Rob is so great. He’s so chill and open to chat. I don’t think Leica could have made a better store. Top notch team.

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

I so agree! He’s so friendly and helpful. The NY store is so lucky to have him 😊

I was back in NYC for only a weekend. I needed to have my 28 Summicron-M sent out for repair. I noted that the Leica Soho store was closed. This was on Saturday 16 March. I looked online and found this 'new to me' store. I was fortunate to have Rob greet me and help me with my repair. I was double-barreled when I walked in. I was carrying my M10-R and SL2. The SL2 was new to me - two weeks and only three days of actual shooting. I had some questions that reading the manual may have answered but he was so patient in explaining the camera and how it would work best considering my previous shooting style with autofocus. He was so professional and friendly and you could sense his passion of photography. The place looks large but put a few photographers and the space becomes small. But it did not feel crowded but more like friends hanging out at a get together. I also got to meet Vincent (fellow double watch wearer) and Roland - brand ambassadors. Equally as awesome as Rob. I only bought a spare SL2 battery. I talked of camera straps. Never felt the pressure of buying there or even Leica. I toured the place - except for the VIP area and would love to go back and spend more time. All in all, as you state, a wonderful warm experience.

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

I’m so glad that you were able to experience firsthand what we talked about in the video. Rob and Vincent are awesome. We in LA will miss them! (They transferred from the LA store). If you remember Rob saying in the video, he’s looking to build a community, not to sell cameras. That’s definitely obvious in our every interaction with them. We are so excited for them! 😊

I am a Nikon, and Olympus shooter. I have my antennas up regarding Leica. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Keep up the good work.

@NoctiGirl

Ай бұрын

Thank you for tuning in! 😊

Oh cool, like these tools, if I get over the water I will visit this place. Thank you.

@NoctiGirl

2 ай бұрын

Yes you should! 😄

the 40mm summicron-c is a wonderful lens.

@NoctiGirl

Ай бұрын

That's awesome! I'm not familiar with that lens but I'll look into it 🙂

Had such a great time making this with you and checking out the new store. What an amazing space with the best people running it!

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful store with the best people 😄 We need to go back just for fun next time 🥹

Beautiful Leica store! I think the words she was looking for is contemporary & maybe sterile for the LA Store & Industrial or Modern Industrial for the NY store. Great vid!

@NoctiGirl

Ай бұрын

Hahaha definitely!! I was struggling for words 😅 The New York store looks more urban and industrial (which totally suits NY!) whereas the LA Store looks more sterile... thanks for tuning in! 😊

Great video. Thank you

@NoctiGirl

11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

Very interesting. As always. Obviously a house of temptation, but worth it. If i was in New York, I would buy a shiny chrome M-A from them, and cosset it like a first born, raising it to the sky like in The Lion King.

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

Not only a house of temptation, but also of learning and collaboration 😊 everyone in the store is so helpful and nice…. Are you sure you don’t already have a shiny chrome M-A?? Are you looking for a backup? 😜

@crispin8888

3 ай бұрын

@@NoctiGirl I confess, Sister @NoctiGirl, that I have a black chrome one, but not the silver chrome one. 🤓

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

Hahaha I knew it!! You wanted a different finish 😆

@crispin8888

3 ай бұрын

@@NoctiGirl I confess my weakness. Chrome envy ....

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

Hehehe 😁

Been there recently. Not much used gear available - maybe because its still quite new also indicated in the video. The second floor I liked best with bar and book collection. Took a photo of the Leica mouse on the shelf :).

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

Hahaha nice! I think they will get more used stuff in the future. As you said, still a new store 😉 The second floor is a great area to relax in ☺️

The store is wonderful! Rob is a godsend! Welcome to NYC!

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

I so agree! Thank you! 😊

Amazing crew there in the Meatpacking District. I look forward to many visits. Nice job Charlice!

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! It’s a must visit. The gallery space is beautiful! 😊

Kudos for the on-site tech!

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

Yes!! Excited for that 🥳🙌🏻✨

Excellent store tour. Thanks for sharing.

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

What a place! I will certainly stop by next time in NYC:)

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

Yes you need to! 😊

Recently entered the Leica fray with a used Q-P and am loving it so far. Been Canon for years and they feel more like computers now with the mirrorless ones. Am loving the more tactile experience I am getting from the Leica.

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

I also switched from Canon! I shot events and weddings for 8 years and one day I sold my 5D2 & 5D3 bodies plus a bunch of lenses for my Leica gear. Never been happier 😊

@rumporridge1

3 ай бұрын

@@NoctiGirldid the exact same thing for my SL2 gear.

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Happy for you 😊

Really impressive store and tour !!

