I posted this on someone else’s channel but reposted here. I use Leica because in 1970, when I was just a youngster, I was on a family holiday and we were in London for the day. My father took us into a photography exhibition about the Vietnam War and Larry Burrows was there. I met him and saw that he used Leica and that’s what I wanted to use. He was killed months later in a helicopter crash. It was only in later life that I could afford to buy the gear and have slowly built up a collection of 4 lenses. I now use an M10 and an M7 after having used an M4-2 for many years.
What an amazing story. Like you, or similar, I use the MP and M10 with a 35 Summicron and 50 Summarit. I just don't have the fascinating background story to tell. Enjoy and thanks for your comments.
I’ve gone back to film after owning an M6 (2006) -> M240 (2014) -> M10 -> MP (2023). I really missed film! I’m thoroughly enjoying thinking about the composition and taking my time to capture the moment, then moving on and not sitting there with my head tilted to the ground and flipping through menus and photos on a tiny digital screen.
I like your comment about "a little bit of movement." I always say that the aim of photography is not to freeze motion, but to reveal it. As far as cost goes, Leicas are expensive but not unaffordable. It's about priorities. And, if I may say so, I like the Cosina Voigtlander lenses. A good compromise between price and performance.
I agree with everything you are saying. My forever camera is a classic set of 3 Canon VT DELUXE rangefinders (2 chrome, 1 black) each fitted with a Voightlander 21mm f4 Color Skopar LTM with LH1 lenshood. I love them intensely. I've been shooting for 50 years and this trio of identical cameras are my companions. Three cameras, three bags, three kinds of film. My set up.
Thanks for your thoughts - totally concur. No gimmicks and endless menus. Leica film cameras are pure simplicity and that allows one to literally focus on what's important.
I really lucked out, found a used M3 from a local person, there were some issues with it so I took a chance bought it dirt cheap got a CLA and it works perfectly..I knew I wanted an M3 due to the 50 mm frame lines and big patch. I shoot 50 and 90 lenses mostly.I agree with you on the Leica lenses, they render very nicely ,I got a used summarit and an older elmarit both at very reasonable price. The quality of these lenses is excellent despite being on the lower end of their lineup. I enjoy going out with this kit, I intersperse it with a number of other setups I use. The way you approach photography with this setup does give you a different experience, that is just enjoyable in some ephemerable way. I’ve stopped trying to understand why I just appreciate it. Thanks for your video.
Aaaah the M3. What a gem. Ive never actually had one or even held on but it is a camera I know I'd love. Sounds like a steal. I bet its even better to use knowing what a bargain you had. Enjoy.
The problem with an MP is that I spend as much time admiring it as shooting it! ;) Lovely camera, goes everywhere with me (and a couple of rolls of HP5+).
I liked the conversation tone and your passion. Some good insights, too. It's rare for me to watch a 41 minute video from beginning to end but I did - and this was quite enjoyable. Thanks again and keep posting!
Tbh as a MP user I think a Nikon FM shoots the same. So is all the full mechanical cameras from the old days, surely some are designed slightly "better". I mean, if FM costs more than the MP, I will be equally as proud shooting it.
Well, I'd say FM3A is one of the most advanced manual focus 35mm SLRs ever made. And of course being an SLR means you can use any zoom & telephoto lens. While on RF you are practically limited to shorter primes. Depends on your shooting style/preference, I guess.
Some of my best photos are with the Nikon F2 - it's not just about the camera but forming a 'relationship' or 'understanding' with it - and that comes from consistent use as Matt suggests.
I think that you are correct in general that the glass is more important than the body. However, the rangefinder experience is so unique that there are still tangible, real advantages to investing in a Leica body and using affordable Voigtlander lenses.
One of the best things about the M system is how well it sits between both digital and analogue. And that these same attributes apply to the digital bodies. Ie, M11, pack in the best sensor anyone makes with simple manual dials to control shutter and ISO and great lenses. A perfect mix of quality and simplicity without fluff.
