Love how you mentioned being able to focus at different depths etc. Probably my favourite advantage with the rangefinder systems. Loving my M10. Truth be told, it is just an beautiful experience all around.
Josh, your photos are going to become a piece of history, mate. People are going to look at them in a few decades and see what daily life is like in our time, the way people dress, things we do for enjoyment... The fact that us photographers (professionals and hobbyists) capture small capsules of time is a huge encouragement to keep going out, taking photos and celebrating this form of art.
J'aime particulièrement votre vidéo, car chacun avec son appareil photo, prend un instant de vie. Je connais aussi Londres, et je retrouve l'atmosphère de cette ville au travers de vos photos couleur. Pour moi, j'ai même vu le camion du laitier, alors qu'en France il n'existait plus. Des jeunes s'habiller en (s k a ) avec le chapeau melon et des vêtements. J'ai essayé mais je tombais vraiment à côté. On était grunge dans un quartier, et costume trois pièces dans un autre.Pour le métro, il n'est pas aisé de faire des photos, mais ce que vous avez fait comme photos sont vraiment bien, mais celle où on voit les chiens sur le siège, pourquoi vous n'avez pas fait la photo complète, parce que,( une photo doit dire quelque chose ).
This is the first video I've found on TH-cam that actually explains what the deal is with a rangefinder camera. (So now I have to save to buy a Leica! 😊) Thanks for a great video!
I really love your videos. I use a rangefinder system as my main camera and have been for nearly 4 years and I would never go back. Thanks for your insight.
Agree x 1000, Josh. Totally got the wobbles when I got one of these recently. How can the cost be justified? And beyond the expense, this camera does not help you much if you don't know precisely what you are trying to do. However, once you get into the mindset, the magic happens. People are not threatened by it. You can get close. I truly hated it for about 24 hours (during which I found this video and stopped panicking, so thanks Josh), and now I take it everywhere. And I think I love it.
I have the same setup. Leica M10 & 35mm f2 Summicron. Love this setup. It’s actually my only system. Use it for street photography and everything else. Portraits, weddings, events and landscapes.
I setup that I would absolutely love. The price is just an absolute kicker! Especially for a digital camera. I appreciate that we're hitting a point where the megapixels are at a good number now and it will last a long time it feels more painful than with a film camera. At £6,000 for the M10 body and £2,700 for the 35mm f2 lens (although the Zeiss Biogon 35mm f2 or the f2.8 is probably close to 90% of the lens for less money) it's a lot of money to spend.
@@Funktrainer I suppose there is that. I wouldn't look at the Leica glass. My preferred option would be the Zeiss Biogon lenses - the 35mm f2.8, whilst being a stop slower than the f2, is still an excellent lens. It is also incredibly compact.
In my film days, I used the Leica M6 35mm rangefinder for shooting street, reportage, landscapes, and travel. I used the following lenses: 21mm f/1.4 Leitz 35mm f/1.4 Zeiss 90mm f/2 Leitz I now use the M10 digital camera with my M6 film camera.
New subscriber here Josh! I’m thankful I found your channel. As newbie to photography, I was searching for Leica street photography settings. I’m still learning about distance scale. Your colors are so amazing. We would love to see how you go about your editing.
Great stuff .. have a film mp for years now but you now have me wanting an m10 (m10-d) great look from your files and really good shots .. a good eye .. D.
Great video, very enjoyable. I have the M10 and both the 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux lens and the 75mm f/1.2 Noctilux lens. I think YOU have the ideal system for street photography. On the street - where people tend to be moving - shooting 'wide open' with the Noctilux lenses requires a different skill set. If you don't mind 95% of your photos being out of focus, you CAN shoot 'wide open' without Leica's EVF attachment, but I've given up even trying. And once you begin to rely on Leica's EVF your battery life will go down. And then there's the heavier weight of the Noctilux lenses. It'd be interesting to hear Henri Cartier-Bresson's take on the two Noctilux lenses.
Hey Josh, good job with your personal take on shooting with the Leica M10. I think I’m going a full 360 degrees in my photography. Way back in the 70s, when I started out shooting street scenes in NYC with my Yashikamat, Konica, Olympus 1/2 frames, Minolta range-finders and then SLRs like my ,Nikkormats, FTN monster,Pentax and Minolta CL and , eventually with an M6, all manual cameras learning the basics manually. Then with the revolution of digital photography, i graduated to the world of digital, evolving into automated affordable camera systems, canon, Nikons, Sony, Olympus, and Fuji. I love photography and like driving different cars to know how they feel, I did the same with camera systems, shooting fast for decades, now in my retirement years, I’m slowing down and slowly realizing that the right kind of slow shooting is always with a Leica. Not being able to dig out my M6, I ventured out to pick up the Leica Vario X ( love a Leica with a Mini-zoom, amazing) and the Q.... the Leica look, image quality and saturation is truly definitive to Leica. Never did I ever want to go back to manual shooting, like with the M10, but your review and others, have convinced me to purchase the M10 system and 35mm f/2 sumicron lens instead of the standard retirement toy, a 2022 Porsche....all my cameras have been used camera systems, thus making them affordable for my shooting education, but, I think this is the time to pick-up a brand new M10 system and really enjoy photography at a slower Leica pace...let me tell you the Vario-X and Q are amazing cameras and no matter what you shoot, that unique Leica quality is always there...thanks for making my mind up...
