A Leica's magic is that it gives you the essentials and makes the photographer do the rest, which makes you hyper aware about exposure, focus and composition. Most of the features of today's "cameras" create separation between the photographer and the act of making an image.

First, fantastic pictures Paul!!! Second, you just made me realize how much I miss new Zealand and its amazing people! Thanks Paul, im going to buy a Leica M8 soon cheers

Your pictures continue to just blow me away. I've really enjoyed the beach stuff. I would like to see some more in land stuff. Street or landscape.also maybe do a series on all of your cameras. I think your channel has really grown. I like your personal touch that it's not scripted. Always keep that personal conversation with us. Paul thanks again for sharing your work it a inspiration.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Wishdog, thanks for the feedback. I will try and get inland a bit more, NZ is very coastal but I have a few spots earmarked that are more inland. Take care talk soon!

Hi Paul. It has been some years since you’ve put up your KZread Vlogs . I keep coming back to them for the inherent quality of the content. The scenes, the camera, the aesthetics, the mood, the advice and guidance, viewpoints and most importantly , the quality of the final images. Amazing stuff. And I keep coming back, time and time again till today . Thanks again. Take care and god bless. Izzy

The passion you have for photography shines through & demonstrates that loving your camera does mean you’ll enjoy taking photographs. Love this video.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You

Hi Paul - I’ve really been enjoying these videos. Watching your process and the results is very entertaining. Thanks for bringing us all along on your journeys.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Matthew

I love this video!!! It's nice to finally see someone sharing with passion and honesty his vision. Thanks

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paolo

I loved these pictures - digital and film. You’re making me think seriously about the M8 now! Thanks

Paul your enthusiasm makes what you do intriguing for me no matter what and your humility comes through in waves. Thank you For your genuine approach in sharing New Zealand.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob glad you enjoyed.

This content is spot on!! Gear. proces, love and end results presented in a really relaxed way. Complements 👍🏼✨

Since I’ve followed you, Paul, you’ve got a thousand new followers already. In my humble opinion it is a delicate thing to ask your audience about what they want to see. It has two sides perhaps. You have produced content the way you felt it has been right, the way it has hopefully and seemingly been personal to you, and I really do believe that the best thing you can do is to stay true to yourself and keep doing what you love, regardless of what we think. My guess is that us who have followed you have loved your content due to you leading the way, for your honesty, passion and thoughts. However, the moment you realize you are producing content for an audience that has got expectations, while you might want to evolve and move on to a different direction, it might in the long term make you less content with what you are doing. So, really, you have been sharing what has made you inspired on a personal level, and I think that’s usually what creates the best quality results. The audience will (or at least should) follow. Don’t produce for us, even if part of you does it for us :). Just stay who you are, this is your life! I and all the rest of us probably are just grateful for your concern and your asking about our opinion. Hope you understand me the right way. Excellent work so far, and I for one will look forward to more of your creations. Thanks for everything!

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Csaba you have just turned the light on for me, you are so right! I have been offering the same advice to others and ignoring it myself. Just a few days ago I told someone to shoot what you feel is right and if you like it others will also. Thankyou so much you nailed it!

@DonFather

6 жыл бұрын

I agree with both of you Paul. Watching your videos is like meditation. It's so peaceful and chill, for the length of it, I can forget about other things in life and just get lost in the beauty of your vlog, music and photos, all so elegantly produced. You really have your own special touch and that's why we're here. Keep it going mate!

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou!

@csaba5415

6 жыл бұрын

Paul C Smith Photographer Music is a good example. I’ve always listened to music that you don’t hear on the radio. Some of those musicians over the years may have started producing for the masses, resulting in a deep-dive in the soul of their music. Therefore I, for one, stopped listening to music from those artists. You will always have an audience even if you change directions. What I don’t know so much about is the KZread perspective and if there is any pressure with getting new subscribers. Either way, you have got to have pleasure in making content, and you can be sure that there will be at least one more person in the world that likes it :).

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

I very much agree Csaba 1st albums are always the best. Art is only art if there is no pre disposed expectation. Thanks again

Lovely pictures Paul :) The M8 does seem to have a unique colour cast to it I like it when you muse about your Leica's and what they mean to you.