Thank you for your passionate statements about the Leica. I have appreciated them very much. Only recently I bought a Leica IIIf. I can understand your enthusiasm.
Thanks so much Markus. The 111f hey, I confess to knowing very little about this camera. Sounds like it's probably great fun and a real Barnack special. I think this is the camera maybe that Stanley Kubrick used in his photographic day..? Do you use the collapsable lens?
@@mattbentley-walls3106 Yes, it came with a Elmar 50 mm. I also bought a Summitar 50mm (both are collapsable) and a few vintage Russian lenses, inspired by the channel of Zenography (highly recommended).
Hi Matt! I really enjoyed your video, your thoughts spoke to me! One question - how do you scan your negatives? This is what keeps me away, I am struggling with the logical twist of shooting analogue, but then scanning digitally and editing in Lightroom. I used to shoot back in the 80s on slide film (Velvia 50), back then after development I simply used my Leica Podovit slide film projector to review my shots. No digital step was involved. But nowadays if I want to shoot negative, I must use a crappy scanner, remove the dust, sit in front of my computer, etc. Can you share how do you feel about it? Also, would you please mind sharing what scanner do you use? Thank you again, and please continue to share your thoughts via RUclips!
Just watched this again for the passion. 👍 Also, the point about 'glass first' is bang on, even if resulting in even greater expense!! (No such thing as a free lunch, of course.) If people are planning on shooting (analogue) Leica, the body choice(s) should be about framelines/vf mag - little else really matters that much beyond personal preference/aesthetics.
How would you compare the summarit to the 50 cron. I get the summarit is perfectly sized but the cron is not much bigger? I love the 50 cron. Am I missing something. Loved to hear your review of your lens choice?
Hi Daniel, no I don't think you're missing a trick. The Cron is amazing in my opinion. Mine was stolen so I opted for the Summarit simply because I couldn't afford to buy another Cron. I love the form factor of the Summarit (being smaller and more compact and better weighted, less front heavy) over the Cron and the quality optically is every bit as good as far as I can make out. I am talking about the old Summarit and not the new. When I purchased the Summarit the focus ring was a little on the loose side so I had it serviced and it came back buttery smooth and every bit as perfect as the Cron so I haven't looked back really. This said, if I hadn't had my Cron stolen I'd still be perfectly content and happy with it. You have every right to love the Cron, it's a beautiful lens. Hope this helps and thanks for your kind words.
Do you find the turning of the rewind known 40 times a bit annoying? As a first time Leica Analog user, I bought a Leica M6 TTL. I like the rewind lever. I was previously a Digital Leica shooter.
Great, great video with genuine good ideas BUT I have to admit that I enjoy certain extra gimmicks on my Leica cameras and my new Audi car. Shame on me. Fun video. Thanks so much. RS. Canada
Will, while I don't own or test a lecia before, but that same approach of understanding the essence of photography who led me eventually to highly admire a machines such the Pentax Spotmatic or a non metered Nikon F2... Yes every or most of what a man think as a helpful features are mostly a distractions of what photography should be about... The best camera in the world is simply shoul5be a naked weapon that always ready to do the job without any further complications..... Thank you:)
Leica nails the most important criterias for creating a photograph 1) simplicity (doesn’t get in the way) 2) reliability 3) durability 4) best optics 5) compactness (which is what the 35mm was invented for…) Shooting with a M is like playing a les Paul straight through a plexi. Nothing in the way :) (vs insane pedal boards)
Leicas are the most beautiful cameras today. I love them. But am an slr guy 🙈. I had an m3 with great lenses, but kept going back to my slr. I loved the feel of the Leica and the look of it, but when it came to taking pictures, I love looking through the lens and rotating that big fat junk of glass infront of it. For me, the fatter the glass (cine like lenses), the better. I love operating them slr lenses Thanks for sharing and making me think of my Leica
What you said are all true! Simple cameta & nothing distracting. Just one thing though.. I’ve been using N6 for several years now & after awhile I realized that I focus way too much time getting the exposure perfectly right. Even exposure arrows has become a distraction for me. Therefore, I’m leaning towards buying M-A these days. Whats your thoughts on this?
