World's best Leica Camera Bag. (Unsponsored)

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5 ай бұрын

I bought what I think is the world's best Leica camera bag. It's the Artisan & Artist Leica camera bag, and I think I've finally found the perfect camera bag for my Leica gear and working on assignment.
See when I used the bag and bought it in Thailand here:
• Thailand on Film, with...
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@walkingmanvideo9455 12 сағат бұрын

Todd, people always have an issue with people spending money and perceived value. The way I see it, we work, we work hard to support ourselves and families. I turned 50 years old last year and went out and purchased my first Leica camera. Yes, it cost a lot, yes I had some people mock me for spending the money ' on a camera ' I don't, care, I work and and I want to enjoy life. Since owning my Leica camera, I have enjoyed photography more. When people say new gear doesn't make your photography better, I 100% disagree, I have gone out more and appreciated photography more since starting with my new Leica, Cheers from Australia, love your work.

@toddkorolphoto 7 сағат бұрын

Well said, enjoy that camera!

@ruudkuiper5515 5 ай бұрын

Todd, thanks for sharing your thoughts and insights ‼️Always looking forward to seeing more of you ❤️

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, hopefully will do more this year. Cheers

@constantinestewart7416 5 ай бұрын

Great review Todd, thanks. You’re right, it’s the little things that make your work easier and more efficient.

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

Yes they sure do. ;-)

@TheJerrylampen 5 ай бұрын

Don’t know if l need it? No!!! Don’t know if l want it? Yes!!! Looks good Todd and loved the Thailand Trip!!!! 💋

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

Hi there, thanks so much! Indeed, it's always do I really want it...Yes!

@jivaro77 5 ай бұрын

beauty is in the eye of the beholder..

@sbills 5 ай бұрын

I'm really glad to see the Leica videos. I'm trying to decide if the Leica will work for me and digital or film.

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

They're different but I do love them both.

@jasongold6751 5 ай бұрын

Bags are very individual taste! My most used is backpack! I do errands on my walks! I remember a time, a guy really distressed, came to me! Your Leica is with your veggies! Nope said I, It's on top! I place towels, in bottom and on top. Use old t-shirts, to place lenses in.. Leica of course, with Collapsible Summicron 50mm, easily under a jacket, coat or Parka. Happy New Year! Stay warm. Loved Rollei in Thailand!

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, some good ideas!

@SnowmansApartment 5 ай бұрын

incredible idea to have a camera for 30 years and consistently shooting with it. I really hope that i can find a camera like that too some day =)

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

It's just one of those that you never sell, then it kind of becomes part of you.

@ShawnPBruce 5 ай бұрын

I have an M240 and an M246 and they are by far my favorite cameras. I use a sling and generally just carry an extra lens. Zero regrets.

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

That's a great set up. I am just about to test out a M11 Mono, we'll see how that goes. ;-)

@ShawnPBruce 5 ай бұрын

@@toddkorolphoto that's going to be awesome. I love my Monochrom so much. I use it practically everyday.

@MichaelCortese1 5 ай бұрын

I've got an M3 I found at an estate sale a couple years ago. It was in terrible condition, no vulcanite, very brown like it was next to a smoker for 50 years. But it WORKED and I scrapped off the layers of dirt and grime and used it for 1.5 years like that. Early in 2023 I sent it off to YYE Camera to completely repair and fix up, and I couldn't believe the difference in feel and sound, the brightness of the viewfinder, everything. It's become my favorite camera to use. I don't baby it an all, because I know where it came from and what it is capable of. It's got a Voigtlander 50 APO lens and an old Leica 35mm Summaron with goggles. The photos I get with it are my favorite of all of my many film cameras (though I do use it in conjunction with my Nikon FM2 or Nikon Z9 a lot). I don't think I am interested in any digital Leica to be honest, the value proposition just doesn't appeal to me. Not to mention I really don't think they've made a camera better than the M3 (the viewfinder is still the best in my opinion!). All of this to say I have the Artisan & Artist strap and I use it with my M3 every day and like it a lot!

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

Well, it's almost impossible to beat an M3! Lucky you, those are fabulous cameras. And the more you use those mechanical cameras, the better they work. I bought the digital Leicas for assignments, but if I didn't do this for a living I would only use film Leicas. I almost bought an M3 in Bangkok, I love those.

@richardsimms251 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you. RS. Canada

@darioiacopi6369 2 ай бұрын

I like Thailand too

@eloquentlight 5 ай бұрын

Hi Todd! Great as usual - would love to know what M lenses you use!

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

I use 3 lenses. An old beat up 28mm F/2.8 Made In Canada version, a new 35mm F/1.4 ASPH FLE, and a 50mm F/2. When I am walking around usually just have one lens with me.

