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After the ban of fossil fuel powdered cars in 2030, electric cars are the only option and people went back to analog equipments, including analog cameras so film leicas did skyrocket to 100k bottle caps after 2045

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

This guy gets it.

@REMY.C.

3 жыл бұрын

@@GxAce don't forget the price rise of porks for the gelatin for films. Photographers started to regroup in hunters militias and the porks went on extinction.

@bngr_bngr

2 жыл бұрын

So poor people won’t be able to own cars?

@murk.mp4760

2 жыл бұрын

@@bngr_bngr the spiritual successor to: people die when they are killed

@JaspreetSinghArtist

Жыл бұрын

i am sure there will be another option then just EV.

whenever GxAce uploads, i drop whatever i was watching to this.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!:D

@BrendanEvan

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been foolish without having notifications turned on. Fixing that now. This is one of maybe 3-4 channels that deserve it in my sub list.

You choose the best soundtrack for your reviews. Your videos are worth waiting for man

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks for coming back!

@fellowcitizen

3 жыл бұрын

@@GxAce Do you make music/sounds, too?

@theiskofoedhjorth9545

3 жыл бұрын

@@fellowcitizen The initial music is done by makeup and vanity set. Go check him out on Bandcamp.

@Biosynchro

19 күн бұрын

Good point. Most creators don't know how to use music, or they use way, way too much, or it just gets in the way and I have to stop watching.

Woah man, the production of this is incredible! Really liked the honest and well structured review of the M9, such an interesting camera, despite some divisive factors. Looking forward to more on your channel

This video was wonderful. I love the cinematic review. First class. Excellent work!

So much eye candy in every shot. Amazing work man, always such a treat to see a new upload from GxAce. You've got to do a video on your set sometime soon! We're all dying to hear more about your process, your channel has a look and vibe that no one else can even come close to.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man! I definitely plan on it at some point! I want to grow the channel a bit more with the gear videos first ;)

Your taste in music and settings is consistently top tier. Your X-Pro3 video was one of the primary reviews that sold me on that camera half a year ago. Keep it up!

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! It's such an awesome camera!

I found your channel at the beginning of this year, and, woah. I really like the concept you have, all of your videos are great, and original! Thank you and keep up the good work!

Great video! So true I agree! I’ve been taking photos since 1994, used to work as a wedding photographe back in the day, and have tried many films and cameras (digital and analogue) over the years. I’ve had Leica film cameras too (mp, m2, M6 x3). The closest digital camera I have used to film is The M9. If you set the colours to medium heigh saturation and contrast to medium high in jpeg format you get very close Kodak ektachrome slide film colours. It you set black & white to high contrast in jpeg format you get very similar tonal range to Agfa Scala 25iso slide film. These were my favourite films back in the day.

that ambience, the feels.. as always great video man!

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

Casey you went to a new level on this! You can tell there is so much thought going into these videos.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! I'm glad the extra effort isn't going to waste haha

Whenever you upload i make sure i actually go and sit for it because i know its going to be something special.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I'm glad that people are willing to view it in a good setting :)

Another fantastic video, GxAce. I always look forward to seeing your work.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

M9 for me is the best looking digital M and the closest to film M even more than M10. The reason is: -the frameline window -the lens release button is the same with film M -the hot shoe design is the same with film M -the frameline preview similar to the film M -the cut corner on the top plate makes the overall camera looks very similar to the film M -the black M9 is black paint instead of chrome so it will brass nicely like the film M

Your videos are always a treat to watch.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad :)

Good lord, how does it look that good! Your videos are simply outstanding mate! Your channel is so underrated! A true cinematic masterpiece KEEP IT UP

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton! I'm glad you like the style!

man i really love this channel , great sfx , vfx , really like the vibe here !!, subbed

I love how the information is presented on this video. Really enjoyed watching the video! I have never used film Leica M camera, but there is something special about that old sensor in M9.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Man your videos are out of this world!!🤯

Wow this is the highest production camera review I have ever seen. Incredible work!

as soon as i heard those synths in intro i've smashed that like button!

i love your video style! anything that gives me space vibes i got time for

I always pick some popcorn to see these videos 🙌🏻.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy!!

always the best and most unique reviews, great stuff

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

BRO. I'm speechless. You are wayyy up there in terms of the quality of the video, and especially those sample images. Man. You deserve 10M subs, ez.

my guy, your work is too good to ONLY have 21k subs. phenomenal video man

you have the most visually impressive videos on KZread! great camera, even better video!

