to expose without a meter. And now it's so much faster and easier to take photos. Now I don't have to think anymore.
    This camera will die with me.

    • @Amia67360
      @Amia67360 6 месяцев назад

      But how do you do without a light meter for the exposure and speed ?

    • @ElReySupr3me
      @ElReySupr3me 6 месяцев назад

      @@Amia67360sunny 16 rule

  • @AdamLeeGuitarist
    @AdamLeeGuitarist 8 лет назад +19

    Had an M4, had a friend dent it. Sold it, got an M3. Will never need another Leica. It is the quintessential apex of the 35mm rangefinder experience. A true masterpiece! Wonderful video, Matt! :)

  • @CamiloCasta7
    @CamiloCasta7 8 лет назад +61

    Matt you should do a "re-do" of the Leica M6 review

  • @joetrrs
    @joetrrs 8 лет назад +4

    The photo of Nora waddling down the hall is priceless! Definitely a heartwarming photo. Great work as always, Matt!

    • @mattdayphoto
      @mattdayphoto  8 лет назад

      Thank you! One of my favorites I made with the camera.

  • @josemanuelcollcatalan3140
    @josemanuelcollcatalan3140 8 лет назад +4

    Hey Matt! Your videos keep getting better and better! I never miss one.Thanks for sharing, man. Loved the photos too... the one of your baby walking is great!

  • @xasaintx
    @xasaintx 8 лет назад +3

    Fantastic review as usual. Even in spite of the audio problems everything about these videos just speaks of excellence. I leave feeling blown away with the quality of what you do, especially considering how busy you are with everything else in your life.
    Also, killing it with those shots of Nora and Molly! I love the way you capture such a range with those two!

    • @mattdayphoto
      @mattdayphoto  8 лет назад +1

      Thanks a lot, Chris! That means a lot to hear!

  • @thechaosvlogs6904
    @thechaosvlogs6904 7 лет назад +1

    I've probably watched this video 20 different times since it's been posted and every time the photos gets me in the feels. Well done Matt

  • @chriswalters6434
    @chriswalters6434 6 лет назад +1

    Great review and such lovely photos, I often come back to this review for inspiration. Thanks Matt!

  • @NegativeFeedback
    @NegativeFeedback 8 лет назад +25

    Oh man... Exactly the same situation with having the M6, slightly scared to try one now incase I can't resist! Great vid as always.

    • @mattdayphoto
      @mattdayphoto  8 лет назад +1

      Haha, the M3 does feel great but if you use the meter in your M6, you'll likely miss it.

    • @NegativeFeedback
      @NegativeFeedback 8 лет назад

      That's my main concern! I think it would have to be an addition as opposed to a replacement

    • @epicon6
      @epicon6 3 года назад +2

      Throw the M6 in the trash. But first tell me the time and the place of the trash can.

  • @berghuisbs
    @berghuisbs 8 лет назад +1

    Nice review Matt. Great photos too! Your love for family really shows. I've been contiplating getting the M3 for a long time. My mind is made up now.

  • @DnG3Brasil
    @DnG3Brasil 8 лет назад +6

    Hey Matt, I know you do your videos for the fun and passion of photography, but I am surprised that you don't have more subs, simply because for the content you put out, the way the videos are made and specially your personality. I hope you keep growing strongly and delighting us with your knowledge about photography and cameras and your skill as a photographer. Big hug for your girls and cheers to the family and the upcoming new member! Take care. :-)

  • @sophrapsune
    @sophrapsune 8 лет назад +2

    Great review Matt. I loved the way you let the photographs speak for the camera.

  • @TreyPiepmeier
    @TreyPiepmeier 8 лет назад

    Thank you so much for making these videos. Any time you come out with a new camera review, I stop what I'm doing to watch it. I always end up wanting whichever camera you review. :)

    • @mattdayphoto
      @mattdayphoto  8 лет назад

      That's awesome to hear, Trey! Thanks a lot!

  • @patrickjclarke
    @patrickjclarke 8 лет назад +2

    Matt, great video! Love your indoor setup and look you have. Even more, loving the GoPro on top of the camera and then showing the frames you took. Very cool! I'm still a Leica R guy and love the Summicron, but for a rangefinder, the M3 looks very nice!

  • @zaxeZra
    @zaxeZra 8 лет назад +3

    I don't know what it is, but this video really motivated me to get out there and shoot. Thanks for all your videos, Matt. You take a chance by putting so many personal stories out there in the public. Regarding the video, I think I'm going to stick with my M6 as well, but that M3 just looks so damn good...

