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After the ban of fossil fuel powdered cars in 2030, electric cars are the only option and people went back to analog equipments, including analog cameras so film leicas did skyrocket to 100k bottle caps after 2045
@@GxAce don't forget the price rise of porks for the gelatin for films. Photographers started to regroup in hunters militias and the porks went on extinction.
Woah man, the production of this is incredible! Really liked the honest and well structured review of the M9, such an interesting camera, despite some divisive factors. Looking forward to more on your channel
So much eye candy in every shot. Amazing work man, always such a treat to see a new upload from GxAce. You've got to do a video on your set sometime soon! We're all dying to hear more about your process, your channel has a look and vibe that no one else can even come close to.
Your taste in music and settings is consistently top tier. Your X-Pro3 video was one of the primary reviews that sold me on that camera half a year ago. Keep it up!
Great video! So true I agree! I’ve been taking photos since 1994, used to work as a wedding photographe back in the day, and have tried many films and cameras (digital and analogue) over the years. I’ve had Leica film cameras too (mp, m2, M6 x3). The closest digital camera I have used to film is The M9. If you set the colours to medium heigh saturation and contrast to medium high in jpeg format you get very close Kodak ektachrome slide film colours. It you set black & white to high contrast in jpeg format you get very similar tonal range to Agfa Scala 25iso slide film. These were my favourite films back in the day.
I’m in a similar situation where Fuji is my main setup but I wanted the M experience. I ended up landing an ME (slightly newer M9 with a couple of minor differences) with a replaced sensor. The shooting experience for me is very reminiscent of film. While the colors straight out of camera also didn’t wow me the way others claimed they would, I find that they respond extremely nicely to saturation boosts in CaptureOne - they reds from a CCD are my absolute favorite.
The care you put into these is, as always, awe-inspiring. Thank you. Edit: would like to add, audio balancing seems off in a few spots where the music feels too loud and I can't hear what you're saying.
@@GxAce not nitpicking or complaining, just wanted to give feedback in case you had missed the issue. It happens to me a lot. Not only audio but I miss the small things in final render. I'm still in college, still learning, so I try to pay more attention to these things and stay aware of them.
@@TheSololobo The feel is so similar, it's a bit like shooting film without having to pay for every exposure (except the cost of the camera, of course :-) Shooting jpegs on the M9 translates pretty directly to shooting film, so my hit rate has increased quite a bit after buying an M9. I own an M2 as well. Very nice pairing! I have also found that b&w jpegs from the M9 look very similar to Kodak Tri-X. But without the lovely film grain, of course.
@@janosb5953 How so? I'll try again: Film photography requires practice. Practicing with film is expensive and you don't get to see the results right away. The next best thing is to have a digital camera that behaves a lot like film with exposure, iso levels, controls and how the files look straight out of camera. Practicing on such a camera has improved my hit rate on film quite a lot. Better this time? :-)
I sold one of my Epson R-D1’s and picked up a clean silver M9. It did have some corrosion but not a deal breaker. Kolari Vision is offering replacement cover glass using a thinner layer with more transmissible light. I may end up going that route. You’re 100% correct about Fuji vs Leica color. However, full frame CCDs are unique in how color and contrast is rendered. Great video BTW!
Fyi I found a cheap m9 with corrosion and sent it to Kolari in early Jan. I STILL don't have it back. If you go down this route expect not to see it for at least half a freaking year 🤣
@@user-wd3ot8kr4v yes, apparently that new glass they are working on is on back order. You have to email them and find out. I hear you though. what a drag.
Being not professional but somebody that enjoys photography I think I understand your choices for something not just technically good but meaningful as a perfect tool. I have a Sigma DP2 and a Fujifilm X100s, along 35mm film cameras, which I use because I feel things are closer to the way I see. Sadly scanning technology has not advanced and doing it at home is a bit of a wizardry, and even worse film laboratories are closing in my country due the pandemic :c. Thank you for your beautiful work 🙏
I bought an M9 back in 2009... It convinced me to never buy a Leica ever again. I had to send it in TWICE for problems/failures and after the second time (and before I might get the dreaded sensor rot) I decided to sell it and cut my losses. I LOVED some/most of the lenses and the way they rendered (but not the most modern ASPH lenses, they are way too nervous). I searched out good copies of the older Mandler-designed lenses for the most part. I really liked the way the sensor rendered, but it was a bit limited in its' abilities since it had such low DR. But what it did do, it did well. The camera had a shutter failure and it scratched the sensor cover glass. Then, the photosensors that read the lens codes failed... This all happened in the first 1,5 years of owning it. Through it all, the VF was crooked and they never fixed that, so I found myslef having to "correct" for the crooked VF on every shot. When I got it back the second time, I started hearing about people getting the sensor rot problem and I decided I couldn't deal with it anymore. What a complete failure of a camera. Life's too short to deal with absolute crap cameras, even if the lenses were really great.
