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I'm glad you started this YT channel. While I'm not a professional photographer, I have been a very long time enthusiast. I got my first camera, a Canon AE-1, back in 1981 and have not stopped photographing. Since the Canon, I've not owned another SLR but instead progressively sized-down towards rangefinders and P&S as I realised my passion is in street photography and candids. I still frequently browse YT to pick up tips and insights on cameras and photography. But, as you've alluded to, social media including YT have been inundated by influencers rather than real or pro photographers. Unfortunately, the far majority of them are, shall we say, not of a particularly seasoned vintage, and the misguided nonsense they espouse is quite insufferable. It's so reassuring to find your channel and channels like those of Three Blind Men; Peter Evans; etc. Greatly looking forward to your videos. Liked. Subscribed.

😂 Love you guys. Tell Yasmeena hello. You made her laugh. Me to. Watch out for stiff wind! It’s so true to have your specialty, but always be prepared for a photo opportunity to show up in your day-to-day life. The story of our lives. Landscape and documentary chose me, not the other way around. I much prefer portraits but I do not do as much as I would like to in that area. Thanks as always David.

Your Tools - Your camera is your tool of choice. Lacking modern tools, the Ancient Puebloans, Egyptians, and our ancestors of Mesopotamia used stone 40,000 years ago to record their history in the form of pictographs. Isn't it amazing how we all make our own feeble and passionate attempts to salvage our own mortality. Your friend, JRN

Hi, I stumbled on your first video on Dlux8 and that gave me enough reason to get one. My friend at the time was travelling through Vienna so got it for me (locally it is sold out here in Australia). Having had it for under a week I cannot be happier with this little gem. Comparing to M or other appeared-to-be more powerful gear, the Dlux 8 makes me relaxed and makes taking photos less stressful (in terms of carrying/protecting/expecting) and yet, it is powerful enough to allow me try new things and as a result really enjoying it! ❤ Thank you for sharing your thoughts and I'm very happy for having stumbled over them 🙏📷

David thank you and Yasmeena for another great video. When traveling I don't try to create the "perfect" shot. I photograph what grabs my eye and do the best I can to expose it properly. I never put pressure on myself to look for that. I don't think that I would enjoy photography looking for the perfect shot every time I press the shutter. God bless you both.

So true. Our life experience and evolving perspectives inform our approach to photography.

Happy to say the entire state of Florida was those uneducated people that never had lockdowns. We were all free to decide what was right for our individual selves. We just ran wild and mask free during the pandemic 😂 Besides that rant above from me you did exactly what we did this weekend, well almost every weekend. Get with my camera and hit the streets and have a coffee.

I already have a GRIII, would it make more sense to go for a A7Cii or another fixed lens like the X100VI and DL8? The palm size of the GRiii is great but the A7Cii is only slightly more than the Fuji and Leica, keen to have something that can potentially dowell in low light/astral photography (but not a major focus for usage)

After years of experience, I can say that the D7 is definitely NOT a travel camera. Oh yes, some nice art shots in the Louvre or in a fancy coffee bar in Brookly … no problems. However…. don’t take it with you in the mountains: it’s doesn’t like the cold. The tropics? Nope : it hates hot humid environments. Winter in Belgium??? Don’t even think about it. Long story short: my D7 is falling apart. The back screen has multiple dark spots, there are visible dust devils on the sensor, the lens gets stuck very often. The controls are flimsy and the build quality is ok-ish but not to Leica standards (made by Panasonic by the way) In conclusion: nice little fashion statement camera for in town, musea or a family dinner. It’s NOT a photography tool for serious travelers. Hopefully your D8 is more robust.

Check FujiFilm X-T30 ii.. its snaller and lighter

Hi David! Late to the party but I believe if you shoot with a pin-hole camera and make money with it then you are a professional. People get caught up with specs and what other people them are cameras "worth" purchasing. It has become more and more evident that most people need guidance not just with photography but all aspects of their lives. Do what you feel is right for you and ignore the noise.

I chose the Canon R6 Mk2 not because it's a full-frame, but because the other specifications were very interesting. I'm quite happy that it's full frame when I shoot with low light, but I'm also quite unhappy that full frame objectives are so expensive.

