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Thanks for sharing your thoughts & knowledge with us. Best wishes, Matt & Peter! Love your respective channels.😊

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeffrey!

This was such a great conversation between the two of you. Thank you for both Part 1 & 2!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it

Massive Thanks to you, Matt ! I've been following Peter for years and you both covered topics I've never heard him talk about before. Love photography ! There is always something new to learn... Cheers !

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks George! Great

Great interview both parts! Lot of useful information, thanks for that to you both!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Hidde!

Terrific interview. Many thanks to Peter for sharing his artistic perspective. Love to watch Peter work in his studio on his channel because Peter is always explaining what he is doing. You, as well, Matt. You continually translated Peter's opinions into the world of your viewers. Well done. It's such a learning experience to hear Peter chat about his approach. More, please.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad it was well received. (All thanks to Peter for reaching out initially to do the Europe trip together)

Very interesting again. 👍👍 Great advices and thoughts. Loved it. Thanks Matt !

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Just as enlightening as Part 1. Great stuff keep it coming!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob!

Great questions and what a fun time. Thanks Matt!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nolan!

Very enjoyable conversation there. It’s nice to listen to people who know what they’re doing. 👌🏼

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I’ve learned a lot of stuff quickly just listening to you guys chat away. Thanks!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks for listening in.

Excellent discussion. Two very gifted gents.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Not one dull moment in this or the previous video even though I usually don't watch these longer interview style videos. Great photographers with similar styles that I like, glad you guys could make this trip happen 👍

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas!

@arneheeringa96

Жыл бұрын

If there's a wealth of information in these longer videos I watch them gladly, like Daniel Milnors Q&A's, 'Notes on Photography' and his interviews.

Quality content as usual! I love hearing about focusing tricks and why other people use them :)

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice one again, Matt. Peter's absolutely right about the importance of t 0.1 flash times for dance photography. That's the most important reason why I use Broncolor as well. That said, I just started using my new daylight studio, which opens totally different possibilities of shooting. What a wonderful job we have 😎.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Great! Yes I think it needs a fellow dance/ movement photographer to appreciate the flash aspects he was talking about.

Wonderful interview cheers for that Matt

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Both Part 1 & 2 enjoyable interviews. Well done.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks, extremely well done gents!!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Scott!

Another good one. Heaps of info. Brilliant, smashing. You are running with the big guns because they are your peers. Your work as a photographer and a presenter is world class. Keep it coming. And best of luck.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sandy, very kind! See the first Bertele images coming out on Flickr btw ;)

@zoltankaparthy9095

Жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I will be interested to see how it works in your hands and what you think of it. I am glad that you and Skyllaney were able to get together on a test. I like mine, it is to steal a line from the Bard of Ayr, "The Chieftain o' the Sonnar Clan."

Fantastic to see you both together!!!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric!

Interesting interviews, thanks 🙏

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hehe ...so good these interviews Matt. After watching episode 1, Isend a message to Math(photographer) to watch it cause he also suffers from ' tack sharp fever! hehe. Thanks so much you both and thanks for sharing .

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad this was well received :)

Hey Matt, i think we spoke briefly at Peters recent London workshop. nice video!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Ah yes, great! Thanks for checking out the video!

great interview Matt, Asked great questions. Always thought expensive lights were just more reliable for strobinig and tempeture and were too overpriced for hobby photographers, I never heard anyone mention that the cheaper lights dont "stop or cut out" fast enough. Never seen that issue on any of my own shots and I'm a godox user. But its something I'm going to be watching out for now and I've learned something new.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad the flash info was useful to some people (I was worried it might be too off topic for many!)