This was fun to watch! Bought one of the first M9 and used it for 10-years with joy. The ONLY reason I sold it (had the sensor replaced) was that I got my ideal monochrom, and couldn’t afford/justify both (did end up with an SL for color and more modern). The monochrom, M9M, or whatever you want to call it, was my digit-film-like camera that is an endless roll of B&W, taking me back 40 years and my early Leica days.
I’m Robert, I’m a big fan of monochrome, but can’t afford it. I was wondering the m9m is ccd sensor as well. Does ccd monochrome sense produce better image quality than cmos monochrome senor? Thank you.
I just picked up a M9 with the replaced sensor. Like you I also have an M6. Thank you so much for this amazing video. You are such an inspiration to me.
Big fan of your style, I love the fact that you're not shooting bricks or models, you made me realise how important it is to find beauty in ordinary things, besides the outstanding production quality of your videos I'm always eager to see your shoots!
The M9 is leica's most game changing modern camera - outputting images that still compete in 2045. The only issue I had was carrying around as many batteries as I would rolls of film! Otherwise, I hope to be buried with this iconic beast. As aside-note, the production of the bulk of youtube videos needs to catch up to you my friend. Keep releasing when you need to, we seriously don't mind the wait.
Definitely an awesome camera! I remember watching Digital Rev's videos on it when it came out. I've actually found that the battery life is great! But I really don't shoot a ton when I take a camera with me unless I'm on a trip. Hahah, thanks so much! I really should make these faster but sometimes its hard to find motivation to shoot.
I can totally relate using old lens at their intended focal lengths, and it frustrated me to get used to the crop factor while shooting. Another great video, as always
I love how the information is presented on this video. Really enjoyed watching the video! I have never used film Leica M camera, but there is something special about that old sensor in M9.
For me the M9 colors really come out in the reds, like those flowers at 5:08 and the red leafs at 7:40, I don't get those reds with current digital cameras. (Edit: also the purples of the flowers at 3:56, look at how much more intense the purple is). Also try photographing some children toys in those bright candy colors and you'll see the difference. Blueish water and glass and reflective surfaces also come out gorgeous in the M9.
I moved from M8 to M-D Typ262, totally film-like experience. Whole heartedly recommend you to give it a try. The color from the 240 era is actually really good. :-)
When I get a GxAce notification, I don't watch it on my phone. I just go on my PC, turn off the lights and enjoy the experience on a big monitor. I even click on like before watching. I totally agree with you on the full frame thought: I'm bored of the crop factors just because I can't use my lenses at the intended focal length, it's also extremely hard to find good manual lenses with equivalent focal.
Hahahah thank you! I'm glad people take the time to sit down and watch it in the best way possible! Yes! So hard finding any older 16-17mm fast lenses :(
really appreciate your honesty - especially the end with the desire for fuji to have full frame to use the lens focal length to it's design purpose. (intended field of view as you said) quite spot on.
Be sure the sensor that has been replace with the second version of the sensor replacement. The first replacement will eventually corrode. This also applies to the Monochrom.
Nice to see someone point out that ISO isn't the fountain if youth for exposure. I swear I just saw someone ask in the A7c FB group why their ISO 12,000 images looked noisy 🤣
I pick and choose what video to watch on every channel but you Sir I watch every upload. Since first watching your Fuji X100 video. It reminded me of why I fell in love with the X20 years ago. I picked up last year a X100s.
As an avid film shooter (who also hates scanning and now starting to hate developing), I've learned to accept the crop sensor focal lengths and just go with Fuji as it's easily the best SOOC scenario we currently have ...but yes, if the XPro line were full frame, that would be amazing. Excellent content as usual.
For sure! I'm still wanting to pick up an X-Pro 3 again despite the crop factor, its such a fun camera. I prefer AF for street style shooting anyway as its a bit faster and I can shoot without looking at the viewfinder or screen to be sneaky a little more easily with AF.
I found your channel at the beginning of this year, and, woah. I really like the concept you have, all of your videos are great, and original! Thank you and keep up the good work!
Hallo GX Ace, greetings from Germany, Wetzlar Land. And welcome to the M9 Club. People rave about the colors of the Kodak sensor because it has a unique pale palette from what I see biasing a bit to magenta. In 2009 this was unique and nice, today I totally agree that FUJI color science is more punchy. But besides that, I sold all my FUJI stuff for a Leica M9 with several 7Artisans and TTartisan lens. Don't ask me why, I feel more relaxed with this combo, and the DNGs hold up to modern standards more than very well. A different approach though. Did you use DNG or JPG? Last comment to the sensor issue: Colari does not change the sensor unit, they change the filter glass in front of it that is prone to corrosion if not changed. So this surgery does not mean a change to color output, what is very nice, in my opinion. Stay true to your inspiring channel!
