I just need help. I have an SL2-s. So, from LUMIX G9 to a Leica SL system. was a big jump, sensor size alone has a big comparison. Now, how do I focus on the SL? It searches. Also, what program can open a Leica video? Maybe my laptop is old? I have a 2015 MacBook Pro.
The weight of SL2 with Leica 24-70mm f2.8 should be around 3.9 pounds or 1.78 kg. I cannot imagine holding this set for wedding photography whole day. Since they are your wife's main equipment, is it not trouble her at all? I am considering to buy this lens so I would appreciate to have you advice and opinion. Thank you.
Hello Matt, great video. I'm curious about the M10. I own an SL and love it. I Will purchase and SL2s soon. With the M10 are you worried at all about the viewfinder alignment shifting over time? I would like to purchase an M10 but from what I understand if you accidentally bump the camera or simply over time the alignment can be off. Thoughts?
Hey Matt, not sure you will see this comment but.. Just curious why you ended up selling the M10-P? Is the Rangefinder thing with Digital not worth it in your opinion? Or, do you still lust for a digital M?
Do you have your wedding work anywhere online or on instagram? Love your work and am a wedding photographer so would love to see the intersection of your street/landscape portraits and your wedding approach. No problem if not :).
Thanks for the video. You need to get Leica SL glass. Many of the lenses if you work hard you can get for ~$3-4k on eBay. It makes a HUGE difference on the SL2!
I have enjoyed your videos and channel for quite a few years now. I also really like your work, and your perspective on photography. The recent video about Winona Ryders work was fabulous 🙂
I did have one question though, I was wondering what you would be using for flash at weddings with your Leica SL2?
I have recently switched to Leica and for next year‘s wedding season and I’m struggling to figure out what to do for the occasions when I need on camera flash.
I would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions you might have. 🙂
Keep up the great work!
PS, the whole concept of manually focussing at a wedding fills me with abject terror. I admire you for doing that!
I loved the m10 for weddings when I was using it. The one card slot always made me nervous though so after I had a small problem with an SD card I stopped using it. Focusing is easy if you practice. I got so good I could focus people coming towards me if they don't run.
I noticed you don't use any flashes. If so, how do you get through a wedding without them? It's not just a question of having enough light, but having the light in the right place. What about backup equipment? Do you have 2 SL2s? What do you do if your camera dies?
A little tip, Leica mainly worked on the housing and weight of the 50mm Summicron. The optical setup is still the same as version 4, available for a good 800€.
I bought my first Leica, a M10 "Betriebskamera" (factory demonstrator/R&D camera), at the beginning of the year. My eyes, never great, haven't improved with age but I still find the rangefinder patch easy, fast, and accurate: I prefer it to AF. I bought a 1979 50mm Summicron-M with the camera. I've been shooting since 1982 and never really bonded with the 50mm until this combo. I'd urge anyone tempted by the M-camera to try it personally rather than dismiss it out of hand because, "My eyes are bad, I need AF." This is a highly personal thing and you may be surprised.
I really don't understand using an SL body with non-Leica glass. Leica is Leica BECAUSE of the glass. I use M lenses on my SL and it is like having an M body with amazing EVF.
There is no mention of flash and lighting here. Do you just use all available light.I am an old school wedding photographer who started in film days(1975) and then transitioned to digital and then retired. You current day wedding photographers are really spoilt with your choices.I believe I could still shoot a wedding on my Pentax Spotmatic 2 and without a lightmeter.I would be a bit slower though than how we now shoot.Thanks I like your channel.
It's great to see someone really working a Leica rangefinder under challenging professional conditions. They are not easy to focus, by any means, even at the best of times. And "sunny 16" or "f/8 and be there" isn't always practical depending upon the conditions. To manage a rangefinder patch…on a moving subject…in lower light, takes a great deal of skill. #respect
Hi. I also have the SL2. Would you tell me your video settings? I find the contrasts much too harsh, especially when I film people. I've already completely removed the saturation and contrast in the profile. Am I doing something wrong?
Whoa! Those manual focus chops on moving subjects… Amazing! I’m far sighted so I guess like your wife, for anything that moves, I need focus tracking. I can only manual focus landscapes, posed portraits and the like. Interesting video.
Hi matt, I recently had the opportunity to buy a used M10-p + 50mm summilux combo. The Visoflex, would you recommend adding it for using focus peaking or is the focus peaking not worth it due to the relative low resolution?
