So sorry everybody - had to re-upload this video after getting a copyright claim from a website that claimed their music was free for all use! Apologies to all.
I've owned my leica iiif and summitar f/2 for a few days now...These old cameras are an absolute joy to use. Doing street photography with them, they're so inoffensive that people don't actually mind/care when they have it pointed in their direction, compared to my minolta 201, or any medium format camera. And damn me if it isn't the most satisfying click I've ever felt/heard in my entire life.
I love it when you say "Why would anyone choose this camera for street photography? Or indeed for any photography, well, if you're watching this, you probably know"
man that camera is super interesting and really really beautiful! love what you create here Really enjoyed watching this, some great content here! thanks for sharing this with us :D
Many thanks, glad you're enjoying the videos. There's no doubt that London is a great photo location, but I think nice shots can be found more or less anywhere - the trick is to see them!
Hello, Thank you for the video! I have Leica Standard 1e (1932) with Industar 22 lens in my collection, but camera leaks light by the shutter and springs are weak and slow down, than I use Zorki S (1956) Fed-2 (1959) and Zorki 4 (1968) with this lens and results are really very good in my humble opinion. Industar 22 is my favourite 50mm non mirror lens. It is really sharp, contrasting and does not distort the corners of the image, as other Soviet lenses can do.
PS: I prefer my Zorki S because it is "almost" Leica II - slightly modernized with flash lamp synchrinization, but it is really light weight camera almost as a Leica II rangefinder camera. Fed-2 and and especially Zorki 4 are heavier - last one weights the same as my Kine Exakta II (1949) which is SLR camera with slow time setting mechanism up to 12 seconds, mirror, visor with matte and magnifying glass, which are heavy.
At first I thought it may be Leica 2, 1932, part 2 Anyhow, it was lovely to see a re-run of this work of art. I’m inquisitive to know what the “real job” is
Hi there, thanks for your comment - 'work of art' is a compliment indeed! As for my real job, I used to teach photography and film making, but currently working in an office... Stay tuned for more uploads, and thanks for watching!
Living in a big city there seems to be an endless supply of photo-opportunities. I live in Middlewich (Cheshire) which, apart from the 'photographed-to-death' canals, is brain-liquefyingly dull. I'm toying with the idea of burning down the church just to get some interesting photographs.
Hi, I bought this vintage lens. I do'nt know what type of mount is this. Mount diameter is 16 mm. I have bought C-EOS M adapter which does not fit at all. It does not typically look like D mount either. Can you help me out please? I guess, I may require a special step up ring 16-25 mm to adapt to C-EOS M adapter and then on to my Canon mirrorless camera. 1.5 INCH f1.9 SUPER COMAT TAYLOR AND HOBSON Lens C MOUNT 16mm Movie. It was described as C mount by mistake.
I've always seen that written up as "Leica II" to avoid confusion with serial video episodes. The Family Leica is a 1938 Leica IIIa, currently equipped with a 1957 50mm f/3.5 Collapsible Elmar.
Nice review and a tourist journey into London. Well done. I like that. I'm shooting with a similar camera Zorki 1 or FED 1. Works great. Simple and easy.
06:17 mins Excellent photo... I need a kick in the ass.. Zorki on shelf.. Delighted it was one I went after 3 years ago.. not used yet.. I did go out today with a Tamron 85 - 210 with macro f4.5 with macro switch.. and I was amazed with a few of the shots..
Love the leica, I winder how many people see it and realise H I w much it's worth! I found south bank a rich hunting ground when I was shooting with my Zorki 4 last weekend. It's the first time I have used a rangefinder and am completely sold for street or city photography
I'm glad you're enjoying the Zorki, rangefinders aren't the easiest cameras to use and are much slower than a modern, but with a little patience they become a wonderful experience!
These little Leicas are beautiful little machines - just take your time and don't rush things, these are not fast cameras. With practice though (lots of practice) it will become an extension of your eye, kind of part of you!
beautiful camera, the wear makes it even more special- nice shooting- street photography is always nerve wracking- always wondering when someone may go nuts
It certainly takes a little courage to shoot street, still, practice makes perfect I suppose. I've only had two instances where people have objected: first was in a posh antiques shop in London - in fact, legally speaking any public display can be photographed and they didn't really have the right to object but it wasn't worth the argument, I just politely apologised and deleted the image. Second time was at a car boot sale when I got a very nice image of an older chap enjoying a cigarette - his daughter objected and said it was rude, ill mannered or some such nonsense, but I suspect the real reason was they were up to no good! Same approach on my part - a polite apology and deletion of image. Use this approach and you won't go too far wrong - I hope! Many thanks for watching.