I haven't seen a KZread channel as beautiful as this one in my life.

I keep coming to this channel for that sweet sweet cyberpunk feel to your channel ugh amazing

Dude, you are by far my favorite photography KZreadr. Regards from the Phoblographer!

I always get so much inspiration watching your videos.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! It means a lot my friend!

I just picked up a M9 with the replaced sensor. Like you I also have an M6. Thank you so much for this amazing video. You are such an inspiration to me.

I’m in a similar situation where Fuji is my main setup but I wanted the M experience. I ended up landing an ME (slightly newer M9 with a couple of minor differences) with a replaced sensor. The shooting experience for me is very reminiscent of film. While the colors straight out of camera also didn’t wow me the way others claimed they would, I find that they respond extremely nicely to saturation boosts in CaptureOne - they reds from a CCD are my absolute favorite.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Cool! I forgot about the M-E and it looks really cool!

@TheWutangclan1995

7 ай бұрын

Hearing the problems of how ccd sensors are designed. I’m more inclined on the old ricoh digitals.

Love the lighting in your vids. So good man!

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

I can totally relate using old lens at their intended focal lengths, and it frustrated me to get used to the crop factor while shooting. Another great video, as always

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yeah, I just want my 50 to be a 50.

Never mind the camera, this video is next level! Great job!

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

The production value of this channel is totally insane ✨🚀🔥

Another Masterpiece! The Ace ❤Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

Dude your production quality is insane!

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!

Wow. You new video is awesome from the narrative to the music. I love how you transport the feelings behind the gear and your calm voice is bliss in times of shouting out something with SQUARESP### :-) After putting the GlimmerGlas on my GFX 50R it feels like film. I also had some trouble with that whole scanning process and fully agree with you.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I can't stand most youtubers hahah. I'm not overly energetic. The Glimmer Glass is great! Thanks for watching!

@robvisualstreetphotography

3 жыл бұрын

@@GxAce I enjoy the style and the analogue sound that adds some Bladerunner to the game making the whole thing more futuristic what emphasizes the hidden beauty of photography and the tools behind it. You show the community how to make a video that is a little piece of art itself.

really appreciate your honesty - especially the end with the desire for fuji to have full frame to use the lens focal length to it's design purpose. (intended field of view as you said) quite spot on.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

Brilliant as always! Thank you!

amazing review as always! I recently bought x-pro1 + 7artisans 35mm f0.95 lens, really enjoy shooting like film camera, but it's crop sensor camera, and I glad u mentioned that M9 replaced you M6 film for that matter. Will check it out.

I pick and choose what video to watch on every channel but you Sir I watch every upload. Since first watching your Fuji X100 video. It reminded me of why I fell in love with the X20 years ago. I picked up last year a X100s.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! I'm glad you keep coming back!

Very informative video, thanks. I read that the quality of the black and white pictures is particularly good, even better than the newer models.

there are billions of videos on youtube but this one right here is my favorite. im speechless

Awesome video. Thanks for the effort!

It’s more like a mini movie, rather than review) great work as usual!!!

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you like it! So you don't find the intro's too long and boring?

Being not professional but somebody that enjoys photography I think I understand your choices for something not just technically good but meaningful as a perfect tool. I have a Sigma DP2 and a Fujifilm X100s, along 35mm film cameras, which I use because I feel things are closer to the way I see. Sadly scanning technology has not advanced and doing it at home is a bit of a wizardry, and even worse film laboratories are closing in my country due the pandemic :c. Thank you for your beautiful work 🙏

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Yeah I think finding the tool that works for you is key!

Great content as always!

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I honestly watch your videos because how beautiful you make them

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

MAN THIS CHANNEL IS.... MINDBLOWING

21k subs? That can’t be right. I’ll make it 21,001 then. You deserve much more with your production quality and skill. Glad I watched this. Thanks!

Your videos are freaking dangerous for me man. 😂 bought the X-Pro3 on your recommendation, LOVE IT, now you have me feelin these M9 vibes like crazy. Actually though, very good to hear about the DR Summicron Rigid. I’ve been looking at getting that as my 50mm option for my M3.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha sorry sorry. Well if it makes you feel any better I'm really wanting an X-Pro 3 again hahah. I had a loaner from fuji for like 6 months and then bought one when I had to send it back and the one I got from Amazon had a broken screen, but since I barely use the screen I kept it until the 30 day return was over and returned it haha. Now I wish I still had it because its so much fun. Why can't we all just have infinite money and cameras?

