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Steve McCurry - China with the Leica SL2

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ก.ค. 2024
  • Steve McCurry has been traveling and taking photographs for almost 40 years.
    He decided to have China as the first place to thoroughly use the SL2.
    Learn more about the Leica SL2 on our website: sl2.leica-camera.com

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  • @Npayusov
    @Npayusov 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    I love how all the couch photographers calling Steve McCurry a fraud ))) Guys, good luck trying to achieve even a quarter of his achievements. This guy is a legend. I would love to see you crossing illegally a Afgan border before Soviet Union invaded it and traveling to some of the places he traveled. He is not my favorite photographer, but I do respect him.

    • @boris.dupont
      @boris.dupont 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're so right, keep talking! 👍

    • @Npayusov
      @Npayusov 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Боря Дюпон it’s similar to Toni Northup’s video. A guy who reviews cameras in his basement (he does pretty good job) criticizing Steve!!! That’s just ridiculous. Steve dedicated his life capturing different people and places around the world, some of those places are quite difficult to visit. I don’t have as many experiences as him, but last spring I traveled all over Palestine and photographed a lot of people and I know how this exploration/documenting process works. It’s difficult to explain to a person who freaks out when camera doesn’t have a dual card slot )))

    • @kiwipics
      @kiwipics 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He's my favourite photoshopper ...

    • @subrotoxing8214
      @subrotoxing8214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      correction .. the person you referred to does not deserve to be called a photographer .. he is more of an influencer or youtuber. He should thank McCurry now he has one million++ subs compared to under 1 mil before he did that clickbaity shit.

    • @Kevin14henrY
      @Kevin14henrY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Photoshop? All photographers use it.

  • @pandanamin7104
    @pandanamin7104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Can't believe I just saw this and it was posted one hour ago. Please if you can post a longer version of Steve McCurry in China or elsewhere with you guys!

  • @andreasehrenreich4497
    @andreasehrenreich4497 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I could play around with the SL2 and the 35 Summicron a little bit yesterday and I have to say it feels absolutely amazing in the hands. I will definitely check it out when it‘s in stores. I love my M but I find it a lot easier to focus the M lenses on a camera like the SL or Z (Nikon) with focus peaking. So maybe I will go with the SL instead of the next M 🤷🏻‍♂️. The SL2 is also a little bit cheaper than the M ☺️
    Anyway great video and very very nice camera 📸✌🏻

  • @fthprodphoto-video5357
    @fthprodphoto-video5357 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Steve McCurry the Legend

  • @tristanasT
    @tristanasT 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love him and leica magic too

  • @michaelbruchas6663
    @michaelbruchas6663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Steve McCurry and a Leica - wow. One of the NGS great shooters…

  • @terrywbreedlove
    @terrywbreedlove 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Big fan of Steve McCurry what a life he has led

    • @Npayusov
      @Npayusov 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love how bunch of people here calling him a fraud ))) Him!!? The whole Photoshop thing wasn’t nice, but he achieved so much in his life and risked his life so many times.

    • @terrywbreedlove
      @terrywbreedlove 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nikita Payusov Yep 👍🏻

    • @Smoothblue90
      @Smoothblue90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He has taken some amazing photographs. He's traveled to some amazing places.

  • @PabloContrerasFotoviajante
    @PabloContrerasFotoviajante 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    "ok, can I go back to my Nikon now?!"

    • @boris.dupont
      @boris.dupont 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nikon and medium format, how does that it look like? 😉

    • @FastAkira
      @FastAkira 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What digital camera is he actually using?

    • @dinopestalic63
      @dinopestalic63 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FastAkira NIKON D850

    • @MrBixxi
      @MrBixxi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dinopestalic63 watch the video!

  • @fthprodphoto-video5357
    @fthprodphoto-video5357 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a link to his shots taken in this video ? Thanks

  • @BenHelweg
    @BenHelweg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Long live Kodachrome.

  • @feryutomo4680
    @feryutomo4680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What I want to learn from Steve is how he capture the moment, how he know when to press the shutter also how he communicate with people whom he wants to photograph. For style of photo like colors,contrast,and so on I stick it to my own of course. There is no way I can immitate his color and will be too much work to just make my color look like his color. That's why he is one of my favourite, because rather than technical aspect, he mainly talk about the people's aspect in photography and lighting

    • @damas_spargus1611
      @damas_spargus1611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make 850.000 photos and travel a lot in diferente cultures. Then u will learn it ;)

    • @shaddring
      @shaddring ปีที่แล้ว

      He has a master class you can take

  • @94WOJTEK94
    @94WOJTEK94 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, I bought the Leica SL2, does someone know how to shoot 187 mpx photos ? I can not find this option .... thanks

  • @boris.dupont
    @boris.dupont 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done by Leica, you sure listen to a guy like Steve McCurry, a legend in his time, and quality is obviously there if he says so. Now is it better and more practical than my Fuji GFX 50R? I don't know but I'll test it out!