  • @markyp2532
    @markyp2532 8 лет назад +1

    Matt, I've only recently discovered your channel. Your nothing short of inspiring, in both a photography sense, but also your family values.
    That picture of your daughter walking down the hall gave me goosebumps, beyond stellar. Congrats on the news also !

    • @mattdayphoto
      @mattdayphoto  8 лет назад +1

      Thank you! Glad you found the channel!

    • @markyp2532
      @markyp2532 8 лет назад

      +Matt Day Do you do any editing in LR / PS with your film ? Or just scan and done ?

  • @MrAlcmj
    @MrAlcmj 8 лет назад

    been waiting for this, nice review as always Matt! cheers

  • @FinersDiner
    @FinersDiner 8 лет назад

    been watching your videos for a while, and you may not take too much notice to it; much like not realizing how fast your child grows up, but you've been improved greatly. Taking everyday moments and producing them into artful memories. Keep up the good work.

    • @mattdayphoto
      @mattdayphoto  8 лет назад

      I appreciate that! That's great to hear.

  • @camsmith4633
    @camsmith4633 2 года назад

    Nora is so young in this! Glad to see that you’ve done an M3 review after all this time of watching your videos, and thanks for giving the M3 a run for its money on camera.

  • @mjfalcon007
    @mjfalcon007 7 лет назад

    As always, fantastic video and beautiful photos of your family. I found the music pleasant also.

  • @twotwofresh
    @twotwofresh 7 лет назад +1

    Superb, excellent review love the images Matt

  • @LukaiTakashi
    @LukaiTakashi 8 лет назад +2

    Hey Matt, lovely review on the M3, coincidentally I am looking to get one myself. Always find your photos relaxing to look at. :)

  • @Nikasus
    @Nikasus 8 лет назад

    Matt`s Back with an awesome review...Miss your reviews on gear and general photography. Cheers from Portugal

    • @mattdayphoto
      @mattdayphoto  8 лет назад

      Thanks for the patience! It's been a busy year!

  • @legofest
    @legofest 7 лет назад +2

    Beautiful photos, loved them!

  • @dankerin4208
    @dankerin4208 8 лет назад +4

    Just swapped my M5 for the M3 a few days ago and love it. keep up the good content.

  • @Mike_cuomo
    @Mike_cuomo 8 лет назад

    Awesome video Matt just like always. Your photos were really awesome, love your style :)

  • @AnimeStudioMotion
    @AnimeStudioMotion 7 лет назад +10

    Finally ordered one can't wait to shoot my first roll

  • @kt78667
    @kt78667 7 лет назад

    This video is still by far my favorite video of yours! The feel is just right and the photos are awesome! Love everything you put out there. Its always so personal and inspiring and easy to connect with. Keep up the great work!

  • @satyarodrigo1205
    @satyarodrigo1205 7 лет назад

    Thanks for the great video. Was nice to hear someone talk about the M3 after shooting the M6 for awhile - so helps us who have been wandering back and forth on which film M to get :) Your video convinced me to go with my first feeling of getting the M3! I have a old 90 S'Cron and 50 - so the large beautiful VF of the M3 and feel of the M3 has me convinced that for black and white this may be the best for slowing down process and enjoying taking the photo.

    • @satyarodrigo1205
      @satyarodrigo1205 7 лет назад

      PS: I'm getting myself a Mastin Labs shirt too :)

  • @WillSalesTV
    @WillSalesTV 8 лет назад +7

    Love the style/format of your videos - definitely one of my favourite photography RUclipsrs out there. It's really great that you focus mainly on analogue photography, I feel that if it wasn't for people like you promoting the scene it'd be dying out. Film is something really great, thanks for keeping it alive!

    • @mattdayphoto
      @mattdayphoto  8 лет назад +3

      Thanks a lot! I appreciate that!

  • @caioproenca7126
    @caioproenca7126 8 лет назад

    What a wonderful time for this video came up. Thanks for sharing, Matt! Ive just bough a M3 with the Summaron 35mm 2.8 w/ Goggles. What a wonderful camera! And I agree with you, I have a M6 and wont change it for nothing. But both of them are giants in film photography, and I really love both. Cheers!

