Switching to Leica: The 3 Benefits That Changed My Mind
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Күн бұрынWhether it was my Leica M11 review or its comparison to the Fujifilm X-Pro3, up to this point I haven't really discussed why I moved from one camera solution to another. That's what this video is all about. Enjoy.
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00:25 The Stool Problem
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02:16 The Process
07:17 The Product
10:44 The Priorities
15:03 Final Thoughts
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@dhaug Жыл бұрын
Over the course of 10 years, I made the switch from Canon to Fuji, to finally end-up on Leica. I found that as I got older, carrying a smaller & more powerful system was the way to go. It wasn't easy or inexpensive, but I can say that there's a definite feeling of satisfaction in picking up a camera that is this engaging, and well-built.
@natedoeswork Жыл бұрын
Same
@nicholasjones3554 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not a professional photographer, so dropping the money on a Leica is virtually impossible for me to justify. However, if I were flush with cash, or if my career required I invest in my photography gear, I'd almost definitely own one. On a somewhat separate note: It is refreshing to hear somebody with real expertise talk about these cameras. This platform has become so inundated with amateurs that seem to possess neither the skill nor the vocabulary to duly illuminate the merits or deficiencies of the gear they pitch. In the lapse of editorial process, KZfaq is widely a vacuous landscape. You, however, are charismatic, experienced, discerning, and clearly educated. I can tell you hold yourself to a high standard, and I appreciate and trust your channel for that reason.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
I truly appreciate the kind words Nicholas. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾
@benjones8977 2 жыл бұрын
I found over the years that switching to different camera makers is a very expensive proposition. I’ve owned Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Pentax, & Fuji now. Bottom line is I can’t afford to jump especially to something like Leica, which the body alone would cost more than my whole system! Sure there are things about Fuji that upset me, especially in the auto focus system, but overall I can’t justify going to a Leica. I guess if money is no object, then good for you. Then you have to buy all those lenses which would put me way out of reach of the system. I can buy an XT4 and 4 or 5 lenses and still have money in my pocket. Plus for what I do, street photography mostly, I don’t need that kind of resolution. Even when I do landscapes, I don’t feel like I need that resolution either. To me it’s not about pixel peeping, as much as it is about me the photographer and what I’m photographing. I see way too many people trying out so many different brands of lenses and camera bodies, that their images suffer because of it. My pictures have never been better and I only carry about two or three lenses with my XT4. But everybody has to decide for themselves and live with the trade offs. 🖖
@jeffreyb.1657 2 жыл бұрын
Leica is like Rolex....great marketing and owners create a bubble where inside you are brilliant. They are nice cameras for sure. But they don't make your pictures better - the photographer does that. Would I say no to one, no. Do I want one...no. Fuji is like grand seiko.....to me.
@koalafudge 2 жыл бұрын
Everything you said about the brand and their priorities is the impression I get from Fujifilm when I hear them talk about photography :D
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, that’s fine too. Their marketing will resonate differently to different creators. Totally fair. Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@PedroHipolito 2 жыл бұрын
After many years (decades) shooting Leica M I did exactly the opposite move “switching” (still own both) to Fujifilm. Have a XT4 and a GFX100S. The GFX does everything a Leica M does, better. However, I agree with your 3 reasons! But, of those 3, to me, the history / brand / culture / community is the strongest Leica advantage - no other camera company comes even close. For that single reason, when shooting Fujifilm I still feel Leica calling me.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Well said. Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@carlosc.639 2 жыл бұрын
I recognise you are bold switching to Leica when the majority of your audience are Fuji users. Good luck!
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it, thanks for watching ✌🏾
@jdb0272 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gajan. I am a Fuji guy and I really appreciate your efforts. I still will watch your videos. You have a great spirit and sincerely. I will continue to support you and follow you. Keep up the great work. Peace ☮️ 🙏
@gregnguyen715 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helpful (and honest) videos you produce. I'm still new to photography, but this information helps define my goals. I bought a Fujifilm since it was a good small form factor to carry around for street photography. Depending how I go in the future I may have a look down the Leica path. The cost is eyewatering, but it becomes justifiable when you become a professional. Also: ditch all type of chairs and sit on an exercise ball. It may not be comfortable, but it'll definitely help with posture and core muscles.
@jamestulk4169 2 жыл бұрын
A little thing. I shot for years with an M3, often with a 90 mm Summicron, often in a low light situation (theatre etc.) that demanded large apertures - hence shallow depth of field. I found my rangefinder to be pretty accurate, but it pushed me to compose my shots with the key item of interest dead centre. (Sure, you can focus and recompose, but when I was trying to track a moving subject, I tended to grab the shot a the instant things came together.) One thing that really thrilled me about my Fuji X Pro 2 was the ease with which I could slide my focus spot around the frame to where it made the most sense for the composition I’m after. This has freed me from the “centre-weighted” compositions of my film days.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Very true, thanks for sharing 🙏🏾
@1gmoore2 2 жыл бұрын
Regardless of the camera you are using, I find your videos educationally informative and help me think through the creative process. It seems to me the creative process works with any camera system. For a number of reasons I switched from the Nikon D850 to the Fujifilm XT4 with a multitude of lenses; if Fujifilm comes out with a 45MP upgrade I'll probably add that to the kit and work to produce the best I can with the equipment I own. Any other changes would lead to a divorce that would far exceed the cost of any GAS changes.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Gary and keep that marriage intact, haha. Thanks for sharing.
@nanoulandia 2 жыл бұрын
The cameras you own are pretty much the ones on my list. I own an XT-2 and an X-H1 but look to upgrade in the not too distant future to either Leica or GFX. The manual focus though is a no go for me. As I get older my eyesight gets worse and worse and the Fuji's viewfinder is the best one I have found so far for my issues. Being able to rely on AF is also a big plus for me. Looks like a GFX is in my future.....