Great chat! I had gone from shooting model with two AD600 and one AD200 (with ND to shoot below HSS) to using VL300, VL150 and LD150R (indoor); as you mentioned, it works better with a film and digital workflow. The organic flow shooting with M bodies is something so sublime that I have yet to reintroduced strobe back into my on location shoot, but the M240 sensor's lack of dynamic range really can use some help outdoor; it is a hard decision to make reintroducing strobe on this Leica journey.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Nice light setup you have! I use 60W lights currently and can use batteries for location shoots. Sokani and Sirui brands. See the video if you want a portable lower light location solution. I might get a higher power one for bigger light mods. (and yes the M240 has limited DR!)

@rexypoooo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion! I have a cheap 20W unit that has ARGB and built in effect that runs on Sony NP mostly use for hair light when I travel. But if I set it to above 70%, the lamp would overhead and shut off after about 15-20 minutes. Thus I need an alternative solution

Same here for flashes, if you work in manual you can almost always manage any brand setup with your Leicas, wired or wireless.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Me too! I like to decide the brightness of the image rather than the camera deciding

It was absolute gold when Peter mentioned that Leica’s sensor was not up there with the rest, you could of been knocked over with a feather. Great content though.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes it was great fun hanging out with Peter

« Enjoying the experience of shooting » 👍👍

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!.. and yes

Matt I think it’s time for a long term review of the SL. Has your opinions changed/compare to new lenses or new cameras/things you’ve learned.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, nice idea. I'll add it to my to do list

After shooting side-by-side, can you see any justification for the SL2-S over the SL(601) given they are both 24MP and you and Peter both shoot fully manual? Only advantage I can think of is maybe IBIS.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you asked.. I might have a video coming on this ;)

Hi guys. You said that you pull the camera towards you to shift the focus from the eyes to the forehead? Do you need to move the camera itself or move the focus ring in manual mode? And another question, when Peter shoots a Hasselblad in studio, does he use auto focus on the center point? (Or manual) I have not seen him pull the camera towards him (because it is often on a tripod)

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Hi, try not to overthink it.. you just need to move the focus off the eyes in the example so you can hold the camera and just lean back, move the camera backwards, or turn the focus ring (say if on a tripod).. or just focus on the forehead and move nothing

When I use modern sharp lenses for portraits, I end up using a stretched black panty hose across the lens to soften the image. That is why I prefer to also use vintage lenses.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Yes that's why I tend to use vintage lenses too :) ..or mist filter

What 35 M lens would you recommend that gives sharpness with nice fall off at a “decent “ price?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

11 ай бұрын

See my 35mm f2 Ultron video. I like that one.

No Q3 after a month, I am reconsidering the purchase. I have a Canon R6ii and think that the R1 will cost about the same as a Q3 which is $6,000. I have the big Canon fast 28-70 F2 (fastest zoom ever made for full frame) and the R1 will fix rolling shutter and I will get 47mp with no crop at F2.0 from 28-70mm. A one lens kit.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Hmm, yes I hear you. I know the 28-70 f2.. it's a monster lens! I saw it at a wedding once.

@zenjitsuman

Жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Yes as fast as it is it says weight by eliminating 28; 35; 40; 50; and 70mm lenes. And its such a superior optic it just works without changing lenses.

I have only 2 lenses. 28-50. But if I could only have 3 I would have 28-50-90 because sometimes I like to take photos of birds. Also it’s a nice perspective. 95% of the time I’m on the 50mm. Summicron v5 is my lens. Perfect for me. Don’t want anything else.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Nice Carlos, I have a 90mm video to come, that might be your answer ;)

Enjoyed both parts. What I did not get exactly was which 35/2.0 M lens name that was on your SL. You mention the version briefly, but what do they call it on Lwiki for example? Thanks.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, as mentioned I think it’s the v3 version. I tested it over a few days so look out for a full video (I’ll check the spec for that)

@louis5352

Жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks. Peter C mentioned it was a 1963 lens so that would make it a v1, with #11308 having 16 ap blades..Made between 1958-1969. Sn 1xxxxxx. There is also 11308 1971-79 black only with 10 ap blades. Canada VII filters and Wetzlar e39 filters. Anything ring bell with yours?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

@@louis5352 I’d need to check video clips. It’s a Canada version, video to come

@DR80STV

11 ай бұрын

I love the 35 summicron, would also like a v4 one day 🙏

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

11 ай бұрын

@@DR80STV yes! Video still to come for the 35mm Cron ..soon!

