I might had a bit too much fun with this intro :)

@abrghaz

2 жыл бұрын

My Chanel KZread for flogging and reaction welcome to the pleis 1k for motivation

@ChinaDollTravels

2 жыл бұрын

I loved it

@RGMGFitness

2 жыл бұрын

Probably..Still a great intro.!

@neel4357

2 жыл бұрын

Kinda want to see you use Fuji camera 👀 With all those film simulations and stuff....... Uffff🔥

@dertythegrower

2 жыл бұрын

The part at 3:40 - The worst word of 2022, definitely the word nuanced. I bet you have used that at least 1 time this year, and I bet you have heard it weekly all year long. People use it to sound smart, and overuse it daily.

That Leica "look" probably comes from the lens. Low element count means microcontrast is higher, giving images more of a "3-D" look. This is in sharp contrast (no pun intended) to modern glass from Sony, Tamron, Sigma, etc. which have lots of elements and low microcontrast (but higher sharpness). This is the definition of the "leica-pop," "zeiss-pop," etc. terms that lots of photographers say - what they're really talking about is the microcontrast, which makes images more life-like. It's also why vintage lenses have a "look" - most of them are simpler designs with fewer elements.

@kuyaquasi

2 жыл бұрын

Today I learned. I had a phase of experimenting with vintage lenses and that makes sense!

@TrevorJohnstonIllustration

2 жыл бұрын

My first job straight out of college was with Leica, creating CAD drawings of their incredible lenses. This was pre-digital and in the early days of computer-aided design. Sadly, even with my staff discount, a Leica camera was beyond affordable on a $14k/year salary. I did snag myself a Leica slide projector that I own to this day.

@alexanderje8336

2 жыл бұрын

Most useful reply I've read in quite a while, thanks

@wreespace

2 жыл бұрын

definitely love the vintage lens look. I find they capture the atmosphere better. I also prefer film and actually would love to own a leica film camera with vintage glass, but even those are completely out of budget.

@mato_2000

2 жыл бұрын

Oh! Makes sense :) I love my old vintage lenses, theyre not sharp aaaaat all, but boy to they produce cool images.

*YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE GREAT TO START BUT YOU HAVE TO START TO BE GREAT! - NANCY SHERWOOD*

@filgiupo4853

Жыл бұрын

Bots

@zeljkostevanovic6051

Жыл бұрын

Michelle, that's nicely said.

You summed it up at the end, Pete, when you said "I'm excited." Done deal right there. Doesn't matter if it's a $500 camera or a $5000 camera, if it's working for you and it's making you excited to shoot, that's a good camera to have. It's also the reason I own a Q2 also!

@user-pl4er5dv5c

2 жыл бұрын

🆙Thanks for watching 🔝🔝message right away I have something for you.... 🆙🆙🆙

@Roar.

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t shoot Q2… because it’s about €5K…

@motivational7531

2 жыл бұрын

Except it's a $5k excitement placebo

@purplekrakenyut

Жыл бұрын

I'm striving to one day become as privileged as you guys! I love the part where it doesn't matter if it's 500 or 5000! LET'S GOOOOO

@thegrayyernaut

Жыл бұрын

@@Roar. I'd find an XPro1, same excitement.

I shoot with Sony, but for all the same reasons Pete likes the Leica, is also why I love my Fuji x100v too. Fixed focal length makes it more challenging for sure. But also great to travel with.

@JaronBarendse

2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronremphoto if you don't care much about the video features you can pick up and x100t or x100f for a lot cheaper. I was able to get an x100t for $400 a couple years back and has slowly become my favorite camera I ever have used.

@dayna5122

2 жыл бұрын

I use a fuji x100v for personal work, and it made me re-fall in love with photography

@simitometi6219

2 жыл бұрын

For me its why I have my RX1R II

@pnwxphotog664

2 жыл бұрын

Fujis are dope! Although I got a little A6000 and a pancake 20mm lenses to do the same; shoot more all the time, but not carry my full frame with me.

@BrendanEvan

2 жыл бұрын

Can confirm. Rented an X100v for a few days and the sheer number of great shots I got in that small time was amazing.

Opening is just Wow 😍🔥🔥

@cleanlens

2 жыл бұрын

it is.

@mmughal

2 жыл бұрын

Yes opening was wow for sure

@patrik.5314

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

@driamia3679

2 жыл бұрын

Right!? Like why am I crying lol

Shooting Canon for years I bought a Q2 a few months back. It is incredible. The take everywhere no fuss no hassles camera. I love it.