@DavidInmanProductions 2 ай бұрын
I recently switched my commercial kit from Canon to an M11 P and love it. I agree about the brand priorities being important, and would recommend looking at OM System as a photographer’s brand as well. I shot with them for years and their dedication in supporting the photographic community was amazing. I think these smaller brands like Leica and OM, though very different from each other, have the benefit of focusing more heavily on their dedicated users and the craft they promote.
@manolobrown 2 жыл бұрын
I'm on year three with Leica. Never been happier with photography.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@whatdayano0000 2 жыл бұрын
Love your work brother. Started following you when I made the switch to fuji xpro3 few years ago (From a Nikon D3s). I agree that cameras and lenses are just tools and if Leica works for you then go for it. The xpro3 inspired me to go out and shoot again and those film simulations made me spend less time in front a pc and more out there shooting. Then trying manual lenses on the xpro3 made me revisit how and what I wanted to shoot and Leica fit the bill. Specifically the M10 monochrome. I realised I shifted to more b&w(Acros is ❤️) and the M10 monochrome is just lovely when I tried it out and played with the RAW files. It wont replace my xpro3 (I'll probably leave it for family snaps when colour is needed). Keep up the good work brother and hope to see more content from you. What are the odds when I go looking for a Leica, you made the jump to an M11 😂.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks for sharing brother. Appreciate you sharing this 🙏🏾
@roy5515 2 жыл бұрын
My late father left me a Leica iiif from 1949. It still works and is a fantastic camera, but slow in operation. I shoot digital mostly, and if money is no concern, of course I’ll go with an M11 with all the best primes from Leica. But as just a hobbyist, I cannot justify it. I bought a Leica summicron v4 in remembrance of my father and shot it with my Sony A7Rii, and it has a good enough Leica-look. I also own a bunch of Zeiss and Voigtlander primes, and they are fantastic on my voigtlander R2 camera. For weddings, I love the newer Sonys and Nikons, they’re fast, and at these day and age, post processing can get you whatever look you like.
@joelb727 2 жыл бұрын
Amateur dad photog here. Love your work, Gajan. I love your takes and how they are not colored by bias. Being South Asian, I also greatly appreciate you shining a light on your culture through your art. Your ongoing discovery and clear explanation of Leica's commitment, quality and pedigree speaks to me. I have shot with canon and Nikon, but only after receiving a fuji as a gift from my wife in 2017 did it become obvious that I was taking many, many more pictures of the things I care about (my family / documenting daily life) than when I was with the other systems (even while carrying a smartphone in my pocket). Fuji made me fall in love with photography. And part of that love came from the aesthetic and pathos I got from the fujifilm system. Coupled with their compact (always have a camera on me) size, quality for price and their commitment to their users...I feel like I've found my forever system. But honestly, Leica is always a whisper in my ear. I immediately watch reviews like this or read the latest about what Leica is doing. It's a constant draw. I'm not under the illusion that it will make me a better photographer...rather, I feel like it will take my personal (small "a") art and enhance the feeling of taking pictures (the creation of my art). My wallet will resist...for now! Keep up the good work.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Joel, I truly appreciate you taking the time to share this. Thank you brother 🙏🏾
@Jellybaby50 2 жыл бұрын
I love your posts. I've been a photographer for over 40 years. For me it's simple - I love autofocus. Being my age, I love the old analogue feel of the Fujis and Leicas but it comes down to that. But I do miss my M6!!!
@peterau5527 2 жыл бұрын
I shoot both Fujifilm and Leica. The experience of shooting Leica is unique and I really enjoy it. You are right in saying that with Leica, less is more. Not much can go wrong unless it is human error. However, it is also very handy to have a X100V with me at all times due to its form factor. I also have a Xpro 3 that I don't use much, just having it in case I want to go for a hike and shoot some landscape. I feel more comfortable banging it around on a hike than banging around with a Leica.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Love having my X100V in hand too, just to shoot more freely without too much thought.
@BackFocus11 2 жыл бұрын
One of the biggest failures of modern camera technology is “focus by wire”. It’s non linear, inaccurate, and lacks tactile response. Camera makers take note. Welcome to Leica Gajan, just be prepared for Leica’s lack of pro support and slow service. If your M11 should go down, kiss it goodbye for months. My only gripe being a Leica shooter. Leica M cameras will slow you down and reconnect you back to your craft. It inspires creativity because it involves you more in your image making.
@patrickjclarke 2 жыл бұрын
Hmm, I find my M speeds me up as it just gets out of the way and I focus on more intentioned images, but yes, focus by wire is mostly an abomination, haha.
@kaneclements7761 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gajan. I really enjoyed this episode, well I always do. It strikes me that the most important piece of advice you give is around 'what is your use case scenario'. My view is that the camera and system are the second thing to consider. The first is 'what are the lens options available'. I recently fell into the Sony system because I wanted a big sensor (and my local dealer had a low mileage A7R IV) to be able to crop wildlife images and still print big. (WL is less than 20% of my photography but has presented the biggest post production challenges). And I'm glad I did, because the range of third party glass has saved me a ton of money. I have two Sony and two Sigma lenses and they are terrific. Would I like to try a Leica. Oh yes. Would I buy one, probably not. The GFX system, whilst brilliant just isn't suited to enough of what I shoot to justify commitment. I miss Fuji and a sneaky purchase of an X100V or X-E4 is on the cards soon as a throw in a bag or pocket camera. Anyway those are my thoughts. As a footnote, Canon. Do they have a sideline trading in human organs for transplant? I ask because the price of their R series lenses is extortionate. Nobody has enough kidneys to buy their top end glass.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, I appreciate you sharing all this. Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@Reggiebphoto 2 жыл бұрын
Just here as a fellow X100V fan supporting another X100V fan. Great vid my brother!
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, always. Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@tampabayaudio 2 жыл бұрын
Could you explain the flash system you are using with the M11? It seems to be a Godox system but I didn't think they work together.