Yesterday I was shooting with my nikon fg and I took a photo of my gf and one man (who was out of focus btw) approached me and wanted to delet the photo because ‚I took a photo of him’. I did have my nerves wrecked because of him so I opened the back and exposed the film, to get rid of him, but no! This man wanted me to show him the photo... he even threatened me. Employees at this bar later told me that this man causes similar situations really often. In most cases people are really nice, ignore or don’t see the camera.
Honestly, it's a privilege. Old tech has its limitations when compared to modern tech, but then again it does exactly the same as when it was the latest thing... It's all a matter of context. Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for more soon!
Very well said, I'm excited to get my Leica 3F back from the repair shop and start shooting it! I've been using a Zorki 4K which has been an absolute blast to use; anyways, I look forward to more videos. Cheers!
Not sure if f16 isn't doing the Industar any favours, or your 1/200 is lagging, but the shots are a bit soft and blurry. I'd be very surprised if it was shooting higher than 1/100 given the motion blur of the people walking, and tbh it looks much slower. I reckon you're getting diffraction from the small aperture and your shutter needs a tweak. Always good to see these old cameras put through their paces, so no criticism of the idea, but something technical is letting you down. The portrait of the woman at 6:15 is much sharper than the rest, so I wonder if you're lifting the camera into position and removing it before the shutter has stopped travelling?
It's probably a combination of all these factors, plus my use of the sunny 16 rule may not have been perfect! You're spot on with 1/100 of a second - I used it when the sky clouded over or in shady spots. My experience with sunny 16 is fine as far as it goes, but a light meter , for me at least, works rather better. Thanks for watching!
I use Sunny 16 a lot of the time, on my Kiev 4 today in fact. Rule of thumb - normal bright UK weather (not beach or midsummer overhead) 1/250 f8 with 200 ASA consumer colour film. Add a stop for 100 ASA, or shade. Add two stops for 100 ASA and shade. Gives me spot on results across a range of cameras. I only resort to a meter early morning or evening because the eye compensates more than my exposure judgement.
2021 turned out to be Leica's best year financially in its 100 year history sales up by 16% resulting in a turnover of 450 million euros...no longer peanuts... Large corporate business.... Seems a far throw from a satisfied photographer... like you or me........??
So sorry everybody - had to re-upload this video after getting a copyright claim from a website that claimed their music was free for all use! Apologies to all.
Bunch of bellends.
I've owned my leica iiif and summitar f/2 for a few days now...These old cameras are an absolute joy to use. Doing street photography with them, they're so inoffensive that people don't actually mind/care when they have it pointed in their direction, compared to my minolta 201, or any medium format camera.
And damn me if it isn't the most satisfying click I've ever felt/heard in my entire life.
The whole thing is a beautiful experience - slow, awkward, at time even difficult - but beautiful nonetheless! Enjoy!
I love it when you say "Why would anyone choose this camera for street photography? Or indeed for any photography, well, if you're watching this, you probably know"
Indeed!
Yes Indeed......
Watching this while cleaning a Pentacon 50/1.8 I just got in the mail. Relaxing and inspiring. Thanks for your video. -Alberto
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Me too. I like cleaning cameras whilst watching others’ channels. Glad to know I’m
I’m the right place.
Great to see you out and about using vintage camera equipment. More videos like this please!
More on the way!
Nice. Your closing music gave me a new song !! Mickey Rocks Big Band
man that camera is super interesting and really really beautiful!
love what you create here
Really enjoyed watching this, some great content here!
thanks for sharing this with us :D
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
I always enjoy your videos. You got some goods shots there, it must be sweet to be close to such a glamorous city.
Many thanks, glad you're enjoying the videos. There's no doubt that London is a great photo location, but I think nice shots can be found more or less anywhere - the trick is to see them!
Great music choice :)
I like that music too can we know what it is Nigel pls?
Love your vids! This one really inspire me to go out and shoot my fed 1
The Fed 1 is a great little camera - enjoy!
I like your take on photography. I would look at the lens while speaking to the camera. thanks
Hello,
Thank you for the video!
I have Leica Standard 1e (1932) with Industar 22 lens in my collection, but camera leaks light by the shutter and springs are weak and slow down, than I use Zorki S (1956) Fed-2 (1959) and Zorki 4 (1968) with this lens and results are really very good in my humble opinion. Industar 22 is my favourite 50mm non mirror lens. It is really sharp, contrasting and does not distort the corners of the image, as other Soviet lenses can do.