As a former M9 owner, I think you covered it well. It can be quite buggy if you're using a memory card that isn't fully supported (yes, I've lost pictures because of it). Also it can be frustrating having to wake up the camera, as a street photographer, a film Leica is much more responsive (the M9 never was a fast camera, even when launched). And, make sure you carry at least 2 extra batteries on a day of shooting. Treat it like a digital film camera, try not to chimp between shots. Finally, the CCD raws can be massaged, but not to the extend of modern CMOS sensors. It's kind of like shooting slide film, blown highlights can be a problem.
Good thinking. Like this! I'm 65 and started a lifelong love affair with photography 1969. I feel that I've developed enough film in my life, and scanning film is not fun. I have a lot. The point is, for me at least: I just cannot see any meaning with analog photography without an enlarger! To make inkjet prints from a scanned negative is like I don't know what... If there is a magic process somewhere in photography it is copying and developing. If we scan analog prints, then we are talking. (I don't have a darkroom so I have no choice). I've owned an M9 and sold it to buy an M (typ 240 I think it's called in Wetzlar) because live view is necessary for things like macro photography. The difference is neglible, as long as you don't make videos, which is of historical resolution.
I looked at the M9 for a while and ultimately decided to go with the M240 because I was scared of corrosion. I wanted the slower photography experience and didn't want to scan all of my negatives every time. I truly have zero regrets. My poor Fuji kit is collecting dust though.
@@GxAce I definitely agree with the steel grey. It's so beautiful. I get it on price, too. The M9 is much more affordable. The M240 was a huge splurge for me. I definitely don't have it like that. lol
I've had an M9 for years and would never sell it, despite the reds and greens being absolutely awful. Terrible for landscapes. But teamed with a Summilux 50mm f1.4 it does fantastic portraits, like no other camera can.
completely agree. i think Leica needs to stop chasing performance, that's the market for Sony and Canon. Stop releasing another "limited edition" M10, and Just give us what we want, a CCD sensor camera. For all i care they can re-release an M9 (with sensor corrition fixed, better LCD), And I'll be all over it.
Hopefully your original CCD sensor will last since Leica no longer replaces it. That said, I am actually considering getting one with a new sensor to enjoy that rich Kodachrome color. Thanks for the nice video.
Wow. You new video is awesome from the narrative to the music. I love how you transport the feelings behind the gear and your calm voice is bliss in times of shouting out something with SQUARESP### :-) After putting the GlimmerGlas on my GFX 50R it feels like film. I also had some trouble with that whole scanning process and fully agree with you.
@@GxAce I enjoy the style and the analogue sound that adds some Bladerunner to the game making the whole thing more futuristic what emphasizes the hidden beauty of photography and the tools behind it. You show the community how to make a video that is a little piece of art itself.
I stopped shooting 35mm film once I picked up my X100v and just shoot medium format now. Same reasoning around scanning. Also shoutout to the minidisc player 😎
I owned ME(M9 equiv.) for 6 years now, and also a XPAN user, I completely agree with your opioins on 35mm film. I sold my other 35mm film camers, however, the only exception is xpan
Awesome! I'm planning on doing a video soon about replicating the look of the XPan on the M9/M6 and other mirrorless cameras! The X-Pan is so cool (also I plan on making a review of that too, just need to be able to travel again and get some more cool shots)
I love my Leica M typ 240. It brings me back to my film days growing up. I still shoot fuji and will never switch. But when I want the filmic experience I always reach for my Leica.
Your videos are freaking dangerous for me man. 😂 bought the X-Pro3 on your recommendation, LOVE IT, now you have me feelin these M9 vibes like crazy. Actually though, very good to hear about the DR Summicron Rigid. I’ve been looking at getting that as my 50mm option for my M3.
Hahaha sorry sorry. Well if it makes you feel any better I'm really wanting an X-Pro 3 again hahah. I had a loaner from fuji for like 6 months and then bought one when I had to send it back and the one I got from Amazon had a broken screen, but since I barely use the screen I kept it until the 30 day return was over and returned it haha. Now I wish I still had it because its so much fun. Why can't we all just have infinite money and cameras?
The Leica M11 doesn't have the light meter poking out the way previous digital Ms do, so your Dual Range Summicron will work fine on it. And you can use an M11 above ISO 1600.
I have an M8 and love it for all the same reasons of it being like a film camera. I also bought a leather case from Luigi Cases on eBay. A guy in Italy that hand makes a ton of cases and his cases for the M8 and M9 have a removable flap to cover the rear screen. I like the flap because it makes the camera feel like a film camera even more. I never check the screen and just know weather or not I got the shot. Plus it help protect the screen from getting scratched.
@@GxAce I recommend his stuff the one I have is really nice. His eBay seems the easiest way to get one, but you can email him through his website to get one and pick the options for a grip, strap, and leather yourself.
