The Leica Bug - and how I ended up with 7 Leica cameras

Beware of the Leica Bug!
In this video I share with you my journey with Leica cameras and how I ended up with my current collection.
0:00 Introduction
1:50 Leica M6
3:36 Leica M10 / M10P / M10R
5:52 Leica MP
7:34 Leica Minilux
8:53 Leica M246
10:41 Leica M9/ M9M
13:07 Leica M11M
15:53 Leica CL

[@crispin8888]

I am a Leica-holic. I have at least 30, plus numerous lenses. It's a disease, but one with interest, enjoyment, satisfaction and, like it or not, investment value (other than a few digital ones).

[@threeamigoshk]

Well said!

[@manfishingfun]

Nice collection there, you almost cover full line up of digital M from M9-M11. (though M8 is not a full frame, but trust me, try shoot an M8 without IR filter on a lens, you will be amazed)
I know the feeling, I was there before, but unlike you, I own maximum 3 Leica at a time. At one moment, I have M10-p, M3 and MP altogether. Leica is kinda special, you will find an excuse to buy it if you want it, thinking I will use this camera in this situation, that camera in that situation. And one more thing, Leica is a really nice toy to play with, a very nice eye candy to look at too.
I know someone might judge you by the GAS you have or even how your photography is not good enough to justify owning such amount of very expensive photographic gears. I would say, hey come one, at the end of the day, not everyone have to take world class photos to be able to qualify to use a Leica camera. For me, photography is my hobby, and I want a nice tool doing my hobby, nothing wrong with that.
Now I end up only keeping my M10p and M3.
By the way, I was also want to make some TH-cam video about street photography in HK too, but end up into a fishing channel, hahahahahaaaaaa, you might check out my POV clips on some of my very first movie on my TH-cam.
www.youtube.com/@manfishingfun

[@threeamigoshk]

Very nice channel and thanks for your advice !
M8 without IR filter…. Seems something interesting worth looking at…. Maybe camera number 8? 🤣

[@tutzu4]

I had hoped to resist the bug, but failed dismally. I have a MA, a Q2 and a R7, looking for a good M10R but have not found one in HK yet. I do find buying in Japan better than HK where I never feel that confident. I do think you should look at an R, particularly an R6, the lenses are amazing and much cheaper than M lenses at the moment. It would round off your collection for the time being!!!

[@threeamigoshk]

Yes the r lenses are criminally under rated and underpriced ! Especially if you consider cameras like SL….. the r lenses are a steal!

[@2071photo]

It started with the m6 and then I found a deal on an m10 I couldn’t pass up. Just when I thought I was done another deal from a friend on an m10m and it’s become my favorite m 😄🤘🏽 I got them all about a year apart from each other in 3 years.

[@threeamigoshk]

Yup that’s the bug right there

[@camerafusion]

I’ve got it too 😂 M3, M5, M6 reissue, M8, M11-P and 2Q Monochrom

[@threeamigoshk]

you’re in it deep too!

[@camerafusion]

@@threeamigoshkdefinitely… I want them all haha

[@ggdfggdfgdffgfddg34]

Tell me which Leica lens gives the most unique character?

[@threeamigoshk]

For me it’s gotta be the 35mm summilux pre ASPH

[@christhomson2208]

Haven’t tried the Q3?

[@threeamigoshk]

Personally don’t own the q3 myself but played with it a few times … currently own the Fuji x100 series and have been tempted a few times to make the switch
That Being said, the Fuji is marvellous for what it is already and I’m still trying to find reasons to get a Q 😵‍💫

[@gergnotsloh]

Just put a Voigtlander on a Nikon FM2. Save yourself some money. The lens is all that matters.
Also, composition content and light is everything in a photo. Doesn't matter if the camera cost 6 grand or 200 dollars. If the photographer doesn't have a good eye and actually make photos instead of taking them, who cares?

[@threeamigoshk]

Absolutely right! at the end of the day the camera is just a tool!

[@ItisBean]

Camera is a tool, but also an object that inspires you, makes you want to pick it up and shoot more.

[@gergnotsloh]

@@ItisBean Yep, and a Nikon FM2n in black with a Voigtlander 40mm is about as inspiring as it gets. For FAR less than 6 grand.

[@threeamigoshk]

I definitely love how solid the Nikon feels - haven’t tried any voigtlander 50mm lenses tho

[@gergnotsloh]

@@threeamigoshk The 40mm F2 is a great one to try.

[@gio1991ber]

Short answer: by having too much money

[@linjicakonikon7666]

Countless people are homeless, hopeless and helpless, but we can afford to own 7 Leicas. Revolution is coming. This is why.

[@Reportageandart]

Completely irrelevant.