  • @MrJooDoe
    @MrJooDoe 7 лет назад +1

    Mine was made in 1963 (SS). I have just had it overhauled to brand new condition. It is incredible! The only thing is you have to try shooting it with a Leica lens. Amazing!

  • @elinmalmedal2200
    @elinmalmedal2200 8 лет назад

    Great video! I love seeing the photos in context like this, seeing the world from the photographer's POW. Very nice! And what a beautiful baby :)

  • @josephfine3394
    @josephfine3394 5 лет назад

    Matt, you have a great photographer's eye! Black & white is so powerful. Well done video. Thank you.

  • @davideastham
    @davideastham 8 лет назад +2

    Another great video. I really miss my film cameras and darkroom.

  • @stevesurfaro
    @stevesurfaro 7 лет назад +1

    As always, wonderful video! I've been using the Zeiss on M7 or M8 and love the look, although I get comments about it's softer look, but seeing the portrait shots early in the video, it reminds me of why I use it, even when I am fortunate to have a 50 lux, too. Glad you got the hang of that loading on M3, but that and no meter would just make it too much of a nuisance. Time for you to review the MP

  • @samng7939
    @samng7939 Год назад

    Amazing pictures u got there! Thanks for the video

  • @mamboferido4741
    @mamboferido4741 8 лет назад +2

    woah that's a great lighting right there!

  • @BryanSwagerty
    @BryanSwagerty 8 лет назад

    Matt, these shots are amazing.

  • @EdwardIglesias
    @EdwardIglesias 8 лет назад +3

    Great video. Really like how contrasty the shots looked. Seeing the image with the go-pro then film was amazing.

    • @mattdayphoto
      @mattdayphoto  8 лет назад +1

      Thanks! All of the HP5 was pushed to 1600.

    • @tuisitala9068
      @tuisitala9068 4 года назад

      I too love the contrast look. How was the film developed please?

  • @antonioramirez694
    @antonioramirez694 8 лет назад +1

    Wonderful photos! Very good review.

  • @timothybarker6191
    @timothybarker6191 2 года назад

    Really enjoyed that review. Love the family photos and architectural vignettes. M3 is as good as it gets!

  • @AdhitiaSofyan
    @AdhitiaSofyan 7 лет назад

    Can you still change the ISO settings? like for pushing films?

    • @TrangNguyen-cs6wv
      @TrangNguyen-cs6wv 7 лет назад

      Adhitia Sofyan Yes! Just calculate exposure in your head with pulling or pushing ISO, and later develope your film accordance to that. Newer cameras with light metter like the M6 will help with the first part.

  • @julieta203
    @julieta203 6 лет назад +1

    Nice review. Wow that M3 looks brand new!!

  • @ChritsianBucic
    @ChritsianBucic 5 лет назад

    As always nice review, thank you!

  • @hgrgrnd1206
    @hgrgrnd1206 8 лет назад +4

    Thanks Matt! I've been shooting an M2 this past year with a 35mm and don't think I'd ever part with it. I love that it doesn't have a meter and forces me to think, but then again I only use it to shoot street. Same film (hp5) pushed to 800 and always around f8 or f11. That kind of makes guessing exposure pretty simple. For portraits or documenting my personal life I stick with an slr (fm3a) or more often than not my 6x6 or 67:)

    • @mattdayphoto
      @mattdayphoto  8 лет назад +3

      Ohhh, the FM3a is a camera that's always tempted me. Haha. Thanks for watching!

    • @hgrgrnd1206
      @hgrgrnd1206 8 лет назад +1

      I wouldn't object to a short term trade, say for a month or two. I've been thinking about buying a Pentax 67. Let me know if you're interested in a swap?

  • @Sailingbill1
    @Sailingbill1 3 года назад

    Great review and beautiful family! I just bought the Q2 (new), about to pull the trigger on the M6 Ttl and you might have sold me on the M3. Rock on and be safe!

  • @ameerahalgohary
    @ameerahalgohary 8 лет назад

    Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

  • @steveshaw9140
    @steveshaw9140 5 лет назад

    Thank you Matt for a very enjoyable video. I have both and agree with all of your comments :)

  • @ChristopherMay
    @ChristopherMay 8 лет назад +2

    Fabulous set of images, Matt. Some of the stuff of Molly and Nora was especially nice. Well done.

  • @Carterofmars
    @Carterofmars 8 лет назад +14

    I love my M3. I have a great light meter on her: Voigtlander VC Meter.