Without the Sensor replaced is an expensive ticking time bomb, furthermore those 3rd parties offering replacement CCD cover glass fix may or may not reproduce the colour characteristics as intended
amazing review as always! I recently bought x-pro1 + 7artisans 35mm f0.95 lens, really enjoy shooting like film camera, but it's crop sensor camera, and I glad u mentioned that M9 replaced you M6 film for that matter. Will check it out.
You share some of my very recent views. I am using my FX Nikon to shoot color, instead of shooting 35mm color film. The time spent scanning 35mm color is in my opinion, boring, time consuming, it wears out the scanner, color 35mm film is getting expensive, developing color is tedious and time consuming, printing from color is also very tedious, and a full frame color digital image is on par with 35mm color film. As for film, I am using that for my medium format and 4x5 as there is an advantage with the larger negative. Very good points in your video.
My M9 is almost 11 years old and still producing beautiful images. With the Zeiss C Sonnar for portraits with character, and the Distagon for environmental portraits and reportage, it's a kit that will produce a unique high quality look for many years. Hint: Lightroom will produce gorgeous raw conversions, don't bother with the jpegs.
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After the ban of fossil fuel powdered cars in 2030, electric cars are the only option and people went back to analog equipments, including analog cameras so film leicas did skyrocket to 100k bottle caps after 2045
This guy gets it.
@@GxAce don't forget the price rise of porks for the gelatin for films. Photographers started to regroup in hunters militias and the porks went on extinction.
So poor people won’t be able to own cars?
@@bngr_bngr the spiritual successor to: people die when they are killed
i am sure there will be another option then just EV.
You choose the best soundtrack for your reviews. Your videos are worth waiting for man
I appreciate that! Thanks for coming back!
@@GxAce Do you make music/sounds, too?
@@fellowcitizen The initial music is done by makeup and vanity set. Go check him out on Bandcamp.
Good point. Most creators don't know how to use music, or they use way, way too much, or it just gets in the way and I have to stop watching.
Woah man, the production of this is incredible! Really liked the honest and well structured review of the M9, such an interesting camera, despite some divisive factors. Looking forward to more on your channel
So much eye candy in every shot. Amazing work man, always such a treat to see a new upload from GxAce. You've got to do a video on your set sometime soon! We're all dying to hear more about your process, your channel has a look and vibe that no one else can even come close to.
Thanks, man! I definitely plan on it at some point! I want to grow the channel a bit more with the gear videos first ;)
Whenever you upload i make sure i actually go and sit for it because i know its going to be something special.
Thanks!! I'm glad that people are willing to view it in a good setting :)
Your taste in music and settings is consistently top tier. Your X-Pro3 video was one of the primary reviews that sold me on that camera half a year ago. Keep it up!
Awesome, thank you! It's such an awesome camera!
Great video! So true I agree! I’ve been taking photos since 1994, used to work as a wedding photographe back in the day, and have tried many films and cameras (digital and analogue) over the years. I’ve had Leica film cameras too (mp, m2, M6 x3). The closest digital camera I have used to film is The M9. If you set the colours to medium heigh saturation and contrast to medium high in jpeg format you get very close Kodak ektachrome slide film colours. It you set black & white to high contrast in jpeg format you get very similar tonal range to Agfa Scala 25iso slide film. These were my favourite films back in the day.
I’m in a similar situation where Fuji is my main setup but I wanted the M experience. I ended up landing an ME (slightly newer M9 with a couple of minor differences) with a replaced sensor. The shooting experience for me is very reminiscent of film. While the colors straight out of camera also didn’t wow me the way others claimed they would, I find that they respond extremely nicely to saturation boosts in CaptureOne - they reds from a CCD are my absolute favorite.
Cool! I forgot about the M-E and it looks really cool!
Hearing the problems of how ccd sensors are designed. I’m more inclined on the old ricoh digitals.
The care you put into these is, as always, awe-inspiring. Thank you.
Edit: would like to add, audio balancing seems off in a few spots where the music feels too loud and I can't hear what you're saying.
Thanks!! I'm glad you keep coming back! Noted! I have a tendency to favor music whenever I mix audio haha
@@GxAce not nitpicking or complaining, just wanted to give feedback in case you had missed the issue. It happens to me a lot. Not only audio but I miss the small things in final render. I'm still in college, still learning, so I try to pay more attention to these things and stay aware of them.
Laughs in Christopher Nolan
@@merriammerkabah408 hahahaha *B O O M*
@@xmlthegreat Are u from India? I actually went to school with an Indian guy named Akshay in 2nd grade
whenever GxAce uploads, i drop whatever i was watching to this.
Thanks so much!:D
I’ve been foolish without having notifications turned on. Fixing that now. This is one of maybe 3-4 channels that deserve it in my sub list.
I honestly watch your videos because how beautiful you make them
Thanks so much!