PS: I prefer my Zorki S because it is "almost" Leica II - slightly modernized with flash lamp synchrinization, but it is really light weight camera almost as a Leica II rangefinder camera. Fed-2 and and especially Zorki 4 are heavier - last one weights the same as my Kine Exakta II (1949) which is SLR camera with slow time setting mechanism up to 12 seconds, mirror, visor with matte and magnifying glass, which are heavy.
That Leica sounds lovely,! Glad you're still enjoying film, and thanks for watching.
I have a Canon IId. The issue I have is the non ability to close focus. Is there a lens that can do that?
It's not so easy with a rangefinder - although it can be done it's a lot easier, and cheaper, to buy an SLR for close work.
This is old, but there is a 50mm f2.2 Nikkor than can focus as close as 1.5ft! Quite cheap too
Great video! The image at 9:42 was fantastic! And what a beautiful Leica II
At first I thought it may be Leica 2, 1932, part 2
Anyhow, it was lovely to see a re-run of this work of art.
I’m inquisitive to know what the “real job” is
Hi there, thanks for your comment - 'work of art' is a compliment indeed! As for my real job, I used to teach photography and film making, but currently working in an office... Stay tuned for more uploads, and thanks for watching!
Living in a big city there seems to be an endless supply of photo-opportunities. I live in Middlewich (Cheshire) which, apart from the 'photographed-to-death' canals, is brain-liquefyingly dull. I'm toying with the idea of burning down the church just to get some interesting photographs.
I'm sure the Lord would forgive you - if the shots were nice enough! I fear the authorities would take a dim view though... :)
Jesus, I thought you had taken my message to heart and gone out and shot some more stuff.
Not yet Socrates, but there will be more to come very soon - stay tuned!
Nice video. As the leica ii doesn't have any strap lugs, do you use a case or just hold it all day??
I'd like to say I just hold it, but the truth is I'm too scared to drop it! I use a case...
Very informative...but mental..= true art
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Hi, I bought this vintage lens. I do'nt know what type of mount is this. Mount diameter is 16 mm. I have bought C-EOS M adapter which does not fit at all. It does not typically look like D mount either. Can you help me out please? I guess, I may require a special step up ring 16-25 mm to adapt to C-EOS M adapter and then on to my Canon mirrorless camera. 1.5 INCH f1.9 SUPER COMAT TAYLOR AND HOBSON Lens C MOUNT 16mm Movie. It was described as C mount by mistake.
C for cinema
Just got my 1934 Leica ii back from a CLA. Looking forward to shooting with it. I enjoy your postings.
My little Leica ii is my favourite camera of all - yours should be practically as new after CLA! Enjoy!
I've always seen that written up as "Leica II" to avoid confusion with serial video episodes. The Family Leica is a 1938 Leica IIIa, currently equipped with a 1957 50mm f/3.5 Collapsible Elmar.
I have a iiia too, an exquisite little camera! And the collapsible Summitar f2 is a real beauty!
great video! thanks for the motivation and inspiration.
Very glad you enjoyed it, and found it useful! Thanks for watching.
Nice review and a tourist journey into London. Well done. I like that. I'm shooting with a similar camera Zorki 1 or FED 1. Works great. Simple and easy.
06:17 mins Excellent photo... I need a kick in the ass.. Zorki on shelf.. Delighted it was one I went after 3 years ago.. not used yet.. I did go out today with a Tamron 85 - 210 with macro f4.5 with macro switch.. and I was amazed with a few of the shots..
It sounds like your Zorki needs a little exercise!
Hi from Mexico! Wow it takes good pictures! What are the white spots on the pictures? Dust?
Yes, dust at the scanning stage - a constant enemy!
Great video / photography and superb Leica
Thanks!
What is that song playing around the 04:00 mark? Can't get it out of my mind now.
it's like looking at the present with eyes of the past
Indeed!
Love the leica, I winder how many people see it and realise H I w much it's worth! I found south bank a rich hunting ground when I was shooting with my Zorki 4 last weekend. It's the first time I have used a rangefinder and am completely sold for street or city photography
I'm glad you're enjoying the Zorki, rangefinders aren't the easiest cameras to use and are much slower than a modern, but with a little patience they become a wonderful experience!
What film did you use in this day?
Nothing special, Fujicolour 200. I bought it quite cheaply, and was pleasantly surprised with the results! Thanks for watching.