@caoileeleazar 2 жыл бұрын
Im totally with you on this specialy when you point out about the priorities. Im also a xpro 3 user and when I visited the headquarters in wetzlar thats fen I realized how serious this company about creating the tool for photographers. I love my fuji and definitely wont abandon it even though my Xpro3 failed me with a broken lcd and Submonitor. Sure if I have the money ill do the same.🤭
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, I mean it’s pretty awesome that’s there’s Fuji and Leica creating some phenomenal products in niche spaces. Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@_parkphoto 2 жыл бұрын
Feel the same - also I had the same problem with my X-Pro3 lol. But I still love it
@caoileeleazar 2 жыл бұрын
@@_parkphoto im just waiting to get back to my country coz at the moment im abroad. Lets see what fuji will do about it coz i e search the internet and its a common problem with xpro3 that the lcd is failing...
@_parkphoto 2 жыл бұрын
@@caoileeleazar dang. I had to pay around $300 for the repair, and PPA insurance didn’t cover it because I couldn’t pinpoint an incident that made it fail. So if they do a recall for you or something like that, I guess comment here and let me know haha 🤷♂️
@caoileeleazar 2 жыл бұрын
@@_parkphoto wow this made me even hate them more haha coz i treated my camera very well and one day I woke up i noticed that the Submonitor is acting weird whenever i tried to change the film sim, it doesn't change in the display. Few days later its like White noise and then its totally gone the display.after a monththe touch screen stopped working, and then rear lcd display failed. Wow amazing Fujifilm now the camera cost 2300, only to fail in less than 2 years.... Just amazing they dont want to accept that the ribbon is not strong enough to sustain the constant stress of opening and closing the lcd...
@Devin.S4 2 жыл бұрын
This is great! I’d like to see how you continue to work with the M11 in a professional environment
@jacobh5817 2 жыл бұрын
I’m using an H6D for professional work, but use mostly Leica for personal work. Next to an M10-R and M7 also a Q2 Monochrome which is a fantastic camera. Whenever in Wetzlar the people there treat you almost like family. It’s not only about the end result. It’s the creative process and experience that makes Leica stand out for me. I completely recognize what you’re saying. I wish you lots of fun. To those who look up to the costs of purchasing a Leica, see it as an investment. In the 10 years with Fuji, I’ve ‘burned’ more money on depreciation than with Leica. My M7 is now worth more than what I paid and the depreciation of the M10 was less than the write-off on my X-Pro2. Leica also ‘cures’ you from GAS, which is another way of saving money ;-)
@REMY.C. 2 жыл бұрын
That's so true about depreciation. 10 years ago I badly looked into buying a M7 or MP and didn't for some reason. Now the price of second hand market is just doubled. With brands like Fuji's after 5 years the price is so low that you'd better keep it on the shelf as a trophy of the past instead of selling it for a symbolic dollar. That M11 on the other hand, thanks to its technologies could still be a very capable and valuable camera in ten years. In Leica HQ do they consider you family even if you don't have a Leica camera? What I personally lived and noticed with people who own Leica and even in stores when I talked to people is that those I met (not generalizing here) are just snobs who think society is divided in two: those who can afford Leica and the poor peasants who can't. Very elitists. Worse thing? They know nothing about photography. Leica is just a n accessory to shine. I talked with a honest Leica store manager once and he confirmed that. One day I was in a Leica store in Paris, one of the most known ones, had the money to buy but wanted to hold a camera just to feel it you know, that excitement before spending my fortune. The manager told me in front of his accustomed clients and rich friends: - if you're here just to hold and you don't have the money to buy I won't give it to you, it'll stay in the glass showcase, just look with your eyes. At that point I was so pi***ed I got the money out of my bag and told him: - here's 7000€, I came here to buy, but you know what? F***k off, you're such a snob I'll go elsewhere. That made me rethink my purchase process.
@jacobh5817 2 жыл бұрын
@@REMY.C. I’m sorry to hear about your bad experience. There are indeed snobs amongst Leica owners and perhaps even amongst store staff. However, when I go to Wetzlar they’re super friendly and very willing to let you try out their cameras. You should also take the factory tour, when possible. It’s a unique experience. I go to visit the gallery there. Many Leica stores have excellent exhibitions displaying work of well-known photographers. My colleague bought an SL2 in Wetzlar but he liked the black name script on the SL2-S. The store manager contacted the customization dept. and while we waited they repainted the Leica name in black gloss. It took them an hour, but they didn’t want any payment for that. The other Leica stores in Germany, Vienna and Switzerland (where I live) are similar friendly. The Swiss Leica Professional Service manager lend me an S3 when my H6D malfunctioned at a nearby assignment. No charge. The store manager in Munich gave me an SL2 to try for the day without being sure I was going to buy anything… Overall there are those who consider Leica as a wealth statement and others who value the heritage and engineering. Stay away from the first group and befriend the second.
@REMY.C. 2 жыл бұрын
@@jacobh5817 nice experience of yours. Builds bonds when you get such a good welcoming. Then I guess next Leica stores I'll visit will be in Switzerland (I live on the French border), maybe I'll get a better visit there.
@rashodbacon 2 жыл бұрын
There’s a gentleman in the Leica store in LA who treats me like family even though I don’t own a Leica. Went there for a book in 2020. Came back about a year later. He remembered my name, my preferences, and suggested another book I might like. Honestly, that experience sold me on the brand. I will own a Leica some day…soon. Currently, I’m shooting with the X100V and I love it. Which is why I haven’t rushed to purchase a Leica. Enjoying the ride.
@jacobh5817 2 жыл бұрын
@@rashodbacon the X100V is a great camera like most Fuji’s are. In all honesty you can produce great images with any camera, but the process is part of the fun too. The guys at the Leica store in Miami are great too. I’ve been there once and ended up in a 3 hour small talk session with coffee and cake ;-)). Bought my pre-owned Summilux 50 there…
@johnfrancis166 2 жыл бұрын
I purchased a refurbished Leica D-LUX on eBay for less than $400 a year ago just to see if Leica was as good as I have heard and wanted to share the "Leica experience". I was not disappointed. My Leica is an older model but the lens on the D-LUX is FANTASTIC and tack sharp. I am in awe of the images that this small Leica camera produces. It is my everyday carry camera. It fits into the palm of my hand and I love carrying it. My Fujifilm X T-3 is my workhorse camera. I have some of the lenses that you have recommended over the years. Surprisingly, the Fujifilm X T-3 and the Leica D-LUX operate similarly so there is not too much of a learning curve. I love the manual controls on both cameras that allows me to control everything in image making. I am in love with both systems. I would love to have a larger Leica Q2 or the Leica M 11 but the cost is prohibitive and I cannot justify the purchase. For now, I will stick with what I have because I can accomplish what I try to achieve with both systems. 😍😍😍
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I should find an opportunity to test a D Lux series camera in the future.
