After reading over the comments, I'm just gonna say: I've bought some prints from this channel on eBay and they are hanging in my 35-year as a photographer for the US National Forest Service father's living room. Roger has shown many of use multiple techniques in the darkroom; exposed (pun intended) to many new developers and film stocks,...whatever. He is well deserving of a gift like this. I look forward to learning on this channel. I proudly use my stickers and my coffee mug. So, good on you, Roger. Thank you for helping to make a good contribution to KZread.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew. Very kind words.

@JasonRenoux

2 жыл бұрын

All this and more 👏🏻 Roger's the man with the coveted Leica MP, well deserved Sir 🥳🥁🎉 (If it was me though, I wouldn't put a maybe cheap piece of glass in front of a very expensive piece of glass aka the Voigtländer glass, but that's me ;) )

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

@@JasonRenoux Cheers Jason. I did wonder that. I've not shot without it yet. I wonder if it makes any difference off and on? I'll have to try it side by side

@JasonRenoux

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss I am not expert enough to say for sure but this APO lens is not cheap and that goes for the front element. This glass is 21st century tech and as my Fuji XF glass which I do not particularly take care off, has not scratches after five years. Keep us posted ;)

I want a friend that gives Leica Cameras out like Fish n Chips

@punkrachmaninoff

2 жыл бұрын

Move to the Isle of Wight, Chet.

Admit it Roger, you don't know how to tell the wife you've blown 3 Grand on a camera!!! Love the video, as always!

@terrywbreedlove

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@jays.8621

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@JacobChristiansen1

2 жыл бұрын

3 grand? In what currency 😂? These cost about $6000

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

You got that right Rick LOL!

@japancamerahunter

2 жыл бұрын

$3k? Awww bless.

You are incredibly generous with your time and experience, Roger. That your friends show an appreciation of you in this way is no surprise. Enjoy!

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Morris 👍

Beautiful bit of kit. But remember, the camera body just moves the shutter out of the way. Magic is in the lens, and that one is stunning.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Yup! It's a nice lens. Looking forward to getting it on more subjects in future. Cheers.

Can't believe in a few months you've gone from holgas and Chinons to a kit of a Nikon F5, Mamiya RZ, and now two Leicas. Still look forward to more pinhole and less extreme gear videos in the future!!

@johnreader2548

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardk6043 Lol didn’t realise the photography police was on KZread, someone sounds a bit bitter! I hope you find a partner soon, someone needs some company so they don’t turn to youtube to project their anger! 😂

@mattdavis9986

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardk6043 if anything is embarrassing, it’s your comment. Just feel happy for the guy, no need to be so resentful

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

LOL!!!!! I had to laugh Richard. I enjoy making videos on KZread like millions of others. Ive invested much time each week making videos for people to enjoy regardless of numbers or income, which, you obviously have researched, is not that much. Still I enjoy it. As for my photography, I enjoy my photography! No matter what anyone else thinks. It's mine and I enjoy it. How do you know what I have afforded? You only see what you want to see through envious eyes and get on your keyboard to vent your vile. I am humbled that people want to send me a camera as gift and yes I will show it on my channel for everyone to enjoy especially the person that sent the gift. Your comment is probably the most ridiculous I've seen on my channel. We are all entitled to our opinions. But to bring my Wife into it for buying her husband a gift is pitiful. Feel proud. I usually don't waste time on such comments but you got a reply. You're special! Hell, you even got a heart. ;)

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Matt.

@mattdavis9986

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardk6043 yeah, I hate it when Roger reviews all the latest mobile phones and Sony cameras on this channel 😂 If you don’t like the content here, go find something else that you do like rather than spreading your hateful, jealous rants where they’re not welcome.

What a great friend you have. That is an awesome gift for any film photographer.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Janne, just like the tripod you gave me. Kind.

This video was just so great. From Ryan who’s 12 years old with a kid to putting a cake inside his pocket and all the great comments and your replies ! Such a great watch and read. Enjoy your camera ! It’s sure in good hands with images you’re making. Thank you for this video.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Baladino

I must have the wrong kind of friends. All my friends have ever gifted me is a yard full of noxious weeds.

@aristoioannidis7490

2 жыл бұрын

100% Sophie Taylor!