Hi Francisco, well firstly I'm not in the business of recommendations and secondly I haven't ever used the M-A. It very much sounds as though you've answered your own question though and have one foot in the door of your local Leica dealer. Let me ask you - how will you meter. You say you like to meter very accurately. How will you go from this to not metering at all. Im guessing you either use a hand held meter or the Sunny 16 rule which are all fine but still 'distract' you from the actual image. How often do you shoot? I am leaning towards the idea that perhaps you want to rethink or learn that metering is important and that the meter in your M6 does light up with dots and arrows but this should really only be seen as an approximation and not the be all and end all. Is it Street that you shoot? If so, this discipline is normally very good at training the brain to look for the absurd, the beauty etc and via you away from being overly technical. It's incredibly difficult to say one thing or another with more info. That said, the MP which I use is essentially an M-A but with a meter and I can say I personally love this camera. It is my absolute favourite camera of all without question. The M-A and MP are the very best Leica analogue cameras ever made. Simple. Hope this helps and happy shooting!
Actually i bought Leica becouse od lens.... I end with m4 and heh body doesent metter i can have even m2 but Summicron is my goal. Right now i have summar and summicron c
I was thinking of buying a m monochrom used & use a Voigtlander 40mm lens with it. I have a Fujifilm X Pro2 but again all the settings etc. drive me daft. Any advice/opinion? Thanks for the thoughts on Leica.
It's almost impossible to advice. You mention two very different cameras. I can say I have owned the 1st Monochrom in the past and had immense fun with it - I can't vouch for the more recent models. What is it that makes you gravitate to the Monochrom and which model are you thinking about? Fujifilm are amazing cameras but like you say, I just can't get on with them - too fussy and gimmicky for my liking.
@@mattbentley-walls3106 Thanks for the reply Matt. I'm gravitating towards the Type 246. Not that I want video but it's a bit newer, digital does age & there was problems with the M9 Monochrom's sensor I believe & they are no longer replacing the sensors. The reason for monochrome is it restricts me, less concerned then with working with colour also. It's good to concentrate on one type of image B&W less distractions. I have a Voigtlander Nokton Classic, 40mm, f1.4. Multicoat.
@@Liamofloin No worries Liam. It's a pleasure. I understand completely. I'd shoot colour thinking I have the option to keep it colour if I prefer but in fact I haven't a single colour shot in my folio so why delude myself. Who was I kidding?! Also, according to Ken Rockwell, if you desaturate colour images you lose half the image resolution. You're exactly right with the faulty sensors - that's why I sold mine. It scared the cxxx out of me even if the image quality and dynamic range was sumptuous. As for the 246, I really can't say because I've never use one. I leap-frogged it because I never liked the video thing or the heft/thickness. If money were no object I'd love to have the M10 Mono. I have the M10 colour 24mp and its a dream in terms of a digital camera, literally. I will never purchase another digital camera not only because I generally shoot film but because this camera is everything I want and need. I did a vlog about it on my channel. The only reason I would trade it in would be for the Mono. Alas another pipe dream. Not sure if this will help or confuse you?
@@mattbentley-walls3106 Secondhand is what I am looking at, from Leica UK, safer than buying privately I'd say. I would prefer a smaller body really, they are about the same size as the X Pro2, but I'll manage it. Thanks very much for your advice and great videos Matt. Keep up the good work. & I'll have to check out your photos. Liam.
