Watched the whole video without skipping any part. It took me roughly 13 minutes. The quality is top notch, very well explained. Comprehensive, sorted, focused. Posting @ 13:19.

I have the exact same M6 TTL, the cool part about this particular TTL is they were originally released in 2000 for the Japanese market (you can tell by the screen printed Leica Logo on the top plate) 2 things that will legit make it the best camera ever made, MP rangefinder patch upgrade + M3 full metal winder. great video as always!

@chrismeetschris

8 ай бұрын

also the M4 quick loader (same as in the m6) was designed to load the film as fast as possible. theres a little "wheel" on the bottom plate that makes sure the film will catch and align. No need to waste the first couple frames -- I've never had it not latch doing it this way, HOWEVER before I learned this, I have had it come lose after a few shots when I've tried to make sure its caught myself by not trusting the camera LOL ( I suffer from the same anxiety, but I assure you, the camera has your back)

@TaylorJacksonPhoto

8 ай бұрын

Hah thanks for this! I haven’t even looked into the 2 upgrades. Will now!

@chrismeetschris

8 ай бұрын

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto the biggest thing with the MP finder is it really cuts down on the flares, it’s not a deal breaker but I find the flares pretty bad on the M6!

That will be one of my first purchases when I win the lottery

@TaylorJacksonPhoto

8 ай бұрын

Just 3D print one, way cheaper

I ummeds and ahhed over which M film camera to get tghe M6, M6ttl, M5, M4, M3 or M2. My heart was set on a 1958 M3 but Thea 1964 M2 came up at a price that was too good to refuse. I haven’t regretted it, the M2 does everything I need with no reliance on batteries, i can use sunny 16, an old hand held meter or just guess, it makes little difference thanks to the superbly wide exposure latitude of modern film stock. Even now if had some cash to spare id probably hunt down a mint 1958 m3 & cron 50/2 rather than the M6. It’s horses for courses, some feel the need to retain in camera metering, fast film change etc whereas others such as myself enjoy the freedom of shooting without a meter and the simple functionality of the older M cameras.

Love my M6❤

your shutter is capping at 1/1000 and maybe on 1/500

nice Persol 714 :)

2:55 I have been practicing, my 🥄 game has only improved.

That blurred film the new,top secret, ilford stock? 😜

@deantaylor1512

3 ай бұрын

Love blurry pics .. 125. 5.6 my favourite settings …

i had the m6 then half of my pro career and often hated it- because of the only 1/1000 sek. + missed sharp shots. But they were always "special" pictures - the reason to buy a digital Leica- to get something "magic" in our perfect image decade...

yes it is

No… Mp all the way … and yes I do speak from experience… That cranked rewind was always a flaw and the result of cost cutting.. and don’t get me started on rangefinder flare…

Please tell me it wasn't Richard Photo Lab that messed up your film.

@TaylorJacksonPhoto

8 ай бұрын

Hahah nah. Just the local drugstore

How in the world did the photo lab ruin your film when they developed it?

For me, the Leica M6 is one the best 35mm rangefinder cameras ever made. The M2, M3, M4, and MP are close to the best.

@deantaylor1512

3 ай бұрын

Well if you modify the windows and mind that pesky cranked rewind then maybe… or just get yourself a Mp/ma and save yourself the hassle 😊

Don’t you prefer the M7…..

Yes, the best rangefinder ever. End of the video. Thanks.

A pretty easy “no”. If a Leica is in fact the best camera, then then MP is better than the m6. If I was had to name a best camera of all time it would be the Pentax 67ii. The MP would be second for me.

@yelowyelow018

8 ай бұрын

M6 is the best lol. MP is was overpriced in lot of ppl’s opinion. As for the 67ii, it’s such a heavy camera so I would disagree with that.

@bramhadevdube8178

8 ай бұрын

7k99i

No

@TaylorJacksonPhoto

8 ай бұрын

No it is?

The M6 is for peasants who cannot afford to buy a Leica MP.

@jimmaherphotography6245

8 ай бұрын

…. said no one ever 😂

@thedarkslide

8 ай бұрын

@@jimmaherphotography6245 Well, to be fair, the "new" Leica M6 is essentially a Leica MP with a cosmetic modification to make it look like the old M6. Other than the top plate, ALL parts are now identical, even the price is identical now. The original M6 is inferior in many ways, from the more flare prone viewfinder to the light meter breaking often, to those plastic parts on the side of the top plate that frequently cause light leaks. The MP is superior in every way.