I love Pete's "vibe" in 2022. It's very child like and explorative. Watching him like this excites me to want to be even more curious and try even more new things or old things in new ways

@user-pl4er5dv5c

2 жыл бұрын

🆙Thanks for watching 🔝🔝message right away I have something for you.. 🆙🆙🆙

@vlcthefish

2 жыл бұрын

very child like and explorative is how my girlfriend describes my bedroom skills 😥😥

@joshmoxey.

2 жыл бұрын

@@vlcthefish F in the chat boys :(

My first job straight out of college was with Leica, creating CAD drawings of their incredible lenses. This was pre-digital and in the early days of computer-aided design. Sadly, even with my staff discount, a Leica camera was beyond affordable on a $14k/year salary. I did snag myself a Leica slide projector that I own to this day.

@jibba0202

2 жыл бұрын

Dude, this camera is beyond my 100k/year salary!

@TrevorJohnstonIllustration

2 жыл бұрын

@@jibba0202 I haven’t actually check the price yet.

@MarioDarnadi

2 жыл бұрын

@@jibba0202 realy ? where you live in SF ? its just little over 5000 you should be able to afford it with 100k per year

@TheRealK6

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarioDarnadi $5K for a near point and shoot cam... a bit steep.... and $100K/year.... isn't much.... after taxes its little more than $5-6K a month.... so blow 1 months salary for a camera... yeah great idea. The Sony RX1 series cams are half the price and even that seems ridiculous to me. If you want fixed focal length.... you can grab a Canon RP and a 35mm or even 16mm for 1/5th the price.... stick on that one lens and run around. Obviously, you aren't going to get that Leica look.... but with so many different instagramish filters out there... you can come pretty damn close.

@MarioDarnadi

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRealK6 well its all relative, If its just for hobby then sure it may sound like too much money to some, but you can repay some of the cost by doing some gigs on the side.

Been shooting for 17 years also and I picked up a Q2 a couple months ago. It’s been super fun.

@PeterMcKinnon

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! It’s pretty fun! I find myself shooting all sorts of weird stuff I haven’t done in years

I jumped on the fixed 28 lifestyle about 2 years ago. I can never go back, it widened my perspective in every way. Once you get the hang of composing more, turning clutter into context, it makes storytelling so much more poignant. It's not far off a 24 in use, but just has a little less dramatic curving distortion. It does everything. Except maybe moonshots.

I love how genuine Peter is. So inspiring

When I was just starting out I used to bring my a6000 with a prime lens everywhere I went. As I got into doing more professional work, my gear got bigger and bigger. And I took them to less and less personal trips. This year I picked up the sony a7c for somewhat of a similar reason as you. Grabbed a prime 35mm that’s compact and Yeah. There’s definitely something inspiring about simplifying your setup.

@alexanderje8336

2 жыл бұрын

I use it with an A7iii but that 35mm 1.8 prime is probably my most used lens, simply because of it's compact size. I almost always bring that combo with me in a small bag, love it.

@Ataraxia_Atom

2 жыл бұрын

I started with the A6000 also, though i move to the A7iii, almost always rocking the 85 1.8

@aaron-bieber

2 жыл бұрын

I've had that same experience... I had an NEX-7 that I took everywhere and eventually moved into larger bodies, ended up with a Sony a7R III and a kit of lenses, and then I was back into shooting landscapes again and bringing a tripod everywhere. Just this year, I am leaning more into black and white architectural and abstract stuff, sold the a7R III, I just shoot the Fuji X-T4 and vintage primes now. It's nice to have a kit that's so light.

This is the exact way I feel about my Fuji XT4. It’s pushing me to see things differently. I got it with a 16mm f1.4. And I never use wide lens so it’s been interesting, challenging and exciting!

@guillaumeschirra7699

2 жыл бұрын

At a fraction of the Leica price.

@matthewjbauer1990

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. I got a 23mm 7Artisans for my X-t10 and am trying to use it exclusively for anything but the most challenging shots.

@renatojlopes

2 жыл бұрын

I have that lens (incredible) on the X-H1. I will be forever thankful to Fuji for messing up the release of the X-T3 causing the prices of the X-H1 to plummet to astonishing low prices!!! Snapped two!

@GreedyMonkey69

2 жыл бұрын

I was looking at the Q2 which is a fantastic camera, but then discovered the incredible world of Fujifilm and more importantly the X-T4 and its wonderful selection of dials! For half the price of a Q2 I can have a beautifully tactile camera with a range of prime lenses. Fuji film simulations are another reason to choose them... After 25 years of Nikon, I've moved over to the Fuji side!

