I believe most photographers end up with the camera they think they want and not the camera they know they need. We can all be at risk of this. You appear to have found what you need, and im sure you'll be all the happier for it.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt - I’m certainly enjoying it!

Not surprised - After my manual focus film Leica R 5.2 many years ago, which was a great camera, I have never trusted the Leica electronics or enjoyed their ergonomics - over the years I have tried but gave up on an M8, M9, CL, M240 , SL (original) and M10 . Combining Leica lenses with Japanese handling and electronics sounds a great way forward..

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Yep - I think the lenses are where Leica really excel

Whatever camera you choose to use, I really enjoy your videos! Have a great day :)

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks so much! 😊

Exactly one year after "goodbye Fujifilm" video ha. Not a bad plan. Switch systems each year and generate the same content on new kit all over again. New likes, subscribers, etc per brand. Also works well because the brand-based in-fighting in the comments means they keep generating traffic 🤣

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

If only it was that thought through 🤣 sadly, it’s not. I just share what I’m actually doing…

@SourPlanet

2 ай бұрын

@@ChrisOrange Oh! Ok. Well, it works. Someone out there is taking notes and will launch the channel you accidentally made lol

@ChrisOrange

Ай бұрын

Yeah, probably true. Would be expensive though as switching cameras brands isn’t cheap 😂

I get it! I came to Lumix after Leica. The L mount system is great and financially Lumix is just a happier place to be for non-pros with gear acquisition syndrome.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

It’s a great place for pros too! I’m a full time photographer and these are my cameras for all my pro work. They’re fantastic 👍

I did the same....Sold my SL2 and got a S5IIx, haven't looked back. Can't wait for the S1/S1R/S1H successor to come out..... Its LONG overdue.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Nice - apparently the S1 is approved by Netflix too

@raksh9

2 ай бұрын

​@@ChrisOrange The S1H is Netflix approved, not the S1. But with firmware updates, the S1 does most of what the S1H can do.

I own a Fujifilm X100S which I purchased new in 2014, when they came out. At the time, not many knew about the X100 line. Anyway, last year, I wanted to have a sensor clean, and my display had a small scratch. I contacted Fujifilm in New Jersey where they have a repair center. The told me to fill in the form and to send the camera. I filled in the form, sent the camera, only to get it back untouched, with a message telling me it was too old, and they did not have spares to work on it. Automatically, it means no more Fujifilm cameras for me. I was going to purchase a Leica Q3, only because I was told you can send a Leica for repair independently of its age. Leica will always try to fix it.

@DessieTots

2 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t be too sure about Leica’s after sales service being great or even good. My best experience with camera manufacturers has been with Olympus. They picked up my second hand EM1, fixed and returned it within a week for zero cost to me.

@p6x2

2 ай бұрын

@@DessieTotsAgreed! also, times have changed. I also had great experience with Canon. That being said, the evolution of customer service, including Amazon which used to be a reference, is getting worse.

@paultaylorphotography9499

2 ай бұрын

In my limited experience of Leica repairs I can’t thank them enough I sold a lung and my saggy arse to fund a Q2 then did a dumb thing frying the sensor after just 14 days of ownership I sent it back to Leica admitted it was my stupid fault they replaced the sensor at no charge to me I learned a lesson they earned a return customer but only when the Q2 meets the end of it’s natural life.

@p6x2

2 ай бұрын

@@paultaylorphotography9499This is indeed why paying a premium for a camera means! there are very few brands that do that, I am glad that you discover that Leica goes out of its way to satisfy their customers. To them, it is not red money. They just make sure you will be a returning customer one day. Just exactly the opposite of Fujifilm! they don't have to help, their products are flying off the shelf... even older X100 are selling on eBay for at a premium price...

Makes sense, honestly never saw the point in the SL series, plenty of competition in the "traditional" slr style camera market, even within L-mount. Leica's M & Q cameras are at least pretty unique (more so the M's) so I understand the allure of those far more than the SL line

@thomasa.243

2 ай бұрын

I mean, the Leica SL range are basically „Panasonic in fancy“. They feel slightly nicer in your hands but other than that, yeah, there is not really that much of a point of having them. The Leica Q is also technically Panasonic but Panasonic does not have any equivalent to them in their portfolio. The only „real Leica“ is honestly the M, agree with that point

@CianMcsweeney

2 ай бұрын

@@thomasa.243 yeah panasonic do pretty much all the software for Leica, and yeah I agree, have a Leica M4 and would love a digital M at some point, have zero interest in any of their other offerings