Love the wave ripples image, so simple but beautiful

'MAKES ME FEEL SPECIAL WHEN I AM TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS' So true, You know it just works and you know it will take those beautiful images provided you did your part, that is composition and focusing etc. which naturally you will do and be so hyped about doing, leica makes that come out from you, thats the Leica philosophy - to bring the photographer in you, makes you connect with your subject more by being the mediator and not a distraction.

Hey Paul, it’s 2024 and I’ve just bought an M8! Sold or selling my Lumix gear and I’m in photography heaven. Thanks for your vids and images✌️🇦🇺 #backtothefuture

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

5 ай бұрын

Good on ya Mark, enjoy the camera!

@markielinhart

5 ай бұрын

@@PaulCSmithPhotographer it’s Markie…👋

Thanks again, is a pleasure to se your videos, great work and superb photos. Congratulations.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

Great stuff man with such nice photos thanks for all this,

Very inspiring, great video, very nicely produced. Beautiful images. Thank you

Great work, love the dog. Thank you for sharing.

Absolutely awesome video. Excellent pictures and a honest approach to photography. Congrats.

Beautiful pictures!

Hi Paul just want to say always look forward to your videos. Very insightful and your compositions are as always breathtaking!

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrian

I'm really loving these fallow along videos. They are really nice and entertaining. It's nice to get into the head of another photographer and watch them just enjoying the craft. Keep up the good work.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clay appreciate your comment, take care!

beautiful really is pictures and some kind words. waiting on new video every time :))

Loved the video Paul! Your videos are inspiring and I really appreciate your honesty with your content. Keep up the good work and keep doing exactly what you’re doing. Cheers from Bend, Oregon, USA.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment Landon, really appreciate it! Hope all is well in the US of A

Hey Paul...keep on doing what you’re doing. Love to follow along on your trips to the coast. Using the Leica, or any camera for 35mm landscapes is inspiring. Especially with normal, prime lenses is great. I wouldn’t change a thing.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Bill

Love the M8 and M8.2 Paul.. what you have is .Love the style and your connection with the environment...job well done...hey now Bae...beautiful animal

Your videos and photos are pure inspiration to me. I immediately want to get outside and grab some photos. Thanks for sharing and keep up the wonderful work you do.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou I really am so happy that something that I have done has inspired someone else that's the highest compliment. I am grateful to others who have done the same for me, so to give back is awesome. Thanks for your comment!

Absolutely love your photography and videos. I have an M5, and feel the same way you do about Leicas and film. The production of your videos is superb. I study them very closely,, and hI ave learned a great deal. You are a excellent teacher. I think your going to have a very successful KZread channel. Keep up the excellent work.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou David really appreciate that.

Amazing work Paul!! Really inspiring and appreciate you sharing your knowledge of photography!

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric, really appreciate your support!

This is poetry..... great pics. Lové this video...........

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sergio

Refreshing honesty and incredible images, really enjoying your videos.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jeremy

Really cool pics ✨👌🏼

Very cool episode and a couple of fantastic sets of images.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

You are absolutely wright about the Leica M8. The M8 has something special and makes you feel you are a part of the camera and film process. I have same feeling while using my M3 but I mostly use my M8 for B&W pictures and I just luv-it !! Congratulation for your great work and keep posting videos!

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Patrice

Great video, and great great shots.

Your channel is great! Your reason for choosing Leica, is why I love Tri-X. It was the film of choice by those I consider to be masters. Keep up the good work, I'm always looking forward to your next vid.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you get it! appreciate the comment!