When you make the decision to use a Leica M system camera you do it because of the fact that you love the whole process of doing so. Yes it is expensive and yes you could come extremely close and even achieve even better results, some say, using a sony a7 r III paired for example with the ZEISS loxia lenses lineup and hey you have the manual focus experience as well. But there something unique about the Leica M which I love.
have you tried the M10-D? sonds like it will fit you perfectly. I also started with a M6 years ago. Went to a M8, then M240 because of the fullframe, but never really liked the body. The M10-D is the closest one to the M6.
I hav always preferred manual photography. My first camera was a Minolta film SLR, 50mm lens. I always shot manual, even with a “Program” mode available. I have had my M10 but a short time, having shot in digital from a Nikon D300 to z6ii. I still love the tactile feel of the Leica best. I use my Nikon still, but the M10 is my go-to camera, hands down.
That would probably be my dream camera and lens. Nice to hear your thoughts on the camera and how it affects the way you shoot compared to any other non-rangefinder camera. The shots you´ve shared are beautiful and as of now, I´m following here and in Instagram. Great work, keep it up, and stay safe!
Cool video. The M10 is a dream camera for me. For now, just rolling old school with my M3. With a 35mm goggle set up, I can shoot like you, f/8, 1/1000 and ISO 400 film. This pulls the film a bit in direct sunlight, but I like the look.
Hey man, nice overview of the M10 and I like the shots. Is 35mm the only lens you use/have had so far? I'm in the same boat with the M4, and considering a 28 (not that I have framelines for it) or 50mm
Your video is very informative. Thank you. I enjoyed it so much that I now have a Leica M10. May I ask, though, when zone focussing (something of a learning curve, that) do I ignore the fact that the two images in the viewfinder do not coincide as I have preset the focus distance? Huw
Awesome video cheers I have an oly 35sp love that camera I also have a poor lads Leica the X100f cracking wee camera at a half decent price end of the day tho they’re all just tools to get the job done. 📷❤️📷
Josh, you have articulated something that I found difficult. A friend asked me why I liked using an M10. All I came out with was “It feels more manual”. The human interaction with a machine is important. If that interaction is a good one and it makes you want to pick up the machine and interact with it some more then it is a good thing. You need to experience it to understand that feeling working with a Leica. I get the same positive reaction as you do from the strangers I meet when I shoot with my M10. You also touched briefly on the mental thoughts of justification for buying a Leica. I’ve had similar thoughts too. BTW, you forgot to turn down your intro music. It ran all the way through your narration which I found distracting. Well, actually, it was annoying really - those same few bars repeating over and over. Maybe watch out for this next video. As for other topics, I see you had the 35mm cron. I use the 28mm Elmarit. Maybe a chat on your lens choice. Do you like the lens? I lust for the 35mm Lux! But it is bloody expensive! I see in another comment that they have the same lens as you do. I was glad you included your photos. I liked what I saw. Great eye! The colours, lovey quirky matches. The couple making shadow shapes. That bus in the rain - you are brave! How did your M10 like the rain? Some subtle humour from juxtaposing in your photos too - a la Matt Stewart. I nearly missed your photos at the end because as soon as the narrator starts the “remember to subscribe and give a thumbs...” wind up, I usually stop the video. Maybe a warning what is coming before you start your wind up next time perhaps. And the fruit loops at the start? Inspired! Great scripting! Last thing, your video mic quality was perfect. Overall, a very good video Josh. Thanks for making it. Cheers, Antoine.
Won't stop you from getting on your knees but, The visi viewfinder Leica has would help a little for getting down low. I'm not sure it would still be a range finder with it thow! Nice looking photos. Colors straight out of camera?
How do you find the screen quality for any live view shots? I currently have an m240 but the screens pretty poor in live view. Tempted to upgrade to an m10 but wondering how much of an improvement the screen is
Hi! I hope I can be of help for this, I used to use an M6 which I sold many years ago when I took a bit of a hiatus from photography, seeing the price of film I went back to digital - found an M10 at a great price. The M10 is brilliant, I was only anticipating using the rangefinder but use live view quite regularly, the screen is bright and never have issues with visibility. Took it on a hike the other day and found myself leaning more towards live view as was struggling seeing down the viewfinder as only had my prescription sunglasses! One thing worth noting is the battery when using live view isn’t anywhere near as good with just using the viewfinder. I carry my m10 with me most places, i tend to leave the battery without a charge for a few trips as its brill when not using the screen. Only got a few hundred shots using live view. I use the viewfinder most of the time but was pleasantly surprised with my day of using live view. Considering getting the EVF for the M10 as a middleground as hear it doesn’t tank the battery quite as much. But to answer your question, it’s brilliant. Zero complaints from me!
Hi Josh, thanks for the video, small bit of advice, be careful with your finger on the rangefinder patch window, even a little bit of grease on there can make the patch more difficult to see when focussing. Cheers!
Did you always use your right eye to look thru the viewfinder before the rangefinder or did you switch eyes and if so how long did it take to get used to?
Hi, may I ask what strap you’re using? I use the leica cooph rope strap and some off label but they are quite thick. Yours does look pretty flexible. :)
I really miss the option of just easily switching to manual focus on my Sonym7 compared to my Canon. Aperture being easily accessible via the body's aperture wheel i don't really miss compared to my analogue camera. I enjoy the look and feel of a leica, but you pay quiet the premium for just the body already. What i really would love to do is try the monochrom camera to see what it dos better with all the RGB on the sensor not being an issue.