@aaron-bieber

2 жыл бұрын

My go-to kit right now is the X-T4 and the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 40mm f/1.4 (about $400 new), which is a Leica M mount, so you need something like the Fotodiox Leica M to Fuji X adapter (about $50). Fixed focal length and manual everything is a completely different experience from today's typical "point and press the button" style. I'm currently awaiting my Canon FD to Fuji X adapter so I can shoot this vintage Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 (can be found on eBay for about $100). You can definitely have a new shooting experience without spending $6k.

Haha just when I decided to try one 2 weeks ago 🙌 can’t wait to shoot with it

@cleanlens

2 жыл бұрын

Haha just when watching this video i decided i want it

@true_niko

2 жыл бұрын

Will there be a POV video about it? 😍

@bongpeninoy6313

2 жыл бұрын

Make a video on that would love to see what you think of it as well . Pete killed it on this video

@smodjo

2 жыл бұрын

Nice, I like that camera so much. Wish you guys a lot of fun with it. Leica nailed it with this one. When you are sick of too perfect cameras with tons of featues, you just take a q into your hands and feel some sort of peace :)

Love these shots! I shoot Fuji and have been looking at the 100v for the same reasons. I feel like the fixed focal length is slowly becoming a trend for photographers to fall in love with photographing again. There are plenty of cameras that can out perform, but these experience with cameras like this take it to a whole other level that reminds us why we love it so much.

I've always thought there's something special about fixed focal length cameras. It forces you to alter your own perspective, not the camera's perspective. If you want something easy to use, don't get one. But if you want to push your own visual boundaries, get one focal length.

@-_--le3zk

2 жыл бұрын

@Don't read profile photo sure,i wont

@HadyElcott

2 жыл бұрын

Get a prime lens

@fiddleandfart

2 жыл бұрын

Those of us who began our photography as kids in the 1960s began with fixed lens cameras like Kodaks, and Halinas - bought for a few pocket-money pounds, and pushed them to their practical limits, home-processing the Kodak or Ilford film we pushed through them, and printing from the negs on Gnome enlargers in blacked-out boxrooms or bathrooms, with dishes sitting on hot water bottles, etc., etc. THAT was the way to learn photography. Everyone is SO spoilt now, with their multi-lens camera-phones - and interchangeable digital cameras. So, yes, the enforced discipline of working with a fixed lens camera is what we all did decades ago. Because as kids, we couldn't afford to do anything else. Good training for lifelong shooting..!

Peter always stuns me every video with his cinematic masterpieces. Keep it up man 👍🏼

@cleanlens

2 жыл бұрын

agree

@cleanlens

2 жыл бұрын

@Don't read profile photo i hate bots and people that advertise their channel in the comment section...

"seeing things differently" - I don't think you could have said it any better. So simple and so true. there are a number of design / creative milestones in my life where that same approach played out. One such example - falling back in love with photography. It allowed me to see things differently.

I love videos like this! Keep it coming Peter! It is inspirational to find joy in trying something new & challenging oneself. And share it with the world. ✊🏽

I’ve been waiting to see your take on the Q2 since you had it in a thumbnail a few vids back. Always like to hear people’s take on the fixed lens setup. It’s definitely a fun challenge. Looking forward to seeing more of what you create!

it reminds me of the feeling i got when I bought my Fuji x100f. The fixed lens and the manual dials just makes for an amazing photography experience. It takes you back to the basics and challenges your photography skills creatively.

@paultaylorphotography9499

Жыл бұрын

Agreed I loved my X100 series the F being the last I enjoy the challenge and freedom of a fixed lens camera, I just gave it to my old dad he's loving it.

@findermanimages

Жыл бұрын

Whilst my X-Pro2 does not have a fixed lens, I only have the 35mm f1.4 so it's as good as one. I love how this single focal length forces me to try new angles, distances, compositions and recipes. One camera really can do it all depending on your expectations and desire to work at it.

@paultaylorphotography9499

Жыл бұрын

@@findermanimages I use plenty of different lenses in the day job, but more and more on my own time a fixed lens is my preference.

I'm shooting a Q for a couple of years. Before acquisition I kept talking myself out of it. I felt I wasn't good enough to shoot Leica. I took the plunge and initially I didn't gel with the camera. I'm now convinced it's the best camera I owned. I'm hanging in for the Q3 now. Till then this is my go to camera.

