For me, this app is shameful, both in terms of price and content. That Leica offers or sells a photo app for iPhone that provides a UI similar to modern Leica cameras is a good idea. Selling additional LUT filters similar to those of the SL/Q3 is meh. But pretending to replicate the look of their lenses with a fake, lousy blur is mocking people. It devalues their equipment, especially at an exorbitant subscription price. Leica really disappoints me on this point.

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback - I can see your point! Take care

I shoot frequently with Leica M, Leica Q, Nikon Z and Fujifilm cameras and lenses. There is no such thing as a distinctive Leica look. But there is distinctive personal style and vision that comes through no matter which camera brand is used.

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

Yep, very true. There is a distinctive (imo) quality in the bokeh of good Leica lenses, but like I said, the operator makes the look and the photo. Take care!

@ofeykalakar1

Ай бұрын

There is when you use a Leica lens on the Z8. Very different than an S or F mount lens. Just a whole different dimensional glow.

Never used a Leica camera but I'm mostly carried away with what I see here, this is amazing cris 🔥

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

😉😉

Installed and loved it! Always held back on buying a Q3 and this gives me like a free trial on the experience with my 15 pro and always in my pocket 😍

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

Nice!

I wish this app could give Leica a look at the existing photos taken by Leica cameras like Dlux Seven, etc

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

Ya that’d be smart

Hey nice video however just a point to add, if you have a 15 pro max you get a 135mm f3.4 Telyt lens as well

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

Nice! Thanks for the info 😉

@Itiskaz

Ай бұрын

@@cris_photography Thanks for your efforts for always being the first to cover Leica news! Been following your content for a while and am waiting for a new video with another new Leica :D ;)

@ckdav1

Ай бұрын

Yes I got it. Oh and I actually have the ApoTelyt 135mm for real. It’s a fun implementation and I finally enjoy using my iPhone 15 for photography. I’ve only ever used in an emergency as I am not a fan of how Apple implement the camera. I really like the app.

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

Nice!

How do I get into the manual mode?

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

You press right under the photo (above the posture compensation) you’ll see a little horizontal line. Then you press on « AF » at the right and you’ll be in manual mode 😉

Only thing this Lux app seems to resemble Leica lenses: its price… 😂😂

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

🥴

In trial period. Will see over the next two weeks. Kinda fun, though. My own fake Leica.

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

Nice!

Très amusant. Plaisant de retrouver des éléments Leica. Mais vraiment pas nouveau. Il existe par exemple hipstamatic qui est plus abouti en terme d’interface ludique. J’aime bien l’idée de pouvoir mettre un cadre Leica avec les informations de prise de vue. Ajoute tout de suite une touche photo classe! Pour le bokeh, il ne faut surtout pas zoomer sur l’image. Le détourage est vraiment fait à la truelle! Conclusion: amusant, petit effet de mode sympa. Ne mérite pas du tout un abonnement. Leica reste avant tout une expérience sur le matériel et l’approche photographique.

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

Bonne analyse 😉

I got the real deal 50mm Leica lenses... Pre-war & etc.. CLA'D, re-polish and re-coated lenses by my Camera Tech in Garden Grove California

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

niiiiice! NOW we're talking ;)

@LeicaM82

Күн бұрын

That and your skills equal results! It would be interesting to see how close to your 28/2.8/v3 you could get with this app, however.

I downloaded it and while it’s fun, somewhat similar to my actual Leica cam/lenses, etc…I won’t be using it and will delete. Not doing the subscription nonsense, there’s not even a purchase option.

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

I understand - thanks for the feedback!

@wongricky9095

Ай бұрын

There is no point to argue this will replace Leica camera or not … it’s just not the objective!! However this app is poorly written which I don’t know why … I have Xiaomi 14 Ultra which has similar simulations but I did an AB comparison with iPhone 15 Pro Max using this app, there is no way output from this app is comparable in aperture mode. Photo mode does work better but they are basically just color filters or presets. In Japan there is Leica phone which also has similar simulations and it works a lot better in output.

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

Exactly! I don’t understand the poor results either - makes no sense! (Hence my mention of the Xiaomi 13 pro)

awesome

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

Thanks mate

The general consensus of this app is that it’s a bit disappointing huh?…

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

Oh man… so it seems! But seeing your video and seeing you share the same thoughts, I think it’s a big no no. Hopefully an update will fix some of the bugs - time will tell

@robbiesumantri

Ай бұрын

Yeah, hope so.

@ChristopherGrantHarvey

Ай бұрын

The subscription is also a massive strike against it.

No Android version?

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

No - yet at least

Nothing like Leica screwing around with an iPhone app when they should be working on firmware to improve my SL3's autofocus! Come on, guys!

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

Hear ya mate

@ofeykalakar1

Ай бұрын

They have worked on that issue. It’s upgrading to a Z8

tried it, not going to bother

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

I see! Thanks for the feedback

The App is a total waste of time, downloaded, 1 mins later, deleted.

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

You better get a xiaomi phones with better leica features

@cris_photography

25 күн бұрын

Amen to that!

Since leica says so, who am I to disagree. Leica look on phone, thanks

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

👌🏼

Erwin Puts was right a few years ago in his post "Farewell to the Leica World" that Leica had become a software-based company.

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

😰

Aka not worth it by yearly get used Leica film screw mount cost less only pay full frame film . 🎥 at fixed price 😅

@Photobuffeddy_AGS

10 күн бұрын

Aka do the photo school homework … 😊

@cris_photography

10 күн бұрын

👍🏼

This app is pure garbage. It’s all smartphone camera with Leica presets. This is a really low move by Leica. This would be like Lamborghini selling scooters………..just a desperate move.

@cris_photography

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the personal feedback 👍🏼