Hi Zsolt, likewise, I enjoyed your comment. You make some very valid points & highlight some potential frustrations. Before I say anything, may I ask a few questions..I am sensing a dislike of scanning. Is that because you have little time, some sort of phobia of scanning, or are you experiencing unpleasant results using your present scanner? If so, what scanner are you using?
love my M7, didnt love the M6 and Mp. love my Ma, but sold it for M4-2. not agree with your lens idea. love leica lens but love different voigtlander, zeiss and even lolo LCA lens for leica M....all different.
Ridiculous video Matt, if I want to improve over a Leica I’ll just say I want to shoot something closer to me than 70cm. Oh hello there it’s in focus and you’re faffing about with your outmoded 1950s design of rangefinder......and I’ll say I agree totally with everything you’ve said and I love the M! No other camera is so elegant, so perfect in its design and function and is such a simple, beautiful pleasure to use. I’ve subscribed to your channel.
Hilarious how Leica users can find ways to justify the massive investment. Excellent photographs are created by gifted photographers, not equipment. If 'simple' is what you crave, just buy a Holga..!!
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I posted this on someone else’s channel but reposted here.
I use Leica because in 1970, when I was just a youngster, I was on a family holiday and we were in London for the day. My father took us into a photography exhibition about the Vietnam War and Larry Burrows was there. I met him and saw that he used Leica and that’s what I wanted to use. He was killed months later in a helicopter crash.
It was only in later life that I could afford to buy the gear and have slowly built up a collection of 4 lenses. I now use an M10 and an M7 after having used an M4-2 for many years.
What an amazing story. Like you, or similar, I use the MP and M10 with a 35 Summicron and 50 Summarit. I just don't have the fascinating background story to tell. Enjoy and thanks for your comments.
Why Not? This the Machine that i'll have for Christmas!
I’ve gone back to film after owning an M6 (2006) -> M240 (2014) -> M10 -> MP (2023). I really missed film! I’m thoroughly enjoying thinking about the composition and taking my time to capture the moment, then moving on and not sitting there with my head tilted to the ground and flipping through menus and photos on a tiny digital screen.
Sounds like an excellent plan to me. Film's the best!
I agree on everything you said! I have an M6 but looking to buy also a new MP. Cannot wait
Pure passion in this video. Cheers to you and your forever camera.
Thanks for your comments Cory. Great shots at the Foster Concert. You nailed it with the D750, great camera.
I like your comment about "a little bit of movement." I always say that the aim of photography is not to freeze motion, but to reveal it.
As far as cost goes, Leicas are expensive but not unaffordable. It's about priorities. And, if I may say so, I like the Cosina Voigtlander lenses. A good compromise between price and performance.
Nicely put. I cant comment on Voigtlander lenses but yes, its all about finding something that works for you.
I agree with everything you are saying. My forever camera is a classic set of 3 Canon VT DELUXE rangefinders (2 chrome, 1 black) each fitted with a Voightlander 21mm f4 Color Skopar LTM with LH1 lenshood. I love them intensely. I've been shooting for 50 years and this trio of identical cameras are my companions. Three cameras, three bags, three kinds of film. My set up.
Those Canon have always intrigued me. Sounds perfect. You have a work flow that suits your and works for you.
Thanks for your thoughts - totally concur. No gimmicks and endless menus. Leica film cameras are pure simplicity and that allows one to literally focus on what's important.
My MP's and I thank you very much for this! Going to load up some film, pronto. Been too long.
Thanks for your support Steve and enjoy that roll, hope you get some corkers! :)
Wot ... you haven’t sold it...?....
I really lucked out, found a used M3 from a local person, there were some issues with it so I took a chance bought it dirt cheap got a CLA and it works perfectly..I knew I wanted an M3 due to the 50 mm frame lines and big patch. I shoot 50 and 90 lenses mostly.I agree with you on the Leica lenses, they render very nicely ,I got a used summarit and an older elmarit both at very reasonable price. The quality of these lenses is excellent despite being on the lower end of their lineup. I enjoy going out with this kit, I intersperse it with a number of other setups I use. The way you approach photography with this setup does give you a different experience, that is just enjoyable in some ephemerable way. I’ve stopped trying to understand why I just appreciate it. Thanks for your video.
