I’m a hobby photographer and I don’t shoot video at all. In the past few years, all the other major Japanese manufacturers are putting so much emphasis on video capabilities that I don’t need. I greatly appreciate Leica’s focus on serving the photographic community even though I don’t have the money to afford one.

@TexasPelican

2 жыл бұрын

Preach it, friend! The emphasis on video drives me nuts!

@Rafa-yw8nu

2 жыл бұрын

I wish there was a brand that would make a non-BS camera with manual focus, let's say three or four quality lenses, and a very simple overall design. No video, no wireless connectivity, no IBIS. If Leica made that camera for let's say $2000 to $3000, I'd get one.

@piszczello

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rafa-yw8nu You kinda get that with Fuji. Good manual controls and you can get some manual lenses. You can easily ignore the wireless and the video modes, which are standard in any modern camera. Otherwise you'll have to grab a 40 year old film camera and forget about digital.

@TexasPelican

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rafa-yw8nu YES!!!!!!

@royhobbs785

2 жыл бұрын

Hear Hear

It's always nice to see a reviewer who actually takes great pictures to. What a delight! Great to see again Ted.

I always enjoy your camera reviews because you’ve taken the time to shoot with the camera that is your subject. A shooter’s guide is far more beneficial than one merely listing the camera’s features. I do miss your analysis of the work of various, gifted photographers and hope to see more of them.

There is no way I can afford an M11, but it may give me the opportunity to get a used M10 or maybe M10-P at a reasonable price. Thanks for (as always) a detailed overview and opinion.

@ralphmckenzie8802

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Here in NZ the price tag would be somewhere between $15000 to $20000NZD depending upon markup, duties & tax. Sign of the times I guess. Most manufacturers top tier products are now grossly more expensive than the majority of us can afford.

@steveo85

2 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking along the same lines but looking more towards an M240/246🍻

@lachrimes

2 жыл бұрын

At reasonable $8000.

@oudjunk

2 жыл бұрын

Same with me. I’m waiting for discounting used M10 lol that is enough for me.

@frankwieczorek5112

2 жыл бұрын

@@ralphmckenzie8802Nz$ 15250 at Progear, Hello from Westport...

Great in depth review. And can I say how much I enjoyed seeing your photos? I'd love to see more of your photography, Ted.

I've looked at what seems like hundreds of reviews of the M11. I've ordered one--hope it doesn't take months and months to arrive. Anyhow, I found your review to be one of the best. You're knowledgeable, and present the main points quite clearly. I learned more about the M11 from yours than most others. (An M rangefinder shooter since the M2!.)

A lucid and informative presentation of this new camera from Leica. Thank you so much!

I really appreciate your no nonsense review of this camera. Very refreshing for sure.

I'm not really in the market for such a camera but watched the video anyway since I'm a regular viewer. Honestly I like your videos best when you display a lot of your images because I think they're great. Would love to see more of them in your yt content 😊

Nice review, great camera (which I'll never be able to afford), but most importantly - great photos, Ted! Those low-light indoors shots are just stunning.

I think this is most informative and interesting video about Leica M11 I have seen on KZread. Thank you 👍🏻

I’m Brazilian, I live in Brazil… Serious your canal is very, very good… Is a inspiration for me…Nice video!!!

Oh wow it sounds like a great camera, then again LEICA has been a prestigeous brand for decades! Its great seeing how companies are moving forward with Digital technology as well as improving on it. This item is in my list for if I win LOTTO for sure. Thanks Ted Forbes for all the great content you make for your wonderful channel!

Always worth watching your videos. Thanks for another great one.

Great review of the features and updates Ted! It would certainly be a dream setup especially for personal work. It seems it’s where cameras, art, quality and design, and photography all meet. Just for fun, I added an M11 and 3 or 4 lenses I would want to my cart at B&H and it came to $47,500. Maybe someday…

Your sample photos are serious works of art.

@theartofphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@francoisp5384

2 жыл бұрын

True. These colors are splendide. Is this JPEG? What Colo ur settings did you use for Sarah's portraits?

Thank you, I just bought an M11 and you have an excellent way of explaining the camera and the systems. I tend to buy before I think and then look at the details afterwards. I have bought every standard M camera since 8 and your statements on where the 11 is is very interesting as there were lots of years of them finding their niche and resolving small design. now with USB C, connectivity and the new sensor it looks like a positive next step.

@pleasantries1124

5 ай бұрын

quite the collection!

I have been shooting with Leica all of my life. Starting with the iiic, M4 , M8, and SL. After watching this video I will now purchase the M11. Thankyou for the very informative video!

Great video Ted and loved your intro / music choice too! The M11 looks impressive!

KZread algorithm brought me here. I loved the video and hyped up for the camera. Checked the price (8000 bucks) and now leaving depressed. Thank you Leica.

beautiful photography in this review Sir ! Great and objective review as well ! Bravo.

Stunning review Ted and great pictures ;-)

One day, I'll appreciate the Leica. I just love the looks and body style of Leica range style. With 3 active young kids, I'll stay with my Sony A1 and GM primes for now. Thank you Ted.

I couldn't make much use out of this gem but I'm fascinated watching people who can.

I'm jealous! Rushing out to buy one now! ( great review by the way ) Subscribed!

There goes my plan to get the SL2S alongside the M10P. M11 is sick! Biggest update of Leica M bodies

Ted, excellent review that emphasizes all of the most-important points that many seem to be missing. My question: how much delay does the now-required closing of the shutter before each exposure introduce?

I didn't think I would want this camera until I had a go at both the GRiiiX and X100V. So my M11 cost me a lot more to buy in the end. Lesson learnt.

Great video, as always. And the music up top is bangin'.....

Thanks for the detailed explanation of the capabilities and features of the M11. No doubt a lot of its cost is for the brand, but you showed that there's a lot more (features, capabilities, details, and a ton of thought) that went into this camera that puts it in a category that most cameras can't reach. I'm still not going to buy one (for many reasons), but Leica is clearly not just sitting on the laurels of the brand.

All I have to say is... OMG. So much for an M... electronic shutter, battery life with USB-C charging and data transfer, internal memory, actual off-sensor metering. That friggin SENSOR... It's totally like having my M10 and M10-R at the same time. The color science seems EVEN better. Thanks, Ted. I will be shifting around some of my cameras to pick this up.

@theartofphotography

2 жыл бұрын

We need to go shoot Bil! Hope all is well!

Very nice upgrades, although I miss the bottom plate (and the exposed USB hopefully is weatherproof!). Seriously good job by Leica, there's a lot of thoughtful updates with this one. Im still going to stick with my M10 though, new Leica prices are something else! Maybe in 4-5 years I'll upgrade to this one.

@TucsonBillD

2 жыл бұрын

By then you’ll be thinking about the M12…

Outstanding review! Thanks.

Great review! I do want this camera now

I have both M2 and M3, both made in the 1950s, and used weekly at least. I am willing to bet they will both outlive me and the M11.

@adamkrupa1039

2 жыл бұрын

I hace the same approach to my M6 (despite the light meter, but I can live without it if it breaks). What I am worried about is how long till we see film disappearing, rendering those cameras useless.

@CanWeSolveIt

2 жыл бұрын

Same here but with a Leica iiic made in 1941-1942. Works like a champ.

@haimtoeg

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know. Considering that we see new films coming to market and a very lively film scene generally I’d guess there’s still time.

@adamkrupa1039

2 жыл бұрын

@@haimtoeg thats also true, especially if you shoot black and white

@Ruylopez778

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamkrupa1039 Start stockpiling film now

Like others... there's no real way I can afford (or should afford) a Leica, and I just don't work with manual focus, but your passion for photography and your interpretation about what Leica enables you to do really, really makes me think otherwise! Maybe one day... and on an unrelated note, is that Sar Deitschy sounds like Peachy in some of your sample shots?