Love the chilled vibe of the video, great content.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lenny, glad you enjoyed. Take care

Hi there! I watched the vlog again… once more … you are one of the reasons I bought a M8;-) I got me one last week, refurbished and modified by Leica from M8 to M8.2. I don’t know what it is, but this camera is already a “always in the bag”. So much joy to use. I bought her as a b/w camera in addition to my M240 and Nikon D3&Z7, as I like to use different cameras when using 35mm film , (with the Hasselblad you get different backs but still) … kind of weird maybe but it’s just me … always good light!👍🏼

Hi Stunning sunsets and sand shots,my first time visiting your video

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

Love your channel and your photography. So open, honest and refreshing. Particularly the b&w film (some colour now and again is also good). I am an OM1 and MinoltaX700 user. Love the way these cameras feel in the hands and the shutter sounds :) Such a joy to use. The appeal of Leica is strong, no doubt they have that hard to define special quality about them.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Graham

your pictures blow me away everyday.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

Okay, this is over a year old, but my feedback, probably to any photographer, is just keep taking what you like, and vlogging what is appropriate to you. As soon as you start second guessing the audience your creativity stutters. You do have a great connection with your environment and that's what shines through most for me.

Great presentation, interesting, inspirational content. I found it very relaxing Paul. Keep up the good work

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil

I totally agree with what you said about being in a special zone and magical place with certain cameras, and the effect that can have on your photography. So true. I feel exactly the same about my Plaubel Makina 670 which I was lucky enough to buy a couple of months ago. Every time I use it I swear there is magic in the air and I feel my photos have something special - at least to me :-) Thanks for being open and honest about your Leicas. Sure, better gear doesn't automatically make you a better photographer, but if it makes you feel like you can be, and if it helps fuel your enthusiasm for something you enjoy passionately, then who's to say your pictures aren't better as a result. Great post. Keep it up :-)

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Matt

Thats a Leica M8 alright! A phenomenal camera. I never put the filter on. The BnW results I get are unparalleled. Shadow detail seems to go on forever. Great photos and review Paul!

@villagranvicent

5 жыл бұрын

Luke Corradine I never use the filter with mine either, love it!

Hi Paul, keep doing what you’re doing. I enjoy the mix of film and digital, your relaxed presentation style and seeing that beautiful NZ coastline. More Bay too! Cheers from the U.K.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig

Really enjoyed this, some wonderful images. Loved the one at 11:29 Legend.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Martin, glad you found it enjoyable

Well done. Simplicity is key.

Sir , It's your Vlog. It's just beautiful the way it is :) Nice narration & Great pictures :) Good Luck :)

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Krish!

Paul hi, the image at 9:02 is lovely! All the images with the M looked Sweet, nice and clear. The wave images with the Olympus also really great. Just keep on showing us New Zealand!

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, put that one down to the West Coast sunsets, cameras just don't do them justice. Thankyou for watching.

Good video Paul, and brilliant images and beautiful light.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Mick

really nice to see people use older digital cameras! it shows that it is not all about the camera! thanks for sharing with us, i also just got my first digital M :)

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, what did you get?

I love your honesty-it's true some cameras help me too get in the zone. I feel much different shooting my 1DS III than my Mamiya 7

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh, that Mamiya is a nice camera, I have to get me a medium format camera. Thanks for watching!

Nice video and little gear talk. I can absolutely confirm a Lica is somehow special I guess is the craftsmanship wich goes into the built wich makes it special. Obviously is just a tool ,but a tool wich can bring happiness. I love my M2 & M8, what I also like is how portable they are compare to a DSLR . Beautiful pictures from you, pls continue to entertain and teach ! 👍🏼✌🏼

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou!

WOW. Nice pictures you've taken. And excellent photoshop you've done. Good job!

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin

I can understand what you mean Paul about purchasing gear more for the expectation and perhaps notoriety. Always been intrigued by the Leica brand. Cheers.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Diego

I feel the same way with my RZ67, I look into that gigantic viewfinder and the outside world dissolves.

the second picture is so so beautiful!

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ellen

I always watch this video when I need some motivation to go out and shoot with my Leica m8. Thanks a lot mate

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool thanks for that

Just came over yr M8 video. I love it. I came over a limited M8.2 Safari, limited on 500 pcs worldwide. Am very thankful of it. I know who was the late pre-owner. Paul, I hope we will meet once in our lifetime. Got 2 of yr books. Love New Zeeland. Was there in 13/14 and 2016. Regards, Gerhard

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou and sorry for the late reply

Wow! What fantastic images. On a side note, I just bought an OM2-N this week. You are really motivating to watch and listen to.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew. Pleased to hear about your purchase, super nice camera. Enjoy the sweet sound of that shutter!