    • @FastAkira
      @FastAkira 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have the same question. Have you tried any other cameras? I have too the Fuji GFX 50R, and I'm trying to find a camera for a more practical situations, with great image quality too. What is your opinion?

    • @boris.dupont
      @boris.dupont 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FastAkira in the meantime I tested out several Leica cameras, including the SL2 which is amazing but I decided to go with the X-Pro3 and the X100V and I'm very happy with it

  • @andreasehrenreich4497
    @andreasehrenreich4497 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Nice camera!
    But has steve not been a Nikon and hasselblad photographer for the last 40 years? Anyway I want a SL2 😁🙏🏻

    • @quangmango7776
      @quangmango7776 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah he does used Iconic Nikon films+digital and Hassy for 4 decades. But He just switched to Leica. They are probably gave him a SL2. So he must promote it :)

    • @travis8665
      @travis8665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@quangmango7776 As a pro I would never change brand of the gear I shoot for a free one. I can buy a new Leica in just 2 weeks so why would i change for so little money?

    • @camelotvanerven9667
      @camelotvanerven9667 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He got paid by Leica I guess. Nothing wrong with that of course but probaly not an unbiased review.

  • @prasanjitdevnath1982
    @prasanjitdevnath1982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Only people with lot of money can afford this camera truly speaking make a camera every day also

  • @liamdoran2149
    @liamdoran2149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. I have never seen anyone hold a camera the way Steve does...is there a reason?

    • @Tom_YouTube_stole_my_handle
      @Tom_YouTube_stole_my_handle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes, he has a problem with his right hand as a result of a childhood injury. Hence the pistol grip and reaching over the top of the camera with his left hand.

  • @MrJannikH
    @MrJannikH 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    can anybody tell me what kind of grip he is using? thanks

    • @LeicaCameraGlobal
      @LeicaCameraGlobal  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He uses a special bespoke grip designed to his needs.

    • @HatefYaminiOnline
      @HatefYaminiOnline 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He was in a plane crash and lost some dexterity in his hands. It's a custom solution to allow him to trigger the shutter and hold the camera because of the damage to his right hand. It's not a grip that can be purchased on the market.

  • @monkyways1557
    @monkyways1557 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Steve McCurry: Nikon -> Hasselblad -> Leica -> Xiaomi 13 with incredible Leica lens!!!

  • @raksh9
    @raksh9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's a really interesting shooting style. Holding the camera with a handle and bottom plate, and tripping the shutter with the left hand, over the top. Even the strap placement is different from the usual. I wonder how or why he developed that?

    • @woodrowclose
      @woodrowclose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's been doing this for some time. There's a video of him with a D3 doing the same.

    • @raksh9
      @raksh9 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@woodrowclose Do you know if he does this for reasons of stability, or maybe he had medical/physiological reasons for this.

    • @woodrowclose
      @woodrowclose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@raksh9 I Was thinking the same thing but do not know however I suspect it might be physical because that grip adds a lot to the camera. This article might help www.photo.net/discuss/threads/why-steve-mccurry-uses-grip.124660/

    • @raksh9
      @raksh9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@woodrowclose Thank you, that would explain it. It's great that hes found a technique that works for him, and he's still able to create that amazing work.

    • @jamesfeatherstone6930
      @jamesfeatherstone6930 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      * his right had does not work properly. He can still use it, but it does not work. Never has, his whole life.

  • @philipsutton2316
    @philipsutton2316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow - can't believe what I just saw! Steve McCurry has been a Nikon man forever!! He's used Hassies a little bit for his medium format, but has basically shot all his street/travel on Nikons. He's been my inspiration for so long. Out of all the people I follow he's been the one where gear means the least to him. He really hasn't cared too much or bothered to talk about cameras for most of his shooting life. How on earth did Leica 'snare' Steve McCurry - that is a huge coup on their part. I bet he didn't have to pay for any of that gear. He may be right with the sharper lenses or a bit of this or that, but it is barely ever the gear. Give him a Kodak Instamatic and he'd bring the 'bacon' home. Same for me - I don't get caught up in all this latest gear stuff. We'd all be broke if you changed camera systems each time something new/different/better came out. I love my two Fuji X-H1's and I'm sticking with those. I wouldn't want to lug that Leica brick around. Philip

    • @Nature.Shorts
      @Nature.Shorts 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great comment Philip. I am a new hobbyist photographer. Have bought my first Fuji XT100 and Xf18-135. I hope I have made right choice getting into Fuji. Just been learning compositions and how to work the camera.