Matt, great video, can u tell me how do you find the 47 megapixel post processing in Lr? Do you need the latest version of Lr? I have stayed with Lr6 and never upgraded.
Solid kit. No huge gear bags. I use the OG SL with an L mount Sigma and an M typ 262 for weddings. *I've added the Leica Q for insurance. Leica batteries crush Fujifilm and Sony.
Great video as we use to get from you. I wonder, do you know some focus distances by heart, e.g. if you are shooting with a 35 mm at 6 feet, do you know what distance is in focus + and – ?
Absolutely love my 50mm Summicron V4. Tested it against the 50mm Summilux ASPH and found the Summicron to be a little bit sharper, but the ‘lux had more character. Only issue I found with the ‘lux is that it blocked quite a bit more of the lower right portion of the viewfinder when you extend the hood out. Both are wonderful though!
On paper it's an odd mix, the SL2 and the M10. But don't knock it til you've tried it, as they say.
Money aside I'd choose the original SL over anything else in that sensor class (except the SL2!). Some applications like sport are probably best served with the A9, though. But most of the time I personally would choose the SL or SL2 if I owned one.
All that is hypothetical for me, but anyway I enjoyed the video. 👍
I just need help. I have an SL2-s. So, from LUMIX G9 to a Leica SL system. was a big jump, sensor size alone has a big comparison. Now, how do I focus on the SL? It searches. Also, what program can open a Leica video? Maybe my laptop is old? I have a 2015 MacBook Pro.
The weight of SL2 with Leica 24-70mm f2.8 should be around 3.9 pounds or 1.78 kg. I cannot imagine holding this set for wedding photography whole day. Since they are your wife's main equipment, is it not trouble her at all? I am considering to buy this lens so I would appreciate to have you advice and opinion. Thank you.
May I ask what Leica make their camera different than Canon or Sony for wedding photographer to purchase?
Was there a reason why you did not get the MR?
How are you doing Matt?
Matt what strap is that on the M10-P, looks very nice.
Hello Matt, great video. I'm curious about the M10. I own an SL and love it. I Will purchase and SL2s soon. With the M10 are you worried at all about the viewfinder alignment shifting over time? I would like to purchase an M10 but from what I understand if you accidentally bump the camera or simply over time the alignment can be off. Thoughts?
Hey Matt, not sure you will see this comment but.. Just curious why you ended up selling the M10-P? Is the Rangefinder thing with Digital not worth it in your opinion? Or, do you still lust for a digital M?
Do you have your wedding work anywhere online or on instagram? Love your work and am a wedding photographer so would love to see the intersection of your street/landscape portraits and your wedding approach. No problem if not :).
Great job, I am going to sale my fujifilm xt3 so I can get a extra battery
Why the hell would you use non-Leica glass on the best Leica camera??
you could speak slower ! ohh…. maybe you were rushing home !!!! but whats the point to make a video like that in a hurry ?
Thanks for the video. You need to get Leica SL glass. Many of the lenses if you work hard you can get for ~$3-4k on eBay. It makes a HUGE difference on the SL2!
Why don't you use canon eos r anymore?
Hi Matt,
I have enjoyed your videos and channel for quite a few years now. I also really like your work, and your perspective on photography. The recent video about Winona Ryders work was fabulous 🙂
I did have one question though, I was wondering what you would be using for flash at weddings with your Leica SL2?
I have recently switched to Leica and for next year‘s wedding season and I’m struggling to figure out what to do for the occasions when I need on camera flash.
I would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions you might have. 🙂
Keep up the great work!
PS, the whole concept of manually focussing at a wedding fills me with abject terror. I admire you for doing that!
I have just the Summicron 35mm f2 and the 50mm voigtlander f1.5 (amazing lens too!)
Hi Matt. @3:42 isnt the latest version of 50 cron the apo version ?
cant wait for the v4 vs asph comparison
I loved the m10 for weddings when I was using it. The one card slot always made me nervous though so after I had a small problem with an SD card I stopped using it. Focusing is easy if you practice. I got so good I could focus people coming towards me if they don't run.
Having used the Canon R, what do you think of the SL2's autofocus? Do you notice anything worth mentioning?
I noticed you don't use any flashes. If so, how do you get through a wedding without them? It's not just a question of having enough light, but having the light in the right place. What about backup equipment? Do you have 2 SL2s? What do you do if your camera dies?
Whoa, i came from a few videos where you where bald and seeing with hair caught me by surprise.