Beautiful!

I like your style, Paul. Not just the pictures, but your videos too. There is some zen-like quality about them that I like. Plus, you seem like a really nice bloke. I'm picking up my M8 tomorrow. I'm like a kid on the day before Christmas. Greetings from Belgium!

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Kaat, and thankyou for the comment! Good luck with the M8

Great video Paul.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Philippe

Great video and some lovely pics too

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan

Awesome photos new to your channel.... Love your dog very beautiful animal. I just recently purchased 2 nikon off of ebay That are virtually like brand new F2 AND F3 so I just finished shooting some test photos to make sure everything is in good working order but yes I'm liking what I'm seeing on your channel keep up the great work 👍

Dear Paul congratulation for your videos and shot...and..your dog, its fantastic!!! :))

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ninni, I will tell Bae

Another great video, great images. For me I love your channel just as it is, even though you use decent kit you’re not drowning in it and telling everyone that if they don’t have the latest Sony your images will be lousy. I like it the way it is, laid back, not over complicated and decent images to show for it.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark

Much respect. Your photos are great.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

Paul... Love your style ..

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Edwin, means a lot! Cheers

Great video, gorgeous shots .. I'm really enjoying your channel.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot John, appreciate the comment

This was such a fantastic video! Looking at your images was like having soup for by soul. I'll have to look you up on iG.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Angel

An enjoyable video thanks. Great images btw.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

I've watched all of your previous episodes since discovering your channel. I like that your channel is personalized. Many so called photography channels are either about gear or lessons in basic photography which I don't need. Even your gear talk in this episode was personalized so it was worth watching rather than many other leica episodes i've seen in which the host drools over the leica without really expressing anything interesting. I appreciate the relaxed personalized content. I like the pictures. I like seeing what is in your immediate area there in NZ rather than the better known touristy areas. Watching your channel has not only encouraged me to move NZ up on my places to visit list it has also got me thinking about what kind of channel I can start. I also like that you tell us the names of places you go so I can look them up on a map. Keep up the great work and do *your* show. Don't let the peanut gallery influence your content too much.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Seth thanks for the very cool comment. Really glad you picked up on the things you mentioned. I've struggled with my decision to base most of my work local rather than travel to the "Postcard" spots, I thinks it's important to show "real" and be "real". Take care my friend and thanks for watching.

Looking forward to your experiments with colour films. Also I would be interested in how you go about scanning those. But hey... who cares what I want, I hope you just keep sharing whatever you’re interested in. Always enjoyable.👍

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input. Colour film next I think

Hi Paul, love your videos, your style of presenting and especially your beautiful photos. I would love to hear more about the process you go through in your mind when you are framing a shot, your thoughts on composition etc. would love to hear the way you think through your shots. Keep up the great videos. Thank you!

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Attila, I will try to convey that. Appreciate your comment take care!

Fantastic shots at Karioitahi. I'm in Chicago but my parents are in your neck of the woods in Waiuku, so very much appreciate seeing these images. Keep it up!

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Me too Mark I'm in Waiuku, thankyou

really like your Pictures and Videos. wonderful channel and a lovely dog.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Jurgen

I don't have any suggestions for how you could improve your channel because it's on point as it is. Keep up the nice work

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Richard

Would love to see your editing process. Keep up the awesome work! Inspiring!

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, yes thats something I will look at for the future. Take care!

Great video and beautiful pictures.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

Enjoying your journey Paul, Keep doing what your doing. your tempting me to grab my film gear out the bottom of the wardrobe. Also a look at how you approach developing film would be cool, many years since I loaded a developing tank. Cheers mate from Christchurch

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

I have a M8 too and it is remaining my best digital M next to Monochrome. By the way lovely work and great landscapes through your Leica !

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Cyril

I must say to you thanks and congratulations for those photographs. Tak to make us enter into your zone.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cedrick

Great video. In the long run just holding a camera that you love is enough to improve your photography. If for nothing else than the fact that you actually use cameras you enjoy. Thanks for sharing!

