My Leica Gear 2023

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In this episode, I go through my current Leica Camera and lens set up at the end of 2023 and I talk about what I'm adding for the coming year.
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@forgottenamericana 8 ай бұрын

Cranking out the videos!! Another informative segment. Nice kit!!

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

Indeed, I had these bottled up for so long so now I'm letting them loose.

@magnusa.5599 8 ай бұрын

the sl2s and the sigma 35 dg dn f2 is an awesome combo. that lens is so small but renders beautifully. aperture ring, metal hood. just yummy.

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

I never thought of that combo Magnus , thanks for sharing.

@vvvvvvvvv1939 8 ай бұрын

Love that eames chair

@gregspov 8 ай бұрын

I haven't touched the 50mm Summicron since getting the new 50mm Summilux close focus. Especially at the 50mm focal length, the close focus ability opens up a whole new world of looks (but you need a screen or electronic viewfinder to focus closer than .7 meters.)

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

That new version is very tempting Greg, glad to hear you like it and the closer focusing is more important than most people realize.

@johnkasianowicz6536 8 ай бұрын

But the APO Summicron-M 50 is a whole other experience. I have the new Lux, but will still get the APO Summicron.

@gregspov 8 ай бұрын

@@johnkasianowicz6536 and there’s always the 50 Noctilux to get too!

@AlexCaesar 8 ай бұрын

Good call on the SL2-S! It’s become on of my favorite bodies of all time and pairs perfect with an M kit 👏🏼

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

It’s long overdue for me.

@Reportageandart 8 ай бұрын

Same for me… I’ve used just about everything working at news papers / news outlets including the latest canons, Sonys etc with all of their fancy wizardry … but the SL2-s is my favourite non M body. It’s so well made, rugged, pure photo but with cine video capability. I was just using it out in the rain today and it didn’t skip a beat. As a Leica shooter it compliments my M so well.

@josephlai1078 3 күн бұрын

Great video. What type of tape do you use to cover up the logo on top of the camera?

@AskMOTT 3 күн бұрын

Thanks Joseph, I use black gaffer tape.

@Smoothblue90 8 ай бұрын

Heard and read good things about the Leica SL2. Ergonomics. Color science. I enjoy your videos. Tim.

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

Thaks Tim, I've borrowed the SL2-S several times and even used it on a recent assignment but never pulled the trigger but it's time soon to do so.

@brianjcosborne3460 8 ай бұрын

Lovely video. Great camera you have a lenses. The Sl2s is great. i added the 50mm 1.4 SL to my set up. Big and heavy, but wow, produces some nice stuff. Perhaps a more sensible lens is the 24mm-90mm

@frankoi31 4 ай бұрын

Great setup indeed. interested to learn more about that beautiful black leather cord where did you find it ?

@AL-cu5gi 8 ай бұрын

Hi Justin, this is so helpful. What macro lens would you use to pair with an SL2 that you can recommend (Leica or third party brands)?

@DaleWesley 8 ай бұрын

I use a Leica 50mm F1.4 Summilux as my main lens on my M11. That lens is so incredibly sharp, it gathers a ton of light, and the focal length feels really natural for me. It’s rare that I take that lens off. Thanks for another fantastic gear video!

@guillaumebouqueau 8 ай бұрын

Same here. The Summilux 50 is almost permanently glued to my M10M.

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

This is feeding my fire to get one soon , thanks Dale.

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

Don’t glue it , it’s bad for the camera :).

@thedarkslide 8 ай бұрын

You can use the EVF on the M10D and a live view for macro that way.

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

I’ve considered that but I’m going to get an SL2S instead :)

@thedarkslide 8 ай бұрын

@@AskMOTT It's probably a safe bet that the 60MP SL3 is not far out. Maybe wait a little for better offers on the SL2S?

@Zimh91 8 ай бұрын

Hey there ! Thanks for sharing the kit ;) I always admire the commitment of photographers who use the M10-D (as much as M6 etc...). Actually, I bought a case for my M11 which allow me to hide the entire screen face of the body, to push me shooting like if I was using a film camera, and focus myself only on the rangefinder and viewfinder. But to be honest, it is quite hard as I am still not 100% confident shooting with M. But I keep improving myself and I believe my photography has never been better thanks to the M experience, which is a wonderful journey ! About your futur SL2-S, why don't you want to wait for the SL3 to come ? I guess it will be there in Q1 24 ... Cheers :)

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

I love this , thanks for sharing and that is a cool idea about the case :). Yeah I might get an SL2s and then also get the SL3 when it comes out that way I’m covered for commercial photography too.

@Zimh91 8 ай бұрын

@@AskMOTT It seems to be a great plan indeed ! :) Enjoy !

@jimtong 7 ай бұрын

The 21mm Elmar that you are using is v1 or v2? Looking into that lens as well.