It works the other way around too: Having an M9 has vastly improved my film photography skills.
Absolutely!
If you don't mind me asking, how so? I own the M9 and Im considering getting an M2
@@TheSololobo The feel is so similar, it's a bit like shooting film without having to pay for every exposure (except the cost of the camera, of course :-)
Shooting jpegs on the M9 translates pretty directly to shooting film, so my hit rate has increased quite a bit after buying an M9. I own an M2 as well. Very nice pairing!
I have also found that b&w jpegs from the M9 look very similar to Kodak Tri-X. But without the lovely film grain, of course.
After reading your answer to TheSololobo I still don't get it how the M9 improved your film photography skills.
@@janosb5953 How so? I'll try again: Film photography requires practice. Practicing with film is expensive and you don't get to see the results right away. The next best thing is to have a digital camera that behaves a lot like film with exposure, iso levels, controls and how the files look straight out of camera. Practicing on such a camera has improved my hit rate on film quite a lot. Better this time? :-)
I sold one of my Epson R-D1’s and picked up a clean silver M9. It did have some corrosion but not a deal breaker. Kolari Vision is offering replacement cover glass using a thinner layer with more transmissible light. I may end up going that route. You’re 100% correct about Fuji vs Leica color. However, full frame CCDs are unique in how color and contrast is rendered. Great video BTW!
Nice! Yeah I might have to hook up with them at some point if it comes to that!
Fyi I found a cheap m9 with corrosion and sent it to Kolari in early Jan. I STILL don't have it back.
If you go down this route expect not to see it for at least half a freaking year 🤣
@@user-wd3ot8kr4v yes, apparently that new glass they are working on is on back order. You have to email them and find out. I hear you though. what a drag.
Totally agree with your thoughts about film being such a hassle. M9 is the way to go!!!!!!!!!
Its a super fun camera!
@@GxAce how do like the M9 compared to the Fuji x100v?
Being not professional but somebody that enjoys photography I think I understand your choices for something not just technically good but meaningful as a perfect tool. I have a Sigma DP2 and a Fujifilm X100s, along 35mm film cameras, which I use because I feel things are closer to the way I see. Sadly scanning technology has not advanced and doing it at home is a bit of a wizardry, and even worse film laboratories are closing in my country due the pandemic :c. Thank you for your beautiful work 🙏
Thanks for sharing! Yeah I think finding the tool that works for you is key!
Never mind the camera, this video is next level! Great job!
Thanks! 😃
Good lord, how does it look that good! Your videos are simply outstanding mate! Your channel is so underrated! A true cinematic masterpiece
KEEP IT UP
Thanks a ton! I'm glad you like the style!
as soon as i heard those synths in intro i've smashed that like button!
Man your videos are out of this world!!🤯
I bought an M9 back in 2009... It convinced me to never buy a Leica ever again. I had to send it in TWICE for problems/failures and after the second time (and before I might get the dreaded sensor rot) I decided to sell it and cut my losses.
I LOVED some/most of the lenses and the way they rendered (but not the most modern ASPH lenses, they are way too nervous). I searched out good copies of the older Mandler-designed lenses for the most part.
I really liked the way the sensor rendered, but it was a bit limited in its' abilities since it had such low DR. But what it did do, it did well.
The camera had a shutter failure and it scratched the sensor cover glass. Then, the photosensors that read the lens codes failed... This all happened in the first 1,5 years of owning it. Through it all, the VF was crooked and they never fixed that, so I found myslef having to "correct" for the crooked VF on every shot. When I got it back the second time, I started hearing about people getting the sensor rot problem and I decided I couldn't deal with it anymore. What a complete failure of a camera. Life's too short to deal with absolute crap cameras, even if the lenses were really great.
BRO. I'm speechless. You are wayyy up there in terms of the quality of the video, and especially those sample images. Man. You deserve 10M subs, ez.
This was fun to watch! Bought one of the first M9 and used it for 10-years with joy. The ONLY reason I sold it (had the sensor replaced) was that I got my ideal monochrom, and couldn’t afford/justify both (did end up with an SL for color and more modern). The monochrom, M9M, or whatever you want to call it, was my digit-film-like camera that is an endless roll of B&W, taking me back 40 years and my early Leica days.
I’m Robert, I’m a big fan of monochrome, but can’t afford it. I was wondering the m9m is ccd sensor as well. Does ccd monochrome sense produce better image quality than cmos monochrome senor? Thank you.
I just picked up a M9 with the replaced sensor. Like you I also have an M6. Thank you so much for this amazing video. You are such an inspiration to me.
you have the most visually impressive videos on TH-cam! great camera, even better video!
Big fan of your style, I love the fact that you're not shooting bricks or models, you made me realise how important it is to find beauty in ordinary things, besides the outstanding production quality of your videos I'm always eager to see your shoots!