Totally agree with your thoughts about film being such a hassle. M9 is the way to go!!!!!!!!!

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Its a super fun camera!

@reyrey5250

2 жыл бұрын

@@GxAce how do like the M9 compared to the Fuji x100v?

The care you put into these is, as always, awe-inspiring. Thank you. Edit: would like to add, audio balancing seems off in a few spots where the music feels too loud and I can't hear what you're saying.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I'm glad you keep coming back! Noted! I have a tendency to favor music whenever I mix audio haha

@xmlthegreat

3 жыл бұрын

@@GxAce not nitpicking or complaining, just wanted to give feedback in case you had missed the issue. It happens to me a lot. Not only audio but I miss the small things in final render. I'm still in college, still learning, so I try to pay more attention to these things and stay aware of them.

@merriammerkabah408

3 жыл бұрын

Laughs in Christopher Nolan

@xmlthegreat

3 жыл бұрын

@@merriammerkabah408 hahahaha *B O O M*

@merriammerkabah408

3 жыл бұрын

@@xmlthegreat Are u from India? I actually went to school with an Indian guy named Akshay in 2nd grade

I know its hard to post with consistency, although I love your videos, I’m not here to ask for more, I just want to tell you that we would watch basically anything you post because we appreciate the way you create stuff. So, don’t mind about the subject so much, if you have an idea just go ahead and let us appreciate your unique creativity and aesthetics. Also, how do you project that on your face? Its so damn nice.

absolutely gorgeous, amazing video

I moved from M8 to M-D Typ262, totally film-like experience. Whole heartedly recommend you to give it a try. The color from the 240 era is actually really good. :-)

Your videos are amazing. Thank you

I sold one of my Epson R-D1’s and picked up a clean silver M9. It did have some corrosion but not a deal breaker. Kolari Vision is offering replacement cover glass using a thinner layer with more transmissible light. I may end up going that route. You’re 100% correct about Fuji vs Leica color. However, full frame CCDs are unique in how color and contrast is rendered. Great video BTW!

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Yeah I might have to hook up with them at some point if it comes to that!

@user-wd3ot8kr4v

3 жыл бұрын

Fyi I found a cheap m9 with corrosion and sent it to Kolari in early Jan. I STILL don't have it back. If you go down this route expect not to see it for at least half a freaking year 🤣

@Ivandotjpeg

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-wd3ot8kr4v yes, apparently that new glass they are working on is on back order. You have to email them and find out. I hear you though. what a drag.

dude your stuff is freeking dope ! so cinematic ! if you get a chance to try a leica lens on this m9 try the summilux and you may be blown away by the leica colors

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm primarily using the 40mm Summicron on it now!

Big fan of your style, I love the fact that you're not shooting bricks or models, you made me realise how important it is to find beauty in ordinary things, besides the outstanding production quality of your videos I'm always eager to see your shoots!

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks so much! Yeah a lot of photo channels have really boring sample photos.

Every video you made is a movie? looks spetacular. Awesome channel, its not the kind of content i watch, but i will subscribe for the looks!!

Amazing video. Other than the form of this video, I love the way you think about photography.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much for watching!

Amazing as always. I am definetly planing on getting a digital M myself. I just never was sure which one is fot me. Somehow the M9 pictures have something organic to them though. So I might go for that one after all.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it! They are so much fun!

Epic videos man.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I completely agree about the scanning film issue. I think that’s by far the biggest problem in the still film industry/community. That the marked cares so little that people start scanning with their DSLR and some guys plug in for Lightroom (which is awesome). And it’s not like scanning film can’t be fun. If you can get a lab scanner, even a Pakon you can get the most amazing results and it’s a super pure experience because you only get to use the same color and density controls you’d get when doing an analog enlargement. I honestly don’t know why nobody has made a scanner with a mid level aps-c sensor and a fixed macro lens. Like most of the components you’d need for building a simple Pakon-like scanner with a normal CMOS sensor are components you’d find in a beginners DSLR for less than a thousand bucks. That’s actually something I’m gonna look into getting made just because it bothers me so much that I’d have to pay $2K for a 18 year old scanner that used to cost 200 bucks just to have fun scanning and not take for ever. Also keep you rangefinder windows clean man!

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

SERIOUSLY! Why isn't there some new Pakon that someone has done on kickstarter. The market is ripe for it!

@VariTimo

3 жыл бұрын

@@GxAce I know right?!