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

LOL! But I bet they are there when you need a hand?

Some great work here and expertise in the dark room. Well done for contributing to keeping film photography alive!

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

What a generous friends you have. Nice to get out with the Family to

Whoah! Beautiful! The lens, the camera, the prints everything...! Enjoy the holy grail and take us along for the ride!! - Cheers from Greece!

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Christos!

amazing first minute of the video

What a great video and awesome pictures! Congrats to your MP! I shoot Leica too btw. The M3 and M4. Cheers Michael

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael. What subjects are your fav with those cameras?

Wow, I've never had friends like you! Beautiful camera!! A grip will make handholding the camera even more scrumptious than it already is. As for composing...it will never be like viewing thru the lens of an SLR, but you'll quickly gain proficiency with the rangefinder.

"Finding the range!" What a great expression. Nice video. I enjoyed it.

Congrats! This is amazing!

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Great shots! Some Voigtländers are really good. Glad you enjoyed your rangefinder. I was a bit underwhelmed when I shot my RF the first time, TBH. Nothing like the wow feeling I got with my first SLR. Each to their own I guess.

Congratulations, what a wonderful gift! Don't give up on the cheap cameras though, it's good to have a bit of variety.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Jay.

The prints look stunning !! Great video :)

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

What an amazing gift! I use a Voigtländer lens myself on my M5 with a somewhat bigger aperture - if you thought the f2 caused problems with the view, imagine how much view an f1.1 lens covers ;-) When I got the M5, it was the only 50mm lens in my price range they had in stock at the store, so I had no choice if I wanted to be able to use the camera immediately after the purchase. It's good fun to experiment with an aperture that big (and an ND filter), so as it turned out, I was quite lucky.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

F1.1 !! I imagine the Bokhe is crazy!

Great photos. Your very good with your abstract compositions.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James.

Very happy for you for having the chance to enjoy a Leica camera.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I like the way you pulled this feat off without being banished to the living room sofa for the rest of the year. Nice!!! ;-) Oh yeah, the video is entertaining as usual.

Wow, what have you got on that friend? I am lucky to get drink out of mine.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

I gave him my 1980-1988 Beano collection and some Garbage pail cards. Good swap!

Beautiful looking camera& well made.

Love this Channel. and as newbie to Leica film and who should be collecting MINE by November I love this.. so much to learn. Thanks and you have a lovely Family.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Enjoy it the Leica! (When it arrives)

@gewglesux

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Thanks I will!!

I’ll be interested in seeing and hearing more about you shooting that MP. I just got a Leica MA, and I have the exact same Voightlander 50mm APO. I just ran my first roll through it, but being that I’m still evacuated out of Louisiana due to hurricane Ida, it may be a bit before I get home and can get it developed. Since we have essentially the same camera, mine sans light meter, I’m going to be VERY interested to see how you work with and experience yours. I found a great deal on mine…supposedly used, but I don’t think an actual roll of film had been through it. Anyway, another great video, see you again soon!! CC

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a mint camera there! Sorry to hear about your evacuation. Hope you can get back to some normal soon!

So great. Congratulations!

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jamie

A really fun video !! RS. Canada

15:30 Looks like a 1959 Cadillac coupe Deville :) Great video, Roger. And congrats on the new Leica. Cheers from Los Angeles!

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks

I quite like some of those of of focus shots.. The people shot especially. It's not about the sharpness, it's about the interpretation.

I found the Leica-M the easiest camera to load! I taught my daughter in 30 seconds to focus! See one finger see two! She had it done! Of course like any sensible photographer, she jumped at a SLR! I no longer allow strangers to take my portrait! Think word 'stranger'? Great gift! I'll watch next trip with more ease, carrying the Leica and not that furnture van from mamiya.Enjoy. Make great exposures.

I have 3 film Leicas - I love them different of course from SLR’s they are like you said all different like the rest of my cameras and I love them all.

What an awesome gift.

Nothing like treating Jack as a 6 year old kid!!!

Congrats roger you deserve it!!! however if you can try the mp with a much smaller lens. Its a different experience. Small and compact is what the m is all about. Keep it up !

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Frank, I'll get used to it.

