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I spent a year with an M240 and I learned a lot from the experience. Easily the best value on the used market for anything with a red dot on it. But damn that thing was heavy. 262 fixes that and gives you a screen with more accurate color and contrast. Sold it to finance Fuji glass but it held 100% of the value I put into it. Basically it was a year long rental for free.

Good presentation. My “fat” Leica M camera is an M Type 246 Monochrom. The long-lasting battery is a wonderful asset, and the difference in body thickness, compared to the M10, is quite subtle, to me. (Size L hands, medium-length fingers.) 24MP are, indeed, enough, at least for personal shooting. The M Type 262 has a minimalist coolness that, visually, I find very appealing. I actually started rangefinder shooting with an M10, but after a mishap, when I thought my M10 may well have been totaled, I quickly bought a pre-owned M 246, to get back onto the horse that threw me. (The M10 was, thankfully, repairable.) So, I am experiencing Leica batteries for both the M10-series and 240/246/262 series. The performance/longevity difference is very noticeable.

Well done. A Leica is a Leica...and each camera has a uniqueness that its owner embraces. I started with the M9 and moved up to the M10 even though the M11 was available. Love both; the M10 is my #1. That being said, 262 owners do love their Leicas.

Great camera. I can not afford a new Leica, but somehow got me an old Leica X1, to this day it still surprise me on how it works. Thanks for your work!

You're not wrong 🙂. When I take photos just for myself, I take my M-262. Professionally, it has limitations but even then: studio portraits with the (old!) 90/2 summicron still look sweet. I'm keeping mine!

such a great breakdown bro! love the images and happy to witness all the work you’ve done this year 💪🏾

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

Thanks D! Appreciate all the support from you brother!

I use both the M10 and M262, both are outstanding. I prefer the 262 for a lot of things but I use the m10 a majority of the time because I just find it more capable with low light and dynamic range and its physical handling is a little more pleasant to use. But overall, I would agree the 262 is the superior camera. Colors are really gentle and more unique if you know how to work with the camera to get a good exposure, the bigger body is actually more comfortable if you're holding the camera all day long, shutter is quieter and less abrasive, and finally - the battery is unstoppable. I have 3x m10 batteries and will cycle through all of them before going below 50% on the 262

Hmmm... and here I thought I was the only one that knew the Leica M Type 262 was it. Simplicity with excellent image quality. Bought mine new and no plans to sell it or supposedly "upgrade" since nothing would really be an upgrade. The 262 is my M6 with a digital sensor and a rear screen, convenient for the small things like dealing with a very simple menu.

I have to agree here. I love the m10 but the m262 is still a favorite and most analog feeling camera I ever owned and many times I regret my upgrade.

i’m a Sony and Canon owner and I also shoot film with my Canon AE-1 and F1, but I’ve been contemplating purchasing a Leica , but it has to be the “right” one . Let’s see what happens . Great review btw

I have the m240 and theres something about its limitations and the way the sensor renders colors that i much prefer. i hear the 262 isnt too much of a difference from the 240 so i get your point.

I love shooting with my pair of M240s all the time. The size and weight to me are perfect and that battery life is to die for... I don't do video at all and just disable that in menu, but I wish I could assign the button to do something. The M240 has the same shutter hold down review feature. I am interested in the M-D 262... Great video.....

I agree- only the buffer issue ...I only shoot raw to get enough shoots...(raw & jpg. needs to much buffer time to develop)

Agree. I run a couple M’s both film and digital. BW film for darkroom prints. I also use an xpro2 and it’s a camera I can’t let go of. The battery in the 240 series is ridiculous. I don’t give a shit about brass or aluminum. I got a MP240 due to the 2gb buffer. I THINK it’s the same buffer as the m10. Does the 262 have that as well? If the ISO noise bothers anyone, just run it through DXORaw and it’ll clean it right up. Absolutely no need for an m10/m11.

wow that half release is amazingly ingenious

"The best for YOU". For me personally I like to use the M cameras without using a screen during shooting and I can't do that any digital M prior to the M10, because ISO. On the M10 on the other hand I can. That's why for me the M10 is perfect. The sound of the 262 is nice though :)

Excellent video. What lenses do you recommend to use with the 262? Thanks

Got myself a typ 246 mono secondhand, mint, for £3600 3 yrs ago. Still there, still performing and still a bloody good camera.

Nice review of the m262. It really makes me wish that I kept 262 as I really miss the larger capacity battery vs the M10 battery… I carry at least a couple of extra m10 batteries with me when I’m out. Leica never made many 262 bodies and they are really difficult to find now on the pre-owned market.

