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@TheRealMisterProtocol2 ай бұрын
I am your opposite. I started shooting photos in 1953, no word of a lie. Film, of course. I shot film exclusively until about 2003, when I finally shot Yellowstone with Fuji Velvia and decided that did it, that gave me what I wanted, and I was done. Time to be a pure tourist and just enjoy. That lasted till 2009 or so, when I picked up a Canon XSi. I've shot digital ever since, and contracted a severe case of GAS. I'm happy with that, because at this stage of my life I enjoy photography as much for the gear as the photos, or as much for the phots as the gear, take your pick, 50/50. I picked up an M11-P because I already understood rangefinders just fine, thenk yew veddy much, and the marriage of that with digital has been pure fun, fun, fun. The photos aren't bad either.
@bondgabebond49076 ай бұрын
Just the opposite. After shooting film for 40 or so years, I am enjoying the new technology. The most enjoyable camera I use is the a6700 by Sony. It's a tiny rangefinder style camera that can be as complicated as a digital camera can be or purely the most simple camera made. I get the same thrill as I did with my Nikon F2 and FE2. Both incredible cameras that still work today. Your focus should be the ART of Photography, ignore the camera. I am at a point where I have no more love for film. It's expensive. The service I got from a lab was terrible. It was a waste of money. Sure, the thrill of advancing the film was cool, but that lasted for 10 minutes. I think too many assume a camera with a fancy name will make them a better photographer. Not so. It's your eye. But have fun with the different formats. Try some of those twin-lens 6x6 cameras. Those are fun. Have fun with photography, screw around, be silly, be serious but don't get wrapped up with a camera that has the word Leica stamped on it. It's only a camera, nothing more. But I will say one thing and that the Nikon F2 is the best camera ever made. This year I am going to start buying lenses for my Nikon. I sold a few, big mistake, and will get back a couple of lenses I like.
@christopherrodriguez72236 ай бұрын
Great pickup bud, that is a very clean looking copy. I am down the same path with Canon F1 and the Leica m6, just great times.
@MARKLINMAN1Ай бұрын
I shoot with an M6 and a Fuji XPro3 and XT5, I think I will get an ALL BLACK MP now, love Leica cameras built like little TANKS!
@sdhute6 ай бұрын
Great pickup I will tell you film and those negatives can outlast digital files. I’ve noticed my favorite pics have been with my film cams. If you want to be brave venture into Cinestill df96 you can self develop 16 rolls of bnw for around 20 bucks. Then scan them to digital. Right now on the Leica fence too. Just waiting to see what those new Pentax cameras are If one is a fixed lens 35mm with a decent built quality I will get that. Or the Leica route.
@philiphunter39666 ай бұрын
I am inspired by your method to beat GAS by buying another camera.
@ericrjennings6 ай бұрын
This was a purchase from last year that had to be replaced
@ericrjennings6 ай бұрын
This was a purchase from last year that had to be replaced
@StuartWeir6 ай бұрын
I ordered my MP as a silver chrome a number of years ago now. The store only got a BP MP in. I sort of wish I waited, I really love the silver chrome.
@WhoIsSerafin6 ай бұрын
You are the Gas Master. I can’t believe you have not tried the Pixie. You get an actual range finder experience in a digital camera but it has no screens. I’m keeping my 100v but I’m ready to hit but for the next one the minute it’s announced.
@ericrjennings6 ай бұрын
Gas master status is fading over here. I purchased an MP last year but the black one was messed up. This replaced that camera.
@LIGHTHUNTER.D6 ай бұрын
Dream film camera for me. Definitely something you keep forever and pass down
@tonyhayes98276 ай бұрын
Got the Nikon F4 for AF and the Nikon FM3a for all things manual although a battery will allow Aperture priority. It will work fully without a battery though except for Aperture priority. Great camera. Pentax K1000 and Pentax Spotmatic (M42 Pentax SMC Takumar 50mm F1.4 lens) are pure manual. For digital Nikon Z
@mixmasteralan6 ай бұрын
The MP didn’t cure the gas for me. I ended up getting more rangefinders and then started to get lenses. I shot film for a while then realize I need autofocus to catch my kids and then go back into the digital cameras. Then get sick of it and go back to film. The cycle repeats itself. I’m currently in the DSLR phase. People are dumping their DSLR gear for cheap and moving to mirrorless. Watch. DSLRs will be hot again in 10 years.
@ericrjennings6 ай бұрын
I’m a fan of DSLR’s
@camelotvanerven96676 ай бұрын
There’s no camera more beautiful than your MP.
@ericrjennings6 ай бұрын
I agree
@LaFuenteOnFilm6 ай бұрын
Agreed that loving the experience of using the camera is most of the battle!
@klarkolofsson6 ай бұрын
Agreed with curing the GAS. I have a cheaper Leica M4-2 but yes, would love a M-A some day…
@jmtphotographymedia6 ай бұрын
Ironically I just purchased a point and shoot and SLR film cameras. I'm interested in learning to scan the film negatives.
@RonnieAshlock6 ай бұрын
Cool video and congrats on the new/old/replacement camera. Glad you are really getting into film and looking forward to the results!
@joseuribe4306 ай бұрын
congrats! I'm getting an MP sometime this year, fingers crossed. Going with the black paint. Lens wise I'm probably going with Voigtlander Lanthar 35mm f/2 APO. I presently shoot with Nikon Fm2, which I love as well. It's awaiting its new companion the MP, lol. Thanks for the video, it got me excited
@markusi1886 ай бұрын
just ordered mine. brand new in germany. they have a deal at the moment until the end of march for eur 800 off....