Of course we’ll stay with you! These things happen. From your title I was afraid someone had stolen something.

I’m a lover of the Q2. Went out and bought the D-Lux 8 yesterday. Such a lovely camera; fits right in my (expensive) Bellingham bag. Haters are going to hate, right :)?

Whenever thoughts of full frame being better than APS-c or micro 4/3, I think of the masters of photography and the gear they worked with-and then those thoughts are suddenly put into proper perspective.

I often re-watch your videos (multiple times). But it’s always a pleasure to see your new videos.

Not that I would purchase such garbage and have no need of, but, thank you for the info about dji. 👍

Interesting you chose this topic. I was just looking into Nikon Zf vs. Zfc in the last days. I am an amateur. Sadly a lot of great lenses only are available for full frame. I can use them, yes, but in APS-C I pay the full frame price and cannot use it all. If I look at Nikon, several features are first reserved for full frame and only come to APS-C years later, if at all. Of course Fuji is the alternative here, but I am mostly a Nikon guy. For hobbyists digital photography became more expensive in the last decade. Which is okay, smartphones took away a lot of revenue from them, so they go for the professionals and those with a lot of money first. Aside from Fuji the other big camera companies treat APS-C like the red headed step child. That's why agree totally, only a fraction of those who shoot full frame really "need" full frame. But companies smartly withhold the best user expierence from their APS-C models and drive people towards full frame. And I don't want to make Fuji look too good here, either 😁 Fuji does great PR by providing examples in their ads that APS-C is just as good for most photographers. But on the other hand Fuji's GFX medium format system is sold with the claim that medium format can do what full frame can't 😅 So I guess we are caught in the web of the manufacturors. But it's good that you made this a topic. Escpecially new people in the hobby with just enough money on their hands let themselves being talked into full frame very easily.

Thx for sharing another great video. Have a great time.

Thanks for sharing! :)

In my experience spanning decades in photography, I've seen how both RAW and JPEG formats serve their distinct purposes. RAW is often invaluable for technical or business-critical images, offering flexibility during post-processing that some projects truly demand. However, I believe JPEG is perfectly sufficient for most scenarios, especially where images will primarily be viewed on screens and mobile devices. The intense attachment some photographers have to RAW often creates a divide in discussions like this. The truth is, at the high resolutions and pixel densities common on today's screens, the need for RAW can sometimes be overstated-JPEG provides a balance of quality and manageable file size that fits most everyday viewing purposes. That said, RAW has its place when specific, precise quality control is essential. Each format has its strengths, and it's about knowing when each truly matters.... Personally.. I shoot 98% JPEG and no client ever complained about that, anytime, any place.

I used to do wedding photography, I was always very clear that I will take photos using filters, etc., but I will not edit out any blemishes of the couple. I want the day to be remembered for how everyone looked, not my vision of what they should look like. Many potential customers did not like my approach, but those that did, were very appreciative after seeing the photos

Like a wise man once said … „Never feed the trolls!“ It‘s an already lost war to fight.

Thanks David, very good video, I agree with you.

I am so glad to hear you remain a true photographer and not a computer graphics expert. I like to spend my time getting my photo right and not thinking about any “enhancements” on the computer. I thought I was in the minority.

I still use LR5.7 because I dont want a subscription model. I dont want AI for my photos.

To clone out or not to clone out depends on the purpose of the photograph. If you’re taking the photograph from a journalistic/documentarian point of view, then cloning out (or any other manipulation) shouldn’t even be considered. If you’re photographing for art, then get rid of the power lines, clone in a better sky, and remove the guy standing in the middle of the scene.

Great video. I am on the market at the moment. Initially had a shortlist of the Ricoh GR IIIx, Fuji X100VI or the Leica D-Lux 8. After watching many videos on each and fighting through some of the clear marketing from some Yuotubers, I decided on the Leica. My primary use case is street photography and having something that fits in my pocket and is easy to grab and shoot when I am out riding my bicycle on trails.