Excellent reasoning. The one problem with the M262 is that they didn’t give it the 2 Gig buffer. For my shooting style, the 1 Gig buffer isn’t enough.

262 is perfect. I got the m10-p Safari and I still pick up my 262 lol

Great video. Agree with you 100% on the M262 being a great camera. In addition to the features you mention, the camera has a very simple menu system compared to M240, M10 or M11. Finally the BW JPEGs are quite good as well straight out of camera where high ISO yields a very film like image.

oh yea! time to grab some popcorn and read some comments!

Thanks for your thoughts on the 262. I still have my 240 and loving it and seeing no need to upgrade. I carry my 240 over my Nikon z7II. I just love the leica.

Not a Leica shooter, but the battery and low res argument resonated a ton with me. I've missed more banger photos due to me forgetting the battery in it's charging pod than due to having an 18MP sensor. Also, since when is the MP count important? I've printed A3 size a 3MP photo and you couldn't see a pixel even if you looked from an inch away. (yeah, that was kind of extreme... i was actually testing just how extreme I could go). Besides, if you had to crop your photos then it's not the camera body's fault, it might be the lense fault or most likely your own incompetence to get closer or choosing the better lense for the task.

Got your arguments, but for me, it’s the M10 (even more the P or R, for that shutter sound). Never liked the feel of the M240-246. The thickness is not comfortable for me. The weight of the M10 is the right weight balance with size to my taste. Just a matter of personnal feelings. Not bitching the M246, it’s a great camera too. 😉 I shoot at night with a M9 and a 2.8 lens, and got lots of great shots… not easy and need to work on it, but not that nightmare if you know what you are doing. 😅

The colors on photos you showed and the ones I see from the M240 are much more my preference. I shoot a CL & SL2.

OMG! Beautiful colours! Could you make a video about how you work with Leica files? Or at least tell us how you edit them :) The photos look great!

I agree, great camera but for me I prefer the 240. Weather sealed and brass. I wish Leica kept the brass on all their cameras. The 80g weight difference is really no big deal. Great images out of both.

There is not one best camera. The best camera is the one that makes a photographer happy. Making these comparisons is so NOT what photography and creating is about. It is it a gear race 😅 Please everybody be happy with what fits your needs, love and wallet. I wish you all good light 👍🏼

Beautiful photos, nice colors and soft contrast but with sharpness. Your video is one of the best advert for Leica digital camera. I do appreciate the aluminium vs brass for weight but the fact you don t have live view is a pb for me. Not to take photo with the screen like all the iPhone shooters (I hate taking photos without a viewfinder) but to take benefit of the electronic view finder for short Tele. I love the 75 and the 90mm and honnestly after 40 years of reflex it s difficult the focus correctly without it. So except the fact it s heavier I do prefer the m240 which gets the same colors as yours but offer the possibility of using a vf-2. My dream would be that Leica delivers a special serie of m240 in aluminium… but it would be very expensive.

I just traded in my mp240 for an m11 and will never look back. The iso and resolution is fantastic.

I like your comment about video. I understand why manufactures do it. But they should build "SOME" camera that are dedicated photo cameras. I almost never use the video features on my cameras. Most of the time I reach for my iPhone or GoPro for quick videos.

Oh yes! Next to my Leica M4-P and other analog Cameras, I really Love my M 262. for me its a analog feeling, shooting digital👏📷🍀

One of the problems with the m262 is that it doesn't have LV. You could buy a M9 with a replaced sensor and it will give a better colour.

Dude your photos are fire!!

Large hand gang checking in. Definitely miss the insane battery life of the m240 that I had. Love this video -- no excuses, we all just need to get out and shoot. It's all more than good enough

Great Video Dee, how do you find the image quality vs. an Xpro3?

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

It’s the same. Edit: it’s the same but only because idgaf about it between the two. Never compared it. Two different sensor types. They both take photos.

I completely agree, we’ll I think the m10p is the best camera Leica has ever made. I had the m11- sent it back after a week. Image quality isn’t the only thing Leica owners value. We value the entire experience. The Leica m11 is a step backwards in my book.

No man, you're not crazy at all, enters the sexy underrated m8.. lol. Always appreciate your thoughts and man, I need to see where I can get my hands on American quid. Happy New Years Bud!

the shutter sound on the film rangefinders was almost non-existent, something they were known for

M9 is always my personal fav even though I own a tons of Leica cameras. It's simple, solid and the image is the easiest to edit imo.