@eloquentlight 5 ай бұрын

@@toddkorolphoto I’ve really fallen for that FLE 35 myself!!! Thank you!

@lensman5762 5 ай бұрын

I have M2, M3 and M6 and an M240, like yourself for longer than I care to mention. I also have Hasselblads, Pentax 67, a few 4X5s and a 5X7 which I 3D printed at home. I also have Nikon and Canon Film and Digital cameras for when the Leica or the MF and LF cameras are not suitable. I really can't understand why so many people all of a sudden own Leicas. They are not for everyone, nor do they suit a lot of photographic situations. So congratulations to Leica marketing. As far as bags go, for years I have stuck to Billingham, but recently I got a couple of ThinkTank canvas bags that are simply very very comfortable and quite indiscreete and don't shout out Leica.

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

Nice collection.Yes I have just used Leica forever because I take a different type of photo with it, and love being in a different situation with it. A lot of people who get one quickly fall out of love with them because they are a completely different beast to use.

@lensman5762 5 ай бұрын

Indeed. I have heard some say that it was a good investment. The others just use it as a badge of honour, a ring of acceptance in the company of some great photographers. Well, this is the world we live in and the dire state of photography of today. Take care.@@toddkorolphoto

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

And of course, I have seen some people use it almost as jewelry, but for me it's just a tool that allows me to work a certain way.@@lensman5762

@lhuhnphotography 5 ай бұрын

Todd, do you think an M body with lens and Rolleiflex would fit the main compartment?

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

Yes, you can stand a Rollei up and a Leica with a lens will also fit in it as well.

@andretim75 5 ай бұрын

It is for sure a nice bag on it`s own -- me personally I would rather choose one of the many options from Billingham ( there is such a great selection of different sizes and colors and the quality is of course more than just proven ) .

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

I love Billingham as well, I have one of their bags, it's lasted forever.

@MrKILLIANSMITH 5 ай бұрын

It doesn’t even count against the Wotancraft bag … stunning quality …

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

Actually I have seen those my friend has one, they are very nice, a tad bulky.

@jebeq2007 5 ай бұрын

Sadly this bag is not available anywhere, it was released 10 years ago. You must have gotten a new old stock in Bangkok.

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

I’ve seen a few online. They were a limited edition, you have to hunt a bit.

@riswanc 5 ай бұрын

A shoe shopping for a great camera bag? Id take that

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

It was a good trade! ;-)

@jobokasse 5 ай бұрын

What is the flash you use with your M Leicas ?

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

I use the Godox TT350.

@cborel83 4 ай бұрын

What’s the name of the bag. I can’t find that model?

@toddkorolphoto 4 ай бұрын

It's the Artisan and Artist Leica camera bag.

@cborel83 4 ай бұрын

@@toddkorolphoto I understand that, just couldn’t find that model but I found out they have a supple that is only available to the Asian market. That’s what that is

@toddkorolphoto 4 ай бұрын

@@cborel83 ah ok. I guess that’s why I found and bought it in Asia. 😉

@Beakphoto 5 ай бұрын

When are we not looking for a camera bag, no? Photographer's disease. 😁

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

Indeed!! ;-))

@ericverschelden8151 5 ай бұрын

bon… ben il est content de lui ! il a fait voire tous c’est jouets !🎉 si non je ne vois aucun interer a cette vidéo d’influenceurs …

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

Je suis loin d'être un influenceur, juste un photographe.

@cyphercvp1629 5 ай бұрын

Wait 399 is a boat load of maney??? and you have three Leicas and the Leica lenses to go with them but 399 is a lot???? No bro, if the bag is quality is not a lot, you have to protect expensive equipment so dont cheap out on the bag

@toddkorolphoto 5 ай бұрын

Agreed!! ;-)

@jordonnohel2986 4 ай бұрын

"promo sm"

@deantaylor1512 2 ай бұрын

Only one bag for Leica … Domke…nuff said …. Game over …

@toddkorolphoto 2 ай бұрын

I have a bunch of Domke bags and have been a long time user and fan of those bags. This is better.😉

@deantaylor1512 2 ай бұрын

@@toddkorolphoto 👍the best bag is whatever works for you ..I have three Domkes and love em ….

@toddkorolphoto 2 ай бұрын

@@deantaylor1512 I just bought another one, the Domke F2 Original , they have always been my fav camera bags, going to actually use it for 4x5.

@deantaylor1512 2 ай бұрын

@@toddkorolphoto super bag .. I have one .. also an f3 … that’s near perfect and a reporter satchel… that’s good and discreet..enjoy your new f2 .. absolute classic.👍