    • @Carterofmars
      @Carterofmars 8 лет назад +3

      Also have a Leica Rapid Loading Spool that is really quick to load.

  • @jenquest
    @jenquest 7 лет назад

    Excellent series of videos & shots. God speed.

  • @thanhduynguyen680
    @thanhduynguyen680 8 лет назад +1

    I really love your photos

  • @LiamNethery
    @LiamNethery 8 лет назад

    Great review Matt, inspiring photos to go with it!

  • @RunningDigger
    @RunningDigger 8 лет назад

    Great one! Thanks por posting the video, Matt.

  • @TimothymakeupsDitzler
    @TimothymakeupsDitzler 8 лет назад +26

    Dude, that shirt!

  • @Janardandas108
    @Janardandas108 5 лет назад +1

    Nice review, I sold m6 and bought m3 recently... Both are perfect in my opinion 😎

  • @henryzhang6122
    @henryzhang6122 3 года назад

    Beautiful shots!

  • @ulearntoday4247
    @ulearntoday4247 8 лет назад

    I really do enjoy your photos!!! Great job!!!

  • @theraven6836
    @theraven6836 4 года назад

    Great photos. Love the 50mm field of view.

  • @dmburke007
    @dmburke007 5 лет назад +2

    Hello Matt. Great video. One comment though. Having used M3 since the 1960 s the camera require maintenance every 30 years or so and when you rewind the film you hold the rewind knob with your left thumb and index finger keeping the camera stationary then With your right index finger flip the camera to rewind the film The camera becomes the lever!

  • @OZ1OS
    @OZ1OS 8 лет назад +1

    Great and inspiering video!
    Really well done ;)
    Thank you, so much.

  • @Pentaprysm
    @Pentaprysm 5 лет назад +1

    I know I'm late to the party but these came out so well!

  • @Tom13Z
    @Tom13Z 8 лет назад

    Really cool video man! i liked the fotograph of the motorcycle driving by and the one of your dog playing in the garden. thanks for sharing Matt Day

  • @rayborillo5340
    @rayborillo5340 8 лет назад

    Loved your review! I have a Leicameter M-4 on my M3. I also added a Leica rewind lever. 2 solutions to the "shortcomings" of the M3. I also use the Zeiss 50mm 1.5. Never had an issue with it wide open, luckily. Great normal lens. Awesome bokeh.

    • @mattdayphoto
      @mattdayphoto  8 лет назад

      That's awesome! I really enjoyed shooting that lens and the results too.

  • @guyulin5157
    @guyulin5157 5 лет назад +2

    Hi matt, I watch your video before I bought my first leica. Definitely love everything about my m3, except the frame lines, sometimes I really want to use a wider lens, but adding another viewfinder on top just makes it less smooth. Hope to try a m6 someday : )

  • @robiulahmed
    @robiulahmed 8 лет назад +2

    You took some hauntingly beautiful photos.

  • @xjoexedge
    @xjoexedge 8 лет назад

    Great as always!

  • @romangomez9289
    @romangomez9289 7 лет назад

    I know this is a slightly older video so you might not see this, but the use of a gopro while shooting is fantastic. Its neat comparing the photos taken with what you saw

  • @jaymelee
    @jaymelee 8 лет назад +1

    I loved the photos great stuff

  • @normandong4479
    @normandong4479 Год назад

    Nice video here on Leica M3. This is a classic camera that set a standard for 35mm rangefinders. It is smooth, precise and well made. Have an M3 and enjoy it so much. Voigtlander has a series of M Mount lenses for the Leica and provide sharp photos at lower cost than older Leica lenses. The M3 simply rocks.❤

  • @-DreniM-
    @-DreniM- 8 лет назад +10

    Great review and great pics

  • @wilborha
    @wilborha 8 лет назад

    Loved your photos!

  • @Idkmaybe73
    @Idkmaybe73 8 лет назад +1

    great video!! I would love to keep seeing more videos!!:)

  • @rbruce63
    @rbruce63 8 лет назад

    The choice of camera, film and motives plus the musical has made my eyes water, I want to see my parents and hug my wife and my two boys...

  • @Daniel-xn6os
    @Daniel-xn6os 5 лет назад

    You da man, great shots!