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I know your videos helped me but this 😂 you’re also the reason I want a Voigtlander 35 f1.4 MC II 😂

@JimmyCheng

Жыл бұрын

@@DeeRosa that lens is amazing for its size

excellent video, are these SOOC jpegs ?

Hell yeah. I quit shooting film at the beginning of this year after I got this camera and I love it. Tbh if it broke I’d just replace it with an M/M-P 240. Have you ever shot the SL Typ 601? I’m curious how it compares since those are even cheaper than these “older” digital M bodies.

@leedeleon2745

Жыл бұрын

Christian, I think the images that come out of that thing look incredible. The ergos and handling are a pleasure to experience. The only real complaint (minor) is that I’m spoiled by the 262/240 battery. Haha. In true mirrorless fashion, you’ll have to pack extra for the SL. Overall, awesome camera! Video ain’t too bad either but the SL2 or SL2-S outclass that department 1000000%. Hope that helped!

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

I LOVE that body. Haven’t used it for anything other than to play with.

It is the M1A1 of the photography world! 🥇🥇🥇

Would you suggest this camera to a jpg only shooter? I am craving for this camera but coming from Fuji and their wonderful jpgs makes me nervous to pull the trigger for the Leica M 262.

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

Depends. Images SOOC are nice on here. But they’re not Fuji nice with the simulations. I shoot raw on anything but Fuji.

@alexanders.8134

Жыл бұрын

Ok, thanks for the honest opinion 👌🏼 Love your genuine style! Great content!

The M240 made me leave Leica after being the owner of two M9’s. The M10 restored some confidence in the company and the M11 Monochrom made me invest in the brand again fiscally.

You neglected to mention that this body as well as the m240 (same sensor) has a green cast in the shadows. If it did not have that i would have kept it but once i discovered it and realized there was nothing i could do i returned it for the m10. that was the only reason but i knew i would be fighting with that forever.

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

I don’t have a problem with that and honestly stuff like that doesn’t concern me because if I’m gonna edit in post it’s an easy fix.

@crayon2323

Жыл бұрын

@@DeeRosa The green shadow cast was a major issue for me and it for me was impossible to really fully resolve in post in some instances.. I had my retoucher look at it and we agreed it would be impossible to use with this issue for someone shooting the way I shoot. There was a guy who made a software fix for the issue but sadly he passed away and the plugin he made was not updated for m1 Mac so I could not use it at all. If it did not have that green casting issue i would have been very happy with it. it's also worth noting that the Q has (for me) the best ibis of any camera leica ever made and arguably of all time. i have shot this thing at 200 iso at night and because of the insane ibis i have never really needed to ever go above 800 and often shot it at 200 at night. Leica had never made an ibis body pre Q so they actually took that feature away ( the strength of the ibis) in the Q-p and the Q2. Happy shooting and great video and work.

I have limited experience with Leica cameras, but I would argue my M10-D is the best (with a close second to my M-A).

Everyone has a favorite digital M. Thats what makes it fun :)

Holding onto my M-D 262!!! Less is much much more!!

How has your experience been with using this leica model on not so great weather days/nights? I know sometimes camera companies won’t come out and say a camera is totally weather resistant to the harsh elements… but wondering if this camera can be used and not die or fall apart from some rain or snow.

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

I got it soaked by beer and water shooting an Austin FC (MLS) playoff match for a magazine this year. It was fine. Just wipe it off and don’t leave it sitting in rain or water. Even “weather resistant” gear will malfunction when left in constant moisture. Only Olympus makes a fully weather SEALED body.

@skaterdays

Жыл бұрын

@@DeeRosa appreciate your response and info. I got my eye on a couple of used 262’s if the $$$ trade in’s work in my favor later this year for my birthday.

I've a M240 and an M-P240, and was never tempted to get an M10 or M11.

M bodies are great if you like manual shooting they don't have autofocus. M bodies feel so good when shooting street.

There's nothing like old issues of National Geographic. They feed my two obsessions: photography and advertising.

I love my M-P 240 but get really frustrated by its penchant to massively underexpose any time there’s a light source in frame and by its crappy AWB. I have older Nikon point and shoots that do both better. They’re the main reason I’m thinking of a switch to an M10P…

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

Oh buddy - the M10 didn’t really improve its exposure readings lmao. You have to get an M11 to be able to get spot & average as a selectable metering system. One of the worst things about Leica is they stuck to that crappy metering system for years out of stubbornness.

@gottanikoncamera

Жыл бұрын

Well, the funny thing is that my M6s and M7 expose just fine. But that 240 can’t meter to save its life. lol

how do the colors rival the fujifilm x pro 1

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

I don’t know. I don’t compare them. Just take photos man everything else can be done in post.