@VariTimo

Жыл бұрын

@jp jast Silverfast is one of the most enjoining apps I’ve ever used. NLP is so much better. And a DSLR will give you just as good results as those scanners and NLP will give you much better color than Silverfast. But yeah DSLR scanning is also tedious, that’s why I got myself a Fuji Frontier now.

I bought an M9 back in 2009... It convinced me to never buy a Leica ever again. I had to send it in TWICE for problems/failures and after the second time (and before I might get the dreaded sensor rot) I decided to sell it and cut my losses. I LOVED some/most of the lenses and the way they rendered (but not the most modern ASPH lenses, they are way too nervous). I searched out good copies of the older Mandler-designed lenses for the most part. I really liked the way the sensor rendered, but it was a bit limited in its' abilities since it had such low DR. But what it did do, it did well. The camera had a shutter failure and it scratched the sensor cover glass. Then, the photosensors that read the lens codes failed... This all happened in the first 1,5 years of owning it. Through it all, the VF was crooked and they never fixed that, so I found myslef having to "correct" for the crooked VF on every shot. When I got it back the second time, I started hearing about people getting the sensor rot problem and I decided I couldn't deal with it anymore. What a complete failure of a camera. Life's too short to deal with absolute crap cameras, even if the lenses were really great.

Best cinematography I've seen on KZread so far.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

For me the M9 colors really come out in the reds, like those flowers at 5:08 and the red leafs at 7:40, I don't get those reds with current digital cameras. (Edit: also the purples of the flowers at 3:56, look at how much more intense the purple is). Also try photographing some children toys in those bright candy colors and you'll see the difference. Blueish water and glass and reflective surfaces also come out gorgeous in the M9.

This was fun to watch! Bought one of the first M9 and used it for 10-years with joy. The ONLY reason I sold it (had the sensor replaced) was that I got my ideal monochrom, and couldn’t afford/justify both (did end up with an SL for color and more modern). The monochrom, M9M, or whatever you want to call it, was my digit-film-like camera that is an endless roll of B&W, taking me back 40 years and my early Leica days.

@andyz_w3584

Жыл бұрын

I’m Robert, I’m a big fan of monochrome, but can’t afford it. I was wondering the m9m is ccd sensor as well. Does ccd monochrome sense produce better image quality than cmos monochrome senor? Thank you.

Awesome video as usual

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

The black and whites come out so nice on this CCD sensor, even as jpegs straight out of the camera.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Need to play around with that! I've mostly only shot RAW on this camera.

@dennisbrandtfoto

3 жыл бұрын

@@GxAce shoot jpeg in BW with high contrast ♥️ will love it

It works the other way around too: Having an M9 has vastly improved my film photography skills.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@TheSololobo

3 жыл бұрын

If you don't mind me asking, how so? I own the M9 and Im considering getting an M2

@thedondeluxe6941

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSololobo The feel is so similar, it's a bit like shooting film without having to pay for every exposure (except the cost of the camera, of course :-) Shooting jpegs on the M9 translates pretty directly to shooting film, so my hit rate has increased quite a bit after buying an M9. I own an M2 as well. Very nice pairing! I have also found that b&w jpegs from the M9 look very similar to Kodak Tri-X. But without the lovely film grain, of course.

@janosb5953

3 жыл бұрын

After reading your answer to TheSololobo I still don't get it how the M9 improved your film photography skills.

@thedondeluxe6941

3 жыл бұрын

@@janosb5953 How so? I'll try again: Film photography requires practice. Practicing with film is expensive and you don't get to see the results right away. The next best thing is to have a digital camera that behaves a lot like film with exposure, iso levels, controls and how the files look straight out of camera. Practicing on such a camera has improved my hit rate on film quite a lot. Better this time? :-)

The M9 is leica's most game changing modern camera - outputting images that still compete in 2045. The only issue I had was carrying around as many batteries as I would rolls of film! Otherwise, I hope to be buried with this iconic beast. As aside-note, the production of the bulk of youtube videos needs to catch up to you my friend. Keep releasing when you need to, we seriously don't mind the wait.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely an awesome camera! I remember watching Digital Rev's videos on it when it came out. I've actually found that the battery life is great! But I really don't shoot a ton when I take a camera with me unless I'm on a trip. Hahah, thanks so much! I really should make these faster but sometimes its hard to find motivation to shoot.

Given these amazing intros, you should be doing the actual official promos for these products!

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Hahah. I'd be down.