@thomasa.243

2 ай бұрын

@@CianMcsweeney I also think about buying a Leica and the early M analog versions are not that expensive but they are pretty inconvenient :/. And more modern M cameras are not necessarily 100% out of reach but there are always more important things to buy before getting a Leica. P.S. Panasonic not only does the software but also hardware. Practically all L-Mount Leica lenses are Panasonic. Granted, they always feel a bit nicer but the prices are also „a bit nicer“ 😂

@CianMcsweeney

2 ай бұрын

@@thomasa.243 I quite enjoy the M4, but yes it is a very hands on camera. And yeah, much more important life stuff that money is needed for instead of a Leica

@lydiajoann2306

2 ай бұрын

The beauty in the Leica SL-Series is the build quality and the most important thing the usability. I don't have to think when I'm using the SL2-S, everything feels good and even sounds good, this is what makes Leica great, but it's great for my needs; someone else maybe needs a quicker AF or a different button layout. But I don't understand the argument that there is better competition in the market, there is really no point in comparing a Sony or Canon with a Leica, it's a different style of camera for a different kind of photographer. Because of youtube reviewers I was afraid that my Leica wouldn't perform good enough because there are cameras with better AF ... but I don't need and don't like this features ... I am the kind of photographer who 99,9 % shoots in single shot modus with a single point autofocus ;) I've tried many cameras, but for me it's more important that a camera inspires me. By the way the SL2-S has s superior EVF, it's a chefs kiss. She's my big lady and I hope she will be on my side for a long time.

Yah, the new Pannys are the most underrated cameras on the market. I love mine.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

I agree! Am getting a LOT of nasty comments about it 🤪 thank goodness for the delete button 😃

But you loved Fuji, best thing since sliced bread, then you loved Leica, then it was the Bronica, now Lumix, next week, who knows?

@The_Hero_Is_Back

2 ай бұрын

So long as we keep watching his gear purchase cycles, he keeps making money.

@julianhignell8452

2 ай бұрын

Why does it matter to you what camera he uses? It’s really his business, for me I am only interested in the photography.

@cameraman655

2 ай бұрын

Nice guy but I will never understand the need to switch systems so frequently.

@ericrjennings

2 ай бұрын

@@The_Hero_Is_BackI can tell you that’s not true. I change gear all the time and the views don’t pay.

@nevvanclarke9225

2 ай бұрын

Lumix meh colours aren't great in my view and i shoot professionally.

Photography (including equipment) is a journey. Enjoy, just be safe.

I went Lumix GX9 and colours couldn't touch the Fuji sensors..... back to my X70 and X100V and couldn’t be happier

@AlienGrade

2 ай бұрын

I just sold my Fujifilm GFX 100 II (thinking the Image Stabilization was something I needed, realized I shoot on a tripod 90% of the time anyway) The Dynamic Range and Color Science of my Hasselbad was way to important.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Nice!

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Have often wondered about the Hasselblad….maybe one day 😅

@paultaylorphotography9499

2 ай бұрын

@@ChrisOrange😂😂😂why not

I use any camera I like. Period. Dot. Different tools for different folks. If you like it, use it. I'm not selling ANYTHING! My granddaughter will inherit everything! I love my Q but love all my Fujis, an original GR, an LX10, etc. Buy used and sell them off. Or keep. Consider it a rental fee. Do whatever you wish, Chris. I have my first and probably last wedding in August for some friends. Wife will operate the detailed X-Pro3 with the 33mm/1.4 and I'll do the X100V for groups, atmo, wider shots, etc. I just wanted the APS-C files to look similar. I could've just used the Q? But I want 2 of us jamming through it and files to look similar. Just tools.

Same way as you walked along I did....started in L-Mount with the purchase of an SL2-S and the kit-lens SL 24-70mm. I was facing too many issues with the camera and the lens also was not in the shape as it should be. I got a new kit from Leica and sold everything. I kept my other L-Mount lenses and now I am happy with my Lumix S5 II - no issues at all. The cameras have too many issues with software. But the lenses are great.