I have a Leica M 262 and the M11. Regret you are wrong in that the M11 is a far superior camera and the best digital Leica I have ever used and I have done the M8, M9-P, X1, D-Lux 6. It has so many features, which are useful, that the M 262 doesn’t have. However, the M 262 is much better value. I got mine for £2,000 used but the M11 was £7,600. Not thinking of getting rid of the M 262 any time soon.

@rubelukeable

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, have to agree with you. M11 is far superior. M11 with my 35 1.4 is all I need. White balance is much improved, ability to crop 61 MP and use small, medium and large raw files, internal memory, no bottom plate and great battery. If you want to save $6000 then yes the m262 is still a great camera.

@D.Trider

Жыл бұрын

Far superior if the only thing you value is image quality. But if that was the only thing you valued there are much better cameras than the m11 for much less money. I had the m11 black, and it was built nothing like my m10p, m-p 240, m246 or even my sl2. Sent it back after a week. I couldn’t stand the Nikon/Sony files off that thing.

@daniel166hue

Жыл бұрын

Never have bond with M10 and newer one. The M240 files made me switch to Leica for good. Sometimes better camera in features is not what you’re looking for, for me personally I like taste better, so I found that the best image Leica camera can produced came from the M9, M240 second. I can appreciate more than M11 files.

lol this is one of those videos that I love to see because it confirms my opinions about this camera.... but as someone that is saving up to snag one of these for a lower price I hate you hahahah. Great video, this camera is a sleeper forsure. I hope to get one in the near future.

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

Man Leica snobs won’t buy this lmao. It doesn’t have brass and doesn’t look as cool sitting on their shelf for 8 months out of the year.

@DayumMarq

Жыл бұрын

@@DeeRosa lmaooo facts haha. I feel like the used market for it is so scarce tho. Can rarely find one hah

We like them thicc around here #bighandgang. I knew from jump you’d be THE owner this gem deserved! I definitely miss that big ass battery and half-press image preview. The M10 has been lovely but you’re onto something here. Amazing breakdown of a knockout of a camera and with imagery to boot. Great job, brother.

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad to have received this camera from you - Leica Lee.

I cannot afford these cameras… the only thing I can say is… those colors are amazing

nah- the m10p and m10m as a pair are pretty hard to beat. the 262 is just okay. I'd go m9p over the 262 any day.

No Leica (digital) I’ve used has been able to beat the look of the OG M8.

@Liskowias

Жыл бұрын

M10D begs to differ

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

It can beg all it wants - it’s not even better than the MD262

@Liskowias

Жыл бұрын

@@DeeRosa just enjoy shooting 😋

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

But I thought the M10D was begging to differ - whyd we stop the convo now?

@Liskowias

Жыл бұрын

@@DeeRosa Because it’s mainly about each other’s taste and given your attitude, it won’t be interesting ? Have fun shooting ! Glad this one was the one for you 👌

Great video 🥰❤️🥰❤️

had one, sold after getting the m246, regret deeply

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you said this! I’ve been considering the 246 over the 262 because I already have multiple color bodies!

$2500 you say 👀… Lemme gon head see where I can find one.

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

NAH DONT

@dunkkid23

Жыл бұрын

@@DeeRosa lmfaooo

With a Zeiss 35 and Voigtlander hood haha

Too poor to afford anything remotely close just listen and stay for the Avon Barksdale quote

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you understanding the reference 🤝🏽

You said many good things but you are wrong about color at high iso. How can you not see that colors wash out above iso 2000 ? Having said that I sold my m10 and went back to an M. I did not dislike the body of the m10. Honestly I believe you need a thumps up (or a clone of that) on either digital M. But I could not see that I needed anything from the m10 that an M could not do for me. But most important is the output. Not the features. The m9 was unique and I love it to this day. The m10-r is now my camera of choice. Not for its resolution but for the output. Colors look sooo nice and overall rendition is just awesome. Prefer it over anything else. Did not shoot with the m11 though. Don’t like how people often times process their m11 images so maybe it’s not the cameras fault that I am not drawn to it.

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

Maybe I’m just better since my colors don’t wash out above iso 2000… 🤷🏻‍♂️

Save, save, save. Stop wasting money on unhealthy and unnecessary things, every cent it’s a soldier and you need an army! Stay on course and don’t steer of your goal! You can do it, when you think something it’s expensive you quit to yourself, don’t! Believe

How about the new pixii ????? The 64bit version is shipping soon.