Wow! Thanks so much! Yeah a lot of photo channels have really boring sample photos.
The M9 is leica's most game changing modern camera - outputting images that still compete in 2045. The only issue I had was carrying around as many batteries as I would rolls of film! Otherwise, I hope to be buried with this iconic beast. As aside-note, the production of the bulk of youtube videos needs to catch up to you my friend. Keep releasing when you need to, we seriously don't mind the wait.
Definitely an awesome camera! I remember watching Digital Rev's videos on it when it came out. I've actually found that the battery life is great! But I really don't shoot a ton when I take a camera with me unless I'm on a trip. Hahah, thanks so much! I really should make these faster but sometimes its hard to find motivation to shoot.
I can totally relate using old lens at their intended focal lengths, and it frustrated me to get used to the crop factor while shooting. Another great video, as always
Thanks for watching! Yeah, I just want my 50 to be a 50.
The black and whites come out so nice on this CCD sensor, even as jpegs straight out of the camera.
Need to play around with that! I've mostly only shot RAW on this camera.
@@GxAce shoot jpeg in BW with high contrast ♥️ will love it
I love how the information is presented on this video. Really enjoyed watching the video! I have never used film Leica M camera, but there is something special about that old sensor in M9.
Thanks for watching!
Dude your production quality is insane!
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!
Another Masterpiece! The Ace ❤Love from South Africa 🇿🇦
I always pick some popcorn to see these videos 🙌🏻.
Hope you enjoy!!
The screen is absolutely horrendous but the files were pretty fun.
For sure!
For me the M9 colors really come out in the reds, like those flowers at 5:08 and the red leafs at 7:40, I don't get those reds with current digital cameras. (Edit: also the purples of the flowers at 3:56, look at how much more intense the purple is). Also try photographing some children toys in those bright candy colors and you'll see the difference. Blueish water and glass and reflective surfaces also come out gorgeous in the M9.
Casey you went to a new level on this! You can tell there is so much thought going into these videos.
Thanks so much!! I'm glad the extra effort isn't going to waste haha
I moved from M8 to M-D Typ262, totally film-like experience. Whole heartedly recommend you to give it a try. The color from the 240 era is actually really good. :-)
that ambience, the feels.. as always great video man!
Appreciate it!
ISO tops out at 2500. I usually shoot below 640 but, as you mentioned, black and white at the higher ISO's look fine
For sure!
This video was wonderful. I love the cinematic review. First class. Excellent work!
Best cinematography I've seen on TH-cam so far.
Thanks so much!
When I get a GxAce notification, I don't watch it on my phone. I just go on my PC, turn off the lights and enjoy the experience on a big monitor.
I even click on like before watching.
I totally agree with you on the full frame thought: I'm bored of the crop factors just because I can't use my lenses at the intended focal length, it's also extremely hard to find good manual lenses with equivalent focal.
Hahahah thank you! I'm glad people take the time to sit down and watch it in the best way possible! Yes! So hard finding any older 16-17mm fast lenses :(
This guys 24 years ahead of us sheeesh
really appreciate your honesty - especially the end with the desire for fuji to have full frame to use the lens focal length to it's design purpose. (intended field of view as you said) quite spot on.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
it's the best camera I've ever owned. the lenses are the perfect fit to me. absolute perfection.
Wow this is the highest production camera review I have ever seen. Incredible work!
Given these amazing intros, you should be doing the actual official promos for these products!
Hahah. I'd be down.
Be sure the sensor that has been replace with the second version of the sensor replacement. The first replacement will eventually corrode. This also applies to the Monochrom.
my guy, your work is too good to ONLY have 21k subs. phenomenal video man
I keep coming to this channel for that sweet sweet cyberpunk feel to your channel ugh amazing
Nice to see someone point out that ISO isn't the fountain if youth for exposure. I swear I just saw someone ask in the A7c FB group why their ISO 12,000 images looked noisy 🤣
Your videos are always a treat to watch.
I'm so glad :)
I pick and choose what video to watch on every channel but you Sir I watch every upload.
Since first watching your Fuji X100 video. It reminded me of why I fell in love with the X20 years ago. I picked up last year a X100s.
Wow, thanks! I'm glad you keep coming back!
The production value of this channel is totally insane ✨🚀🔥
As an avid film shooter (who also hates scanning and now starting to hate developing), I've learned to accept the crop sensor focal lengths and just go with Fuji as it's easily the best SOOC scenario we currently have ...but yes, if the XPro line were full frame, that would be amazing. Excellent content as usual.
For sure! I'm still wanting to pick up an X-Pro 3 again despite the crop factor, its such a fun camera. I prefer AF for street style shooting anyway as its a bit faster and I can shoot without looking at the viewfinder or screen to be sneaky a little more easily with AF.
@@GxAce Same, I will pick up another some day as I traded mine away for the X-T4 some time ago. Such a gorgeous cam.
