ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Believe it or not someone loaned me a Leica!
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL!
Patreon
/ azriel
Direct Donation
www.paypal.me/...
Buy Something on Amazon! (I make a small commission)
www.amazon.com/...
T-Shirts, Mugs, Hoodies, Stickers
teespring.com/...
Fine Art Prints on Etsy
[shop closed]
CONTACT ME!
Physical Mail
Azriel Knight
PO Box 75100
Calgary, Alberta T2K 6J8
Twitter
/ azrielknight
Instagram
/ azrielknight
Well I wouldn't be stupid enough to perch a loaned camera on the edge of the table. Nobody is interested in your hands. Put the bloody camera front and centre and stick your hands somewhere. I don't want to know you "had a massive dump". In Scotland that means you had a massive shit!!! Why Re You droning on about street cleaning and driving. FFS learn to edit. I'm off.
I figured if I pinned this I could contribute to your greatest accomplishment: snarky You Tube comments, considered refined by all who gaze upon it. Surely something to screen cap for the grand kids.
Great advice but douche noodle of a delivery. I'll edit my videos to your liking if you edit your mouth to mine, deal?
@@AzrielKnight Tell 'em, Az
Absolutely useless contribution
@@SuperSomphon The video, or the comment?
Des kodor’s comment. Your videos are fine. Keep it coming!
Omg I haven’t watch your videos in months maybe years. Awesome to see your are still on TH-cam I’m definitely clicking the bell to receive notifications
Leica slrs are gorgeous. I have to Leica flex sls, and a standard. Before they went electronic, they were mechanical tanks.
Great shots!!!! I just bought one R8, can't wait to try it out!
Congrats!
Leica M series is atill in production. But yes, other than that, you are right, we are relying on antiques.
There's nothing that this camera can do that for example Olympus OM1 with same lenses couldn't, all together under $250...
See, that's why I said "virtually", cuz I knew someone would be like "umm, actually " ;) Also, that's very cool.
I bought this new on release ages ago ... still the best slr for massive hands
Thinking about what you said Azriel, regarding an intuitive camera. I got to thinking that yes, you're absolutly right, but do you think it depends on the camera you first learned to shoot? If you learned to drive in (say) an old Ford model T, wouldn't a modern car seem daunting? I learned how to focus, compose and then shoot an old camera when I was maybe 9 or 10 years old. It was a rangefinder and had a lever on the lens used to "cock the shutter". My uncle loaded a roll of TriX into it, handed it over and took me to the town centre to have a play. Later, he processed the film and pointed out where I'd gone wrong, what I did right, and the blank frames to where I forgot to cock that blessed shutter. Roll on my 18th birthday in 1980, my mother bought me a brand new Ricoh KR-10. I loved that camera and I must have put literally thousands of rolls through it. Thing is, now every camera I own is measured against that camera. It's strikingly similar to the Nikon FE in the control layout. Maybe that's why I struggle so much with the Nikon F90X I have now. Great video, thanks for sharing :)
Absolutely, you make a great point.
Fun video. Far as how others feel about my camera choices. I don’t care, I am old enough not to give a crap about how others feel about how I spend my money
Great video. My FE kicked up a while ago and it was an easy fix for my local camera shop. If you ever have a working one, I’d love to see a review. Thanks
It would appear this one works, someone told me to switch to m90 and poof!
Will you buy one today?
I too get tired of people on social media kneeling at the altar of Leica. And Hasselblad for that matter. Good gear does help but good doesn't have to equate to super expensive. My Bronica gs-1 was very inexpensive but will put the iq up against any. Of course I wouldn't say no if someone gave me a Leica or a Hassy. Just wouldn't drop that kind of dough for one. I like the images you took. Keep on Sir
Agreed all around. Thanks man!
Another one that I own is the Mamiya RB67. a heavy tank of a camera if there ever was one but if used properly can produce beautiful tack sharp images with its wonderful range of lenses, and less than a quarter of the cost of a Hassy. having said that, I do own a Leica R8 that I love using, not because I'm a snob, but simply because I fell in love with it and its design, and slowly saved up for one. its a gorgeous camera to use, but I happily use it alongside my Nikon film cameras which I tend to use more often than my R8.
My Uncle loaned me his Leica R4s back in 2016, and i still have it today(btw he never said when he want it back ;-) ). As you said, it is very easy to shoot with a Leica R.