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

I don’t speak on cameras I have never owned. Maybe. But it’s not my place to say so because I’d be making up information.

@sdhute

Жыл бұрын

@@DeeRosa I was wonder since you showed a little interest in it

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

I mean yeah I’m intrigued but when I tried to buy one the turnaround time was too long. Again, I’m very interested BUT I haven’t used it so I don’t want to speak on it because I honestly haven’t had time with it. I feel like that would be disingenuous.

I remember when you hated leica and claimed that fuji was superior. Glad you’re enjoying the fruits of the leica experience, more views, more enjoyment with shooting and more happiness.

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

Never hated. I specifically said in those videos that Leica fanboys were annoying and comparing Fuji cameras to M bodies was dumb because Leica has a APSC body to compare it to and also in every aspect the Fuji out performs it and there isn’t a difference in image output. I still stand by that but also when I made those I had ALREADY used M, SL and Q bodies lol

Foot cream for the win

Ccd issue?

The convenience of the M11 is unparallel to previous M body. No removable bottom plate and USB charging, I can travel the world with just one cable that huge for me(don't worry iphone Type C will come next year)

What do you do with 1000 pictures? Not bashing… I’m genuinely wondering.

Whichever camera you think is the best then it's the best for you. But you have to have rocks in your head to say the M10 and M11 aren't better cameras. I have an M9. Love it, I won't upgrade and I don't need to. Mostly because I can't afford it. the m9 does everything and it's still a Leica m. the M, M10 and M11 are better cameras, even if I don't like the M at all.

I'll just buy a Fujifilm X-Pro1 and pretend it's a Leica.

Oh shit now I want a leica..

What I like about theses videos is that, when an argument makes sense, it destroys almost all bs out there. If the best Leica has an aluminum top plate and that is a good material, why people say that Leica has a superior build than an X-Pro for example? A lot of dumb statements just to keep the Leica club going.

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

I mean I absolutely agree with you but I hope you aren’t talking sh*t about my videos cause whats good?

word.

silly but entertaining

I can't believe you're making a big deal over the weight difference it's not even an ounce on a 2lb camera. It just isn't significant.

@DeeRosa

3 ай бұрын

It sounds like you’re the one who it matter most to. Sorry about that champ.

The best camera is the one that you have to Take pictures. If you took that amazing shot on x camera instead of y camera, its still there. Go take pics people! Go get the shot. Stop whining start shooting. Your camera is good enough!

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

Booooooo. 🍅

Interesting but I disagree, the M10 is the best in my opinion, the .dng files are astounding. I am not looking for a lighter camera, I am looking for a better camera I can use for client, paid, work. High iso is excellent. The M10-P is even better with the in body perspective correction, touch screen and electronic view finder. In fact the M10 is so good, I purchased every model variation.

Meh. No. Disagree. Brass is better , it’s classic Leica. Live view is a nice to have if needed but you’re not forced to use it. The M240 and M262 are fat … I sold mine almost immediately for an M8 and eventually an M10. I couldn’t stand the M240/262 body style. I’ll admit though, the iso dial on the m10 is sexy looking but useless. I miss the M240 implementation of ISO changing.

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

Well meh. No. Disagree back at you. 🤬

@mr_cramberry

Жыл бұрын

Fat to you is 3mm between m262 vs M10? ROFLCOPTER

@ericrjennings

Жыл бұрын

@@mr_cramberry yes

@ericrjennings

Жыл бұрын

@@DeeRosa I assumed lol

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

Lol just joshin man I really dgaf.

I subscribed after this video. Today, as I sit putting my film on rolls one of your older videos showed up in my feed. The video that came up in my feed was about how leicas are overated and for posers, not real working photographers... Then I watched another video of yours about shooting film in 2021. I have to say the anger hate and vitriol you directed at those who enjoy shooting film was well uncalled for. You also misinterpreted the quote from the Ilford photographer she said (or meant) she felt more connected to her photos. She was not saying there was a connection for anyone else. You sounded very boomerish, with your get off my digital lawn rant. I don't want to repeat all of your arguments. It was tiring to listen to unfortunately my hands were busy rolling film onto reels to leave your video. FYI, not that it means anything, but I'll be unsubscribing. Get well soon.

@DeeRosa

Жыл бұрын

I dont care. Honestly. I sincerely do not care at all about your subscription. You have an overinflated ego.

The only true Leicas are film Leicas. Leicas are for photographers who want to leave a legacy. Digital cameras leave no legacy.

@DeeRosa

6 ай бұрын

All this comment did was prove you’re probably talentless.

Werll overpriced