Your eye strain could be a reaction of your body on pwm flickering of an oled screen, which is used in evf. If it was an ips one, it would have been better especially at night, but they're not as compact as oled. You can find more if you google about oled in phones as there is not much written about evf's specifically)
I love the manual-ness of the camera too. I've got bored of menu diving and electronic focus. It's just an annoying layer that demands my attention and sits between me and the 'moment' I'm trying to photograph. Much nicer to just have ISO, shutter and aperture as manual tactile inputs. Focusing is super fast if you practice in your livingroom by looking at an object and pre-focusing then bringing the camera up to confirm you got it spot on. It doesn't take long to get really good at it, then when on the street it's second nature. There's sometimes I wish I had some kind of quick auto-focus system (usually dogs/cats moving around) and also the rangefinder being offset from the sensor, so any critical framing can sometimes be slightly off if you don't take that in to consideration, especially when it's something close to the lens. But yeah, other than that I reckon the pros way outweigh the cons for keeping my brain in the right frame of mind for capturing cool street shots.
4 years late in my comment ;-) You don't have to miss shots in the tube. I would reccomend considering auto ISO for that environment and set the aperture to at least f4 or maybe 5.6 using zone focus. I know it takes away some of the dynamic range and might add noise, but hey you get the shot ;-) My most noisy poctures I just convert to monochrome and use high contrast filter in post to make it a deliberate choice of impression. At other times in the tube, you would definitely go for ISO 200 and get that train rushing in and human motion blur on the platform. Those are just a couple of ways I tried to play with it when visiting London.
Brilliant photos thanks Josh, and good point about the nose, but still doesn't help those of us with a big nose and who use the left eye, actually most cameras can be an issue for the "left eyed." Also looking forward to an editing video showing how you achieve those wonderful colours.
cool video, subbed, ..... M10P (white limited edition with 50 summilux) owner of 3 months, & also have the "Tunnel-vision" (rightly called) DSLR canon 6D. I do find the M10P's OVF magnification 0.73x to be smaller, so, don't know if i should get the 1.25x or 1.4x Magnifier, .... the Visoflex EVF is not so good. Secondly i feel that the wider 28 or 35mm lens would be faster to focus manually than 50, but there was no choice, & i had to accept what came as kit, but no complaints, enjoying my time with this premium segment camera. Regards.
Hola Josh! Me encantan tus fotos! El color es propio de leica? Puedes vender preset de color? Tengo una sony a7 ii . Gracias! un abrazo ! Desde Argentina.
I love my Leica M9. I first owned an M8. I also have a Canon Canonette QL17 - which is a film rangefinder. As you have said, the photography process seems so immersive and pure with a Leica. When I travel I often walk the city with my Leica and enjoy it through the lens. I lool for shapes, light, and moments in a completely different way. Thanks for the great video!
Pretty different cameras I’d say, full frame etc etc. I guess the pictures are the bit that matters at the end of the day, and they both take em 😁🤷🏻♂️
Great photos! I don't have an M10, but I did buy a Leica M8 for my first rangefinder camera. It should be more than enough for me, a little cheaper too. Cheers, Rob.
I still don't know why Leica does not use the Fuji approach to pop in a EVF with a switch. That would be the extra icing on the cake. I would buy a Leica that has an EVF/OVF like Fuji and no back screen. That would be a dream.
I am totally with you on the advantages of simple to use cameras and manual focusing. How ironic that we have to spend the most money to get the least electronic wizardry that just gets in the way of the creative process in my opinion. Joysticks and D-pads are not the same as pure manual focus. I’m about to invest in an X-Pro 3 to see if I can get a similar experience in a more affordable package.
Did you notice if your style of shooting changes depending on the camera you're using? I mean, not different brands, but between M10 and M6. I use both, sometimes both in the same day and the kind of pictures I shoot with both cameras are different. It's unconsciously!
Sorry last question Josh! Haha. Anything you can share from experience with M10 compared to Leica Q, given that for most us the Q (while still hella pricey) is closer in reach than the M10.
I have both of them and I think both of them are a great addition in your bag. But if I could only have one, the Leica Q is the one I would pick. It's super quick, the 28mm is great for everyday photography and thanks to the great aperture you can use it for urban portraiture and in low light. :-)
I had previously owned an M9 with a 35mm lens but, because I wear glasses, I found focusing hard to judge due to the small focusing area in the optical viewfinder. I now do street photography with Fujifilm cameras, and currently own an X100V and a XF10. If I had the funds now, I'd actually buy the Q2 rather than an M camera... But that'll take a lottery win for that to happen these days... I prefer manual focus cameras as I'm an old Olympus OM1n user so I grew up with manual focusing... Flickr thesrpspaintshop
Nice one, Josh! I often shoot with the M10 too. I'm still not great at judging distance, but the M10 has definitely made me better at it. For dogs, I tend to use the Fuji :)
I shoot with the Leica M3. The most fun I've ever had doing photography. I keep watching videos of the M10 and the Q2 Monochrome, but every time I consider dropping that kind of cash on a digital camera, my stomach turns a little. Haha. Maybe some day I'll finally bite the bullet.