Aaaah the M3. What a gem. Ive never actually had one or even held on but it is a camera I know I'd love. Sounds like a steal. I bet its even better to use knowing what a bargain you had. Enjoy.
Composition and light, thats all that matters!
The problem with an MP is that I spend as much time admiring it as shooting it! ;) Lovely camera, goes everywhere with me (and a couple of rolls of HP5+).
I liked the conversation tone and your passion. Some good insights, too. It's rare for me to watch a 41 minute video from beginning to end but I did - and this was quite enjoyable. Thanks again and keep posting!
Thanks Ali always interesting and encouraging to get feedback
Tbh as a MP user I think a Nikon FM shoots the same. So is all the full mechanical cameras from the old days, surely some are designed slightly "better".
I mean, if FM costs more than the MP, I will be equally as proud shooting it.
Well, I'd say FM3A is one of the most advanced manual focus 35mm SLRs ever made. And of course being an SLR means you can use any zoom & telephoto lens. While on RF you are practically limited to shorter primes. Depends on your shooting style/preference, I guess.
Some of my best photos are with the Nikon F2 - it's not just about the camera but forming a 'relationship' or 'understanding' with it - and that comes from consistent use as Matt suggests.
I think that you are correct in general that the glass is more important than the body. However, the rangefinder experience is so unique that there are still tangible, real advantages to investing in a Leica body and using affordable Voigtlander lenses.
A point well made and entirely valid. Thank you.
One of the best things about the M system is how well it sits between both digital and analogue. And that these same attributes apply to the digital bodies. Ie, M11, pack in the best sensor anyone makes with simple manual dials to control shutter and ISO and great lenses. A perfect mix of quality and simplicity without fluff.
Thank you for your passionate statements about the Leica. I have appreciated them very much. Only recently I bought a Leica IIIf. I can understand your enthusiasm.
Thanks so much Markus. The 111f hey, I confess to knowing very little about this camera. Sounds like it's probably great fun and a real Barnack special. I think this is the camera maybe that Stanley Kubrick used in his photographic day..? Do you use the collapsable lens?
@@mattbentley-walls3106 Yes, it came with a Elmar 50 mm. I also bought a Summitar 50mm (both are collapsable) and a few vintage Russian lenses, inspired by the channel of Zenography (highly recommended).
I'll take a look, thanks.
@@mattbentley-walls3106 Look for „Zenography 3 - 1935 Leica iii“
Hi Matt! I really enjoyed your video, your thoughts spoke to me! One question - how do you scan your negatives? This is what keeps me away, I am struggling with the logical twist of shooting analogue, but then scanning digitally and editing in Lightroom. I used to shoot back in the 80s on slide film (Velvia 50), back then after development I simply used my Leica Podovit slide film projector to review my shots. No digital step was involved. But nowadays if I want to shoot negative, I must use a crappy scanner, remove the dust, sit in front of my computer, etc. Can you share how do you feel about it? Also, would you please mind sharing what scanner do you use? Thank you again, and please continue to share your thoughts via RUclips!
Just watched this again for the passion. 👍
Also, the point about 'glass first' is bang on, even if resulting in even greater expense!! (No such thing as a free lunch, of course.) If people are planning on shooting (analogue) Leica, the body choice(s) should be about framelines/vf mag - little else really matters that much beyond personal preference/aesthetics.
Couldn't agree more David.
Built in meter is helpful.
How would you compare the summarit to the 50 cron. I get the summarit is perfectly sized but the cron is not much bigger? I love the 50 cron. Am I missing something. Loved to hear your review of your lens choice?