    • @philipsutton2316
      @philipsutton2316 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nature.Shorts Thanks for the reply. Yes you have, Fuji is fantastic and I've never regretted changing six yrs ago. I had that lens for years and have many lovely images from it. It's not Fuji's best lens and I've sold it and have what I think is a better choice, but for a beginner's lens it's great. Wish you all the best on your Fuji journey. Philip

    • @Nature.Shorts
      @Nature.Shorts 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@philipsutton2316 thanks for your reply. I needed bit of zoom to have different perspective in my pictures and I got xf18-135 at great bargain of USD 450 new that's why grabbed it. Which next lense should I buy - if you could make a suggestion. Thanks.

    • @philipsutton2316
      @philipsutton2316 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nature.Shorts Hi Gagan. It really depends on what type of photography that you do, to which other lens/lenses you may need. I never shoot landscape and only ever people/portraits/street, so I found the 18-135 not so good at blurring out the background of my portraits and people shots - particularly around the 70-90mm I like to shoot. That is why I sold that lens and got the 90mm F2 (fast lens and large aperture for blurring background and lower ISO). The other lens I got was the 16-55 - fixed aperture of 2.8 that does not change whilst zooming. So for me I had to get two lenses to replace the one 18-135 - so now I carry two cameras each one with those new lenses on. That was the answer to my problems, but everybody is different. You may only shoot landscapes on a tripod, so the 18-135 may be perfect for you. I hope that helped. Philip

    • @Nature.Shorts
      @Nature.Shorts 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@philipsutton2316 thanks for the detailed reply. That's helpful

  • @boris.dupont
    @boris.dupont 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He would take extraordinary images with a Samsung SCH-V200 but I agree this camera is fantastic. Too big for my taste though. It takes amazing skills to do street photography or reportage with such a big camera but that's just one of these things a genius like Steve McCurry can handle and most of us photographers can't 👍

  • @ejeon-kr
    @ejeon-kr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    내게 컬러보다는 스토리가 더 중요하다~ 라는 주요 내용이네요~ 중국에서 촬영하셨고, 지난 4년간의 아시아 촬영을 통해 동양문화를 이해하고 기록하며 경이로운 순간이었다.. 맥커리형님이 나이가 너무 드셔서 슬프지만 아직 현역이시기에 기쁩니다~~

  • @xizhang8851
    @xizhang8851 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will sell my SL1 this month

  • @yuxi2424
    @yuxi2424 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have to say that after so many times travelling in China he is still taking these “western tourist scene” pictures…😮

  • @JasonRenoux
    @JasonRenoux 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never mind the camera...have you seen how Steve holds and shoots with his camera??? 😳😳😳

    • @Zacktak809
      @Zacktak809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Damaged finger from many years ago

    • @JasonRenoux
      @JasonRenoux 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Zacktak809 oh thanks, I didn't know

  • @IanInChengdu
    @IanInChengdu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve I live in China, but I only have a fujifilm camera can Leica give me an SL2?

  • @shuyichow2628
    @shuyichow2628 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In the past, our impression of China was at a very backward level, but in this video, it seems that China has changed a lot than before. Thank you Leica, thank you Steve Curry.

  • @smitavinchurkar9196
    @smitavinchurkar9196 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which lens did you use

    • @hypemind612
      @hypemind612 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      24 - 90 he shows it about 20 times in the video. Pay attention.

  • @JaapKroon
    @JaapKroon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will photograph the Netherlands with a Leica if Leica asks me ;-)

    • @boris.dupont
      @boris.dupont 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd even photograph your basement if they give me this one 🤣

  • @majun26
    @majun26 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    He's not using the new wicker basket?

  • @camelotvanerven9667
    @camelotvanerven9667 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Leica advertorial

  • @aonaisstuohangzeke5393
    @aonaisstuohangzeke5393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    hello to the new SL2 and goodbye to kidney!

    • @Junior-mw1zn
      @Junior-mw1zn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hunziker Ernesto be careful then SL3 later u might not have any kidneys left lol

    • @aonaisstuohangzeke5393
      @aonaisstuohangzeke5393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Junior-mw1zn there's no time to think about that, i need it and I need it now.

    • @Junior-mw1zn
      @Junior-mw1zn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hunziker Ernesto 😄👍🏾

  • @abhikaulavkar
    @abhikaulavkar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    leagend

  • @meme4one
    @meme4one 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how he says he tested it, more than once. Didn't ever hear him say he uses it or wants it. He shoots nikon as hes a pro, not a wannabe.