The best photos I've ever seen with this camera. Thank you for showing us.

Getting that feeling, as a magician, as a human being of "getting fooled" is awe. That new sensation of awe is a time machine for your soul. 🙌 Great vid as always Peter

@patrik.5314

2 жыл бұрын

I love those moments when I feel im not in total central of my shoot. It keeps me on my toes! I love to see Peter has those feelings aswell

Cool! I feel like we all have to do "leica" at some point in our photography journey. Even if we don't stick with the brand it's a growth thing. Thanks for taking us along.

I really love the look produced Leica's early CCD sensors made by Kodak - so weirdly my grail camera remains the M8 but this one looks like a beautiful instrument.

I agree, I wish they would make a 50mm version, or even better something like a 43mm (which is closer to the human eye focal length). If they made one, I would sell everything and only shoot with that… maybe forever

I actually did the same thing recently. I used to be a professional photographer, so when I moved on I sold most of my gear but I kept one body and a few workhorse lens. I finally decided to sell all that and moved to a Sony A7C with one 28mm lens. When I'm in the mood to shoot and feeling creative, I love the challenge of making it work with what I have. Plus the size and lightness is nice to have.

This is absolutely awesome. Last friday i got my first pro camera, i've been doing photography since i was 11, i'm thirteen, halfway to fourteen now. Just had an hour biking photoshoot session in the countryroads with my brand new camera. Few weeks ago wrote a long instagram post about value of memories and life, with a photo of my favorite cousin's shoes in it, and in my favorite place on earth. After all that, i got to see this :). I just don't know man, Life is good :)

@timelapsega

2 жыл бұрын

Man that's awesome you have that attitude at 13. Enjoy your last years of youth man, life gets more complicated as you get older and starts passing by unimaginably fast. And try and learn as many new things as you can, it's much easier to absorb it at your age.

@donoctavio2057

2 жыл бұрын

@@timelapsega i know that, and thank you🙌

Been a couple months since I have gotten to watch your videos because Iv been quite busy. It was nice sitting and watching! Always a good time. Be blessed Pete

Beautiful camera I have the monochrome version. To be honest I started to get board with photography and i feel that the Q2 re-energized my love for taking photos i never leave home without it.

Definitely the best and most enjoyable camera I ever used for photos. I do know though that I wouldn’t use it nearly enough to justify a purchase. The 100V is already a stretch.

Congrats Peter! The Q2 was also my first digital Leica. After using it for a few months, I sold all of my other gear and switched to the SL2 System. 😊

Its quite rare that a non-emotional video brings tears to my eyes...but the sheer beauty, brilliance, cinematography and background score...GOD OH GOD! I'm speechless...Thanks McKinnon for Existing!!!

The besttttt camera!!!!

Definitely worth trying out a smaller camera. I shoot on my Canon R6 most of the time but recently I have picked up a Fuji X100F. The fixed lens and the size really allow for so much creativity 🙏🏽

Peter, I’m 67 and I still love trying new things and new cameras , I had a Q1 , sold it , missed it so so much I got the Q2 last year , man it’s good to be back , welcome to the Leica Q2 family 👊👊 I’m itching to see how much your photography changes and what you can bring to your style with this wonderful camera , have fun dude 👊👊

My life changed, no hyperbole here, when I began shooting with the Leica Q2 Monochrom. I shot only Nikon for 20yrs until I purchased the Q2M. I feel like an artist rather than a photography enthusiast with the Q2M. Further, I shoot with it more because it is light and smaller than my D850.

I've owned the Q2 for about 6 months. I love this camera so much and it's hard to explain why I leave the R5 and R6 at home and always grab this thing. Totally agree with "the vibe."

@Chopper153

2 жыл бұрын

Is the "Leica colour" really true? If you shoot in raw, does it make a difference?

@jhoerup

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I got mine a year ago and never bring my R5 anymore.

@Reportageandart

2 жыл бұрын

@@jhoerup Same... For personal work it's Leica all the way. Canons stay home.

The more you pay for a camera, the better the images look to you. I’ve owned Leicas and Hasselblads, but images hanging on the wall were indistinguishable from my Nikons or Mamiyas. Never stopped me from trying to buy talent, though. The magic dust isn’t in the camera.

@user-pl4er5dv5c

2 жыл бұрын

🆙Thanks for watching 🔝🔝message right away I have something for you 🆙🆙🆙

@dani_da_vision

2 жыл бұрын

every.word. the. truth . ufortunately people seem to fall for the marketing loophole.