@kieranbray197 2 жыл бұрын
Cool video! What flash trigger are you using for your Leica? Is it a Fuji mount? Thanks!
@guillaumesandmayer7053 Жыл бұрын
A switch from Fuji to Leica may involve some time for me but I'd love to hear your personal thoughts on the M11 vs the Xpro3 regarding simple jpeg shots out in the street. I know many will laugh at that given the M is a 'raw or nothing' beast but surely it churns out a cracking jpeg using the in-camera overlays too?
@GajanBalan Жыл бұрын
I don’t think people should laugh. The ability to capture a great JPG in the moment should be a priority for companies as well. I’ll look to speak on this in a future video. Thanks for watching!
@ozguraydin5384 2 жыл бұрын
Gajan some photographers describe Fujifilm as "poor man's Leica". So, I definitely understand your decision about this switch. I already guessed you are going to switch when I watch your last video where you compare Leica M11 and Fujifilm X-Pro3. I got your point and I am kind of agree with you that %10 gap worth the 5 times price difference. Good luck with the Leica camera and lenses. But I was really happy to watch your informative videos and reviews about the Fujifilm ecosystem. We are still using Fujifilm, please remember your ex-love and from time to time keep making videos about Fujifilm cameras and lenses.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you sharing this. For what it’s worth, I still own and use many Fujifilm cameras and that won’t change anytime soon.
@danielschmaderer 2 жыл бұрын
Ohh those ikea stools. Look into a drummer stool. When you play drums for hours on in, you gotta be comfortable. As for switching ecosystems, it is what it is. Whatever helps your photography, makes you enjoy shooting, and makes sense to your particular flow, then great! Yeah I might be a Fuji user, but that’s me and my journey. Yours has led you to shooting Leica and that’s perfectly fine. I went from Nikon to Fuji and I’m sticking with Fuji.I’m not planning on jumping ship to another brand because I just switched last year. The flow of the camera is perfectly fine for me. I prefer bigger cameras like what the Nikon Z cameras and the Canon R5 have to offer strictly for comfort, but the cost is a bit out of my budget at the moment. I added a grip to my X-T4 and it put it at the level I’m happy with. As much as I like the size of the other brands camera bodies, I love the size of the Fuji lenses. The Fuji 70-300mm has become my favorite lens for both landscape and wildlife and it fits in my bag perfectly fine.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Drummer stools! Thank you, gonna look into those this week. Appreciate the feedback 🙏🏾
@danielschmaderer 2 жыл бұрын
@@GajanBalan from my experience, when I was a musician, my drummer loved his stool and would sit on it for long periods of time without complaining about it. Just make sure the seat has thick padding. The cheaper ones can still be thin and uncomfortable.
@peterjohnson1012 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! The camera and lens are a tools that allows you to create and the end result is what matters. Why you chose this tool over that tool is a very personal choice. I have my X-T4 and lens for my wildlife and sports photography that my Leica M-D could never capture due to the distance from subject and the speeds involved. Likewise, the technology and ergonomics of my Fuji could never supplant the fun and enjoyment of using a rangefinder, the simplicity and challenge of having control only over my ISO, aperture and shutter speed. This set up covers 99% of what I want for my end result (the other 1% is there because I'm a retired lawyer and thus never fully commit to anything🤔). Enjoy using your journey!
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you sharing, Peter. Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@trappedindc8678 2 жыл бұрын
Completely understand your switch to Leica. I have film Leicas (among loads of other film cameras in all formats which still get used) would love to get a digital Leica someday. In the meantime my X-pro 3 and x100v suit me fine as my digital rangefinders, my favorite camera format. I dummy them up as much as possible to keep usage uncomplicated and Leica-like. Hopefully Voigtlander comes out with more manual Fuji X lenses. That would really be nice and bring me closer to the digital Leica experience. And save me $10-20,000.
@romaingautier2986 2 жыл бұрын
As usual great video Gajan :) Quick question : did you use the rangefinder while shooting 90 or mostly the rear screen with live view? (the square should be really small in the range finder no?)
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And I’d use the rangefinder most of the time, small patch so you have to be patient but it’s something I want to get better at. Thanks for watching brother ✌🏾
@UnconventionalReasoning Жыл бұрын
Starting from Panasonic MFT cameras, a few of the lenses made in partnership with Leica quickly became my favorite [42.5mm f/1.2, 15mm f/1.7]. That led to a few relatively inexpensive Leica M-mount lenses adapted to MFT. Then the Nikon Z was added with the M-to-Z adapter. This led to a few higher-end and more expensive Leica lenses, offering very different character than the native Z-mount lenses. For me, the Leica Z7-M is a nice sweet-spot compared to the M11. Finally, a used Type-246 monochrom was added for natural light, higher ISO, black & white images. The three extra steps to get B&W from a color camera seems to be the difference between "grain" and "noise" at higher ISO. I'm still thinking about a photography trip to South Asia in the next year or two, your trips there are motivating!
@redrazor9996 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your videos and work. Some really special portraits. The Leica is certainly a sweet bit of kit. All the best 🤙🏼📸
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@redrazor9996 2 жыл бұрын
@@GajanBalan pleasure. Thanks for being great to watch and educational. 👌📸🤙
@touchtennis 2 жыл бұрын
“My ass!” Mate, get a guitar stool. £100 maximum for a really good one that’s stable and supportive. They’re designed for a player to sit in for hours. Great video as always. Rashid
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
This will happen!