@ChrisOrange

Ай бұрын

Nice - I wonder how many of us there are out there 😃

Makes sense! Congrats on new cameras 🎉

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Hello again, Chris. Congratulations on your change & choice of camera/lens systems. The 2 Leica lenses you retained, together with the 35mm F/1.4, would be my all time favourite prime lenses, if I could afford to buy, rather than hire them. The SL3 would probably be my "full frame" camera choice, again if money were no object. Starting from my former Fujifilm X base, but with a clean sheet, I looked at both the Lumix & Sony systems. As a stills photographer with interests in capturing fast moving subjects, I opted for an A9ii & have been blown away by the autofocus capture/tracking, compared with the X-H2. I'm sure the Lumix will more than satisfy your needs, and the new MRP is quite amazing & nearly caused me purchase into the Lumix system - but the pull of a mint used Sony, at even less cost, was too much. I've retained my Q1, as I'm sure, I'd miss the superior build quality, the ergonomics & above all that incredible 28mm F/1.7 lens - sometimes you just don't need the fastest autofocus or 40+ megapixels, when you've got one of the best wide angle prime lenses & terrific EVF! JohnG

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment - I think Sony have had class leading AF for a long time, so not surprised you went there. LUMIX are catching up I think, and I’m very impressed with the 2 cameras I have.

@paultaylorphotography9499

2 ай бұрын

I had the Q1 for a short while absolutely awesome piece of kit loved it

The thing is that for people not wanting the generate ‘likes’ on KZread’ swapping camera systems is both expensive, usually regretful, and ultimately makes them go out and take all the same photographs over again to compare images with what they’ve just sold. It’s rarely a creative turnaround in a photographers output, whereas inspirational ideas, or introducing new techniques can be creatively productive.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Swapping cameras for me is only ever something I do to help my professional photography business. Creative ideas are something that come regardless of the gear I use. All I’m doing is talking about my processes…

@stevebarnett5048

2 ай бұрын

@@ChrisOrange As a business you can write off costs against tax and making money with the equipment, not so amateurs looking for ‘the next best thing’ which makes for a compromised position to hold in recommending gear. So there is a responsibility to consider above what you do for your business, especially if you promote something.

I avoid changing camera systems because it is too much of a financial loss. My first time was in the late 1960s when I abandoned my Miranda Sensorex 35mm SLR system for a Nikon 35mm SLR system. My second time was in the digital age when l abandoned my Nikon 35mm SLR system for a Fuji APS-C mirrorless digital system.

Love my lumix gear. Welcome to the LUMIX family

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Greetings from Portland, Oregon! After weeks of research, I finally ordered a Lumix S52X camera with their 20-60mm lens; it should arrive in a few days. Got a great deal from Hunts Photo & Video (USA) @ $2060 w free shipping & 3-yr Panasonic warranty. Looking forward to start shooting with it! Cheers! - Peter D.

i hope all is well, and as long as your are enjoying your photography, nothing else matters. Enjoy your new system. I'm sticking to Fuji. 😂

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

A perfectly sound decision. Have fun.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

I also sold my SL2 when I got rumors on the SL3, and purchased the Lumix S5IIx to use while I am waiting. But now I am not sure, I just love the S5. The only question I have is the resolution :-) PS: Also use the SL APO lenses (28,50,75 and 90).

@ChrisOrange

Ай бұрын

Nice - SL3 is pricey and not sure you get true value for money, unless you just love owning a Leica. It’s certainly a beautiful piece to own. I love the LUMIX range as you get so much for your money.

cool - the new Leica SL3 is a crazy expensive camera - what you've done makes much more sense.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Panasonic is SOLID across their entire electronic range and why I've owned multiple items in their Audio / Visual department, yet I haven't made the jump to their photography range. Why I dont know, perhaps I waited a few years and honestly I was too deep into the Canon ecosystem when they first entered the market, I had my concerns being so fresh and pimply faced as a new player in the field. One of the top reasons I enjoy your channel even more Chris, you are not afraid to experiment with trialling different systems. Again inspiring me to perhaps change and mix things up myself. You just be YOU Chris and disregard those that ask you 'why' the constant change. No one wrote the rule book on sticking to one brand for life, life is about choice and making decisions that's best suited to YOU. Keep being real Chris, love it mate.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Thanks David - one of my favourite comments on this so far! 😃

@davidfromdownunder

2 ай бұрын

Too easy mate, take it easy

I am sure you made a good professional decision, but I am a Fuji fan, still remembering that you once were one too. :)

@t.rich.pictures2197

2 ай бұрын

Fujifilm as of 2023, a Japanese Camera made in China.

@doronsieradzki192

2 ай бұрын

@@t.rich.pictures2197 Do you think Lumix cameras are made in Switzerland? (hehe, made in China too).