@YoramPomer 8 ай бұрын

What is your opinion about the print quality? And how good will it be when you are printing a photo that was done by a a camera with a high quality lens such as the Q or the M?

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

For a keepsake I’d say it’s great , for professional use no as it’s too small. I printed the rhino photo from a M10D and it looks nice but it still looks like an insta camera print .

@LeicaM82 8 ай бұрын

Given that f/4 is sufficient for your telephoto work, any reason you didn’t go for the 90 Macro collapsible? It would shrink the kit a bit more. One more thought - M11-D. You know it has to be coming sometime.

@bosiefoobar 8 ай бұрын

How much do you crop when shooting with your 35? and looking forward to your SL review, one of those summicron-SL lenses has the volume of your entire current kit :)

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

I don’t crop a ton but sometimes I like using a 50mm . I’ve tested those SL lenses, heavy, but I don’t mind heavy for commercial work.

@cityproofdad 8 ай бұрын

What do you think about leica and lumix partnership lumix s5 with leica branded lenses these not far behind...

@carlosmcse 8 ай бұрын

I have the M10R black paint. But for my lens is the Mandler 50f2 Summicron with the built in hood. That lens is a legend. Not really interested in the 50 lux. The close focus is annoying and I never shoot at bigger than f2.8, so I would rather have a small and light lens. I have a Nokton 35f1.4 which is tiny, but I don’t like the feel of it. So I’ll probably end up replacing it with a cron.

@fabeaux8623 8 ай бұрын

Would you say the Sofort 2 has the "Leica Look"??

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

To be honest no , I feel that comes w spending the money on quality glass.

@bernardlesperance742 8 ай бұрын

Looks very grey and muted in the studio/apartment. What's going on?

@KirstenBayes 8 ай бұрын

Yes, I thought that too, though the example images were fine.

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

I'm in a desaturated phase, leave me alone. Ha ha, no, i was using a flat profile and my color skills in Davinci aren't polished yet. Also, since that episode is filmed farther away from the natural light I normally use it wasn't fanstastic.

@BrandonTalbot 8 ай бұрын

Probably still in log - No worries though still a great video.

@KirstenBayes 8 ай бұрын

I still subbed after watching, so all good!

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

Yes yes I messed up , leave me alone ha ha . Won’t make that mistake again :).

@out_of_focus_foto 8 ай бұрын

Not a bad setup there

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

Thanks , simple , but it works for me .

@out_of_focus_foto 8 ай бұрын

My next camera will be a Q3 for 28mm & 35mm & use my M10-R for 50mm & higher@@AskMOTT

@luluphoto 8 ай бұрын

Sarah M Lee

@JiiV3e 8 ай бұрын

So you do not own any batteries for your Leica? Must be hard taking pictures.

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

Nope, who needs them.

@michaelbruchas6663 4 ай бұрын

Justin - your video is VERY DARK…thanks for a good show…

@AskMOTT 4 ай бұрын

Yup, I messed that one up in the color grading.

@AskMOTT 9 ай бұрын

What's your current camera set-up?

@TedNghiem 8 ай бұрын

Fuji gfx100s (assorted lenses) and the XH2s ( assorted primes) for video

@AdrianNiveau 8 ай бұрын

M10 and Q for fun stuff. Sony a7iii and a7siii for commercial/studio and video jobs

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

@@TedNghiem That's a nice set up indeed Ted. When are you visitng Vietnam again?

@jag09 8 ай бұрын

M11 and Voightlander 40mm f1.2 Nokton as main and Leica SL2 to accompany it.

@michaelacedeno 8 ай бұрын

M11 + SL2-S with (M lenses) Elmarit 28mm v2, LLL 50mm Speed Pancro 2 replica, 90mm Summicron V2. Traded my entire FX6 kit for the M11 because the video capability on the SL2-S is incredible for the form factor. The Speed Pancro matches up really well with the 90mm Summicron (surprisingly) so if I need to film an interview I can set those two up for a wide and a tight generally.

@michaelbell75 3 ай бұрын

That Leica Sofort is just a repackaged Fuji Mini Evo for twice the price 😃 I do like that 135 f/4!

@EPfruitbooter 8 ай бұрын

Your videos usually look so good... why isn't this one color graded? You just left it flat?

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

Thanks , couldn’t use natural light and shot in a flat profile by accident and didn’t have proper tilme/ skills in Davinci to fix so I gave you guys “flat Justin” for one episode.

@EPfruitbooter 8 ай бұрын

@@AskMOTT haha alright as a colorist I'll give you a pass this one time!

@expiringcity 8 ай бұрын

Why are all the videos with yourself in the frame super dim?

@AskMOTT 8 ай бұрын

I messed up a setting in this one as my assistant had changed something and by the time I noticed it was too late . Future videos won’t look like this , thanks.