One has a zoom lens, is £250 cheaper and has a Leica lens. Yup, it's a tough one...

many thanks David. Like the black and white!. Microphone audio also very good. Topic is excellent as always. I used to feel a bit of a fraud re cloning. But now I think creativity is giving us so much more.

Good Sunday David. I agree that a photographers interpretation of a scene and how he edits it is totally up to him. Like you said when you add to a photo say for instance a tree or anything that isn't a natural part of the scene then the piece of work isn't a photograph in the true sense. I guess you could call it "art" but not a photograph. With regards to something like power lines and supports that a photographer is bothered by or feels ruins his interpretation of the scene it's fine to remove them or clone them out. Who's to say that the photograph wasn't taken before the power lines and supports were installed. Some people look through a critical lens about all aspects of life. They live to criticize. The tint of the sky or how you edit your photos are how you feel they should be presented. If someone doesn't like what they see then keep your mouth closed and move on to something else to criticize. Great topic and presentation. 🙏

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Thanks for sharing your insight, David. I am on the same page as you. I usually do minimal editing but sometimes I go wild with experimenting and I think that's ok. I, personally, do not care for rules of "authenticity" since I am not a photojournalist etc.

I agree with most of this.

That is also what I say. A camera is a tool. So it is to be used on what it was designed for. If it fits on what you are looking for, get it. I never ask about the video quality. If I want video, I will look for a camcorder.

Hello! And thank you for the video. Can I ask, between the Leica and the Fuji, which one would you recommend for an amateur photographer like me? I’m usually interested in portraits of people and closeups. Not so much landscapes. Also, why did you buy both? Just for your own testing? Thanks!

Minolta dynax 5D 🎉🎉🎉 me too. My first camera too

I began the "small setup" for my street photography with a GRII together with a Sony A6000. Sold it and bought an X100V, witch I still own. Then I bought a Q3. It's the only camera I've used since. My wife uses the Fuji now and then. My Nikon DSLR with 8 lenses..are on the shelf. The Q3 is a beast. May be I ad an GRIII some day for the pocket ability.

I will point out that if you know what you’re doing jpeg is often the way to go. RAW is more forgiving. Paradoxically, RAW might be more suitable for beginners than for pros.

Lovely and fresh. The two of you

Nice to see you both. Take care of yourself, old boy.

Thank you David for another interesting talk. Nice to see you both and I hope this duo continues. Hope you feel better soon.

Thank you for suffering through your sickness to provide another great and compelling video. Jasmeena did a great job as the interviewer. I was wondering after about 10 minutes in and seeing the direction you were heading what your thoughts were on Ansel Adams. You went there shortly after and answered my thoughts. I see some tick tocks and youtube videos of "street photographers asking random people to pose and I don't understand how that's street photography. Looks like outdoor studio work to me. Maybe I'm missing something. More to say but I don't want to make this comment a novel. Thanks David and Yasmeena! Greatly appreciate you.

My best wishes for a speedy recovery David.

Best for a speedy recovery.

So sorry you’re feeling under the weather, my friend. I’m glad to be here, and it’s still good to see you (both).

Never to late to learn. Im 53 and decided recently I wanted to learn how to edit videos. Trimming them, splicing, adding music, and then voices, etc, just for the fun of it when i go out with the wife for a day. It took 10 hours to do this 6 minute video but it was good for the brain to learn something new, and it helps make you more creative for photography. I got a copy right strike, whatever that means on TH-cam, but I don't care.

I am on the waitlist and can’t wait to have this camera. It checks every box for my needs. I have read so many people how disappointed they are and the fact that not much has change. However, there is something to say about not changing something that just works. Leica have updated what they needed to and left things alone that did not need changing.

I shoot JPEG with my DLSR's when I know there are no problems with light and I like it because as you said, the work has already been done during the photographing. I shoot RAW when I know the circomstances are phototechnically not, or even far from, ideal, with te idea... maybe I get something out of it haha... With my new Leica DLux 8 till now I only shoot DNG because I love the felxibility of the DNG-files. I am amazed every time again when I work with these files in Lightroom. And I love it doing so. And that is for me the point.. making photo's and post-processing must be fun, relaxing and sometimes amazing....

He spent almost 15 minutes talking about nothing