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Amazing video and store! Leica definitely has a lot to offer! Great job Charlice!

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Ron! 😊

@ronanderson5736

3 ай бұрын

@@NoctiGirl you are very welcome! There really is nothing like going into a full on Leica store! Have a great weekend Charlice!

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Ron! You too! 😊

congrats .. great vibe ..cant wait to get out there some time

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes! Awesome store. A must visit if you are in town 🥳

What a great episode. The store is so hip😅

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

Haha thanks for watching! You gotta visit 🥳

Rob is the goat, known him since he managed the LA store!

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

😃😎🥳

Is the Soho Location being shut down? I know the owner passed away recently :(

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

I believe the Soho store is currently run by the previous owner’s family. As of now there’s no plans of shutting it down…

Totally Gutted that i couldn't make it.... it looks like you had enough fun for all of us that couldn't make it. i'll stop by this weekend and look the place over.. Thanks.

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

Oh no!! I was looking to see if you made it 😧 maybe I’ll bump into you at the store this weekend 🙂

@gewglesux

3 ай бұрын

you're still in town? Nice!! perhaps so... in the mean time thanks for the video. makes me feel like i was there also.@@NoctiGirl

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

We just left this morning 🥹 been a super busy but fun week. Enjoy the store when you make it! 😊

@gewglesux

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I've got peeps out there Maybe a visit is in order! never been to a west coast Shop!@@NoctiGirl

@NoctiGirl

2 ай бұрын

Then a visit is definitely in order! Leica Society International is having a meetup in October out here in LA. Perhaps you can come out then! Check this out: leicasocietyinternational.org/lhsa-meetings#!event-register/2023/5/18/lsi-2023-spring-shoot-rome

Noct, are you getting an SL3? Im definitely visiting for my US open trip

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

Yes you must! I’m contemplating on the SL3 🤔 the video was shot on the SL2-S by the way 😊

The more I see stuff like this .. the more I miss the 80’s ….

@NoctiGirl

Ай бұрын

Time for more in-person events! Photography is best when shared 💖

@deantaylor1512

Ай бұрын

@@NoctiGirl I’m off to a camera fair on Sunday …. That’s a rare event here in 🇬🇧….it’s something that is dying out … I like the nostalgia…..

@NoctiGirl

Ай бұрын

More reason to attend them when you can! I’m looking to create in-person events in the future where people could gather and shoot or check out camera goodies together 😊 I’m also more of an in-person type of girl 🤩

Does he have a Leica M6 titanium?

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

He has the M6 titanium with ostrich leather 🥳

How could Leica sustain its reputation in photography without one like this in NYC? See you soon.

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

😂🤩😎

@arthurford829

Ай бұрын

I was in Singapore last summer. They have three Leica stores! The NYC SoHo store is great. This must be next level.

I have to ask, being that I live in LA what do you mean when you say that you grew up “in a village on the outskirts of the city of angels”

@NoctiGirl

29 күн бұрын

Hahaha omg you’re the first one to ask me that. Thanks for reading my bio! Palos Verdes is what I meant. We are part of Los Angeles county but no one knows where we are 😅(ok maybe some people do) 😛

@troyflatland5299

29 күн бұрын

@@NoctiGirl I know it obviously lol just an interesting way to phrase it 😂

@NoctiGirl

27 күн бұрын

Just a joke since some people like to ask me where I’m from FROM like they are expecting me to say something like a village somewhere in Asia. So ya 😜

@troyflatland5299

27 күн бұрын

@@NoctiGirl ok now that’s funny keep doing it ☠️🤣

@NoctiGirl

26 күн бұрын

😜

so cool. get me a camera

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

Send me the monayyyyy 😜🤩🤑

Not sure how to feel about a store with $9000 cameras starting their video next to a homeless person laying next to their store. Have we really become so desensitized?

@NoctiGirl

2 ай бұрын

If you are talking about the boxes behind me, those were moving boxes from the store setting up and getting ready for the opening. But we all see what we want to see. Even if it was a homeless person there, I still don't feel bad about it. For years I've volunteered and donated to various homeless shelters and animal rescue organizations. I've served food to the homeless every Thanksgiving for over a decade. I can tell you that some people choose to be homeless. instagram.com/p/BqgtxS6g4XO/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== instagram.com/p/BoXRBB4F_Lq/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The problem with our society is not that it's become desensitized to homeless people or the less fortunate; rather, it's that it has become so judgmental. People who can afford to buy Leicas can also be nice people who contribute to the society.

Too bad New York is a shite hole now.

@NoctiGirl

3 ай бұрын

🥹

@gewglesux

3 ай бұрын

Maybe so. but the Camera store aint that's for sure.