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Am still a Fujifilm fan! I was using the X-T10 the other day 👏

Leica to Lumix is an easy transition when you have nice L mount glass. Bodies come and go.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

That’s true - makes sense!

Hi Chris, I can see why the LUMIX is an excellent choice for you. Cool to see you are keeping the Leica glass. I love the 35mn Summilux f1.4. Nothing comes close. And because the rangefinder experience is so much fun, the m10 makes allot of sense for me(used m10) as a non professional. I enjoy your videos. Thanks.

Spot on Video. For me Leica camera's are overrated, the L mount has given Lumix the opportunity to shine over the hype. I see others making the, what I see as a sensible choice going Lumix. A Bold video, not so good for Leica, great news for L mount, Lumix and photographers IMHO. I've been on the Leica, GFX & Hasselblad journey of GAS and discovery, all gone now. Partly thanks to you, I'm currently on the XT5, XT1 & XE1 voyage. Cheap & cheerful, fantastic results. Good luck with Lumix, it has some rave reviews.

@CianMcsweeney

2 ай бұрын

I would agree, but the M cameras are exceptions, really the only digital rangefinder in production(other than the Pixii startup)

@alanplatt888

2 ай бұрын

@@CianMcsweeney IMHO, M's are overpriced, M lenses are overpriced, rangefinder's are unique but overrated and very expensive if they become out of sync. Fantastic camera's to own, yes. Value for money ? not from my experience's.

@CianMcsweeney

2 ай бұрын

@@alanplatt888 oh ofc they're overpriced, but that's cause they've zero competition, I personally love them but yeah it's highly subjective. I also don't own any Leica glass, voigtlander and Zeiss M lenses are amazing

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Nice - Fujifilm make super cameras and I’ll always love their JPEG colours. I prefer the Leica lenses over the Leica camera bodies

That's an expensive loss. I don't switch from system to system as it's too expensive. Cameras are just far too expensive and just tools at the end of the day. Good luck with your new gear.

@berndf0

2 ай бұрын

That's not what I understood. A used SL2 sells at about the same price, often more expensive, than a Lumix 5IIX. He shouldn't have made a significant loss; if not even a slight profit. The L-mount alliance is really interesting. It created an ecosystem that allows you to seamlessly move from one camera brand to another without losing all your investment in glass.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Cheers - for me it’s my work tool, so I keep adjusting and changing to suit my needs

The Panasonic Cameras which I also own the two that You have are almost like Sony's that I own. They are Mini Computers with so many choices to fine tune your photos and videos. Cheers!

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Nice, thanks!

Hi Chris. I’m not entire surprised you decided to switch fully to Panasonic. They’re a great system and do all the things you need to do. Have fun with them!

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Thanks John - really am enjoying the system

and next month it will be canon, and the month after nikon,

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Not sure I have those kinds of funds at my disposal 🤪🤣😆

@grantdow

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

I believe that you did well too, thank you for sharing

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Thank you too!

Excellent video 😊!

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Your comment about the Lumix doing a better job than the Leica....well that is true for many cameras lets face it. The sony A9/alpha 1 for example. Leica is truly a strange club to join and one that I went into for several years buying the M9 and lenses. I saw the light after a couple of years and moved on to better functioning cameras which had equal or better output. Played with the SL but quickly realised it was bigger, poorer handling and average output compared to most of the full frame competition.I wont get fooled again

@ChrisOrange

Ай бұрын

It’s strange isn’t it? Feels like they have so much promise but seem to fall down on really obvious parts of the camera. I guess they’ll always have their fans…but not me anymore. Although - I love their lenses and have kept some and they’re amazing.

@kevinslaney486

Ай бұрын

@@ChrisOrange Can't argue with their lenses ...some truly lovely glass. Ands of course build is always wonderful.

I would Never sell my Leica. Never! I received it in 1967. Lens is older! 1955 Leica 50mm Collapsible Summicron.

@ChrisOrange

Ай бұрын

I would never sell that either - the SL however, is nowhere near as good as that, so didn’t mind selling that.

Somewhat off topic but I am considering Leica SL 601 or GFX50s. Which output you liked the most and which did you prefer? Is the SL evf so much better than the GFX EVF? Many thanks.

@ChrisOrange

Ай бұрын

hi there, personally I would prefer the body of the Leica and the output of the Fujifilm GFX50. I really liked the GFX50 RAW files, far more than the Leica RAW files. Don't get me wrong, both a fab, but that's just my opinion.

@suzukitaka4470

Ай бұрын

@@ChrisOrange Thank you for your reply! I decided on the GFX50S! super happy!