Wonderful video. One thing though in reference to your comment about Leica being the only one making rangefinders: check out the PIXII from France. It’s a very interesting camera, and is a true M mount rangefinder that is in production (albeit on a small scale).

Great review, Well done 👍. Thank you 🙏

Love those shots in the Kimball.

Excellent review Ted!

Love the Elmar M you have! I had one and always have regretted selling it. I think this summer I am going to look for a silver chrome one like yours.

Cool stuff! I'm getting one. And will spend the rest of my life learning how to use it. My buddy j marshall was a Leica man... its time! Thnx!

It’s an exciting day when a new m launches. Even though I can’t even afford a service on one of these

Just amazing. I so hope that Leica will include this sensor in their upcoming Q3 in 2023! My Q2M needs a proper sidekick hahaha

Awesome video on an awesome camera Ted!!

Awesome review. Probably the only reason I want is because the aesthethics, which of course pretty much the same like all M film bodies we camera geeks love. But, even if I had the money, probably would skip it and go for a medium format instead, which offers more modern conveniences... including autofocus and IBIS. Yes GFX, I'm looking at you. Still, if someone is not happy with their M11, just immediately send to me for disposal... :D

Amazing video once again my guy

Nice review. As a Nikon shooter, I paused for a second when you talked about the tri-resolution sensor and that it's a first. I hope you mean it's a "first for Leica" maybe, but not for the industry. The D850 from 5 years ago has this exact same feature; the ability to choose from three different resolution settings. That was a first for the industry I believe.

@ursli893

2 жыл бұрын

Also having used Nikon I was also wondering. Also Nikon Z-lineupt does allow you to choose the resolution. Or is there anything really different? In this video it sounds as if there is just a algorithm that decides how the lower resolution file is create based on the higher resolution sensor. So the only difference would be that algorithm (not sure if it is better/worse than Nikon)

i dont why but i love the photos especially 0:14 . man there some special texture or emotıon . i dont know how to describe but it is amazing

The colours you're getting from the M11 are really superb. The new sensor tech is truly groundbreaking and impressive, especially for Leica. All of it in a M body, with a combination of rangefinder and EVF focusing, makes the M11 incredible.

Great review. Obviously beautifully executed and crafted camera... and here comes the "but". All that impressive technology that Leica have implemented is still incorporated into what is essentially a very niche camera system which will only really appeal to photographers who are hooked on the M experience. This is of course fine as it is the business template that Leica choose to use and it has proven highly successful for them. For me, foregoing the massive sensor resolution and incorporating the visoflex (ugly things as they are!) into the viewfinder in the form of a hybrid would have been a far better improvement. Maintain the rangefinder abilities and yet have the option to have the lens view. This to me would expand the appeal, and also the practicality of the M system, once you've overcome the not insignificant obstacle of the price. C'mon! Using an M for macro work? At that price? There are far superior tools with which to do that.

@cheeeeezewizzz

2 жыл бұрын

Leicas aren't for taking photos. They are jewelry for doctors and dentists.

@Sebastian_Astudillo

2 жыл бұрын

@@cheeeeezewizzz more like hipsters and famous people

@cheeeeezewizzz

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sebastian_Astudillo The average hipster can't really afford one of these though.

@grandrapids57

Жыл бұрын

A Holga is a niche camera. This is just a very expensive one. It's niche-ness is related to one's budget only. It's a general purpose camera.

excellent video, thanks!!!

Great video and a terrific camera but I can hardly wait for the M12 which I understand is full frame and equally good for stills and video, has a multi-angle screen and can be switched between digital and film at the flick of a lever and takes 35mm film as well as dual SD cards. Happy New Year Ted.

In my opinion you can just reduce the resolution of any digital photo in post production in order to reduce the noise. I think the only magic with the in-camera-reduction of resolution is Leica's talent of selling it.

@alanmlkbanda

2 жыл бұрын

So a good smartphone is enough to do it ?