Greetings from Germany.
Thanks for the comment Poly :)
I wish I had an uncle who would loan me a Leica and never want to get it back. 😂
Okay... so somehow TH-cam didnt let me know you posted a few new ones, but this is great. Nice to hear a camera review on this brand from a photographer that doesnt worship them. Hah.
That's YT for ya. I'm still getting welcome back's from people but i've been back like, six months :P
Good job on this. These reviews take a lot of time to travel, shoot and edit I can tell.
Thanks Ray!
Equally annoying is the anti-Leica circle jerk, and honestly I see way more of that than the douchey Leica-phile guys. Using an expensive or more inexpensive camera doesn't make you superior. Use what you like, they're all black boxes that hold film and lenses.
btw I hear people saying their Tri-X is curly but I have never had that issue, it always dries flat for me... I wonder if it's a humidity thing, are you using weights when hanging it to dry?
I am using weights on my tri-x. I am also in a dry environment.
DUDE! Just found your channel. LOVE IT!
Mac! Dude, I just found this comment, LOVE IT! ;)
Welcome ;)
I bought the R8 new when I was first released, and it is the most outstanding SLR I have every used! The metering is flawless and the R lenses are fantastic!!!
Great to hear!
Correct Azriel .. I have always maintained the Leica M series is over hyped ..R series is as good as M
Thanks for the comment!
I use whatever gives me the best image. Regardless if its a $28 dollar lens or $10,000 dollar lens or brand. I can get some great images on my old OM 28mm prime lens on my Sony A7. That only cost me $30 bucks.
Yup. I agree. :)
In regards to your Nikon FE. Did you try changing your battery or setting the camera to its mechanical flash sync speed?
Mirror lock up on an Fe is usually an indication of a dead battery.
I too used to think that Leica rangefinders were over rated until I used one. Now I have a film and a digital one. The SLR Leica is a dog, I much prefer the Contax system.
(check the latest episode) ;)
I've looked at Leica's SLR camera designs with interest, but given the price tag, I've been a Nikkormat FTn/Nikon FM2 sort. Gear Acquisition Syndrome led me a Nikon F2 for "lab work," and away from the likes of the Leicaflex SL when I took Kodachrome slides of hybrid and species Orchid blossoms. (Hawaii is/was the place to grow and cross Orchids in the Cine Exakta/VX days.) Great images, made with a classic eye, using an interesting camera.
I love Exa's and Exacta's, they all need a good bit of TLC these days to keep them going, replacing the cloth shutters is a swine. I will never part with them.
... for that Hotel, you don’t pay for the night. You pay for the hour. Extra mirrors and sticky sheets at no extra charge! LoL
lol, BYOB (bring your own blacklight)
Azriel Knight keep that light away from me. I have a lot to hide. LoL
Take off hoser, Leica is the finest camera in the world. If you don't get eh, drink an Elsinore beer and lighten up.
Beautiful review, I love mine so much. 😊🔴📸
P.s Yeah I understand, for the price you will buy Nikon/Canon/Contax... set up.
Hey, I live in Calgary as well. Let me know if you want to borrow some cameras. I have a couple cool ones.
That's a very generous offer, thanks :) You got instagram? drop me a line on there.
Azriel Knight my ig is @truman.yee
HEY! CANUCK!....Shutup and take pictures.
Amazing you have "stupid" and "sassy" if you name, it's fate!
Good video. I completely agree with all the sentiments expressed.
Jeez that thing looks like it weighs a ton! Good looking camera though. I liked the sample shots.
Thanks :) Yes, it came in at 1.6kg with the 135mm
Good video and photos, thank you. I have Nikon F4 which shares design style and function with Leica R8. F4 much cheaper but unsure of Lens comparison regarding quality, contrast etc.
Ooooh, I've always wanted one of those! Just because it looks like some sort of a futuristic spaceship :-)
Also hoping to own a Leica R3 one day, or the Minolta XE-(insert number). Those are really nice cameras.
It would be nice if it had rockets, it's heavy.
Haha, good idea!
Lol..as far as I'm concerned, the R8 is the sexiest looking SLR camera you will ever set your eyes on.
Just like a spaceship! :-)
I LOVE Leica equipment but for me I decided to go with a strictly mechanical Contax S2 which is a gem. No batteries need - it's small and I really like using Zeiss optics.