It makes zero sense! Like going from Rolex to Seiko! Leica is a manual camera and going to digital is just poor even if you do it for work!

@ChrisOrange

Ай бұрын

Hi there, Leica are also digital cameras, which are the ones I sold.

Good choice. Great cameras.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Aren’t Leicas just rebadged Lumix ?😂❤

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

But without the AF 🤣

Fuji - Leica - Lumix , the grass is always greener I guess :-)

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Or, the glass 🤣

@lifetimesofamultiplemediam1003

2 ай бұрын

@@ChrisOrange Or, the grass is always Oranger… 🙃

@sebastianrich9711

2 ай бұрын

@@ChrisOrange ha ha very good 😂😂😂😂Good luck to Ya mate

I can't wait for the Holga phase! 🙂

Leica is a promise of "photography with soul" and when you notice Leica is good but only you can put the soul, then you realize Leica is a crazy expensive mistake... unless you have money enough to blind yourself.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Love that!

Welcome to the Lumiverse!

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

So much great gear out there actually there always has been so why not try as many as you can I shoot canon for the day job the newspaper supply it I have used canon every work day for 20 years I can’t speak highly enough of it but I certainly don’t think it’s sexy whereas my personal Nikon D3s my Leica Q2 my Fuji x100 the xpro2 my many film cameras from Pentax minolta ikonta bessa II the bronica the RB67 the canon L3 and many more I just love using them all even the ill fated zorki 4 still love it I clearly have a major problem but I don’t drink to excess I don’t smoke do drugs gamble or mess about with fit lasses or even unfit ones these daze so I reckon buying n using cameras ain’t much to ask. Live once shoot loads 📸📷

Congratulations.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@r423sdex

2 ай бұрын

A change is as good as a rest, sometimes.

Next stop Sony. Could have started there 5 years ago if googled it 😂😂😂

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

I had SONY a few years ago

Never seen a channel changing so fast of camera brand. Guess you will be back to fuji to end the cycle!

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

If they brought a full frame camera out, I may…but sadly, they won’t.

ehyyy, another chapter on your journey of cameras :D

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Exactly - I’ll get through them all I’m sure 😅

Leica sono costose troppo il passaggio che hai fatto lo condivido , ciao .

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I think you will stay with this. Some are saying you will change to Canon, Sony etc etc but I do not think so. I do not think you are doing this for more viewers as I see someone is not going to follow you anymore because you are not using Fujifilm cameras.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Exactly - I don’t understand all those crazy and negative comments as if this would help my channel somehow. I just share what I’m doing, and no one is forced to watch 😊

Ah, the elusive search for the perfect camera system continues 😉

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Yep! One day…🤣

If it’s your decision then it’s the right decision. Fascinating and exciting journey. Good luck.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Cheers! 👏

Have u test Sony

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

I did have a Sony a6400 for a while

To me, the Lumix S series cannot be accepted as substitute to the Leica Q series. I want a fixed lens camera.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Leica Q is incredible

@p6x2

2 ай бұрын

​@@ChrisOrangeThis is the one I can afford.

@paultaylorphotography9499

2 ай бұрын

I bought a Q2 killed it so while away on repair I bought a used but damaged Q the lcd wasn’t functioning other than that all was good I loved the Q 24mp I’d plenty for most needs the lens is incredible I loved it. When the Q2 came back I sold the Q at no loss I would have loved to have kept it though

you maybe try Nikon next time

@ChrisOrange

Ай бұрын

it's the one brand that doesn't interest me...not sure why.

Chris you’ve got worse GAS than me, lol 😂

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Haha! I’m always trying to keep finding new ways of getting the shots in my head

Chanel goes 📉🤣

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Haha! Don’t think that many Leica users followed me anyway 🤪

😂😂😂

Get the life man buy Nikon FX not Z to be clear. I was going to buy Lumix recently and found my old d70s in cupboard.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Nice!

Your GAS is worse than mine 😂

Hopping on the switching trend eh? 😂

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

I’ve been on that trend for some time 😂 I just have been searching for something which for now, seems good to me

Love your channel Chris.....all the youtubers are ditching the Leica's....I thought it was a fad with all from the start. Just too expensive to be practical in professional photography.

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Thanks - for me, the Leica lenses are where they excel. The cameras are beautiful, but nowhere near as good as other, cheaper brands.

Each to their own

@ChrisOrange

2 ай бұрын

Yep!

Who cares.