@donl5888 2 жыл бұрын
@@GajanBalan I came here to say exactly this. A guitar stool is what you seek.
@joelogan4260 2 жыл бұрын
When I started with photography I always watch you and stockezy I got the Fuji xt3 then when my work got better I moved to the Leica sl2 and added the m10r.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, sounds about right. Thanks for watching, Joe 🙏🏾
@shy-guy5544 Ай бұрын
Interesting video and lovely photos. What lens did you use? Thanks
@skaterdays 2 жыл бұрын
Odyssey Adjustable DJ Chair would be a more comfortable chair/stool option for you. Backordered from B&H, but maybe in stock at other places.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Added to the wish list, thank you!
@dunkkid23 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve made a mental commitment to Leica, but I am waiting for my financial commitment to catch up 😭
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, all good. Plenty great options along the way.
@thedanwriter1 2 жыл бұрын
Would you consider buying the new 40mp XH2 ?
@donjagoe 11 ай бұрын
Really superb, well-conceived and executed video!
@viveksaraf 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video Gajan. I am a newbie in photography.... and was wondering about the type of background/ backdrop you like to use when it comes to shooting commercial projects in dark skinned individuals? Any pointers would be appreciated.
@vichethm5763 2 жыл бұрын
I love your take on this, very unbiased and valid reasons. Images are too dope,
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother 🙏🏾
@thomasgronwall5039 2 жыл бұрын
My xpro3 failed on me during the weekend a week ago. I can’t rely on it any more, so sent it to Fujifilm service last Monday. Yesterday I got my self a used M10. Couldn’t resist it any more.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Very similar story. Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@mariumrajah 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been shooting Leica since 2009 .. lovely tool ,, Leica glass is lovely
@igsphotography1734 2 жыл бұрын
The ONLY reason I haven't switched to Leica is the expense. Yet, It still remains a future goal to own and use a Leica. In lieu of that, I love my Fuji!. I'm still using an XT2, but I get great images with it. I did; however, get the M Mount adapter and started using Voightlander lenses. I definitely enjoy the manual experience! Love your videos! Always, thoughtful, entertaining and inspiring! 🙏🏿
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Ivan!
@KevinBjorke 2 жыл бұрын
I keep switching back and forth. The main reason: WEIGHT, there's maybe a 2:1 difference. I shoot M close to home, Fuji X when traveling. This is also the reason I still sometimes prefer a film M to the digitals. Fwiw, when I do use Fuji X I typically carry a 28mm Elmarit on an adapter. Sometime a 35mm too. Gives a tiny bit of the M experience.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
This makes sense too. It was odd to see Leica fanboys up in arms over the eight reduction on the M11, things like this just improve the usability. In my opinion anyways. Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@patrickjclarke 2 жыл бұрын
Great images! Which 90 was that? And as an owner of the Summarit 35, it really shines on the M11!
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
90 Summarit as well, love the small size of these lenses and the short focus throw.
@TheVFXbyArt 2 жыл бұрын
The M11 was the first M body that caught my interest… I have two Leica lenses but the bodies seemed like, in the end, like other camera bodies…. digital rot but at 8x the price. Also, for example, fuji offered more street photography friendly features: the highlight retention of the dr400 mode, the speed, the immediacy of film sims. The m11 appears to offer more highlight retention and a clever live view stabilization to help with manual focus, plus a couple of more function button. But now it needs to work on speed… it has to operate at the speed of film.
@_parkphoto 2 жыл бұрын
The only reason I haven’t switched to Leica yet is money. But I’m taking this fact and using it to appreciate what my Fujifilm cameras offer me - which really is amazing. Learning to be more content along the journey.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
100% man. And it really is just about having the tools that keep you creating. Thanks for watching brother 🙏🏾
@FormlessPhotography Жыл бұрын
Hey Gajan! Great stuff. I’m currently making my transition fully into the Leica ecosystem after shooting the Q2 for about 3 years now. I’m definitely looking for a 90mm for my M body and curious as to which version you’re using in these videos. Like yourself, I have a studio and am excited to mess around with the M alongside my profoto strobes for giggles. I know purists will kill us for that but meh; use how I please. Again, great content and subscribed! Cheers from NY 🍻
@GajanBalan Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@rickbyrne7631 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gajan, is that a Godox X-Pro N flash trigger in use?
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Fuji version but yea, in manual mode.
@tappersreviews4677 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting analysis. I'm just a hobbyist and can't afford a Leica, but I enjoy learning about what makes them different. If I win the lottery then maybe... Also, you do make beautiful images.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate you sharing that.
@nabildoss9217 2 жыл бұрын
I would really appreciate if you can tell me what Godox trigger are you using ?
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
It’s just the xpro-F in manual mode when on the Leica. Hope this helps!
@Fuzzbrause 2 жыл бұрын
Dear Gajan, thank you very much for the interesting video. For me a Leica M-camera is just completely out of my financial league. The price isn´t the only thing, it is just that the limitations are too limiting. And I don´t mean just the auto focus. It is that the camera is hard to handle with focal length smaller than 28 and bigger than 50mm. Even though I don´t shoot that wide or that narrow that often, but from time to time it comes in handy. I own a GFX 50R and combine it with vintage lenses more than with native GF lenses and I am pretty comfortable shooting manually focusing. The GFX 50R body isn´t that much heavier than the M11 body, but you have much more possiblities since the sensor is larger. For me the GFX 50R is the more versatile companien to a GFX 100S. The image quality is outstanding and when you combine it with a M-mount lens you can focus pretty miuch similiar to a Leica. However, if a Leica would cost less I would indeed be tempeted. But for the price of a current Leica body and lens I can get GFX products that make more sense to me.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
All fair points, I appreciate you taking the time to share. Thanks Gunnar!