I'm trying to learn taking photo with my leica now ;3 But i jave IIIa. Anyway i like your channel. Take care o/
These little Leicas are beautiful little machines - just take your time and don't rush things, these are not fast cameras. With practice though (lots of practice) it will become an extension of your eye, kind of part of you!
Excellent
beautiful camera, the wear makes it even more special- nice shooting- street photography is always nerve wracking- always wondering when someone may go nuts
It certainly takes a little courage to shoot street, still, practice makes perfect I suppose. I've only had two instances where people have objected: first was in a posh antiques shop in London - in fact, legally speaking any public display can be photographed and they didn't really have the right to object but it wasn't worth the argument, I just politely apologised and deleted the image. Second time was at a car boot sale when I got a very nice image of an older chap enjoying a cigarette - his daughter objected and said it was rude, ill mannered or some such nonsense, but I suspect the real reason was they were up to no good! Same approach on my part - a polite apology and deletion of image. Use this approach and you won't go too far wrong - I hope! Many thanks for watching.
Yesterday I was shooting with my nikon fg and I took a photo of my gf and one man (who was out of focus btw) approached me and wanted to delet the photo because ‚I took a photo of him’. I did have my nerves wrecked because of him so I opened the back and exposed the film, to get rid of him, but no! This man wanted me to show him the photo... he even threatened me.
Employees at this bar later told me that this man causes similar situations really often.
In most cases people are really nice, ignore or don’t see the camera.
Great video and great photos! What a beautiful camera. It must be a real treat to shoot it.
Honestly, it's a privilege. Old tech has its limitations when compared to modern tech, but then again it does exactly the same as when it was the latest thing... It's all a matter of context. Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for more soon!
Very well said, I'm excited to get my Leica 3F back from the repair shop and start shooting it! I've been using a Zorki 4K which has been an absolute blast to use; anyways, I look forward to more videos. Cheers!
6:16 Why does that picture look very different than others? Thanks for the video, like the shot on 9:53.
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Hi! beautiful photos with a beautiful patina! Leica is always gorgeous, elegant, a beautiful and wise grandmother :)
which film did you use?
The blue cast is very beautiful
I used Fuji Superia 200 - a very ordinary sort of film, with a pleasing coolness to its colours.
@@zenography7923 yes the coolness shows in the pics
You weren't close enough...
R. Capa
But I like your camera gear video's very much, though.
You (and Mr Capa) are right! Glad you're enjoying the videos.
Asking people is a good idea..
I guess so, but that kinda changes the chemistry...
Not sure if f16 isn't doing the Industar any favours, or your 1/200 is lagging, but the shots are a bit soft and blurry. I'd be very surprised if it was shooting higher than 1/100 given the motion blur of the people walking, and tbh it looks much slower. I reckon you're getting diffraction from the small aperture and your shutter needs a tweak. Always good to see these old cameras put through their paces, so no criticism of the idea, but something technical is letting you down. The portrait of the woman at 6:15 is much sharper than the rest, so I wonder if you're lifting the camera into position and removing it before the shutter has stopped travelling?
It's probably a combination of all these factors, plus my use of the sunny 16 rule may not have been perfect! You're spot on with 1/100 of a second - I used it when the sky clouded over or in shady spots. My experience with sunny 16 is fine as far as it goes, but a light meter , for me at least, works rather better. Thanks for watching!
I use Sunny 16 a lot of the time, on my Kiev 4 today in fact. Rule of thumb - normal bright UK weather (not beach or midsummer overhead) 1/250 f8 with 200 ASA consumer colour film. Add a stop for 100 ASA, or shade. Add two stops for 100 ASA and shade. Gives me spot on results across a range of cameras. I only resort to a meter early morning or evening because the eye compensates more than my exposure judgement.
Avoid vacation and tourist spots when taking street photography.
The people are never rough enough, they all just seem like people walking by.
Agreed - a little bit too clean perhaps? Roughness brings vigour, energy and experience!
You look more like James Hewitt than James Hewitt!
:)
2021 turned out to be Leica's best year financially in its 100 year history sales up by 16% resulting in a turnover of 450 million euros...no longer peanuts...
Large corporate business....
Seems a far throw from a satisfied photographer... like you or me........??
They're certainly doing well, so someone has plenty of money to spend! I'll stick with my Leica ii I think - an M9 is off the shopping list for now!
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这是一个可爱的小相机-尽情享受！
Nice camera but your shots are crap ;)
Quite possibly!
carpeluxfoto really smh
Of course you did not give any reasons, not even one, so it looks as if you regularly sleep under the Millennial Bridge.