If you are poor like me….you can use a micro-four-thirds camera with adapters to use M39 Or M42 threaded vintage lenses… then use exactly the same hyperfocal focusing as he does….with fantastic results too…I use a LUMIX GX8 and a GX9…
GuessOMatic or Zone Focusing isn't that hard. It is like watering the lawn by spreading water at the midpoint (FOCUSING) of an area (ZONE) you wish to cover. The principle of the Depth of Field (DOF) enables a photographer to cover an area by focusing roughly at the midpoint and objects within that zone will appear in focus. Hence, smaller aperture and wider focal length give more DOF. There are two ways one can use Zone Focusing. In the example shown in this video, he had already selected an aperture (f/8) to use, hence just turning the focusing collar until the left and right f/8 marks on the DOF scale bracket a zone that he wished objects within it would appear in focus. The other way is finding an aperture that bracketed a desired zone that the photographer wishes to cover, by turning the focusing collar until he/she find an aperture (on the DOF scale) that will bracket that zone. Then use that DOF aperture. 😊
I disagree with the rangefinder and nose issue. I’m left eye dominant and can’t work with my right eye and this is a bigger issue than the placement of the type of viewfinder
@@frame-lines thank you so much. I hope you're having at least an "ok" time during quarantine (isolation whatever you want to call it). And I want you to know how much I enjoy your style of photography ☺️✨
Went from Fuji Xpro3 to M10. And it was kind a natural move to go real rangfinder not a simulation. Manual focusing feel much natural for me and kinda slowing down. Yes you can miss some shots but the positive thing is that you dont have 500 photos in the end of the day. My LCD is turned off too. I just press play only if im not sure about exposure. And my preview is monochrome. What i like the most on M10 is that i has no features or minimal. Exp comp wheel switched off. Kinda unnatural to comp photo. So yeah, simplicity is the key word for me. Im a bit in learning phase in Zone focusing but is easy and faster than AF actually and as you said you can kinda decide what do you want to focus. Im still learning to keep both eyes open to shoot (kinda feel that im more accurate to focus if i close left eye. Thanks for the video btw, i had Q too but was forced to sell to get M10. They was too close in price (used M10 body only) that i decided to go with the one to able change lenses. Still miss the Q. Best point shoot ever. What other lenses you have other than 35Cron?
The Leica M system, analog or digital, forces you to slow down and stay in the scene without distractions. You can see the scene with your second eye and because of the rangefinder you see what is around your frame. With a Leica M you get definitely better in composition and natural style.
Love how you mentioned being able to focus at different depths etc. Probably my favourite advantage with the rangefinder systems. Loving my M10. Truth be told, it is just an beautiful experience all around.
Josh, your photos are going to become a piece of history, mate. People are going to look at them in a few decades and see what daily life is like in our time, the way people dress, things we do for enjoyment... The fact that us photographers (professionals and hobbyists) capture small capsules of time is a huge encouragement to keep going out, taking photos and celebrating this form of art.
aha I am not sure about any of that. Hugely kind of you to say though - thank you Pedro! 😁
J'aime particulièrement votre vidéo, car chacun avec son appareil photo, prend un instant de vie. Je connais aussi Londres, et je retrouve l'atmosphère de cette ville au travers de vos photos couleur. Pour moi, j'ai même vu le camion du laitier, alors qu'en France il n'existait plus. Des jeunes s'habiller en (s k a ) avec le chapeau melon et des vêtements. J'ai essayé mais je tombais vraiment à côté. On était grunge dans un quartier, et costume trois pièces dans un autre.Pour le métro, il n'est pas aisé de faire des photos, mais ce que vous avez fait comme photos sont vraiment bien, mais celle où on voit les chiens sur le siège, pourquoi vous n'avez pas fait la photo complète, parce que,( une photo doit dire quelque chose ).
I recently switched from Nikon DLSR to Leica Q2 and love it. Important controls easy to reach and fast. Love it for street photography.
This is the first video I've found on TH-cam that actually explains what the deal is with a rangefinder camera. (So now I have to save to buy a Leica! 😊) Thanks for a great video!
Aha glad you enjoyed it ! Thanks !
Good review!! I went from the M6 to the M10, I liked the way you use the M10!!
great video Josh! and wonderful photo's keep up these great videos
hugely appreciated - Cheers!
I really love your videos. I use a rangefinder system as my main camera and have been for nearly 4 years and I would never go back. Thanks for your insight.
Much appreciated Kevin!
Agree x 1000, Josh. Totally got the wobbles when I got one of these recently. How can the cost be justified? And beyond the expense, this camera does not help you much if you don't know precisely what you are trying to do. However, once you get into the mindset, the magic happens. People are not threatened by it. You can get close. I truly hated it for about 24 hours (during which I found this video and stopped panicking, so thanks Josh), and now I take it everywhere. And I think I love it.
I have the same setup. Leica M10 & 35mm f2 Summicron. Love this setup. It’s actually my only system. Use it for street photography and everything else. Portraits, weddings, events and landscapes.
Aha nice ! Solid all round setup eh !
I setup that I would absolutely love. The price is just an absolute kicker! Especially for a digital camera. I appreciate that we're hitting a point where the megapixels are at a good number now and it will last a long time it feels more painful than with a film camera. At £6,000 for the M10 body and £2,700 for the 35mm f2 lens (although the Zeiss Biogon 35mm f2 or the f2.8 is probably close to 90% of the lens for less money) it's a lot of money to spend.
Peter Thomson Actually if you look at a used M9 or even M8 and some Leitz glass of the sixties the step into the M system isn‘t that expensive.
@@Funktrainer I suppose there is that. I wouldn't look at the Leica glass. My preferred option would be the Zeiss Biogon lenses - the 35mm f2.8, whilst being a stop slower than the f2, is still an excellent lens. It is also incredibly compact.
Peter Thomson I‘m very pleased with the Leitz 35mm Summaron 1:2.8 and its qualities.
In my film days, I used the Leica M6 35mm rangefinder for shooting street, reportage, landscapes, and travel. I used the following lenses:
21mm f/1.4 Leitz
35mm f/1.4 Zeiss
90mm f/2 Leitz
I now use the M10 digital camera with my M6 film camera.
New subscriber here Josh! I’m thankful I found your channel. As newbie to photography, I was searching for Leica street photography settings. I’m still learning about distance scale. Your colors are so amazing. We would love to see how you go about your editing.