@professionalpotato4764

Жыл бұрын

@@dani_da_vision Maybe they just want a good 28mm lens really. There isn't a single full frame 28mm lens worth mentioning in the mirrorless market right now. It's a forgotten focal length for some weird reason. A million 35mms, half a million 24mms, and not a single good 28mm.

@CalPhotoGuy

Жыл бұрын

@@professionalpotato4764 So you support paying $5000 for access to a 28mm lens instead of just using a 24 or a 35? Yikes.

I really love how you make every intro different every episode ♥️

The one thing I can say about shooting Leica lens and sensor is it makes you feel like you are experiencing the environment, from urban concrete to spring flowers on rolling hills, I appreciate how you can talk about the crunchy organics of image making mixed with the tech info of the tools your using, I know I don’t know you like that, but your posts speak to me.

I’m from Italy and I use Leica cameras professionally (SL2 and SL2-S). I’ve always wondered when you’d start using Leicas. It’s finally time! Great choice Pete.

@the7thobserver700

2 жыл бұрын

It’s when Leica decide to pay him to promote it

@FrancescoSpace

2 жыл бұрын

@@the7thobserver700 I don’t think they did?

@the7thobserver700

2 жыл бұрын

@@FrancescoSpace seriously

@FrancescoSpace

2 жыл бұрын

@@the7thobserver700 I’m pretty sure Leica doesn’t do this crap. In fact, when other brands announce a new camera, I suddenly get lots of “first-look” KZread notifications all at once… this doesn’t happen with Leica and there are very little review videos in general. Plus the Q2 is not a new camera.

@the7thobserver700

2 жыл бұрын

@@FrancescoSpace I’m pretty sure they does specially after the new Leica USA president who actually coming from Montblanc but if you happens to know x Leica ambassadors go ask them if they get free cameras from Leica like influencer do or not and you would know what I’m saying - nothing against the cameras for sure or lenses I’m a leica shooter myself for many years but it is what it is.

Leica Q2 Reporter pre-order or out of stock everywhere currently.. Peter McKinnon "decides" to buy a camera on a whim...walks into shop and "randomly" buy's one...yeah.. cool "story"..

Nice. I’ve been shooting with Leica for 4 years. I shoot with an m10D and a 35mm summilux. I’ve got a 75 1.8 voigltlander too for portrait work. I love the Leica look but most of all I love the camera and it’s such a joy to shoot with. It makes me happy to use and that’s what is most important.

I've had a similar event myself. I have been running camera gear for 15+ years...then earlier I got to test drive a Fujifilm 100S for a couple of days. It was a surreal experience. Different system, different format. Very challenging and rewarding. As an artist, you do need to get out of your comfort zone once in a while. See the world through a different lens. It's good for you!

Man is living every photographers dream👍🏻👍🏻

@cleanlens

2 жыл бұрын

he does

@syedkhadri1623

2 жыл бұрын

Man has worked hard to reach his dream too

@theg8kadim168

2 жыл бұрын

Hope we do the same one day....

AHHH the Leica Q2 is my dream camera, so happy to see you using it! 🤩 Saw it in one of your last videos and was wondering if you picked one up or we’re borrowing it. I have a Fujifilm X100F that I use for the same reason that you got the Leica, a light carry-around camera for capturing memories. It’s a great camera, and has been called a “poor-man’s Leica”, but I’m really looking forward to getting a Q someday!

@kjeksklaus7944

2 жыл бұрын

whats the poor mans x100f? ;)

@kressiv

2 жыл бұрын

@@kjeksklaus7944 Sony a6xxx series with a 20mm pancake lens😂

@premiumparis

2 жыл бұрын

Great camera all around. 28mm isn't for me though, for photography especially. I like it for video, but I would rather have 35mm or 50mm. I end up having to crop most of my 28mm photos. 35mm is the standard for street photography for a reason ! And with all the lenses I have... 50mm stay on my camera 90% of the time so yeah.... I had the fuji and same issue. Cool camera but lens wasn't the right focal length for my style.

@itsjantore

2 жыл бұрын

@@premiumparis You do realize that the x100 focal length was chosen because of the 35mm full format street photography preferance amonst shooters? 23mm crop is equivalent to 35 full format.