  • @sonholee5769
    @sonholee5769 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man. People are tough on line.
    So, the man took a sponsorship. Who can blame him? Nothing wrong with a little financial windfall.
    But if he is using that hand grip/stand thing on the SL2, can someone please make him a trigger for it?
    So painful watching him bring his left hand around to take the picture.

    • @boris.dupont
      @boris.dupont 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Getting older is a painful process, now if you can manage to keep your eyes and heart open and still feel like discovering the world and meeting with people, than it doesn't matter so much

    • @sonholee5769
      @sonholee5769 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@boris.dupont Hello there. I'm not sure what you are saying?

    • @sonholee5769
      @sonholee5769 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Wayne W Huh. Are you reaching around with your left hand to take a picture. Just looked awkward...

  • @impino26
    @impino26 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video but that's some very sloppy sound editing.

  • @lateralridge
    @lateralridge 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome camera,Love to own one Leica. About that price, When can I sell my house.

  • @nickfanzo
    @nickfanzo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hasn’t McCurry been a Nikon guy since forever?

  • @jheelan
    @jheelan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks a pain to carry rather go with the Q2

    • @jamiea8318
      @jamiea8318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jérôme Jheelan If you can live with just a 28mm. I have one and then quality vs size is just incredible.

  • @ropersix
    @ropersix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How'd Leica get Steve McCurry?

  • @aquajetz1
    @aquajetz1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Steve:"You have to see it to believe it"
    Me: Goes to B&H see's the price of SL 2 and lens (now i believe why i dont see many using this)

  • @videobeez
    @videobeez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:22 massive steal me logo

  • @Kevin14henrY
    @Kevin14henrY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Leica is expensive camera. 🥴

  • @VariTimo
    @VariTimo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Very poor color grading in the video.

  • @nicolasloeillot9820
    @nicolasloeillot9820 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    “You have to see it to believe it”... ok Leica, can we see ???

  • @2yoyodog
    @2yoyodog 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ..German manufacturing....that used to be relevant.

    • @boris.dupont
      @boris.dupont 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It still is as far as Leica is concerned. The build quality was never in question. Now 'made in Japan' sounds at least as good to me when it comes to Fujifilm

  • @jav8701
    @jav8701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A life using Kodachrome... And now color isn't importan???

    • @boris.dupont
      @boris.dupont 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah sounded a bit funny to me too 😎

    • @weizenobstmusli8232
      @weizenobstmusli8232 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not the most important thing in a picture, ge said.

  • @THIRTYONEFILMS
    @THIRTYONEFILMS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Perhaps in the future you can have an actual filmmaker produce your content, rather than giving your camera to photographers and hoping they figure it out.

  • @erikdewilde7404
    @erikdewilde7404 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mccurry it is not about the gear but the picture you are falling for publicity😐

  • @ivanguerra1260
    @ivanguerra1260 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I´m tired of the digital shit, I go back to film...Leica is OK, but they have a greaty competitors in Suiko and Pentax optics ( 35mm ), well respected optics in Germany, if you don´t believe me,. Ask Steve...

  • @AndyZhao-uw7il
    @AndyZhao-uw7il 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not Good, although he's Steven.
    China's young photographers are better than him on this Subject

    • @AndyZhao-uw7il
      @AndyZhao-uw7il 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The reason is that he didn't show the conflict between social development and people's life, or he used his previous documentary style, which was very monotonous.

    • @mkcfm
      @mkcfm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AndyZhao-uw7il please let us know your favorite Chinese photographers. I want to check.

  • @GeraltinWoW
    @GeraltinWoW ปีที่แล้ว

    what a sellout lol

  • @davidmb2587
    @davidmb2587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sorry but Steve lost all credibility after his photoshop fraud scandal. Looks like a great camera.

    • @carlomac
      @carlomac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Incorrect, McCurry is one of the greatest living photographers we have.

    • @jonasjung7501
      @jonasjung7501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      David Bekaert Steve McCurry uses photoshop just like just about everyone else. Leave the man alone.

    • @Smoothblue90
      @Smoothblue90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A legend. Fantastic photographer.

    • @boris.dupont
      @boris.dupont 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Obviously you don't know what you're talking about

    • @On_The_Piss
      @On_The_Piss 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol he’s still done more and seen more in a day than you have your whole life. Get over yourself

  • @melvinch
    @melvinch ปีที่แล้ว

    What's missing is the Kodachrome look in these pictures that made him famous. 😂