  • @Fozi92
    @Fozi92 8 лет назад +1

    Beautiful video and gorgeous photos - if you had to choose a first lens to go with the M3 body, which would you recommend? Difficult question, I know, given the amount of lenses out there but would like to hear your opinion on the matter :)

  • @BelaMoritzVideo
    @BelaMoritzVideo 8 лет назад

    Awesome photos! You could catch some great moments..

  • @MrPhotographerDude
    @MrPhotographerDude 7 лет назад

    Great shots man!

  • @geezerpower6780
    @geezerpower6780 8 лет назад +4

    Nice job, Matt. Very informative video. I particularly like the fact that, unlike many in your age group, you speak clearly, slowly and distinctly. As to the camera, I've had my M3 SS since the 1970s and, hard to explain, there is just something about Leicas in general that make you a better photographer. Maybe its the fact that the Leica ergonomics make you take your time and think about your composition, exposure etc. before you press the shutter release. Best regards and keep shooting.

  • @UbuntuDibi
    @UbuntuDibi 8 лет назад

    Great video and pictures Matt!

  • @seanlee4294
    @seanlee4294 4 года назад

    Wow Nora is so tiny and this is pre-Elliot!! The cameras and photography is why I come but I also love watching your family grow.

  • @crams1111
    @crams1111 7 лет назад +1

    Hey Matt, thanks for the great post, also very nice pictures!
    Quick question: How were you metering for proper exposure when you were walking around taking your test shots?
    Cheers

  • @CamiloCasta7
    @CamiloCasta7 8 лет назад

    So so so so so so so good, I love that camera!

  • @RoarCrusade
    @RoarCrusade 8 лет назад

    Man that last shot is perfect!!!! :)

  • @artsandcraftscreations3492
    @artsandcraftscreations3492 7 лет назад

    Big fan of owning one of each!! M6 and an M2 or M3! Great video. Thanks!!

  • @joangilisuarez7090
    @joangilisuarez7090 7 лет назад

    Really nice photos Matt!

  • @Idkmaybe73
    @Idkmaybe73 8 лет назад +1

    great video!! and great pics!!:) you can actually get a meter on your smartphone, I downloaded one and it seems pretty good, but I have only tested it a little

  • @alongoi
    @alongoi 8 лет назад

    A lot of beautiful shots! Amzg M3!!!

  • @88belfry
    @88belfry 5 лет назад +9

    I understand the attraction to the M6's meter but this can be overcome / equalized by using a Voightlander VC lightmeter which is small and slides into the cold shoe on the top plate.. I think it's a great help for occasional shooters like me who aren't sharp enough to look at a scene and "guess" exposure... Thanks for a great video and may you end up with your own M3 one of these days...

  • @larrylanggard2609
    @larrylanggard2609 Год назад

    And you had the M3 for only a week. Great photos. Well done.

  • @PP-qc4nz
    @PP-qc4nz 5 лет назад

    really nice photos Matt!

  • @rideroundandstuff
    @rideroundandstuff 4 года назад

    The GoPro sequence is so good. You're pointing your camera at what seems to be nothing in particular and then - boom - great photo.

  • @BobSmith-dx9bj
    @BobSmith-dx9bj 8 лет назад +1

    I have a m6 and love it. Maybe one day I'll try a m3.

    • @mattdayphoto
      @mattdayphoto  8 лет назад +1

      Try it out if you can! It's awesome.

  • @rafaelacravoecanela
    @rafaelacravoecanela 6 лет назад

    Great review!

  • @GigglingChinchilla
    @GigglingChinchilla 8 лет назад

    Really nice review, I own a M6 and MDa, I've been looking at a M3 for some time, but I am happy with my 2 Leicas. It seems like a joy to shoot though, very nice contrast in the images as well, seems like the CZ is performing nicely.

    • @mattdayphoto
      @mattdayphoto  8 лет назад

      Thanks! Yeah, the lens was great combined with HP5 pushed to 1600.

  • @MrKeeper06
    @MrKeeper06 8 лет назад

    Good video. I shoot with an m4 and it's probably my favorite camera I've ever owned.

  • @seanpeterlynch
    @seanpeterlynch 8 лет назад

    I have the MP film camera and love it. So nice. Outside of new coatings on viewfinder and light meter same thing.

  • @freakymalik
    @freakymalik 8 лет назад +1

    Awesome as always Matt...I'm sorry to reiterate my question, but since you had that t-shirt, could you please make a video to give us pieces of advice on how to use Delta3200?...thank you again for the massive amount of inspiration that you provide through your content, cheers from Italy