@ryejack

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsjantore You beat me to that reply. The Fuji X100 series are essentially 35mm range-finder-style cameras. One has to do the math for the crop sensor.

the intro clips tho 😩🔥 Peter istg you are my GOD like it gives me goosebumps just looking at your videos. You inspire me appriciate quality videography and photography. I will always have respect for you. You have craved your name on my heart. Thank you thank you.

Fell in love with Leica a couple years back with a pre-owned SL and an M6 for film. I've used Sony, Canon, RED, etc. for work for several years now. But when it comes to photos that are for ME, and not for clients/companies, I reach for my Leicas. No other cameras have connected me to the world around me like they have. Enjoy it!

Welcome to the Leica rabbit hole! I went down it myself earlier this year after shooting Canon for many years. I still have my R5 and I love it but I also picked up a Leica M10 (used for a very decent price) and its by and far my favorite camera. It's all manual focus but I honestly don't miss the autofocus at all. Eventually look into getting an M rangefinder and you can get all the different focal lengths you'd like.

Hell yeah I just bought a fujifilm after years of being a canon shooter, I like to think of Fuji as the poor man’s Leica😅

@bennydarko

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. T6S => XT-4

Thank you. This has been an especially hard winter/spring in Toronto - lifeless and empty - this year. I have a basic Q2 and a Q2Mono. For the first time since Xmas, I feel like just going somewhere I haven't been and shooting.

Dude these are some of your best shots. This camera is dope.

im incredibly happy for you to revive that youthful feeling of rediscovering the joy of simply taking photos. Question, though> is that feeling catalyzed by simply having new gear? or is it THIS SPECIFIC gear that does it for you? Like, if you snagged a Fuji X100V, do you think the same feeling could surface?

@calvinchann1996

2 жыл бұрын

It’s the Q. I’ve had the original Q and now the Q2 so they’re not new and it still feels special every time. It so easy to take pictures without the faffing around. Or as Hugh Brownstone would say, less futzing around.

@premiumparis

2 жыл бұрын

If you want the same feeling on a budget... I would rather go toward older film camera.

I love my Q. Haven’t felt the need to upgrade to the Q2. The Q is still an amazing camera.

I was fortunate to switch to Leica back in 2015 and haven't looked back. Congrats on the Q2! It's a fantastic camera.

I had the same reaction to the Q2. Careful Leica’s are addictive. The SL2 doesn’t have the greatest autofocus but it’s by far my favorite camera for everything now.

He's right. Sometimes you just gotta step outside your comfort zone and try a £5,000 camera 👊🤷🏼‍♂️

The mastering of the shallow depth of field over those 17 years has been unmatched 👏

Im sorry, but seeing the tats on your hands/fingers adjusting the dials on the camera is the gnarliest thing for me. Also, its fricken unreal to watch you STILL open new doors for yourself especially at this point in your career, hats off to you mate. Keep on keepin on.

Welcome to the Q life Peter ☺️ I'm excited for you, and the photos you get from it!

Photos from this camera look special and have a distinctive look.. that is why I put a Lightroom preset on all of them. Confirmation bias in its best.

The thing is... all of these photos have been heavily edited with your signature style, so I really don't get the "Leica look" talk. Would love to see A/B comparison with Canon with equivalent settings (though I don't they'd want you doing that). In any case, the intro footage and pics are amazing.

@dani_da_vision

2 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY what im saying!

@burritobrosvideos8060

2 жыл бұрын

The "leica look" is made up bullshit. Side by side comparisons prove it.

@andrewprasanna9323

2 жыл бұрын

So he edited that huh! I thought it was straight outta camera and leica look talk was about those colors.... I don't get why he does that smh.

@dani_da_vision

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewprasanna9323 Jpegs dont come like that from any camera to my knowledge unless your using fujis recipes and adjusting the colors and s curve beforehand.

@burritobrosvideos8060

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewprasanna9323 he is a camera salesman

I noticed the new "Look" on Instagram lately and I'm in love with it. Great to see you trying new equipment or even just functioning a little outside your comfort zone. It's inspiring me to do the same! and that's what you are for me, an utter inspiration!

Another great video Pete!

The r7/r10 came out and I was anticipating your review…but instead you switched cameras the next day. I can read between the lines, Peter, but I sorta hope I’m reading it wrong.

@damienlobb85

2 жыл бұрын

For video the R series aren't great. They seem to have the same overheating, teething issues Sony use to have. Their pics are really nice tho.