I've had something from Leica. A nice, big sticker (with R4 on it) on a door of my room, from my age of 5 till I moved out of my parents apartment...

Wow, i have the same Leica, it's a fantastic camera. Nice video, as usual.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Sergio

Great cameras . The m3 and m4 are my favorites

Heyt Rog - you are an inspiration - which is no doubt why ppl keep gifting you stuff, I was heavily into photography, but, well, as they say 's**t happens' & s**t happened. Just got myself a near mint Chinon CM3 c/w Miranda (remember them?) flash & powerwind with timer, and correct case for it (them). It weighs half a tonne & is fully mechanical (except for the meter). AND got a Chinon CG-5 which is like it just walked out of the factory. Got some CM-4's too. The threes take M42 screw fit, the fours take PK fit - no shortage of lenses then. The CM-3 is a totally top notch piece of kit. Rog, thank you for helping to bring me back to life. 'Down the beach getting wet feet' - that's me all over. Cheers mate.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Nice Lewis! Those are nice cameras. I always like finding an m42 screw fit camera as I have loads of lenses! Have fun!

Using a rangefinder for the first time is tricky for a novice, it takes a little getting used to as I found out with my Olympus 35RC. As for your mates, what great friends to have! Make those Lieca's shine, Roger.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jim.

Beautiful baby !! Awwwwwwwww

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's little Sienna. So cute. Cheers

Interesting video. I taught my daughter in 30" to use RF. I had her frame me at 5'/1.5m held my hand showing two fingers. Then I showed one finger. Made her focus on both and then concentrate on the single finger. Done. F-stops? The bigger the number, more in focus, smaller numbers= less in focus. SLR won because they are simply better. I use both..

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Is your Daughter still shooting Jason? I'd say different RF vs SLR. Brian Duffy was once commissioned to shoot a composer for Vogue. The composer demanded Duffy use a Leica as it (RF) were quiet. Unfortunately Duffy wasn't used to a RF and left the lens cap on! The boys in the Darkroom saved his bacon by telling the editor they accidentally ruined the film. ha ha. I read that.

@jasongold6751

Жыл бұрын

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss sorry delay in answer! Yes, she does weddings, portraits and family. Some Hers, others commissioned. Shoots Nikon DSLR, Nikon as I did for most pro jobs. Your blog great.

Jack is 12? with an 8 week old? Law are different over there. Good channel. Continue to watch

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

LOL!

I'm a Leica collector and shooter. The only 'M' series I have is a 1955 Leica M3 double stroke.

“A Leica MP I was gifted by a friend.”……..Words rarely seen together in the same sentence! 🤔😂👍📷

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was gob smacked literally Ian. Cheers

Love the prints from the car show

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yasha. Old cars I find always make nice subjects to photograph.

There's a great tip on F-bomb fotolab for loading film into Leicas.

Well "Strap first".....that what i also tell people when i hand them one of my cameras

That E-Type interior shot 👌

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I liked that one Ryan.

Welcome to the Leica gang! :D

You are very very lucky guy

Gifted an MP = JACKPOT!!!!!!!

What I've always wondered about Roger, never having a Leica to compare films with, is the frame spacing compared to my Nikon. I find when cutting film to fit in file sheets that the space between frames is quite tight and if then printing either end negative getting the film nicely in the enlarger is tricky, does the Leica leave more, the same or less space between frames.

@Tom_YouTube_stole_my_handle

2 жыл бұрын

It’s about the same. Having cut up and mounted thousands of transparencies from Nikon’s though I don’t recall it ever being tricky. I wonder if your Nikon is the one not leaving enough space?

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Not that I've noticed Stephen. Or at least I cut away in strips without thinking anything was different. I'll have to look now lol

@stephendeakin2714

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tom_KZread_stole_my_handle could be, thanks for your input Tom

@stephendeakin2714

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss thanks Roger.

Another cracking episode the Leica looks good but he F5 what a piece of kit that is.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that F5 is on long term loan from a family member. :) Love shooting it. Just subbed Paul.