Great Video and great logic about the RF. Like your work. I just shot the Red Rebellion a few weeks ago.
aha nice cheers John!
Great stuff .. have a film mp for years now but you now have me wanting an m10 (m10-d) great look from your files and really good shots .. a good eye ..
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big thanks Dean!
Love the vids hope you have more coming this quarantine season 🥂😅
Thanks Joe! More on the way
Some amazing composed streetshots.
Very kind Toby !
same setup luv it. enjoyed the vid🤙 stay healthy fellaz
Ah thanks !
really useful, especially with zone focusing. I'm a recent rangefinder and street photo convert :)
Great video, very enjoyable. I have the M10 and both the 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux lens and the 75mm f/1.2 Noctilux lens. I think YOU have the ideal system for street photography. On the street - where people tend to be moving - shooting 'wide open' with the Noctilux lenses requires a different skill set. If you don't mind 95% of your photos being out of focus, you CAN shoot 'wide open' without Leica's EVF attachment, but I've given up even trying. And once you begin to rely on Leica's EVF your battery life will go down. And then there's the heavier weight of the Noctilux lenses. It'd be interesting to hear Henri Cartier-Bresson's take on the two Noctilux lenses.
I like your style and you've nailed all the reasons why I love the M10. I use a M10-D no need to use the screen even.
Ah I wish I went for the D version ! Thanks for watching !
Hey Josh, good job with your personal take on shooting with the Leica M10. I think I’m going a full 360 degrees in my photography. Way back in the 70s, when I started out shooting street scenes in NYC with my Yashikamat, Konica, Olympus 1/2 frames, Minolta range-finders and then SLRs like my ,Nikkormats, FTN monster,Pentax and Minolta CL and , eventually with an M6, all manual cameras learning the basics manually. Then with the revolution of digital photography, i graduated to the world of digital, evolving into automated affordable camera systems, canon, Nikons, Sony, Olympus, and Fuji. I love photography and like driving different cars to know how they feel, I did the same with camera systems, shooting fast for decades, now in my retirement years, I’m slowing down and slowly realizing that the right kind of slow shooting is always with a Leica. Not being able to dig out my M6, I ventured out to pick up the Leica Vario X ( love a Leica with a Mini-zoom, amazing) and the Q.... the Leica look, image quality and saturation is truly definitive to Leica. Never did I ever want to go back to manual shooting, like with the M10, but your review and others, have convinced me to purchase the M10 system and 35mm f/2 sumicron lens instead of the standard retirement toy, a 2022 Porsche....all my cameras have been used camera systems, thus making them affordable for my shooting education, but, I think this is the time to pick-up a brand new M10 system and really enjoy photography at a slower Leica pace...let me tell you the Vario-X and Q are amazing cameras and no matter what you shoot, that unique Leica quality is always there...thanks for making my mind up...
Great stuff! Thanks for watching
Some brilliant images there Josh. Love those reds.
many thanks John!
i know it is kinda randomly asking but do anybody know a good website to stream newly released movies online?
@Johnny Aydin flixportal xD
@Darius Damian thanks, signed up and it seems like a nice service :) I appreciate it !!
Nice pics with the M10. I may have missed it in the vid but what is the lens you are using with it?
really enjoy your videos
Like your style man!
Ah thanks !
When you make the decision to use a Leica M system camera you do it because of the fact that you love the whole process of doing so.
Yes it is expensive and yes you could come extremely close and even achieve even better results, some say, using a sony a7 r III paired for example with the ZEISS loxia lenses lineup and hey you have the manual focus experience as well.
But there something unique about the Leica M which I love.
Bought a M4 new in 1973 and M6 in 1990 still use them to this day I have them service every 5 years and they work like a charm
I use a Leica M10D and because of that I never have a screen on my camera and I love this camera! Its so great. Completely agree with your opinion.
Ah I actually wish I’d gone for the D model ! Nice one - thanks for watching
@@frame-lines Maybe you can trade it in at Leica and get the MD. The MD is really a great Camera!
have you tried the M10-D? sonds like it will fit you perfectly. I also started with a M6 years ago. Went to a M8, then M240 because of the fullframe, but never really liked the body. The M10-D is the closest one to the M6.
When shooting in the tube set your colour balance to 'daylight'; you'll get very interesting colours from the indoor lighting.
Many really cool shots! Leica M rules!
Cheers Paul!
I hav always preferred manual photography. My first camera was a Minolta film SLR, 50mm lens. I always shot manual, even with a “Program” mode available. I have had my M10 but a short time, having shot in digital from a Nikon D300 to z6ii. I still love the tactile feel of the Leica best. I use my Nikon still, but the M10 is my go-to camera, hands down.
i think a photo critic video would be great! (of your photos or some classic ones from famous street photographers)
That would probably be my dream camera and lens. Nice to hear your thoughts on the camera and how it affects the way you shoot compared to any other non-rangefinder camera. The shots you´ve shared are beautiful and as of now, I´m following here and in Instagram. Great work, keep it up, and stay safe!
Hi Josh, do you think I should buy a Leica M10 or 6,000 bags of Hula Hoops? Thanks!
That’s a tough one - a crunchy snack always wins for me 🤷🏻♂️
Hula hoops!!
I saw one on eBay for 4993 Hula Loops!
😂😂😂👏👏👏👌
Lovely shots. 😊
Thanks Peter!
Great video. For lower shoots you can use the visoflex, the external EVF this camera has.
Good point !