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

Lovely video

Glad I found you! Enjoyed the vid and will subscribe. My M8 had several issues and so it got returned. My fav is the M3 and the M7. Love the Vizsla (?) as well...

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob

Stunning images, I am toying with buying an M9, as I love my Leica X typ 113 - that produces some pretty decent stuff, but want to move over to the M range as tried the M10 and loved it. But naturally the price is insane. I am enjoying your channel, and Leica M8 discussion, and film images. Keep it up please Chris.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave Agreed the later model Ms are insanely priced, most overlook the M8 like me initially thinking they are inferior but they are just a magic piece of kit. Thanks for watching!

I am so happy whenever I see a new video from you is uploaded. I like to listen to your calm voice and humble views about photography. Your work from the other side of the world is very inspirational. You have asked for feedback: I wonder if you take pictures in the city too even your dog may not like it there. Have a great week and thanks. .

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou very much for the input. I will try and include some urban photography into the vlog. Thanks for watching

love your content, amazing images, would really like to hear about your processing on the M8 images in future videos

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, I will keep that in mind.

Just came across this video, really great video, I like your style. Subscribed and subscribed to your blog. Good stuff!

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks JR appreciate it

@JonathanRobsonPhoto

5 жыл бұрын

Watched a couple more of your vids. I think I know what I like... you're a rare exception (at least in the youtube sphere), someone using a Leica to shoot Landscapes, fantastic stuff!

Great great pictures! I traded my Olympus OM2 back in 1991 for a racing bicycle for triathlons. Wish I had it back. Am currently looking to buy a Leica M8 or M-D. Would love to have both. Thank you for such an inspiring video! Cheers from Georgia USA.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

4 жыл бұрын

Good thing is they have devalued a bit since 1991, still a great camera maybe my favorite.

Great vlog thanks for sharing 👍

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

Another high quality vid mate with some stunning photos. Re. gear agree totally with you, I shoot Dslr Canon and Nikon for work, but for my channel it's always the fuji x100 series, love the compactness and manual settings dials etc, old style with modern twist, however I hate that it's not weather sealed. Regarding content I say keep doing what your doing, I'm so temped to dust off an old cam and shoot some film, I'm a bit lazy tho' so its taking me a while, but your vids are pushing me in that direction, I think it's the mono film grain, I just love that grain. Top watch Paul.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, get that old camera out, and do a vlog! Look forward to seeing it, take care!

@paultaylorphotography9499

6 жыл бұрын

Paul C Smith Photographer tempted very tempted

I totally agree about embracing your equipment if it hits a note for you. I like shooting with my Leica (M10-d). I have shot with all kinds of equipment going back to my youth in the 70’s. It’s not about the equipment and I am not a gear head at least not in what I find interesting about photography. I am a gear head in terms of what gets me motivated to go out and shoot and helps me enjoy the process. There is something really cool about shooting with a Leica. It’s expensive and feels like a special piece of hardware. It’s legacy also gets me in the right frame of mind but I would never go down the rat hole of trying to sell anybody on the idea that it’s a better camera then camera x.

Wow! camera looks immaculate. $1300 NZ is such a good price. They are definitely going up in price. I'm currently on the hunt for one. Great photos!

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Travis, I think they are becoming more desirable. Thanks for watching!

Very interesting viewing Paul, I was hooked on your obvious passion of the art throughout this vlog. Your use of silhouettes, creating contrast is excellent. I’m not what I’d liked to see to be honest, just continue with different locations I suppose. Do you ever venture up to the mountains? It would be interesting to see what you manage to capture. 👍

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

6 жыл бұрын

Hey James, yea I'm off to the central North Island in a few weeks to film a few vlogs.

Great vlog! I would like to see you take on pushing and pulling film verse rating films differently. I just getting back into film and would like to see what you think on the subject. Keep up the great work.

@PaulCSmithPhotographer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donald, yes I did a video on pushing film a few weeks back, take care!

Hello from Denmark :) Nice job + Videos,Images just brilliant !! Im fujifilm shooter and dont have any clue about analog cameras :(