@hagen9688

2 жыл бұрын

No. But you can reduce the noise of a Leica M10 too in postproduction by lowering the resolution. It's no magic.

@ezrashanti

Жыл бұрын

Do you know where I can get more info on this? I'm pretty sure this is different because it's lowering the resolution but using the entire sensor whereas if you were to take a higher resolution image and lower it in post you are actually cropping. No?

@pantsdownbert

8 ай бұрын

@@ezrashantiyou are merging neighbouring pixels when you lower resolution Thats what m11 does on the sensor too,

Man I would LOVE to return to M-cameras (an M6 and then M7 were my primary camera for a dozen years). I went Canon 5D when that came out, upgraded to the 5DM2 when that came out and then switched to Sony A7R after that. I have had every Sony A7R since and have been enjoying the A7R4, also with 61 mPx. My experience has been that two things are required to achieve the resolution promises of 30 mPx let alone 60+ mPx: (1) electronic first curtain and (2) some form of image stabilization. I don't know if the M11 has e-first curtain (assume so, because it now uses the sensor for metering), but the absence of IBIS seems like a huge negative to me for achieving the full 60 mPx resolution capability. It would be one thing if the camera was intended for tripod use only (like some medium format box cameras), but the M-cameras are supposed to be handheld. Heck, Leica positioned the tripod mount so close to the battery release, they are almost discouraging the use of a tripod and certainly L-plates. What has been your experience? Do you feel you have full 60 mPx resolution on your handheld photos, or are they ever so slightly unsharp? Thank you and great video, as usual.

@gsantamaria007

2 жыл бұрын

Why is electronic first curtain required to your view?

Hi Ted, thanks for the excellent video. If you say that you can shoot in lower light than eg the M10-R without noise, upto what ISO are you shooting then ?

Very good review, thanks

I have to say that the colors are freaking gorgeous!!! I'd buy it if selling my car were enough... but it is not the case.

Great review, one can dream as it's out of my budget....

Does the Nikon d850 sensor work in a similar way when it comes to Small, Medium and Large RAW shooting? Great video as always. Thank you.

Good summary of the changes, but one minor correction: The M10 also had 14 bit color.

I will buy soon. Nice review

Ted, thank you for the nice and informative review on what the M11 is bringing to the table. Seems Leica is pushing the boundaries of what is possible while being true to their range-finder format, and this is great. Having said that, I am over-all stunned at some of the comments below complaining about the price of entry, declaring it is "elitism" to review such an expensive item, and bashing Leica for their existence compared to more "affordable" brands. Absurd. I am a reasonably new shooter, and am running an X100v. I both love and struggle with my Fuji, but I am understanding what it is, what it is capable of, and what it is not. It is a great tool for me and is helping me learn the craft. Will I ever be willing/able to afford a Leica? Who knows, but I have no issues with seeing them, seeing that others own and use them, and especially, seeing what images they are capable of capturing. Keep up the good work, Ted.

@philippebernard8987

2 жыл бұрын

I own both a Leica M 240 and the Fuji X100V. I can change lenses on the Leica and I get better quality pictures, but the lighter Fuji with autofocus and, tilting rear screen, let me get more street photo then the Leica. So you don't have to regret what you have.

@davidhunter9434

2 жыл бұрын

@@philippebernard8987 Thanks for the input. Absolutely no regrets with the Fuji. It is a great camera and the fixed lens is forcing me to focus on the important stuff, including using the camera in manual and learning to frame the shot properly. My rant was mostly against those who dump on Leica for being a Leica. Funny... one of the complainers below has left the exact same comment, word for word, at another users review of the M11 here at Utube. Strange.

@Ruylopez778

2 жыл бұрын

They are always here every Leica review. Complaining about the last one, complaining about the one before that, and before that

Looks amazing....thinking about it

The USB-C port is said to be weatherproof, as it is on mobile devices. The M11 is supposed to be the most weather sealed M there is. The new 35mm APO f/2 is also more sealed on the mount ring than previous versions, so I guess that is the direction Leica are heading in for future M and M lenses.