Cool video. The M10 is a dream camera for me. For now, just rolling old school with my M3. With a 35mm goggle set up, I can shoot like you, f/8, 1/1000 and ISO 400 film. This pulls the film a bit in direct sunlight, but I like the look.
Hey man, nice overview of the M10 and I like the shots. Is 35mm the only lens you use/have had so far? I'm in the same boat with the M4, and considering a 28 (not that I have framelines for it) or 50mm
Yep I’m pretty much using a 35mm 90% of the time ! 😁
Your video is very informative. Thank you. I enjoyed it so much that I now have a Leica M10. May I ask, though, when zone focussing (something of a learning curve, that) do I ignore the fact that the two images in the viewfinder do not coincide as I have preset the focus distance? Huw
Yes. Ignore them, as long as your zone focusing is correct. The two images will be a guide but not the deciding factor.
Awesome video cheers I have an oly 35sp love that camera I also have a poor lads Leica the X100f cracking wee camera at a half decent price end of the day tho they’re all just tools to get the job done. 📷❤️📷
Josh, you have articulated something that I found difficult. A friend asked me why I liked using an M10. All I came out with was “It feels more manual”.
The human interaction with a machine is important. If that interaction is a good one and it makes you want to pick up the machine and interact with it some more then it is a good thing. You need to experience it to understand that feeling working with a Leica.
I get the same positive reaction as you do from the strangers I meet when I shoot with my M10.
You also touched briefly on the mental thoughts of justification for buying a Leica. I’ve had similar thoughts too.
BTW, you forgot to turn down your intro music. It ran all the way through your narration which I found distracting. Well, actually, it was annoying really - those same few bars repeating over and over. Maybe watch out for this next video.
As for other topics, I see you had the 35mm cron. I use the 28mm Elmarit. Maybe a chat on your lens choice. Do you like the lens? I lust for the 35mm Lux! But it is bloody expensive! I see in another comment that they have the same lens as you do.
I was glad you included your photos. I liked what I saw. Great eye! The colours, lovey quirky matches. The couple making shadow shapes. That bus in the rain - you are brave! How did your M10 like the rain? Some subtle humour from juxtaposing in your photos too - a la Matt Stewart. I nearly missed your photos at the end because as soon as the narrator starts the “remember to subscribe and give a thumbs...” wind up, I usually stop the video. Maybe a warning what is coming before you start your wind up next time perhaps.
And the fruit loops at the start? Inspired! Great scripting!
Last thing, your video mic quality was perfect. Overall, a very good video Josh. Thanks for making it. Cheers, Antoine.
Won't stop you from getting on your knees but, The visi viewfinder Leica has would help a little for getting down low. I'm not sure it would still be a range finder with it thow! Nice looking photos. Colors straight out of camera?
This is the content I didn't know I needed.
Also, what brand is that camera strap? I hope it's not as expensive as the batteries. Thanks in advance!
Ahaha excellent
It’s the basic amazon rope one, £9 or thereabouts
How do you find the screen quality for any live view shots? I currently have an m240 but the screens pretty poor in live view. Tempted to upgrade to an m10 but wondering how much of an improvement the screen is
Hi! I hope I can be of help for this, I used to use an M6 which I sold many years ago when I took a bit of a hiatus from photography, seeing the price of film I went back to digital - found an M10 at a great price.
The M10 is brilliant, I was only anticipating using the rangefinder but use live view quite regularly, the screen is bright and never have issues with visibility. Took it on a hike the other day and found myself leaning more towards live view as was struggling seeing down the viewfinder as only had my prescription sunglasses!
One thing worth noting is the battery when using live view isn’t anywhere near as good with just using the viewfinder. I carry my m10 with me most places, i tend to leave the battery without a charge for a few trips as its brill when not using the screen. Only got a few hundred shots using live view.
I use the viewfinder most of the time but was pleasantly surprised with my day of using live view. Considering getting the EVF for the M10 as a middleground as hear it doesn’t tank the battery quite as much.
But to answer your question, it’s brilliant. Zero complaints from me!
Hi Josh, thanks for the video, small bit of advice, be careful with your finger on the rangefinder patch window, even a little bit of grease on there can make the patch more difficult to see when focussing. Cheers!
Thank you so much for the advice !
Did you always use your right eye to look thru the viewfinder before the rangefinder or did you switch eyes and if so how long did it take to get used to?
yep always used my right eye!
Exactly as described
Hi, may I ask what strap you’re using? I use the leica cooph rope strap and some off label but they are quite thick. Yours does look pretty flexible. :)
just the standard amazon rope one 😁
I really miss the option of just easily switching to manual focus on my Sonym7 compared to my Canon. Aperture being easily accessible via the body's aperture wheel i don't really miss compared to my analogue camera. I enjoy the look and feel of a leica, but you pay quiet the premium for just the body already.
What i really would love to do is try the monochrom camera to see what it dos better with all the RGB on the sensor not being an issue.
Your eye strain could be a reaction of your body on pwm flickering of an oled screen, which is used in evf. If it was an ips one, it would have been better especially at night, but they're not as compact as oled. You can find more if you google about oled in phones as there is not much written about evf's specifically)
Good shout, will take a look ! Thanks !
Great chatting video.
I love the manual-ness of the camera too. I've got bored of menu diving and electronic focus. It's just an annoying layer that demands my attention and sits between me and the 'moment' I'm trying to photograph. Much nicer to just have ISO, shutter and aperture as manual tactile inputs. Focusing is super fast if you practice in your livingroom by looking at an object and pre-focusing then bringing the camera up to confirm you got it spot on. It doesn't take long to get really good at it, then when on the street it's second nature.