Hi Daniel, no I don't think you're missing a trick. The Cron is amazing in my opinion. Mine was stolen so I opted for the Summarit simply because I couldn't afford to buy another Cron. I love the form factor of the Summarit (being smaller and more compact and better weighted, less front heavy) over the Cron and the quality optically is every bit as good as far as I can make out. I am talking about the old Summarit and not the new. When I purchased the Summarit the focus ring was a little on the loose side so I had it serviced and it came back buttery smooth and every bit as perfect as the Cron so I haven't looked back really. This said, if I hadn't had my Cron stolen I'd still be perfectly content and happy with it. You have every right to love the Cron, it's a beautiful lens. Hope this helps and thanks for your kind words.
Do you find the turning of the rewind known 40 times a bit annoying? As a first time Leica Analog user, I bought a Leica M6 TTL. I like the rewind lever. I was previously a Digital Leica shooter.
No, its much easier to turn.
Great, great video with genuine good ideas BUT I have to admit that I enjoy certain extra gimmicks on my Leica cameras and my new Audi car. Shame on me. Fun video. Thanks so much.
RS. Canada
Will, while I don't own or test a lecia before, but that same approach of understanding the essence of photography who led me eventually to highly admire a machines such the Pentax Spotmatic or a non metered Nikon F2... Yes every or most of what a man think as a helpful features are mostly a distractions of what photography should be about... The best camera in the world is simply shoul5be a naked weapon that always ready to do the job without any further complications..... Thank you:)
I love the F2. Thank you again for your support and positivity Fadi.
Leica nails the most important criterias for creating a photograph
1) simplicity (doesn’t get in the way)
2) reliability
3) durability
4) best optics
5) compactness (which is what the 35mm was invented for…)
Shooting with a M is like playing a les Paul straight through a plexi. Nothing in the way :) (vs insane pedal boards)
I enjoy using my Contax ii
Leicas are the most beautiful cameras today.
I love them. But am an slr guy 🙈.
I had an m3 with great lenses, but kept going back to my slr. I loved the feel of the Leica and the look of it, but when it came to taking pictures, I love looking through the lens and rotating that big fat junk of glass infront of it. For me, the fatter the glass (cine like lenses), the better. I love operating them slr lenses
Thanks for sharing and making me think of my Leica
What you said are all true! Simple cameta & nothing distracting. Just one thing though.. I’ve been using N6 for several years now & after awhile I realized that I focus way too much time getting the exposure perfectly right. Even exposure arrows has become a distraction for me. Therefore, I’m leaning towards buying M-A these days. Whats your thoughts on this?
Hi Francisco, well firstly I'm not in the business of recommendations and secondly I haven't ever used the M-A. It very much sounds as though you've answered your own question though and have one foot in the door of your local Leica dealer. Let me ask you - how will you meter. You say you like to meter very accurately. How will you go from this to not metering at all. Im guessing you either use a hand held meter or the Sunny 16 rule which are all fine but still 'distract' you from the actual image. How often do you shoot? I am leaning towards the idea that perhaps you want to rethink or learn that metering is important and that the meter in your M6 does light up with dots and arrows but this should really only be seen as an approximation and not the be all and end all. Is it Street that you shoot? If so, this discipline is normally very good at training the brain to look for the absurd, the beauty etc and via you away from being overly technical. It's incredibly difficult to say one thing or another with more info. That said, the MP which I use is essentially an M-A but with a meter and I can say I personally love this camera. It is my absolute favourite camera of all without question. The M-A and MP are the very best Leica analogue cameras ever made. Simple. Hope this helps and happy shooting!
Great video, landed on some really good points.
Thanks Moghul, comments really help
Absolutely!!!
I 100 % agree!
Actually i bought Leica becouse od lens.... I end with m4 and heh body doesent metter i can have even m2 but Summicron is my goal. Right now i have summar and summicron c
👌🏾
Wait until there's an issue with the camera and you have a 3-6 month wait for service by Leica.