After chasing the latest and greatest over the last 3 years I am thinking of something like this might bring some joy back to my photography. The reason being the cameras being so big with so many buttons and lens so heavy that I never want to have them with me.

Your videos have improved ever since you started slowing down your transitions and speaking.... Thank you!

I'm allergic to hype, but from your review it's clear that this M11 offers a whole list of real-life upgrades. I need to see how much kidneys go for these days because upgrading from my M262 is definitely worth it now.

@msandersen

2 жыл бұрын

If you sold a kidney for your last Leica, you're running out of kidneys.

@filibertkraxner305

2 жыл бұрын

@@msandersen Lol, quite right! Luckily, I got my M262 on a significant discount so my kidneys are intact ;-)

@peterenevoldsen7199

2 жыл бұрын

The Chinese has dumped the prices of kidneys😄

Such a cool camera. In 20 years I'll buy one.

@Chris-ey7zy

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll get it in 19 years before people who buy In 20 creates Lack of cameras

I knew it, you were invited in Germany for the presentation of M11 :D

another great video. thanks playa.

muy claro y conciso, lo felicito por su explicación,veo las laicas diferentes!

Great Peachy video, Thanks

Great photos at the Scat and MOMA!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Leica V others (beside price ofc) “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” Lao Tzu. Great review.

Great content as always Ted! But, hold on a minute, are you saying the Triple Resolution Technology is different from, say a Nikon Z 6 L, M, and S RAW file sizes?

Looking forward to seeing the Leica signed black paint brass model

Nice review, Ted. I'm looking at my M10M and M10R and thinking....should I?

First of all that is one beautiful camera 📷

this isn’t the only true rangefinder on the market today. the Fuji x100v has a real glass viewfinder. great camera.

@Phototrappeur

2 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid the X100v is not a rangefinder

@Ruylopez778

2 жыл бұрын

X-series cameras are focus by wire. X100 and X-Pro have *rangefinder style* but it's software and simulation, just like the simulation film. You don't have compact lenses on the X-Pro, and can't change to a different focal length on the X100. It's not the same thing.

@dereksnyder_4244

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ruylopez778 ah, yeah that's a fair distinction. seems like splitting hairs to me but i get what you mean.

@Ruylopez778

2 жыл бұрын

@@dereksnyder_4244 If you've used m-mount lenses and m-mount bodies (Leica or otherwise) or any decent real rangefinder camera, you'll know that you can use the scale on the lens to zone focus. And if it has a focus tab, you don't even necessarily need to look down at the camera to see where your focus is. You cannot do that on any X-series camera - short of adding a tab to the Fuji lens. Yes, you can adapt an m-mount lens to an x-series body (not X100 though, without hacking your camera) but even then, your 28mm becomes a 35mm, and your 35mm becomes a 50mm. So in instances where the user doesn't have time, or doesn't want to compose/focus by looking through the VF, a real rangefinder has a significant advantage over X-series. And even if there's no tab on the rangefinder lens, the throw is usually quite short (compared to other types of camera lenses). This is an inherent advantage of most rangefinders - a short throw - assuming the user is prioritising quick throw, of course. Then again, very fast lenses having longer throw to aid precise focus is down to preference. It's not easy to manually focus precisely at shallow depth of field on any system - even using peaking. So no, this is not "splitting hairs". Some people are oblivious to how a real rangefinder operates. Some people don't care about the difference. That doesn't mean there isn't a difference. Your original post is inaccurate, which is why three people have told you so. A manual rangefinder (with exceptions) generally has more compact lenses and bodies than other types of camera (e.g. SLR) and this is true with both 35mm/FF and MF. This is one of the inherent advantages of the design of the focus mechanism (just as all types of camera have pros and cons depending on the priority of the user). The X100 is compact because the lens is fixed and optimised for the body. Just as all X-series bodies and sensors are understandably optimised for X-series lenses, so too are Leica sensors optimised for Leica lenses. It's great at what it does, but it has several limitations compared to an m-body. Of course, limitations can be good for the user, depending on their preferences.