Interesting fact, you can still wind on manually with the motor winder attached. Leave the wind on lever pulled out from its resting position, take a picture, and the motor winder won’t advance, you can wind on manually. Push the wind on lever into its resting position and the winder will automatically wind on a frame the next time you take a picture. It’s the little things!
Feeling the same regarding your argument and conclusion for this video.
Great work as always.
Thank You.
Oh wow, what a way to end the week, seeing a new video of yours pop up in my notifications!
Some super lovely shots there Azriel, and I pretty much agree with you on the idea that the Leica name in this instance doesn't really mean much. The results were sharp and visually appealing of course, but you can get those kinds of results with all sorts of other brands at severely reduced prices. Many would argue that you're paying for the engineering that goes into the bodies (especially the rangefinders), but even Leicas will succumb to the test of time one day.
Thanks for the comment Reece, from what our Leica owner said, it doesn't sound like there are many Leica repairmen left.
I’m a bass player and I’ve had people ask me to play their bass so I could critique it and so that they could hear how it sounds. That’s about as ridiculous as someone wanting someone to review/use their camera haha! Great review by the way! Your videos are very enjoyable and educational. Keep up the great work!
Ah but Jeff, I'm a guitar player, just not very good. It's brilliant when an experienced player grabs my guitar and all but makes it cry - always leaves me with that "If only I were that good" kind of feeling, but it's good to know it's my playing rather than the Stratocaster.. Good comment by the way!
Great shots and video man as always. Your comments at the start cut me deep😎 I fell hook line and sinker for the leica myth only to realise my shots got no better. I do how ever feel it was worth while as i somehow picked it up for a third of the current asking price.
I use my olympus om1 more than any other camera though.
Keep making great vids man.
Thanks Bill :)
Who the hell told you your photography would get better shooting a Leica. If you suck no camera can save you boy even a cheap one like this lame reviewer
Love the video, you always put out great content! Sorry to hear about your Nikon FE, I would send mine for you to review but I understand your apprehension towards mailing things long distance. On another note, the Nikon FE locks up when the batteries die and you have to reset it to M90 or Bulb to get it to unlock, found out the hard way.
That just what happened actually :)
@@AzrielKnight Ohhhh I can imagine the profanity when that's all you had to do to get it to work XD
lol, I was actually pretty happy, even though I have to eat crow when I do the video on it.
@@AzrielKnight just watched this video in 2022 and was about to reply - my FE does this - it’s a quirk not an issue
I have a Leicaflex SL2.
That thing is an absolute tank, and a precision instrument that I anticipate will still be working long after I’m dead.
Here's hoping!
Please go into detail on this camera.
You want more detail on this camera or cameras on general? Like an episode of This Old Camera?
Great videos and thanks for sharing your sincere thoughts. I totally agree about spending as much as you're will to lose. I have many (too many) film cameras and yes it is a risk. I've had several die on me. Thanks again
I used to have way more cameras and let me tell you, I didn't shoot more and keeping up with each of their issues and quirks was frustrating. Boiling down my collection was the best move ever. I now have my display cameras, and then one of each format that I use.
I’ve never been completely sold on Leica SLR’s tbh. IMO Nikon are the king of SLR design but Leica make superb optics so I ended up adapting a single cam Leica Summicron-R to my F2. The best of both worlds
Agreed on the Nikon comment :) I'm tossing out some Discord invites today, hope to see you there :)
discord.gg/rbvcmgxJ
@@AzrielKnight accepted, thanks for the invite
Thank you for your honest review.
great conclusion of the price issue. thanks for your awesome video.
Thanks!!
The FE may just need a new battery, the mirror locks up if the battery is dead
Yup, tune in to the next episode coming soon :P
Love this video, please do more like this. Especially problem solving. Some good photos
Thanks :) I'm always open to ideas if you had anything specific in mind.
It would have been nice to see some of the detail of the camera. I've only ever used and M4-P and a IIIf. It look humungus...
It was a chunky beast for sure. I'll keep your suggestion in mind for future videos.