@filibertkraxner305 2 жыл бұрын
I've been shooting Leica M for several years now, and it's my favorite system as far as using it goes. I like simple. And I do love the image quality, which is way better than it should be (I have an older 24MP M262). But - it can't do every job I need covered, so I also have a GFX system (for studio work mostly) and I recently added a Canon R system as well because i needed fast AF in low light + more reach. Didn't really want to invest in a third system but if you need a hammer, a saw isn't going to cut it, is it? So, while the Leica M system is my favorite to use, it could never be my only one, especially professionally. On your point about Leica brand priorities: I agree with you about their support for some great journalistic and also art photographers. But I hate that they constantly trot out the same celebrities to promote their brand, more as a lifestyle than anything else. Also the luxury brand image (and associated pricing) put me off from buying into the M system for quite some time. But as a tool, I love Leica M and that's the main thing.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
there’s a duality with their branding: society and celebrity, it’s tricky to maneuver that and I hope they can find the right balance. Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@christopherrodriguez7223 Жыл бұрын
Best part of this video: “ Like a good light”! 🤯 how many people missed this. 🤷🏻
@TrapPhoneLoveMelodiesss 2 жыл бұрын
Bro, you don’t have to apologize for buying a new camera! Haha, that’s a point to celebrate! Leica M11 is a natural progression from the xpro series. Congratulations!
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, appreciate your brother. Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@luismeyer400 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I am sorry that you are abandoning Fujifilm X-series as a professional camera. I'm an X-T2 user with multiple lenses, and I shoot for magazines, mostly interviews. I remember when two years ago you said that the 56 1.2, 16 1.4 and 90 f2 lenses were among the best lenses you had ever used, (i use this trio plus 35 1.4) and it saddens me to see how you now throw them away without compunction. I love your work, and I have always been fascinated by the performance you are able to get out of the X-Trans sensor. I have always had you as a reference, and the quality of your photos with Fujifilm has encouraged me to continually improve with my camera. Without a doubt, your work will be magnificent with Leica and Fujifilm GFX Series, because your vision and composition skills are incredible. But with those big sensors, achieving that level of sharpness that you were getting with APS-C will be a little less worthwhile ;) Best regards, and thank you for your great channel.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching.
@lvminh 2 жыл бұрын
I’m in Leica for less than half a year. I adore their perfection attitudes. There are drawbacks for guys like me who have been using Fuji & Sony. These drawbacks are becoming very minor issues when I am more and more capable of using & enjoying it. No offense to other brands at all. But cheers to Leica lovers!
@j5daniel182 2 жыл бұрын
I'vs started getting into Leica as well (M10, MP and SUmmilux 50 and 35) . My work system is with the Sony fullframe with the perfect GMaster primes. My casual camera is the old Xpro 2 with a bunch of the f2 primes . All I can say is that the Leicas are more about the luxury and the feel at least for me. It does not make sense at all from a technical view point. Calibrating the body to multiple Leica lenses is a pain. Something we don't have to do with mirrorless. But for the way you use it , stopped down in a studio setup - seems to be perfect. No need to worry about nailing F1.4 .
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Very true. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾
@SumrSurf 2 жыл бұрын
I think one of the most appealing things about your channel is how amazing you work is and yet still tangible, relatable even. Moving to Leica is as relevant as you’re moving to Hasselblad, Sure the performance will be better and we all would lust after a Hasselblad but just not really very relevant to me. Leica is the same. Basically you do amazing work with something we all can own , Leica not so much.
@justcallmesando 3 ай бұрын
I was waiting for the light to go out again the second time you said "absence" 😅
@GajanBalan 3 ай бұрын
😂
@danielfulop 2 жыл бұрын
Can't you use the same manual settings on Fuji if you wanted the reliable manual experience?
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
I have, but I mentioned in a previous video that I ran into other issues with this process. Might not be the majority, but still was an issue for me.
@danielfulop 2 жыл бұрын
@@GajanBalan could you link that video for me? I'm curious to hear your perspective about it. I'm nowhere near a rangefinder camera right now, but kinda playing around with a Helios 44M on my X-E4 :)
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
@@danielfulop that Helios is such a killer lens. I’ve only seen great things but need to add one to the collection. Here’s the video for more context… The Most Hated Camera kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hMpzaM-jsMW5c30.html
@drc4563 2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. Thank you! I am shooting Nikon D810 using wider primes as my “serious camera” for remote landscapes where I want depth of colour and some resolution in case I crop. I need to minimise weight as I hike so I only take one prime with the Nikon (and its not so light). Gone off the Nikon. It lacks “soul”. I don’t like the JPEGs unless in sunlight and I can’t be bothered to sit all day doing post. I do some but not every shot (my iphone pro is the exception). Which way would you go for landscapes - pay up for a Leica M with a top Leica lens (summicron APO 35mm for example) or go for the cheaper Fuji GFX system with a wide prime. I can probably can get away with 50Rfor landscapes, save a lot of money, and I love the Fuji dials? I keep my Nikon for my kids and action. I also have Fuji X100 and iphone pro plus as well for walk around. I use my iphone the most.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. Makes sense!
@geoffreyinniss6036 2 жыл бұрын
I am a recent convert and am curious about the flash system you are using. Could you divulge.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Right not it’s the Godox triggers and lights that I had built for Fujifilm, just in manual mode with my Leica. Xpro-F trigger and AD400Pro primarily. Hope this helps.
@geoffreyinniss6036 2 жыл бұрын
@@GajanBalan thanks
@kaskoPhoto 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂 Sold out - I just got my first Leica - the Q2. I wanted to start with the gateway drug. And omg I am so addicted and the high was worth every single dime. I will be stealing, hooking and dip into grand larceny to get my next fix which will be the M11.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Enjoy the journey man. Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@kaskoPhoto 2 жыл бұрын
@@GajanBalan I appreciate your content and I have to ask - did you tear up when you shot it for the first time too?
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
@@kaskoPhoto Haha, not quite but I was smiling ear to ear and still look forward to using it every time. The rangefinder experience is something I just really enjoy using for photography.