Black looks better
why not M-A? MP got meter inside. M-A way to go. just one big minus for me is range finder. SLR waaaaaaay better and easier.
I was thinking of buying a m monochrom used & use a Voigtlander 40mm lens with it. I have a Fujifilm X Pro2 but again all the settings etc. drive me daft. Any advice/opinion? Thanks for the thoughts on Leica.
It's almost impossible to advice. You mention two very different cameras. I can say I have owned the 1st Monochrom in the past and had immense fun with it - I can't vouch for the more recent models. What is it that makes you gravitate to the Monochrom and which model are you thinking about? Fujifilm are amazing cameras but like you say, I just can't get on with them - too fussy and gimmicky for my liking.
@@mattbentley-walls3106 Thanks for the reply Matt. I'm gravitating towards the Type 246. Not that I want video but it's a bit newer, digital does age & there was problems with the M9 Monochrom's sensor I believe & they are no longer replacing the sensors. The reason for monochrome is it restricts me, less concerned then with working with colour also. It's good to concentrate on one type of image B&W less distractions. I have a Voigtlander Nokton Classic, 40mm, f1.4. Multicoat.
@@Liamofloin No worries Liam. It's a pleasure. I understand completely. I'd shoot colour thinking I have the option to keep it colour if I prefer but in fact I haven't a single colour shot in my folio so why delude myself. Who was I kidding?! Also, according to Ken Rockwell, if you desaturate colour images you lose half the image resolution. You're exactly right with the faulty sensors - that's why I sold mine. It scared the cxxx out of me even if the image quality and dynamic range was sumptuous. As for the 246, I really can't say because I've never use one. I leap-frogged it because I never liked the video thing or the heft/thickness. If money were no object I'd love to have the M10 Mono. I have the M10 colour 24mp and its a dream in terms of a digital camera, literally. I will never purchase another digital camera not only because I generally shoot film but because this camera is everything I want and need. I did a vlog about it on my channel. The only reason I would trade it in would be for the Mono. Alas another pipe dream. Not sure if this will help or confuse you?
@@mattbentley-walls3106 Secondhand is what I am looking at, from Leica UK, safer than buying privately I'd say. I would prefer a smaller body really, they are about the same size as the X Pro2, but I'll manage it. Thanks very much for your advice and great videos Matt. Keep up the good work. & I'll have to check out your photos. Liam.
@@Liamofloin Thanks hugely Liam and have amazing fun with which ever one you decide on. You're sure to be rid of all the Fuji clutter! :)
In a nut shell. You said in 10 seconds what I took 40 minutes to say!😂
Hi Zsolt, likewise, I enjoyed your comment. You make some very valid points & highlight some potential frustrations. Before I say anything, may I ask a few questions..I am sensing a dislike of scanning. Is that because you have little time, some sort of phobia of scanning, or are you experiencing unpleasant results using your present scanner? If so, what scanner are you using?
love my M7, didnt love the M6 and Mp. love my Ma, but sold it for M4-2. not agree with your lens idea. love leica lens but love different voigtlander, zeiss and even lolo LCA lens for leica M....all different.
Ridiculous video Matt, if I want to improve over a Leica I’ll just say I want to shoot something closer to me than 70cm. Oh hello there it’s in focus and you’re faffing about with your outmoded 1950s design of rangefinder......and I’ll say I agree totally with everything you’ve said and I love the M! No other camera is so elegant, so perfect in its design and function and is such a simple, beautiful pleasure to use. I’ve subscribed to your channel.
Wasn’t sure where you were going with your comment for a moment, but thank you very much Neil.
@@mattbentley-walls3106 just fooling around sir, I love Leica.
@@greenbrightly :))) always a fine line knowing how far to wax lyrical. Thanks Neil.
Center your photos with your couch.
Hilarious how Leica users can find ways to justify the massive investment. Excellent photographs are created by gifted photographers, not equipment. If 'simple' is what you crave, just buy a Holga..!!