Off topic a bit but the super fast Nikon Z mount 58mm s 0.95 Noct would be a killer bridal lens.
A little tip, Leica mainly worked on the housing and weight of the 50mm Summicron. The optical setup is still the same as version 4, available for a good 800€.
#mustbenice
These videos are pointless. Leica user base is so small and niche that all this video is is fantasy porn.
I bought my first Leica, a M10 "Betriebskamera" (factory demonstrator/R&D camera), at the beginning of the year. My eyes, never great, haven't improved with age but I still find the rangefinder patch easy, fast, and accurate: I prefer it to AF. I bought a 1979 50mm Summicron-M with the camera. I've been shooting since 1982 and never really bonded with the 50mm until this combo. I'd urge anyone tempted by the M-camera to try it personally rather than dismiss it out of hand because, "My eyes are bad, I need AF." This is a highly personal thing and you may be surprised.
I really don't understand using an SL body with non-Leica glass. Leica is Leica BECAUSE of the glass. I use M lenses on my SL and it is like having an M body with amazing EVF.
Dang she's a nurse and shoots! She's got some energy dude
Wonderful colors
There is no mention of flash and lighting here. Do you just use all available light.I am an old school wedding photographer who started in film days(1975) and then transitioned to digital and then retired. You current day wedding photographers are really spoilt with your choices.I believe I could still shoot a wedding on my Pentax Spotmatic 2 and without a lightmeter.I would be a bit slower though than how we now shoot.Thanks I like your channel.
It's great to see someone really working a Leica rangefinder under challenging professional conditions. They are not easy to focus, by any means, even at the best of times. And "sunny 16" or "f/8 and be there" isn't always practical depending upon the conditions. To manage a rangefinder patch…on a moving subject…in lower light, takes a great deal of skill. #respect
I thought Molly had her own Fuji body. Did you guys sell that too? I forget.
Welcome to the club! ^_^
Is that spunk on your mustache? Thumbs up for no, thumbs down for yes.
Hi. I also have the SL2. Would you tell me your video settings? I find the contrasts much too harsh, especially when I film people. I've already completely removed the saturation and contrast in the profile. Am I doing something wrong?
Did you use manual focus with the SL2? I heard the autofocus is not the best on the SL cameras
Whoa! Those manual focus chops on moving subjects… Amazing! I’m far sighted so I guess like your wife, for anything that moves, I need focus tracking. I can only manual focus landscapes, posed portraits and the like. Interesting video.
Hi matt, I recently had the opportunity to buy a used M10-p + 50mm summilux combo. The Visoflex, would you recommend adding it for using focus peaking or is the focus peaking not worth it due to the relative low resolution?
might have been answered in the leica CL video but did your wife try the leica Q2 seems like a nice non rangefinder camera
Do you use protection/clear/uv filter on your Leica lenses or just shoot "naked"? Thanks, Mads
Just got my first rolls back from the lab taken on my 50mm summicron; I'm in love with the sharpness, but I'm still getting used to the focus ring.
Matt, great video,
can u tell me how do you find the 47 megapixel post processing in Lr? Do you need the latest version of Lr? I have stayed with Lr6 and never upgraded.
transition to the squarespace sponsorship as smooth as that leica focusing
Solid kit. No huge gear bags. I use the OG SL with an L mount Sigma and an M typ 262 for weddings. *I've added the Leica Q for insurance. Leica batteries crush Fujifilm and Sony.
Great video as we use to get from you.
I wonder, do you know some focus distances by heart, e.g. if you are shooting with a 35 mm at 6 feet, do you know what distance is in focus + and – ?
Cheers to you. After moving from Canon to Sony 5 years ago, I just dumped all my Sony gear for an M10 and Q2. Loving it.
Absolutely love my 50mm Summicron V4. Tested it against the 50mm Summilux ASPH and found the Summicron to be a little bit sharper, but the ‘lux had more character. Only issue I found with the ‘lux is that it blocked quite a bit more of the lower right portion of the viewfinder when you extend the hood out. Both are wonderful though!
On paper it's an odd mix, the SL2 and the M10. But don't knock it til you've tried it, as they say.
Money aside I'd choose the original SL over anything else in that sensor class (except the SL2!). Some applications like sport are probably best served with the A9, though. But most of the time I personally would choose the SL or SL2 if I owned one.
All that is hypothetical for me, but anyway I enjoyed the video. 👍