Used SL seems the best choice for me if you're not a video shooter.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

10 ай бұрын

Yes, amazing value camera. I love mine!

Random and probably useless question -- Has Peter ever tried the new Q3 28mm and where could he see using that?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

I think no but he uses different lenses for different "looks", the same as me, so 1 fixed lens camera doesn't tick that box

@Coldgecko

Жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Me neither historically. I shoot the Sony A7R world with Tamron and Sony lenses for at least 10 years+ when Sony only had a 35, a 50 1.8, 70-200 f4 and a few G lenses to today with amazing sharp and bright lenses to chose from. But I have to say -- getting a Q3 is a new experience to make life easy and practice simplicity and art again in a new light. Dont say no until you try -- may sharpen your artistic skills.

Is this a cafe on the outskirts of Krakow?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

7 ай бұрын

It's a hotel on the outskirts (modern one, grey colour), I think is a restaurant in the evening too. So probably yes. Well spotted! :)

Putting vaseline on a lens is bull shit. For a softer look we put a Zeiss Softar on the Hasselblad lenses. Sometines I replaced the Zeiss lens by a Rodenstock Imagon or a Berthiot Eidoscope.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

11 ай бұрын

Haha thanks Jaco, you are old enough to know that Vaseline was common practice for those that didn't have a Softar filter.

@jasongold6751

11 ай бұрын

Used stockings, not pantyhose, diffusion filter and copied the Zeiss softar..used drops of glue..dried of course!

I have avoided the 75 f/1.4 due to it being an obsolete design that sells for what I deemed too much money for the performance. However, I keep hearing everyone praise how it is their favorite lens to the point I will have to try one if given the opportunity. As for sharpness. I see a difference between Leica and native Fuji or Sony glass. I have a feeling that Fuji/Sony is adding some digital sharpening. The Leica lenses are sharp, but they look more natural with less artifacts. Many will tell me I have lost it and that's ok, but I have a feeling Fuji/Sony and perhaps others are doing some digital enhancement to their advantage and upon close inspect it doesn't look completely natural.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes with modern lenses the profiles definitely alter the look (often correcting distortion etc) (say the Sigma L mount lenses). Yes the 75 1.4 is tempting..I wish it was cheaper!

@sebastiang7183

Жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom This is not distortion correction. I am familiar with the corrections either in the RAW file or from a profile in post processing software. It looks like some kind of edge sharpening being applied to try to swing things in their favor. Like I said maybe I am crazy and it's not anything they are doing, but how Leica designs lenses or maybe I think I see something that just isn't there.

@jonassekondi931

Жыл бұрын

​​​@@sebastiang7183Does Leica design lenses? Especially under the L bayonet and system SL, SL2, SL2-S which are exactly similar visually, constructively and optically to Sigma and Panasonic/Lumix. Unfortunately, the former glory and the famous German quality from the Leica brand in the field of designing and manufacturing top-level optical products have passed.

@sebastiang7183

Жыл бұрын

@@jonassekondi931 Are you saying that Leica does not design lenses? Leica historically has both calculated and manufactured lenses, but also purchased existing lens calculations and rebranded them under Leica.

@jonassekondi931

Жыл бұрын

​@@sebastiang7183Why live in the past? Live reality today. Have I written anything about past victories and achievements? And this applies only to the L Mount Alliance, not the entire product as a whole.