I found your channel at the beginning of this year, and, woah. I really like the concept you have, all of your videos are great, and original! Thank you and keep up the good work!
Hallo GX Ace, greetings from Germany, Wetzlar Land. And welcome to the M9 Club. People rave about the colors of the Kodak sensor because it has a unique pale palette from what I see biasing a bit to magenta. In 2009 this was unique and nice, today I totally agree that FUJI color science is more punchy. But besides that, I sold all my FUJI stuff for a Leica M9 with several 7Artisans and TTartisan lens. Don't ask me why, I feel more relaxed with this combo, and the DNGs hold up to modern standards more than very well. A different approach though. Did you use DNG or JPG? Last comment to the sensor issue: Colari does not change the sensor unit, they change the filter glass in front of it that is prone to corrosion if not changed. So this surgery does not mean a change to color output, what is very nice, in my opinion. Stay true to your inspiring channel!
As a former M9 owner, I think you covered it well. It can be quite buggy if you're using a memory card that isn't fully supported (yes, I've lost pictures because of it). Also it can be frustrating having to wake up the camera, as a street photographer, a film Leica is much more responsive (the M9 never was a fast camera, even when launched). And, make sure you carry at least 2 extra batteries on a day of shooting. Treat it like a digital film camera, try not to chimp between shots. Finally, the CCD raws can be massaged, but not to the extend of modern CMOS sensors. It's kind of like shooting slide film, blown highlights can be a problem.
Good thinking. Like this!
I'm 65 and started a lifelong love affair with photography 1969. I feel that I've developed enough film in my life, and scanning film is not fun. I have a lot.
The point is, for me at least: I just cannot see any meaning with analog photography without an enlarger! To make inkjet prints from a scanned negative is like I don't know what... If there is a magic process somewhere in photography it is copying and developing. If we scan analog prints, then we are talking. (I don't have a darkroom so I have no choice).
I've owned an M9 and sold it to buy an M (typ 240 I think it's called in Wetzlar) because live view is necessary for things like macro photography. The difference is neglible, as long as you don't make videos, which is of historical resolution.
Thanks for sharing! I've unfortunately never had the pleasure of getting to optically print anything before but I would love to try at some point.
Dude, you are by far my favorite photography TH-camr. Regards from the Phoblographer!
I looked at the M9 for a while and ultimately decided to go with the M240 because I was scared of corrosion. I wanted the slower photography experience and didn't want to scan all of my negatives every time. I truly have zero regrets. My poor Fuji kit is collecting dust though.
I was being cheap and went for the one that cost less haha. Plus I like the steel grey color.
@@GxAce I definitely agree with the steel grey. It's so beautiful. I get it on price, too. The M9 is much more affordable. The M240 was a huge splurge for me. I definitely don't have it like that. lol
It’s more like a mini movie, rather than review) great work as usual!!!
Thanks! I'm glad you like it! So you don't find the intro's too long and boring?
I've had an M9 for years and would never sell it, despite the reds and greens being absolutely awful. Terrible for landscapes. But teamed with a Summilux 50mm f1.4 it does fantastic portraits, like no other camera can.
Definitely an awesome older digital that's for sure.
always the best and most unique reviews, great stuff
Much appreciated!
Another fantastic video, GxAce. I always look forward to seeing your work.
Thank you! Cheers!
completely agree. i think Leica needs to stop chasing performance, that's the market for Sony and Canon.
Stop releasing another "limited edition" M10, and Just give us what we want, a CCD sensor camera. For all i care they can re-release an M9 (with sensor corrition fixed, better LCD), And I'll be all over it.
*Petition to buy this guy a new jacket for these videos*
Hahahaha.
@@GxAce Your content is mesmerising by the way.
MAN THIS CHANNEL IS.... MINDBLOWING
Probably won't buy a leica m9 but you're videos are always awesome and entertaining
Thank you so much!
your channel is worth a sub solely on the first dew seconds of the video
When I read “Init” I heard “Innit” in the voice of Ali G. Thanks for the great video.
The music and the images. Crème de la crème.
*chefs kiss*
Hopefully your original CCD sensor will last since Leica no longer replaces it. That said, I am actually considering getting one with a new sensor to enjoy that rich Kodachrome color. Thanks for the nice video.
Wow. You new video is awesome from the narrative to the music. I love how you transport the feelings behind the gear and your calm voice is bliss in times of shouting out something with SQUARESP### :-)
After putting the GlimmerGlas on my GFX 50R it feels like film. I also had some trouble with that whole scanning process and fully agree with you.
Yeah, I can't stand most youtubers hahah. I'm not overly energetic. The Glimmer Glass is great! Thanks for watching!
@@GxAce I enjoy the style and the analogue sound that adds some Bladerunner to the game making the whole thing more futuristic what emphasizes the hidden beauty of photography and the tools behind it. You show the community how to make a video that is a little piece of art itself.