@paultaylorphotography9499

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss I’m love Nikon’s I stupidly gave my F3 away years ago to a mate trying my best grovelling to get it back but he’s got new mates now 🙄hey thanks for the sub mate appreciate it. Best advise is turn the volume off and fast forward to the pictures endure mate 📷❤️📷

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

@@paultaylorphotography9499 I know a lot of photographers that gave gear away when digital got going. They regret it now! Sadly.

@paultaylorphotography9499

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss I kept a few my Bronicas my Minolta 9 and a few old display cameras but that Nikon dumb dumb move live and learn eh.

Love the socks :-D

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Don't mate. I went out with odd trainers on the other day! Serious. Both Blue, different design.

@IainHC1

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss :-D

You lucky sod! If someone gave my one of those I couldn't afford to keep it! 😥

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

ha ha I can't really but couldn't sell such a gift.

Maybe a Hasselblad next week!

As you are so lucky can you please do my lottery numbers lol 😂 seriously beautiful camera enjoy it I would love to add one to my collection

Will you get the M11?

This is getting ridiculous. Nikon F5, Leica III F, and now a Leica MP? Who are these benefactors of yours? I would like to get to know them. I guess a 35mm Summicron F1.4 ASPH will be gifted to you next. Enjoy the camera, it is one hell of a piece of mechanical engineering perfection. The only thing I ever got for free was a 135mm F5.6 Symmar S in a Compur Shutter that didn't work, and it still doesn't. That lens is the modern reincarnation of the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar line of lenses. The old ones used Lanthanum glass which as you might know that Lanthanum is quite radioactive and it was later banned since the people who oversaw the grinding of the lanthanum lens elements went slightly neon blue from the grinding dust. I am not sure if the modern version contains lanthanum or not ( these days everything is done by CNC grinding machines so it is quite possible it does employ Lanthanum glass ), but the Apo suffix suggest a highly corrected lens. The use of radioactive glass in the production of high grade lenses was a common practice in the past, an done of the reasons why older premium lenses appear to have a certain character that is totally missing from modern lenses. An example to mention is the older Pentax 67 105mm F2.4, the Takumar version, which employed a Thorium glass element. These older lenses are highly sought after, but they do tend to go yellow with age. I like the photos of the cars. Very you.

@borderlands6606

2 жыл бұрын

The FED factory Industar 61 LD contains lanthanum. Very good lens, but don't sleep with it under the pillow.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lensman, always a pleasure reading your experienced input. Pinned this.

@lensman5762

2 жыл бұрын

@@borderlands6606 LOL. Quite true.

@chilecayenne

2 жыл бұрын

This guy gives a GREAT lesson on radioactive lenses, with a bit of humor, but great info. This link is to Part one of 3 parts, and I think y’all will find it most enlightening… kzread.info/dash/bejne/fp6EtqtumpO9ZMo.html

@stefdnk4428

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for being pedantic, but a 35 mm F:1,4 would be a Summilux. Summicrons Are 2,0 😋

You have better friends than i do.

Oh i liked the ORWO film and never heard of it.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

I have a video recently on the ORWO. Nice film! Used for cinema

I'll be happy with Nikon F2 DP-12 ;c

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Nikon F2! Classic!

@quite1enough

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss I hope I'll catch one on eBay in near future

The coffeeman looks like Thomas Heaton

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

I think it was.

Here you go, have a £4K camera. You’ve come a long way from the Ikon Nettar. Don’t mind me, I’m just jealous. 😍

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Love my Nettars Chris. 6x6 all day long 😁

I need an introduction to your mate;)

Still waiting for Santa to bring me a 120 format film camera....LOL Been trying 120 with a holga but would love to try my hand at having a bit more control. That aside I would love to agree with Matthew Harvell in saying a deserving gift! I have an AAS in Photographic Imaging Technologies and I have actually learned as much from Roger in his videos as I did in college.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Rick. I used and still do the Zeiss ikon nettar 6x6 folding camera when I got into MF. They are not that expensive to pick up. I got one for £20 on eBay. It'll give you more control just don't rely on the slow shutter speeds. Nothing a good CLA couldn't sort

Wow, your friends are super generous haha. Great pics and prints as always! The Voigtlander 50mm f/2 APO is supposed to be one of the sharpest 50mm available today. I have the 35mm (but for my Sony) and I love it. Omg that Fischer Price camera at the end. Cant' wait to see your video on that since I had I think the exact same one as a wee 6-7 year old. Can't recall what happened to it or the photos I took with it sadly but I do think about it time to time.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Nice collection Gary.