Love your video's. To get the full potential of this ccd you will need to pair the M9 with a 6bit codes Leica lens. Even more than 10 years ago they had lens profiles :) for sagital, meridonial lines and color. It makes a huge difference.

Awesome video style. Super talented.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I love my Leica M typ 240. It brings me back to my film days growing up. I still shoot fuji and will never switch. But when I want the filmic experience I always reach for my Leica.

ISO tops out at 2500. I usually shoot below 640 but, as you mentioned, black and white at the higher ISO's look fine

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

For sure!

Super cool video!

Just recently started watching your videos and the quality is always insane! Do you have an upload schedule? So i know when to expect the next upload

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

"A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Also thanks! hahah I really should try to stick to a schedule, but currently I have none. sometimes its hard to find the motivation to shoot, you know?

Wooooo amazing video :3

I'm not even much of a camera guy but I love all your videos.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! hahah. I'm glad you can find some enjoyment in them!

Your videos are just awesome

You rock my friend!

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

You rock! Thanks for watching!

i just got an M9 and im loving the experience so far sold my m6 as well to get this instead

Be sure the sensor that has been replace with the second version of the sensor replacement. The first replacement will eventually corrode. This also applies to the Monochrom.

Found your awesome channel thanks to @Camera Conspiracies :)

Great video as always! Are the wind turbines CGI as well? xD

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Nope! Those are real :) Thanks!!

Hallo GX Ace, greetings from Germany, Wetzlar Land. And welcome to the M9 Club. People rave about the colors of the Kodak sensor because it has a unique pale palette from what I see biasing a bit to magenta. In 2009 this was unique and nice, today I totally agree that FUJI color science is more punchy. But besides that, I sold all my FUJI stuff for a Leica M9 with several 7Artisans and TTartisan lens. Don't ask me why, I feel more relaxed with this combo, and the DNGs hold up to modern standards more than very well. A different approach though. Did you use DNG or JPG? Last comment to the sensor issue: Colari does not change the sensor unit, they change the filter glass in front of it that is prone to corrosion if not changed. So this surgery does not mean a change to color output, what is very nice, in my opinion. Stay true to your inspiring channel!

When I get a GxAce notification, I don't watch it on my phone. I just go on my PC, turn off the lights and enjoy the experience on a big monitor. I even click on like before watching. I totally agree with you on the full frame thought: I'm bored of the crop factors just because I can't use my lenses at the intended focal length, it's also extremely hard to find good manual lenses with equivalent focal.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahah thank you! I'm glad people take the time to sit down and watch it in the best way possible! Yes! So hard finding any older 16-17mm fast lenses :(

This guys 24 years ahead of us sheeesh

Hey just stumbled upon your YT account and spent the whole day watching all your videos. They are brilliant, and I love your photographs, the mood, the colors, everything is very close to what I love. I would love to see you go through your lenses in more details. Which are your favs, which photos are your favs and what they were shot on. I think you say 50mm is your fav focal length, and you mention summi lens in this one, but would love to hear among leica and fuji and anything else you shoot, what you got the best stuff from for you. Also, ever tried Ricoh gr iiix? - just asking as you were looking for a stealth camera and Ricoh colors and image quality is quite good. Thanks!

I have an M8 and love it for all the same reasons of it being like a film camera. I also bought a leather case from Luigi Cases on eBay. A guy in Italy that hand makes a ton of cases and his cases for the M8 and M9 have a removable flap to cover the rear screen. I like the flap because it makes the camera feel like a film camera even more. I never check the screen and just know weather or not I got the shot. Plus it help protect the screen from getting scratched.

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I'll have to look up those cases! Seems like something I would love.

@Pmike404

3 жыл бұрын

@@GxAce I recommend his stuff the one I have is really nice. His eBay seems the easiest way to get one, but you can email him through his website to get one and pick the options for a grip, strap, and leather yourself.

it's the best camera I've ever owned. the lenses are the perfect fit to me. absolute perfection.

I owned ME(M9 equiv.) for 6 years now, and also a XPAN user, I completely agree with your opioins on 35mm film. I sold my other 35mm film camers, however, the only exception is xpan

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm planning on doing a video soon about replicating the look of the XPan on the M9/M6 and other mirrorless cameras! The X-Pan is so cool (also I plan on making a review of that too, just need to be able to travel again and get some more cool shots)

We need a tour of your studio/room!!!!

@GxAce

3 жыл бұрын

One day! haha. It's too embarrassingly low budget.