I stopped shooting 35mm film once I picked up my X100v and just shoot medium format now. Same reasoning around scanning. Also shoutout to the minidisc player 😎
Scanning should be easier these days than it is... Mini disc is like the perfect sci-fi data medium hahah
I'm not even much of a camera guy but I love all your videos.
Wow! hahah. I'm glad you can find some enjoyment in them!
I owned ME(M9 equiv.) for 6 years now, and also a XPAN user, I completely agree with your opioins on 35mm film. I sold my other 35mm film camers, however, the only exception is xpan
Awesome! I'm planning on doing a video soon about replicating the look of the XPan on the M9/M6 and other mirrorless cameras! The X-Pan is so cool (also I plan on making a review of that too, just need to be able to travel again and get some more cool shots)
We need a tour of your studio/room!!!!
One day! haha. It's too embarrassingly low budget.
man i really love this channel , great sfx , vfx , really like the vibe here !!, subbed
I love my Leica M typ 240. It brings me back to my film days growing up. I still shoot fuji and will never switch. But when I want the filmic experience I always reach for my Leica.
Your videos are freaking dangerous for me man. 😂 bought the X-Pro3 on your recommendation, LOVE IT, now you have me feelin these M9 vibes like crazy. Actually though, very good to hear about the DR Summicron Rigid. I’ve been looking at getting that as my 50mm option for my M3.
Hahaha sorry sorry. Well if it makes you feel any better I'm really wanting an X-Pro 3 again hahah. I had a loaner from fuji for like 6 months and then bought one when I had to send it back and the one I got from Amazon had a broken screen, but since I barely use the screen I kept it until the 30 day return was over and returned it haha. Now I wish I still had it because its so much fun. Why can't we all just have infinite money and cameras?
The Leica M11 doesn't have the light meter poking out the way previous digital Ms do, so your Dual Range Summicron will work fine on it. And you can use an M11 above ISO 1600.
I have an M8 and love it for all the same reasons of it being like a film camera.
I also bought a leather case from Luigi Cases on eBay. A guy in Italy that hand makes a ton of cases and his cases for the M8 and M9 have a removable flap to cover the rear screen.
I like the flap because it makes the camera feel like a film camera even more. I never check the screen and just know weather or not I got the shot. Plus it help protect the screen from getting scratched.
Wow! I'll have to look up those cases! Seems like something I would love.
@@GxAce I recommend his stuff the one I have is really nice. His eBay seems the easiest way to get one, but you can email him through his website to get one and pick the options for a grip, strap, and leather yourself.
I always get so much inspiration watching your videos.
I'm so glad! It means a lot my friend!
Without the Sensor replaced is an expensive ticking time bomb, furthermore those 3rd parties offering replacement CCD cover glass fix may or may not reproduce the colour characteristics as intended
Potentially. I've heard some people never have the issue, but I'm ok rolling the dice.
i just got an M9 and im loving the experience so far sold my m6 as well to get this instead
Production Quality, Inspirational
Glad you think so!
Still very usable as an EDC for me in 2023.
This video really does feel like I'm watching something from 2045.
amazing review as always! I recently bought x-pro1 + 7artisans 35mm f0.95 lens, really enjoy shooting like film camera, but it's crop sensor camera, and I glad u mentioned that M9 replaced you M6 film for that matter. Will check it out.
You share some of my very recent views. I am using my FX Nikon to shoot color, instead of shooting 35mm color film. The time spent scanning 35mm color is in my opinion, boring, time consuming, it wears out the scanner, color 35mm film is getting expensive, developing color is tedious and time consuming, printing from color is also very tedious, and a full frame color digital image is on par with 35mm color film.
As for film, I am using that for my medium format and 4x5 as there is an advantage with the larger negative.
Very good points in your video.
Yeah, there really should be a better solution to the film process these days.
I find the colors of the M8 to be more pleasing. Same with the 5D classic.
Get a 50mm 1:1 macro lens and the Nikon ES-2 for scanning 35mm film. So quick and easy. Better results than a film scanner unless drum.
i love your video style! anything that gives me space vibes i got time for
didn't know Dany Villeneuve made camera reviews !
I love this comment.
Hahahaha
My M9 is almost 11 years old and still producing beautiful images. With the Zeiss C Sonnar for portraits with character, and the Distagon for environmental portraits and reportage, it's a kit that will produce a unique high quality look for many years. Hint: Lightroom will produce gorgeous raw conversions, don't bother with the jpegs.
Me every time the intro hits: 😎🧘🏾♂️
I'm glad you think so ;)
The JPGs coming out of the M9 are special.
music selection is awsoommeee
I love my M9. My sensor was replaced with the upgraded version that no longer corrodes. It will last me another 10 years!
Awesome!
Lucky guy