@@AzrielKnight love what you do by the way. I'd love to shoot film again. I'm old and have been a working photographer since 1982. It makes me happy that younger photographers are enjoying shooting film again. If you're lucky I might share the best way to develop HP5 in Microphen with you. It also works with Tri-X ;-)
I've had issues with those crescent marks myself. With me it's my scanner. It's always in the same spot no matter what type of film I use. But I have an old Nikon film strip scanner, so I don't think I'm gonna dare opening it up.
I checked with a loop, it's on the negative (unlike the line across the top) I feel this happened while I was loading the film onto the reel, OR when I twisted the reel in half to separate the parts after washing. I found the emulsion to be really soft on this one too.
I really liked the last image of you Highlight Photos! I myself am not a big fan of the R8 because I don't like the design very much. But I am indeed a big of the the R3 (against all the hate for this camera). Give it a try if you ever have the chance to!
Thanks for the comment :)
Thanks for sharing they really are build so well :-)
If your mirror is stuck up on the FE, replace the batteries first before trying a service. Sounds like the R8 needs a CLA.
Yeah, probably.
From what I can see in the video your aperture blades are dirty and sticky. Older lenses tend to have some oil leak from the grease in the focusing barrel and this can get onto the blades. Its one of the reasons you check for oil on the blades when looking at an old lens. It can be cleaned off and if not then the oil can dry and make the blades stick so they no longer work or are sluggish. The aperture blades should be smooth and dry, your ones are encrusted with cr*p :D
Also with automatic diaphragms like in this lens, if you have lots of oil on the blades the oil can be thrown off the blades onto the glass lens elements when it is operated automatically when shooting.
I have several old lenses that are showing this issue, which I intend on trying to resolve myself. You don't need to dismantle the entire lens (well it depends on the lens) and just need to get enough access to gently run a q-tip (and I mean GENTLY) soaked in alcohol. There are fortunately many videos on youtube showing how to do this for many lenses.
Back before youtube I'd be totally stuck. I once tried to get a Jupiter 8 lens service to clean oil off the blades. It came back a week later, with oil still on the blades and with an assurance that it should be there. They charged me money of course but without youtube back then I had no real way of checking that I was being conned.
I came to the same conclusion. Luckily it's not my problem :) When I informed the owner he said he found a simple dismantle tutorial to clean those blades. Here's hoping.
It sounds so easy, but it is really tricky as you know. I will try anything to keep these old ladies running, rather than consign them to the rubbish pile. Cheers
You switch the Nikon to m90? Or whatever your versions mechanical back up speed is. Dead batteries will lock the mirror if you shoot at a speed that uses the electronic shutter, switching to bulb or whatever should reset everything
It could be something more complicated, doubt you would have overlooked that, but I forget about it all the time. (Just had the shutter blades on my FA crumple and jam the whole camera, lots of things to break on these cameras)
You......beautiful bastard!!!!!! Mwahhh!!!!!
@@AzrielKnight woo! Looking forward to the review then. Thats one of the two things on that camera that I needed the manual to figure out
Neat! and drool!
Love the look of this camera!
Fits good in the hand.
Leica or not I can't help it the camera doesn't look right to me.
Don't break this camera!. The only folk who own Leica cameras are usually high payed Lawyers!! 😋😁
lol, I did not break it :)
@@AzrielKnight You won't get sued then 😉😁
@@dunnymonster you can get that camera for 300ish bucks - at least here in germany. more expensive than a canon ae-1 sure, but still not thaaat expensive.
@@danieldittus5645 True, mind you that 35mm f2 isn't cheap, combined with the R8 body you'd be looking at over $1000 so not something you'd want stolen or dropped in a river if it belongs to somebody else 😉
Paid, not “payed”
I thought this was about the R8? Less than half the time spent on that.
Your videos don't have to be this long and tedious. It's just a review of an old box that relies on expensive film technology.
I can respect your views on Leica. The brand is very over rated and too many people use the red dot a s a crutch. Incidentally I shoot on an old Nikon range finder that costs about 1/5 of a Leica setup and get better images than most Leica owners I know.
I can just imagine some guys walk around with a Leica shirt, and their Leica camera. "by the way...in case you didn't know..."
@@AzrielKnight The worst are the ones that put tape over the logo, so no one will try to seal it. Like back alley muggers are very discerning about what they steal.
lol, you know what non photographers think an expensive camera is? A BIG one, lol.
@@AzrielKnight If you ever find your self in the DC area I would be happy to let you try out one of my Nikon RFs for a day or two.
Thanks :)