@exogendesign4582

2 жыл бұрын

@@damienlobb85 I shoot a lot with the R6, 4k60p it does give overheating warning but I never had it overheat. I wouldn't trade it to anything though as the AF and the quality of video you can get with it is next to nothing, You can literally take out a frame and its immediately a picture. R7 is a great backup for R6, but if anything its APS-C, its like having a gh5 with perfect autofocus.

Felt the same way when I went from Nikon to Fuji. Nikon got me into photography, Fuji made me become a photographer.

@JPWineberg

2 жыл бұрын

I did the same and continued on to Leica with the Q2 10 months ago. Still love my Nikon FE2, Fuji X-T4 and X100T!

@TheNegativeSpacePhotographer

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah this can’t be more true Fuji and Leica are so different to the other cameras basically I use Ricoh‘s leicas and Fujis for everything I do

@jamesjameson4303

2 жыл бұрын

Myth still exists and is a very powerful persuader. As long as the tool gets out of the way the rest is up to the one holding it.

You're excitement is bringing the stoke. So glad you got this camera. It's definitely a dream camera for all photographers and I'm glad you're having fun with it! Reporter edition too!! 🥸

I’m similarly excited with the results I get with a 40mm f1.2 Voigtlander on my Leica… the glass is just so much cleaner than any Zoom or AF prime I’ve tried. Obviously a 40mm on a Leica is a forbidden combination, but it gives a wide-ish field of view with great subject separation… magical.

Almost a year since a release of this video and boy it’s my all time favorite PM video. So inspirative that it changed my photography quite a bit. Love it!

I have a Q2 and I love it so much - also the line about how our cameras are a tool is too true - they are tools no matter what brand you go with - I honestly prefer Leica because it works for me, but I think Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, and Panasonic all have options that are very usable for anyone.

@RiposteThis

2 жыл бұрын

Why does the Leica work for you more than the other companies? What does the Q2 do that the other companies don't? It can't be ergonomics because the Q2 is literally a rectangle with a lack of buttons to make doing things more efficient. The screen doesn't tilt, so it's more difficult and uncomfortable to get low or high shots. They went with a weird focal length that is not great for up close portraits, the 45mp sensor isn't any more or less sharper than other brands 40+ mp sensors. I'm legitimately wondering what makes the Q2, which is an $8500 Canadian camera worth that price even remotely. And please don't say "there is something about the Leica".

@dani_da_vision

2 жыл бұрын

@@RiposteThis the answer is simple : people pay for the brand. They pay for that red dot. They pay for being in an "exclusive" club. Most wont admit that this is the case, so they will simply repeat : "there is something about leica" ..lol

1st from South Africa! Love you Pete!!🍁

The Beauty of your videos and the satisfaction of watching them ❤️❤️

vibe works when you use it to right, like walking into a cosy bar with lots of happy people

I also use Canon gear for all my pro work, but I use a Leica M10 or CL for my own personal photos and enjoyment. Totally get what you mean! They make super inspiring cameras to use, and the lenses are just superb. I also agree on the 28mm though. If they made a 35mm or 50mm Q2, I would pawn my car tomorrow, haha!

@marcellalonde2793

2 жыл бұрын

I started with an X1, and it still blows me away for a compact. For traveling it is so easy. Do you use the CL for video much ? Strange, Leica pulled the plug on it. Pics I have seen from M10 are amazing though.

@thedondeluxe6941

2 жыл бұрын

@@marcellalonde2793 X1 is great! A friend of mine had that, image quality is awesome. I don't think I have ever tried the video on my CL :-) I'm sure it looks great, but without stabilisation you would need a tripod or stabilised lens of some sort. The still image quality is absolutely stunning though. Remarkably similar to M10, actually!

After using almost every Leica camera they have to offer I have come to a conclusion: there is no "Leica look".(but they certainly pay well for "cooperate"😉)

@rumporridge1

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t care much about any “look” but the user interface and build quality of my SL2 is unmatched. And that’s why I shoot Leica. But I must say their lenses are priced in the upper atmosphere.

@HC_617

2 жыл бұрын

Upper atmosphere? More like space. I sold all my Sony and fuji stuff, because they are so expensive I only have a m10 with a 50 lux, and a Q2

@rumporridge1

2 жыл бұрын

@@HC_617 yea I know bro. When I first got the SL2 I could only afford one lens. The 75mm SL APO. And after $10K of trade in. Picked up a slightly used Q-P. I think he was a hoarder who just collects Leica stuff. So saved a bit on that one. Took out a business loan for the 90-280. Lol that lens is a bazooka. But IQ is incredible. I feel like ground forces in the Army when I use that thing. Also have the 24-90, again slightly used and saved some dough. Still have lent in my pockets. Leica will leave you bone dry. But I’m happy as hell with the results.

