I loved them M240 and still do. Wish I had one now as well but, I always want everything.

Well thank you very much for that compliment

Thank you so much. I’m currently traveling with this camera and find myself using it a lot more than I ever did the GFX

I’m glad you love yours! Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching

Wow I did not know the SL had a thin glass cover over the sensor.

I am still rocking the Milonta f/2 I use it on my R3M and I love that lens so much. Actually did a video on it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aJqgdcV00ZPUXaM.html

Impulsivity made me choose the SL and all of the lenses. I put my GFX for trade for an M240 and a few lenses on FB marketplace and this came in and said “screw it, let’s try this out” I’ve had the M240 for a year and missed using it but I really enjoy the SL and I’m glad I got the opportunity to have one! I think my next camera will be an M10 in a year or so.

Thank you so much! Just posted a video today 🙏🏼

Thank you so much, through all the things someone could say about this video that’s the nicest possible thing. I really appreciate it.

Honestly, I was tired of using the GFX and wanted to get back into the Leica system. Had my camera for sale or trade on FB market place for about a month and a guy wrote me with this trade and I took it kind of on impulse. I really wanted my m240 back but never saw a trade (until last week when someone was offering an M240 with one lens for the GFX and a couple lenses lol). In my mind I would grab this and shoot it for a year and then sell it and buy another M Mount camera like the M10. The way I see it, I don’t have the longest time on this earth, I love trying new cameras and I wanted to try this one out. Not disappointed at all + I am getting a sigma lens for it pretty soon that I’m excited about so I’ll have some AF going on. I’m zone focusing for the most part and then if I’m shooting wide open and far away I’ll pop into my image real quick. The focus peaking works a lot better than my Sony did (I tested this) and the system itself is just so much more enjoyable to use. The answer to your question: impulsivity.

I just had this discussion yesterday with someone. I think it makes sense if you need the things they offer like faster and continuous AF, eye AF, stabilization and video specs. But as I am a single dot focus person, most cameras work for me and I don’t use eye af very often on the cameras that I have with that ability, so for me it can be overkill. Having an EVF on the other hand is so nice for adapting lenses since you can see what the hell is going on. It’s all about preference. My last video hit on this a bit if you’d like to check that out!

Thanks so much, thanks for watching.

Bingo

After some research, apparently the first version of the Leica lens dealt with the same issue.

I’d say it’s not subtle, I can easily tell the difference in the images. I do appreciate the GFX and the images it produces but I didn’t appreciate the way it mage me shoot them.

Ahhh man the R6 is a great camera too. Just a different feeling. Would you go SL2? Sigma is my favorite lens manufacturer so that’s a big plus for me.

@@hunterhart1 Honestly id probably go sl2s.

@@Burritosarebetterthantacos I always recommend renting one to see how it feels to ya. Hope ya get what ya need man

Thanks man, right back at you! Killing it over there.

oh man, time to considering dropping the m10 for the SL... lol.

Idk I just looked at it and so did my wife, no problem on our side. 🤷🏽‍♂️ sorry man 😞

@@hunterhart1 Trust me there is a problem. Maybe it's a iOS issue? When I go full screen the audio is coming out of the ear speaker.

@@bigrobotnewstoday1436 the new phones use the bottom and top speaker for more dynamic listening. I think they rolled that out on the iPhone 12.

@@hunterhart1 I just tested the video again with Safari browser and the audio is fine when going full screen but there is a issue with the iOS app. Maybe it's not all iPhones?

@@hunterhart1 I'm using a iPhone 7 Plus. I know it's a old phone but I really don't care about phones really. Maybe it's my iPhone?

I think they are close but not exactly, they share the same sensor but somehow it looks better on the Q in my opinion

@@hunterhart1 Good to know, thanks dude!

I have so many lenses to review at the moment but I’ve seen those lenses. Do you have one?

@@hunterhart1 Not yet, but I'll buy one when I get a Leica SL. I'm on M240 and MP240 now.

@@paulsehstedt6275 ahh I loved my M240, great camera.

You’re going to be sad about this but I haven’t used an AF lens on it at all. I will be soon though and can get back to you on that.

@@hunterhart1 haha that’s nice 😅🙉🤙🏽.. But I’m thinking about a Leica camera for a long time.. the m10 would be a dream but that rangefinder thing + only MF is not for me I think 🤔😏. The Q/Q2 could be an option, but only 28 mm. The SL is cheaper und u get AF + changeable lenses. Do u think the SL could be a replacement for my Sony A7iii that I’m actually don’t use that much and a addition for my beloved X Pro3? 🥹

@@E.S.87 so in some of my earlier terrible quality videos you could tell how much I loved my Q and the M240 (too slow though). The SL had the same sensor as the original Q and I’m assuming the same AF speed which to me isn’t bad unless you’re doing anything in continuous AF, which I don’t really. The A7iii beats all of these cameras on paper in just about every way but to me it’s more about how the camera makes you feel. I still have 2 A7iiis that I never use (my wife used one and the other is for emergency or if I’m being lazy). The thing here is… why do I never pick up the Sony? It’s just not fun. It’s a work horse and designed that way. All of the Leica cameras that I’ve had have been very enjoyably to use. I do have to say that I found myself using an external evf for my M240 when shooting wide open to get critical focus so if you get the M10 you may end up in that situation. If you’re someone who stops down it wouldn’t be a concern. The lenses are over priced so I’d get something M mount 3rd party unless you’re just slinging cash. The Leica Q is top notch but of course limiting with the 28 but such a fun camera to use. The SL is a lot more affordable and has the great design and sensor, overall a joy to use. Any camera can be replaced with another camera, it just depends on your personal preference. I’m choosing any modern Leica camera over my Sony 90% of the time just because of the fun and creative aspect. That’s just me though.