There's sometimes I wish I had some kind of quick auto-focus system (usually dogs/cats moving around) and also the rangefinder being offset from the sensor, so any critical framing can sometimes be slightly off if you don't take that in to consideration, especially when it's something close to the lens. But yeah, other than that I reckon the pros way outweigh the cons for keeping my brain in the right frame of mind for capturing cool street shots.
4 years late in my comment ;-) You don't have to miss shots in the tube. I would reccomend considering auto ISO for that environment and set the aperture to at least f4 or maybe 5.6 using zone focus. I know it takes away some of the dynamic range and might add noise, but hey you get the shot ;-) My most noisy poctures I just convert to monochrome and use high contrast filter in post to make it a deliberate choice of impression. At other times in the tube, you would definitely go for ISO 200 and get that train rushing in and human motion blur on the platform. Those are just a couple of ways I tried to play with it when visiting London.
liking this!
thanks!
Brilliant photos thanks Josh, and good point about the nose, but still doesn't help those of us with a big nose and who use the left eye, actually most cameras can be an issue for the "left eyed." Also looking forward to an editing video showing how you achieve those wonderful colours.
Aha yeah I hadn’t even thought of the left eye issue too - yeesh that must be a bit tricky 😅 more videos on the way ! Cheers Stewart
If the light allows, use zone focusing for dog shots.
Love your video colour, what camera are you using for this video?
Fuji XT3 for this one
Framelines video is as good as the photos!
"Large Nose Reviews" - new title :-)
Great review!
How do you focus without the focusing patch through the viewfinder? Looking only at the back screen? :) Is it even possible?
Focus peaking that digitally zooms for ease of use..
cool video, subbed, ..... M10P (white limited edition with 50 summilux) owner of 3 months, & also have the "Tunnel-vision" (rightly called) DSLR canon 6D.
I do find the M10P's OVF magnification 0.73x to be smaller, so, don't know if i should get the 1.25x or 1.4x Magnifier, .... the Visoflex EVF is not so good. Secondly i feel that the wider 28 or 35mm lens would be faster to focus manually than 50, but there was no choice, & i had to accept what came as kit, but no complaints, enjoying my time with this premium segment camera. Regards.
Aha nice piece of gear ! Enjoy !
Tip for getting the focus right on dogs, focus while standing on the person and then squat down, you will get the focus spot on then.
Image color is beautiful
Thank you !!
@1.42 I believe this is where Joshuakjackson captured one his famous shots. This too is a lovely photo.
Aha yep the very same spot !
How do you find the viewfinder compared to your M6?
Slightly bigger on the M6 I think? Not much in it I don’t think 😁
Hola Josh! Me encantan tus fotos! El color es propio de leica? Puedes vender preset de color? Tengo una sony a7 ii . Gracias! un abrazo ! Desde Argentina.
thank you very much!
I love my Leica M9. I first owned an M8. I also have a Canon Canonette QL17 - which is a film rangefinder. As you have said, the photography process seems so immersive and pure with a Leica. When I travel I often walk the city with my Leica and enjoy it through the lens. I lool for shapes, light, and moments in a completely different way.
Thanks for the great video!
I wish I was right eye dominant. My nose touches the back of the camera regardless if it’s a rangefinder :(
But the real question is if the money is worth it comparing to your xt3 (i own a m6 and the xt3 but am not sure if the 6-10k buys me a nicer camera)
Pretty different cameras I’d say, full frame etc etc. I guess the pictures are the bit that matters at the end of the day, and they both take em 😁🤷🏻♂️
I'm a big advocate for the framelines hot tip of the day-- no more smashed noses.
Ahaha excellent
Great photos! I don't have an M10, but I did buy a Leica M8 for my first rangefinder camera. It should be more than enough for me, a little cheaper too. Cheers, Rob.
zambam3 A little cheaper..just a 5 times :)
@@taneltinnuri8985 You're right, but I have to start somewhere...
zambam3 M8 is a really nice camera
@@taneltinnuri8985 I think so too, it seems very solid.
Thanks for watching Rob! Much appreciated - enjoy the m8!
5:33 Danny Shine on the megaphone as always 📣
I still don't know why Leica does not use the Fuji approach to pop in a EVF with a switch. That would be the extra icing on the cake. I would buy a Leica that has an EVF/OVF like Fuji and no back screen. That would be a dream.
I am totally with you on the advantages of simple to use cameras and manual focusing. How ironic that we have to spend the most money to get the least electronic wizardry that just gets in the way of the creative process in my opinion. Joysticks and D-pads are not the same as pure manual focus.
I’m about to invest in an X-Pro 3 to see if I can get a similar experience in a more affordable package.
Aha completely ! Enjoy the Xpro3!
Would love to see an editing-centric vid next!
Aha working on it ! 😁
@@frame-lines You love to see it!! Hearing some about your thought process regarding handling color would be killer too 👌🏻
Nice video. I use the M2.
nice!
Did you notice if your style of shooting changes depending on the camera you're using? I mean, not different brands, but between M10 and M6. I use both, sometimes both in the same day and the kind of pictures I shoot with both cameras are different. It's unconsciously!
Yeah I reckon so, mostly just because I’m conscious of the cost of film though I think 😅😅
Sorry last question Josh! Haha. Anything you can share from experience with M10 compared to Leica Q, given that for most us the Q (while still hella pricey) is closer in reach than the M10.
depends on whether or not you like with the fixed 28mm lens, I just sold my Q unfortunately - did love that camera though!