@admin92706

2 жыл бұрын

So glad a few of you are addressing the “Leica look” bs. Once you start editing & applying filters there is no such characterization. A more realistic statement is how Leica cameras inspire you to go shoot. Needless to say great video Peter & love the beautiful photos!

The entro is just amazing!!!

Good choice!! I have my Q2 for a year and I simply love it!! Thanks!

Haha expected R7/10… but then hey… with Pete, always expect the unexpected 💯

From one canon to another? Excited to watch this one man! You make me want to make better videos and learn more

Thanks for Informative Film and Positive Vibes Peter! :)

Got a Q2, used it a ton for six months, and just upgraded to the M11. These are nice camera’s I’m absolutely blown away by how nice it is to shoot with these things.

@sellwithmanuel

8 ай бұрын

Currently shooting with the Q2 as well and considering jumping to the M11... was there a learning curve? Do you miss shooting with the Q2?

@ChalrieD

8 ай бұрын

@@sellwithmanuel q2 easier focus but the m11 for patient focused shooting is the best camera. Travel with kids so the q2 is my go to but when I'm alone I'll always use the m11 it forces you to really slow down and think and produces more good photos. Often my raw folder is 70% keepers when I'm in the right mood.

@sellwithmanuel

8 ай бұрын

@@ChalrieD thats where I am torn.. I use my Q2 for family stuff but I also use it for more slowed down photography. I dont do it professionally but I really enjoy it. I might just keep the Q2... I just think the M11 is like a manual car... and I love manual cars lol

@ChalrieD

8 ай бұрын

@@sellwithmanuel it's exactly like a manual car. Everything needs to be calibrated for every shot and it's really nice. But you need the time. Four year old running around negatively affects the ability to do it right. lol

Can you also try shooting a whole vlog with it?

@the49thstate_

2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see that

Leica’s too expensive for me, lens quality on those are insane though! I have the fuji x100f and like you said inspires me in ways I haven’t been before.

Great video as usual. I love the Leica Q2 Monochrome. What a special camera that is.

Dude! Thank you so much for this. It’s honestly so inspiring!

I have a bunch of cameras but honestly my Q1 is the most worn, used and abused. The black paint is coming off and each cm of patina has a story to it. Shooting with a Leica is about the experience using one, not the photo itself. Its weird but those who use them will understand.

@dilfill

2 жыл бұрын

Same here haha

@Nerdzombiedisco

2 жыл бұрын

LOL. The sought-after patina and brassing is from black paint Leica cameras with brass bodies/plates & lenses. Not your Q. You're cosmetically wearing down your non-brass digital Leica to silver alloy and it will eventually brick electronically.

@Snowcatsrt

2 жыл бұрын

@@Nerdzombiedisco yeah like my M10

@Nerdzombiedisco

2 жыл бұрын

@@Snowcatsrt Too bad it's not a black paint M10-r

The 28 almost feels like a 24 as it's corrected in camera too. i prefer the sony rx1r ii with its fantastic zeiss 35mm. If you want similar image quality, even smaller for the pocket, give it a try.

@rumporridge1

2 жыл бұрын

We gotta keep that RX1R II a secret bro lol. Supreme camera and images it produces.

Your work in simply incredible. I've always loved your style. Keep it up!

I never thought about a Leica Q2. I watched your post, teste drive a Q2, LOVED IT, and pulled the trigger. That camera is a league in itself 😍

Thought this would be a switch to Sony for a second

@DreySantesson

2 жыл бұрын

He'd rather be shooting with a Game Boy Camera

Does anyone else think Pete is coming dangerously close to falling down the film photography rabbit hole? (Personally, I hope so)

@anthonymoreno894

2 жыл бұрын

It crossed my mind and I hope so too.

I'm thinking of starting to use it soon. So Thank you for this valuable information , and best of luck

I have really missed the videos like this. It inspires me so much!

@ivangrdinic2605

2 жыл бұрын

@official_peter_Mckinnon You are welcome, Pete. How can I reach you?

@ivangrdinic2605

2 жыл бұрын

Pm sent.

Leica definitely has a magic look to it... It's all in their glass. The lenses are top notch.

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I absolutely love my Leica M240. I have several Sonys and REDs, but it’s always been the camera I enjoy shooting with most. ❤

the tranquility this video brings me. the music!