Thanks man! Can’t wait to see your video on the 5D

My max shutter speed is 1/8000 - ISO 100. I’ve never had a problem shooting outside. I could see a need for ND for video but not for photo unless you’re trying to get a certain effect

Hey man, thanks for watching and thanks for the compliment. I think you answered your own question. If you need fast and reliable AF get the S5ii, it’s light years ahead of this camera. Not even in the same category other than the mount honestly. I like the build of the SL, the menu system of Leica and how it handles. I tried the S5ii and there were too many things going on in the menu and just the build of it wasn’t my favorite. Cool camera though, I considered getting one before this as well but just didn’t need bells and whistles. I have cameras with all that stuff already. Hope this helps.

@@hunterhart1 thanks a lot for your answer. You nailed it! I have S1 and S1R and I like all the possibilities they offer But yeah. Sometimes I would like simplicity and I love the design of the 601… much more than the SL2 I’m just wondering if going backward in functionality so far behind won’t make me regret. On the other side I’m a Nikon guy using their flagship DSLR’s for years and I’m so used to manipulating heavy cameras with plenty of buttons to address a lot of functions… But yeah, simplicity… sometimes can be good…

@@DidierMOULINPhotography I think the SL as a secondary camera is great, wouldn’t use it as a primary.

@@hunterhart1 did you use it with AF lenses as SL lenses from Leica? How is the AF in terms of reliability ?

@@DidierMOULINPhotography I used an 85mm for a short period of time on it and it seemed fine but didn’t put it through its paces. It’s no Sony

Thanks man! I’m a super nerd with gear in a sense, but don’t need the latest and greatest. I need something fun and allows a bit more creativity. I think this comment is going to push me to talk more about my approach and less about my gear, although that’s what most people want to hear about. Thanks so much for your really awesome comment. And as always, thanks for watching.

​@@hunterhart1 … you're welcome, and your always great stuff … love you work.

@@photohp2202 🥹🙏🏼

Had to fix the sound

Feel free to watch the entire thing again 😂

@@hunterhart1 ah ok then, will watch it again :D

@@rodetyo 😅 thanks man you’re awesome

I will work on that. Letting a friend borrow it at the moment to shoot some film. I have really enjoyed the characteristics of this lens.

@@hunterhart1 Thanks Hunter. Some advice for me : put the Light Lens Lab in your video title, your video put a lot of its focus on how the lens behave and how it is. And if you search for Light Lens Lab it hardly show up in youtube search ;) Cheers !

@@PALALALALALALA thanks man. Wasn’t really about the lens, but I’ll try that! I’m doing a stand alone video about it.

Thank you very much, looking him up now!

Oh wow, what a compliment! THANK YOU!

To each is their own, but what limitations did you have if you don’t mind me asking.

You can send me both so I can try that out 😅

I had the M240 for a year, reviewed it and carried on. I’ll eventually go back to the range finder, it’ll always be the most enjoyable camera in my opinion but really loving the SL for now.

@@hunterhart1 I see, thank you. If I ever can afford it I will also go for digital Leica M.

@@kevlarnegative they’re fun to use but very overpriced for what you get. The experience is fun but can be very frustrating

@@hunterhart1 I shoot the M6 on regular basis so no worries. I am well aware of what I would be getting into. I want the same but digital, no thrills, no gadgets no fus but thanks 🙏

M and SL are just different and both have a place if one can afford it.

Because I do what I want. Best part of being a human that’s not incarcerated.

Don’t you know a guy?

Hell, I wish I was rich too

You can buy a used SL for less then a Nikon: Z7, 8's and 9.

You can get Leica gear at every price point as they have been making stuff for a very long time. Just consider the discontinued lines, like the old Barnacks or the R-System for film or the CL/TL-System for digital. I bought my first Leica camera (digital) for 399 Euros.

Thanks for the riveting advice.

@@hunterhart1 I am just comparing your model shots with ones I have been looking at by Matt Osborne in how he uses models and shoots mainly in B&W so that is my reference point. But I can see you are a very talented photographer for sure! keep up the good work!

@@mpw621 I’m just not a boudoir photographer. I have a ton of black and whites though, just don’t show them as much. You should check out my instagram @thehunterhart for black and white and @hunterhartphoto for my normal work!

@@hunterhart1 I will check them out. I know, Matt gets all those sexy chicks as models!

Why a woman has to wear something sexy? All this "sexy" pics aren't original sorry. It's really boring.

Kind of like life in general if you ask me

Oh you tried them both?