Gifted an MP!? Lucky devil.

Wow, that's a desirable camera!

It was always either a gift, or bought from the second hand shop for $5. Enjoy using the camera! :)

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

What a find that would be! Question is, would you own up or run? A charity shop I'd probably have to say something Jacky. Then kick myself later ha ha

Someone gifted you a WHAT 😱 I'm not jealous I'm not jealous .......oh god I am so jealous right now. 😅,

I got a new MP in black shall I sell my M6 TTL or keep it for investment ?

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

I must try some Fonapan Paper. Heard good things

Lucky guy 😂

My friend* gave me a Leica MP! *secret camera slush fund

Meanwhile on his friend's YT channel: "I was gifted a new kidney! My first impressions..."

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

LOL!

You jammy jammy jammy …

@IainHC1

2 жыл бұрын

I know somebody else like Roger who got given a Hasselblad!!

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

PETE! LOL

As a spoilt brat I have an M3, M5 and an M6 - M5 is by far me favourite of the lot. But my fav camera of all is my Bessa R3 - should really get rid of the Ms....

Man I wish someone would gift 🎁 me a $7000 camera 📷, only instead of a Leica I’d prefer the voigtlander prominent in the 6x9 format 🤣 , way more negative space than 35mm.

All i can say is your a very lucky man ?

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Alan

I would suggest to rename the channel into "Getting cameras gifted like a boss" ;-) I am not a Leica shooter, but I have a Texas Leica (Fujica GW690). I think a Leica M is not really something for me, I prefer to shoot medium format. I see M6's bodies on eBay for around €2700. That's about what I spent on my M645 (45,80,150mm) , C330 (55, 80, 135mm) , RB67 (50, 65, 90) kits and GW690 together. But yeah, I wouldn't mind swapping one of this cameras for an afternoon or so.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

It's an expensive kit. Not for everyone. Especially if you prefer 120 shooting. I enjoy shooting all my cameras. They are all wierd and wonderful in their own way.

0:57 Jack is 12 years old!!? And he has a wife and a newborn baby??

That’s not any Leica MP, it’s a black paint Leica MP! Worth a lot of $$$ 🤩

@JacobChristiansen1

2 жыл бұрын

The BP mp cost exactly the same as the silver mp. Are you thinking about the original MP without the light meter ?

@il_moe

2 жыл бұрын

@@JacobChristiansen1 I’m thinking in terms of long term value usually BPs are more sought after

@JacobChristiansen1

2 жыл бұрын

@@il_moe only because they had a limited production compared to black chrome (they actually weren’t poplular in bp back then). This is not the case with the modern mp. If anything, the silver is more rare (Less people buy it)

That's what I'll say to my wife when I'm going to buy a Leica. It was gifted by a friend.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea ha ha

M6 TTL better than MP?

Your friends are better than mine.

All these people saying how kind your friend is to gift you a Leica. I wonder if they'll be saying the same thing with the Fisher Price camera I gave you :)

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

We'll soon see won't we Graeme! Lol. One thing. The shutter is very quiet lol

Roger, for the love of God, please do not blow on the filter. Use the Rocket Blower! Congratulations.

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Aristo.

Is it in focus.... Yes 😅 bam... Blurry 😂

I knew that you wouldn’t buy a Leica and the only way you are going acquire it is if you got it as a gift haha. Also u are a really cool uncle

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers. He's a good lad

Your friends secret is safe with you now.

I met a gorgeous girl in a nightclub, she came back to my place , she left me a gift !! Antibiotics worked

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

LOL! Glad it cleared up!

*Is your friend looking to expanding his circle of friends???*

Wow, you must have some seriously good karma to be given that as a gift! :-)

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

I never thought of that Don.

I wish I had friends to gift me leicas and mamiyas!! Lol 😂😂

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Some kind folk out there Spyrate.

Is your friend still in need of new friend?

Is your mystery benefactor a Arsenal footballer.:)

@ShootFilmLikeaBoss

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, no.

Big laugh at the intro. 'Shit on it'.