About the Sony colours Cam Mackey had something important to say. He once had a Sony and switched back to Canon again, but has now made a switch to the FX-3 and A7RV again after he discovered the secret in the colours was in the curves of postprocessing. kzread.info/dash/bejne/jH2b1sNmfb3Wj7Q.html

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I was bored! No images! Al that wonderful chat, wasted! Best part, Sony has no soul?! It's an image. In film days (I'm still there) My older Leitz lenses had a certain look! Softer contrast. My Nikkors had way more contrast, looked sharper.. Sony menu? I have a Minolta that I love, CCD and the menu. Why in Fluff did Sony keep it? WHY! never figgered mine out.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Jason, yes this video was different to my usual with mostly conversation. Agree I like the older lenses for character.

let him speak

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Ha yes, sorry I saw that when I was editing. I think I was too excited + trying to fill in all the Leica info for viewers wanting to know what lens/ thing he was talking about

Actually, to semi-correct Peter, the latest Leica M11 sensor is the 3rd highest rated sensor currently: (1) Hasselblad X1D-50c (2) Pentax 645z (3) Leica M11. But yes, the other Leica sensors are much lower in rank. All falling behind most top tier Sony, Nikon, and Canon.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Interesting, thanks!

@jacobh5817

Жыл бұрын

Sensors for the Q, Q2, SL, SL2 and SL2-S are made by STMicroelectronics in Grenoble. The sensors for the M11 and Q3 are actually Sony sensors where Leica modifies the micro lenses array on top of the sensor. These sensors can also be found in the 26MP Fuji X cameras (albeit in a different size and with a different color array filter), the Sony A7RIV and V and the Fuji GFX100(S) and Hasselblad X2D (also different size). However, the sensor is only part of the story. Most of the actual ‘looks’ is determined by the processor and specifically the software in camera. Not only for jpeg, but also for raw files. Hence the differences between the brands.

matt, let the man finish his sentences next time... generally great work!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Yes sorry, my first attempt at interviews. I was too excited! Better next time

Enthusiasm tempered by price. The good Voitlander lenses are almost as unaffordable as Leica Lenses. I think the Panasonic Lumix S5 platform is the affordable future, but I simply flat out refuse to consider paying $5000 for a Leica lens for it. The Leica/Lumix 85mm f1.8 at $1100 with almost no discernable difference in image quality in tests seems much more sensible. And as Peter Coulson says, all his shots are at f5.6 or f8, so whats the point? I like his images, but honestly, they are not any more gallery quality than say Alberto Luis Serra who shoots with a D750 and a Nikon 85 f.8 D.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Yes at f5.6 you can use a £50 lens with no issues.

Dude... Let your interviewee speak, you talk over what he is saying before he finishes.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Yes sorry it was my first interview/ doing something like this. I was trying to add any lens info as he went for those interested + just excited I think. Next time I’ll do better.

@carlosmcse

Жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I like you jumping in. It keeps them on their toes and it flows like a real conversation. Otherwise people just drone on for 10 minutes about a lens.

@arrangearrange

7 ай бұрын

I thought he was good dude.

All this talk of gear... you could just get a 6D with 50mm 1.8 stm and no one would notice :)

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Haha, I'd have to get a Nikon as I used to use those but yes agree to the most part :)

why you interrupt him every 2 words. we are interested in what he says, not in your stuff!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

16 күн бұрын

Thanks for the direct feedback, it was my first attempt at an interview so sadly I was too excited and kept interrupting. Check out his channel so you don't get me butting in.

Leica is for rich guys who need expensive toys to show their friends. Leica is not for sensible photographers.

@jonassekondi931

Жыл бұрын

Fortunately, there are different niche segments, with different price ranges in the product lines from Leica.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

You might have overlooked that you can buy used Leica bodies for less than some Sony, Nikon, Canon. You just need to pick wisely. I save money in other areas so to buy the used Leica bodies I want. No TV, no house, no drinking, no smoking.. sounds boring but I enjoy my Leica cameras.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, yes you can spend silly money on Leica stuff but you don't need to. I certainly don't.

@zand

Жыл бұрын

What gear do you shoot on yourself?

@webersteve1547

Жыл бұрын

This is bs.