As always, you are very good.

Want it but can’t afford it , great video . Have the converted 1st monochrome . It works . I want the larger sensor .

I just completely lost my shit on that 'so serious' opening shot. Really needed that laugh, omg I'm crying.

Thanks !! Would you choose the M 11 or your camera of 2021 the leica SL2-S?

Thank you for the great video. 40mp M10r, 60 mp M11 - hand held shots with these high mp sensors? No IBIS, correct? Minimum shutter speeds for hand held shots and blur free images? Not picking, I just don't know. Thanks!

Great video! Waiting for a Q2 Reporter…. Nice strap on M11, brand?

Internal storage?! Nice. Can you do raw on card and jpg on internal for back up purposes?

I'm curious did you give up your other camera systems when you switched to the M? I'm considering switching from Fuji to Leica and I'm having a hard time letting go of the fuji? Thanks for making this viedo.

For the higher price, hope the M11's QC is better. I had to send my M10 to Germany to repair the misaligned rangefinder mechanism. Took them 4 months to complete the repairs.

which lens is on your M10-P ? Great review of the M11, looks cool, like the selectable Sensor MP.

Great video! Would you mind sharing what the first music track was?

I’d love to see a comparison of the M11 and Sony A1, they also seem to have cracked high resolution with good low light and dynamic range, I’d be curious how they stack up?

@ryanvacation7319

2 жыл бұрын

Although those two cameras are completely different, it would be a fun comparison. I'm an A1 owner who shoots action and sports so a M11 won't be a great fit for me but boy would I love my A1 to have the M11's ability to shoot smaller raw files.

@TheMrJoshbrady

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryanvacation7319 yes the user experience and use case is very different but I would guess the actual files would appear quite similar 🤔 I’d imagine other companies will be implementing the file size flexibility soon as well

I'm long sighted and struggle to see the back screen without glasses. Are the screen details like histogram , speed , aperture and light meter settings visible through the rangefinder window or just the back screen? Thanks

Higher megapixel counts do not increase noise on any camera. That is a misconception. It's neat that you can choose smaller file sizes and still have a native file though.

Thank you Ted Forbes. I bought a new M10 less than a year ago. It is the regular M10; not R or P. I think that you have done a good job in justifying an M11 purchase one day. When? Not now for sure. [Raid Amin]

I can’t argue about the Leica image quality. My question is what is the advantage of using a range finder camera vs using a DSLR or Mirrorless camera? John Free uses a Nikon F because what you see in the view finder is what you get on the image not what is in an outline rectangle. How does the range finder show if the subject is in focus? Does the Leica have image stabilization? How do you do macro photography? You are not looking through the lens you are looking off to the side of the lens. Nikon came up with the Z series camera and lenses which is supposed to allow more light on the sensor at a closer distance. With the new Z9 sensor it is supposed to have better low light capability. I guess the range finder is a good light weight camera that works for street photography or landscape photography. I never heard of one being used for sports photography. Leica has been known for great lenses. Ted can you do an episode on the quality of lenses and what makes one manufacturer better than another? Thanks for you informative programs!

Love the video. Can’t wait to get the M11! But man… that strap!! I need to know where to find it!!!!!!!

@cafeglobulot

Жыл бұрын

The sweater is kind of cool, too.

2:56, it's not completely without function. To wit, you can swap out the removable base plate with one that has has a handle, or even a built-in Arca-Swiss compatible base plate (from Really Right Stuff). I realize there are other ways to accomplish these things, but the different base plate method is the lightest and most compact. In general though, yes, even I find it to be a hassle, and probably won't miss it if I even get an M11.

I’m going on vacation to the Caribbean next month, and wanted to rent this camera to try out. Which lens would you say is a good one to bring for all rounder?