I have both of them and I think both of them are a great addition in your bag. But if I could only have one, the Leica Q is the one I would pick. It's super quick, the 28mm is great for everyday photography and thanks to the great aperture you can use it for urban portraiture and in low light. :-)
I had previously owned an M9 with a 35mm lens but, because I wear glasses, I found focusing hard to judge due to the small focusing area in the optical viewfinder.
I now do street photography with Fujifilm cameras, and currently own an X100V and a XF10.
If I had the funds now, I'd actually buy the Q2 rather than an M camera... But that'll take a lottery win for that to happen these days... I prefer manual focus cameras as I'm an old Olympus OM1n user so I grew up with manual focusing...
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Aah nice! Thanks for watching
Leica M10P and Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH on their way to me tomorrow ... can't wait.
Nice one, Josh! I often shoot with the M10 too. I'm still not great at judging distance, but the M10 has definitely made me better at it. For dogs, I tend to use the Fuji :)
Ahah a dedicated camera for dogs..! Good call 😁 Cheers Gisele
Thank you for being honest. I am in the midst of buying an m10 now
I shoot with the Leica M3. The most fun I've ever had doing photography. I keep watching videos of the M10 and the Q2 Monochrome, but every time I consider dropping that kind of cash on a digital camera, my stomach turns a little. Haha. Maybe some day I'll finally bite the bullet.
Hows the focus peaking?
Never used it 🤷🏻♂️
@@frame-lines could you make a video on it? Or test it out on portraits and let me know how accurate it is? Thanks !
If you are poor like me….you can use a micro-four-thirds camera with adapters to use M39 Or M42 threaded vintage lenses… then use exactly the same hyperfocal focusing as he does….with fantastic results too…I use a LUMIX GX8 and a GX9…
It's called depth-of-field scale
William Klein (Leica user): forget the camera, just shoot :)
hello William Klein (Leica user)! just kidding buddy i completely agree with you
Oh Josh u and hoolahoops 😂😂😂
I’d agree with the range finder tip BUT, I’m left eye dominant AND have a massive conk. #bignoseproblems. 😁
Aha oh dear, not a good combo 😅😅 big nose bros
Framelines 🤣
Nose argument is really funny 😄.
😅😅
@@frame-lines having a left dominant eye the placement of the viewfinder on the other side would fit me better.
BUSTED, on the Hoola Hoops front!!
You do know you can use THAT summicron and MAnual settings to get the same focusing experience on a sony
Love a Leica....
Focussing peaking just isn’t the same for me
I’m afraid 😁🤷🏻♂️
@@frame-lines Hahaha
Please try the X-PRO 3 :)
We have another video on the xpro 3 !
What I think? SAME👍💯
Ha nose issue, I too have a big nose brilliant point. 😀
Me too however I simply cannot use my right eye to take photos #BigNoseLeicaLeftEye
i still don't understand zone focussing, makes me not want to go out and shoot with my M6. any tutorials to look at?
I kind of cover it a bit mid way through the video... not hugely in depth - I’ll see if I can find something more concise .
GuessOMatic or Zone Focusing isn't that hard. It is like watering the lawn by spreading water at the midpoint (FOCUSING) of an area (ZONE) you wish to cover. The principle of the Depth of Field (DOF) enables a photographer to cover an area by focusing roughly at the midpoint and objects within that zone will appear in focus. Hence, smaller aperture and wider focal length give more DOF. There are two ways one can use Zone Focusing. In the example shown in this video, he had already selected an aperture (f/8) to use, hence just turning the focusing collar until the left and right f/8 marks on the DOF scale bracket a zone that he wished objects within it would appear in focus. The other way is finding an aperture that bracketed a desired zone that the photographer wishes to cover, by turning the focusing collar until he/she find an aperture (on the DOF scale) that will bracket that zone. Then use that DOF aperture. 😊
I disagree with the rangefinder and nose issue. I’m left eye dominant and can’t work with my right eye and this is a bigger issue than the placement of the type of viewfinder
Who is Shane? The person you refer to with regards to street photography at night.
If you could help me out I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.
We have another video on street photography at night, a link also should appear at that point in the video - cheers !
@@frame-lines thank you so much. I hope you're having at least an "ok" time during quarantine (isolation whatever you want to call it). And I want you to know how much I enjoy your style of photography ☺️✨
@@wunder8048 thank you!
Went from Fuji Xpro3 to M10. And it was kind a natural move to go real rangfinder not a simulation. Manual focusing feel much natural for me and kinda slowing down. Yes you can miss some shots but the positive thing is that you dont have 500 photos in the end of the day. My LCD is turned off too. I just press play only if im not sure about exposure. And my preview is monochrome. What i like the most on M10 is that i has no features or minimal. Exp comp wheel switched off. Kinda unnatural to comp photo. So yeah, simplicity is the key word for me. Im a bit in learning phase in Zone focusing but is easy and faster than AF actually and as you said you can kinda decide what do you want to focus. Im still learning to keep both eyes open to shoot (kinda feel that im more accurate to focus if i close left eye. Thanks for the video btw, i had Q too but was forced to sell to get M10. They was too close in price (used M10 body only) that i decided to go with the one to able change lenses. Still miss the Q. Best point shoot ever. What other lenses you have other than 35Cron?
aha nice, I just sold my Q also. Just the 35mm for now but I think I might need to get a 28mm for the summer.. we will see! Thanks for watching - Josh
The Leica M system, analog or digital, forces you to slow down and stay in the scene without distractions. You can see the scene with your second eye and because of the rangefinder you see what is around your frame. With a Leica M you get definitely better in composition and natural style.
and here is my humble start to street and other random styles of photography .. instagram.com/leica_m_street_photographer/