@marc-henribujes159 Жыл бұрын
Have been a Nikon guy for years... since my 14th year when I was offered a thenth hand film F401 camera... Years ago after a bonus and putting money aside, I bought a Nikon D3, and some serious 2.8 focal lenses. After 10 years, I am not using my Nikon any more : carrying the 15kg of glas and camera is exceptionnal and I don't do it regularly anymore. I bought 4 years ago a Fujifilm X100F and used it a lot, it's compact and very usefull and you have it on yourself all the time. But the Fuji has been the most frustrating experience in photography since I begun : it is capable of fantastic pictures, but each time I touch it, I click on a button or turn another one and everything changes, I miss a picture, have to spend time to reset everything and am frustrated. I never used the film capacity either. After a while I heard about Leica Q2... Watched 200 youtube video and could not make my mind about that and Leica are expensive camera for old or rich people (my father had a M2, M3 and R4 when I grew up). After looking on thousands of tests, I decided to test one, to understand what it was all about. Before I new it, I heard about a Q, second hand, for sale not too far away and showed up to test it... I ended up buying it and have never shot so much since this summer. This thing is crazy ! It has all what I need, like a pro camera, without the weight and colume. Of course the only negative is that I just have one lens (not changeable) but it taught me what to look for and how to position myself, instead of changing lens. I started streetphotography and fear that there is no turning back ! My D3 is for sale, my Fuji will soon follow suit, I now understand the difference between cameras and a Leica !
@marlon-caballero 2 жыл бұрын
You and stock ez killing my bank accounts lol but miss the photo clubhouse sessions bro. Always producing great content.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, appreciate you bro. Might have to bring those chats back in Twitter. Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@bunmeng007 2 жыл бұрын
Well, gfx is more than full frame.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
This is true :)
@waratkasitanon5323 Жыл бұрын
You are right
@chrisathanasiadisphoto 2 жыл бұрын
I switched to Leica because it’s fun and gratifying to use manual lenses. I worked in trades for years and doing things with my hands makes me feel good. There’s also practical reasons but ultimately for my photos, Leica is the best for me.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, thanks for sharing ✌🏾
@LawrenceLapitan 2 жыл бұрын
Q2M - Low light Beast, I can shoot @ 20K ISO with No F's given. I've dropped it. Buttons have stopped working, but it still takes the shot. Using it ... I hate how I love it. Like driving a tesla, you don't want to like it, but you do.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Q2M really is something special
@Gj_frames 2 жыл бұрын
I made almost the same switch, X-Pro 3 - Leica M10. I made the switch because I wanted the rangefinder experience when I bought the X-Pro 3, but didn’t have the budget for a Leica M. But after some time and after adding some lenses, my fuji collection was worth as much as an Leica M10. And I almost always had my 35mm f1.4 on the pro 3, so why not switch to the m10 and buy an affordable 50mm? I haven’t regret it once and have had my leica for half a year now. I loved my pro 3, and if I would by something else it would definitely be a fuji (pro or gfx). But Leica has something extra, I have a relationship with my camera that I haven’t had with any other camera.
@ablinkingidiot 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gajan! I truly appreciate you sharing your reasons to switch from Fujifilm to Leica. I presently own the Fujifilm X Pro2 and the Leica Q2. But I enjoy taking pictures with the Q2. Eventually, I would like to own a digital Leica M camera and I hope I can realise this in the near future.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for sharing
@DonaldHawk 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the reasons I drive a Porsche :)
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, fair!
@rumporridge1 2 жыл бұрын
I’m still with Fuji but shoot with an SL2. Leica is an experience.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Fuji-Leica relations have never been stronger 🫱🏽🫲🏾
@btswilliam 2 жыл бұрын
This video seems a bit choppy to me. Especially between 0:59 and 2:17 and throughout when Gajan's talking head parts.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
That’s odd, seems fine for everyone else?
@luisliu7843 2 жыл бұрын
As long as you can afford and why not. Technically it might not make too much difference and the rendering is personal preference. If it motivates you create and let you enjoy creating process, then it will be worth it.
@JerryMungo 2 жыл бұрын
Why do so many photographers say the camera doesn’t matter? Obviously it does.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
I made a video about this last year, the gear does and doesn't matter.
@robmcd 2 жыл бұрын
Everything you said is 10000% true. I’d also use Leica if they had a compact M11 sized mirrorless SLR style camera. Other brands except Fuji have lousy priorities.
@tomislavmiletic_ 2 жыл бұрын
If the money is not an issue go for it. When I want a tactile feeling in photography I slap one of my mechanical / vintage lens on one of my Fujis and call it a day...
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Well said. Thanks for watching brother ✌🏾
@1BigBucks1 2 жыл бұрын
Stools with cushions always go bad. Just grab a cheap pillow and sit on that. Replace pillow as necessary.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Might be the easiest solution yet
@GregLockePhoto 2 жыл бұрын
I think you nailed it. I've always felt Leica was a superior picture making machine ...since film days. Price being the only barrier. The "priorities " part brought together a whole bunch of stuff I've been thinking about after a 40 year career as a photographer.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching ✌🏾
@RoelandCSchaart 7 күн бұрын
I moved from Fuji with 3 bodies and 5 lenses to Q2M and Q3 just to make it simple. To be honest thinking about M11D...
@GajanBalan Күн бұрын
Nice! Enjoy the journey ✌🏾
@jebeq2007 2 жыл бұрын
20K for the body and maybe a couple Leica lenses No thanks. You can build an entire Photography studio with several cameras and equipment plus have money left over for that kind of money. To many photographers fall into the trap of thinking the camera makes their photography and sadly end up with to much unnecessary expensive gear. The art of Photography comes from within and not from the camera. Many photographers are even shooting film these days because it's not all about the pixel count and many photographers are even shooting with the camera on their phone with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram. What I am saying is do you think Vincent van Gogh would have painted a better Painting with a $10,000.00 Brush? I just see to many Leica owners trying to justify there over extended purchase of a Leica to soothe their soul.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
It’s clear you never made it to the end of the video in any case, thanks for watching.
@WestVillage-vv3hg 2 жыл бұрын
Did you even watch the video? SMH.