@mirjbrzi6 ай бұрын
I speak from experience. Film is not a cure for GAS per se. Film cameras have great potential for GAS due to low price compared to digital cameras, stable resale value and they are masterpieces in build quality compared to digital. Unfortunately, I suffered from GAS for years with both digital and film cameras and owned a lot of gear at one point. Some time ago I sold all my gear and started a project: 1 camera, 1 lens, 1 year. I decided on the Olympus Pen F with a 25mm 2 lens with manual focus. I use it with the flip screen closed so I don't use the display. This combination gives me the best of both worlds: analog feel with the advantage of digital files, with great JPGS that don't need post-processing. I feel really relieved and can concentrate much better on the photography.
@JiiV3e6 ай бұрын
Congrats on your purchase, can't go wrong with a film Leica! Last fall I sold all my digital gear and bought a Leica M4P, I am loving the experience so much I am battling the urge to buy a digital Leica with the rest of the money I got from selling all my photography gear.
@kubowich6 ай бұрын
digital M is actually very fun. If you wish, you can still use it exactly like your film M. If not, you can use auto iso or shutter priority. best of both worlds, right?
@AlkademiksАй бұрын
so shooting film is the hipster path?
@rjbiii6 ай бұрын
Film is really fun, congrats on getting a good MP! Maybe do some film stock reviews?
@D.Trider6 ай бұрын
Not sure how I missed this vid but congrats! Love my black mp very much! It’s the perfect camera.
@PaulFeinberg6 ай бұрын
Dude film is fun to shoot! I have been working with my friends film lab shooting videos and wow it’s addictive lol 😂 Enjoy!
@linjicakonikon76666 ай бұрын
The MP is Beautiful. A Black body VT DELUXE is just as beautiful with a Voightlander 21f4 Color Skopar ltm with Rectangle lenshood.🏆🏆
@GatorheadLuis6 ай бұрын
Congrats on the MP! Enjoy it!
@richardsimms2516 ай бұрын
Some of the photos are excellent. RS. Canada
@daviddavidd98836 ай бұрын
I just saw your MisRated vid. That vid explains the defects of a used camera. I feel a bit better knowing it is not a new Leica.
@BeingWolfy6 ай бұрын
Hey man! Enjoy your new camera and congratulations! I regret selling my M6 TTL 0.58. I know I'll be getting another one soon. I've had that same MP that you have now too. How do you like the sandpaper (for lack of better words) style of leatherette? I never really liked it, but I know people that love it. I'm impressed with the images that you got out of the little 50mm series E pancake lens on the Nikon. I may have to add one of those to my Nikon kit again. I had one of them years ago.
@ericrjennings6 ай бұрын
I’m digging the sandpaper on initial impressions
@BeingWolfy6 ай бұрын
@@ericrjennings - Awesome! 🙂
@deantaylor15126 ай бұрын
Gas never ends my friend… soon .. Leica lens… Leica Ma as second body …😂😂 Silver is better then glossy black …. Love my one bought back in 2003….
@ericrjennings6 ай бұрын
That 35/1.4 summilux though, am I right?
@deantaylor15126 ай бұрын
@@ericrjennings 😋😋… don’t discount vintage glass. I run some old Elmarit’s on my r7 system…35 and 90 .. There a strong antidote to todays ultra sharp everything….
@amy.naegele6 ай бұрын
I like the silver better! I got a bunch of film for Christmas that’ll I’ll be shooting this year too. Are you sticking to the 35mm lens on the Leica?
@ericrjennings6 ай бұрын
Not sure. I think so. It’s a good in between of 28 and 50
@rf82216 ай бұрын
Beautiful, although that bubble would annoy the crap out of me.
@ericrjennings6 ай бұрын
It’s not really distracting in practice … maybe one day I’ll have Leica redo the leatherette or whatever the material is.
@ZDShah6 ай бұрын
Awesome pics..portra 400, wow! Maybe you have mentioned before where do you get your film developed/scanned?
@ericrjennings6 ай бұрын
Those were developed and scanned at express photo in Livonia MI. I didn’t edit them at all.
@lueniopue24886 ай бұрын
Waow ... Love the photos.
@ucevrim6 ай бұрын
Film saved my marriage let’s put it that way 😅
@ericrjennings6 ай бұрын
Maybe me too? lol
@daviddavidd98836 ай бұрын
what were the defects on the black MP? I was thinking about buying the MP but you mentioned defects. Has Leica QC gone into the toilet?
@ericrjennings6 ай бұрын
It was a used one that had some bad wear marks
@JoeLopez6 ай бұрын
The GAS man cometh 😎
@ericrjennings6 ай бұрын
It’s delayed gas. A replacement gas
@iam.neekeeteen6 ай бұрын
watching you and i'm seeing myself, the same GAS for a couple of years, but finally i'm done with that shit, and i truly wishing you the same, man, btw, all the color pics look way better than those BW you made with the MP, sorry, but $150 "box" did way better job here
@ericrjennings6 ай бұрын
Yeah film cameras are just boxes for sure. I enjoy the Leica more but the FE2 is great. I’ve watched far less gear review videos and spent next to no brain energy on cameras lately. The gas is way low. Been more focused on photography itself.
@shereemaebalangue12966 ай бұрын
I shoot my leica MP and my ricoh griiix - thats IT!
@linjicakonikon76666 ай бұрын
*FEWER videos!! Not less. Use your damn language correctly. Grammar farting is offensive.
@ericrjennings6 ай бұрын
I ain’t got fewer time for learning things
@EDHBlvd6 ай бұрын
Music way too loud.
@ericrjennings6 ай бұрын
Default music volume in da Vinci with a licensed song from Soundstripe. 🤔