@TungstenOvergaard 2 жыл бұрын
By the money! :)
@_lowcountry 2 жыл бұрын
Get a drum throne and ditch the stool, pork pie makes some good stuff but there’s a lot of options out there that’ll be better than an ikea stool. I wish I could afford a Leica system. One day!
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
This the recommendation I needed. Thank you!
@_lowcountry 2 жыл бұрын
@@GajanBalan for sure! You mentioned prioritizing and investing in tools that cater to the process, so I recommend one with a backrest or adding one on to whatever you get!
@chuc.dxq3809 2 жыл бұрын
Fullframe is better but how Leica can be better for business work than FF options from Nikon, Canon and Sony? Are you using Leica for most of your work from now on?
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
The GFX is more work and the X100V is more pleasure. The Leica sits in between both and can adapt to each as needed. A Sony or Canon in this spot wouldn’t bring my work much value. Hope this makes sense? Thanks for watching.
@mariotheotaku 2 жыл бұрын
Stockezy is a bad influence on you XD, JK. Love the video.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! If you only knew 🤣
@-grey 2 жыл бұрын
The Leica just makes sense for your kind of photography. The resolution and IQ is a big deal. It doesn't makes sense for street photography, travel, and snaps, but the Fujifilm excells there. It's got broader functional range for moments where you have less control. It's a jack of all trades, while the Leica masters the light portrait set up.
@-grey 2 жыл бұрын
Also, Idk who does the art direction and wardrobe on your shoots, but it is phenomenal. I know nothing about South Asian dress and style, but the fits are always stunning. ✌️
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have an amazing crew.
@stevemphoto 2 жыл бұрын
I agree that Fuji excels in the areas you mentioned but so does Leica. It all comes down to technique and the style in which you shoot. Zone focusing skills are a must and can be faster than autofocusing.
@-grey 2 жыл бұрын
@@stevemphoto Yeah, zone focusing is my go to, because it's so fast, but there is an element of skill involved to zone focus well, that makes it less approachable to newcomers. I actually zone/snap focus all the time with my Ricoh GR. I find zone focusing way more forgiving on crop sensors, and it's mostly why I shoot it. The added usability problem that affects a range finder is when you end up in low light and can't see the range finder patch well, don't want to use a flash, or try to quickly zone focus a fleeting moment at f1.4. Those are definitely very common scenarios in street, travel, and snap photography that can't be overcome easily. For those times, it makes way more sense to just have at least a basic AF system if you are picky about hit rate. The GR can suffer here too, but it's of course not as broad ranged as a X-Pro 3 in the same scenario either. Don't get me wrong, Leica is a master of its domain. I just think its domain doesn't cover enough use cases well enough for me to practically ignore the limitations. The Fujifilm just doesn't come with as large a caveat to its practicality is all I'm saying. 100% use the Leica in the studio, controlled or predictable environments, or if you don't mind missing shots a little. I would use a different system for the other times, when timing and unpredictability are in great effect. Like Gajan says he does. ✌️
@schumif1champ Жыл бұрын
I feel like the m11 is better then gfx resolution is close and colour on Leica subjective is better
@CianMcsweeney Жыл бұрын
I think everyone who has/had/is interested in the X-Pro 3 eventually ends up with a leica 😂 Fuji should honestly try and take some queues from Leica for the X-Pro 4, some good manual focus XF lenses would be a start!
@GajanBalan Жыл бұрын
This is something that I’ve been ideating on for some upcoming videos. You put enough reps on a Fuji camera, you can’t help but think what Leica might do for your work at some point in the journey.
@CianMcsweeney Жыл бұрын
@@GajanBalan would love to see that video! But yeah, it's slightly frustrating in a way because in many ways the x-pro is actually better than most leica digital cameras, but the fuji is just missing that last little piece of the puzzle, mainly around manual focus lenses and the manual focus aids (or the lack thereof) in the OVF. Leica has the advantage of a fantastic, true rangefinder focusing system, and 75 years of great lenses from themselves and third parties to back it up
@alainmonnens 2 жыл бұрын
I'm currently in the process of switching from a Fujifilm X100V, X-Pro3 and GFX 50R with lenses to a Leica Q in combination with a Leica SL system. I wanted less gear and a more coherent workflow. Creative greetings Alain
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, thanks for watching.
@JLStreetDoc 2 жыл бұрын
If I could afford a Leica, I would have one. But until then, I will continue to enjoy the 2nd best camera company and that would be Fujifilm. 😁
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, hey I wouldn’t call them second best. Fujifilm is still my favourite camera company today.
@JLStreetDoc 2 жыл бұрын
@@GajanBalan personally they are the best. It’s all I use, and will probably ever use. My 2nd best comment was a bit of sarcasm. 😁
@iaincphotography6051 2 жыл бұрын
I promise you that over the next 6 months I will get shots on my Fuji I couldn't get if I bought a Leica! Simple really I wouldn't be able to afford to go to those places if I bought the Leica.
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Lol fair point
@iaincphotography6051 2 жыл бұрын
@@GajanBalan To be fair if I could afford a Leica it would be the Monochrome, now that is special.
@ttunali 2 жыл бұрын
Just buy a pilates ball Gajan 💥💥
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Might be the move for work, but I can’t be bouncing around in my videos 😅
@leafsfan71 2 жыл бұрын
You look exactly like my cousin
@stromdahl_foto234 2 жыл бұрын
Ive been an avid photographer since I could hold a camera, and been using Canon DSLRs and mirrorless. Switched to Fuji because the system offers external controls (equal to more control) and OVF (X100 and X-Pro) and great optics, all at affordable prices in the pre-owned market. I still felt the camera overruled the shooter at times with autofocus and light metering delays. The natural consequence was getting into the M system with a M240. Now i benefit from a film and digital body which behave exactly the same with focus and controls, and clicks exactly when I decide. So totally agree with your first reason - process. After the switch, I also found the images more appealing because of superior optics. Sensorwise the M240 felt about the same as Fuji X-Pro2 except one stop less of usable ISO in my taste. Not looking back!
@GajanBalan 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks for sharing. Hearing more and more stories like this.
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