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This is the cheapest digital Leica you can buy. It was designed with Audi, handmade and hand polished, and has features that still seem like something from the future. Like and subscribe for a follow up video about this camera!
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0:00 - Unboxing
0:30 - Camera Introduction
2:23 - Specs
2:59 - Design/Build Quality
5:48 - Image Quality
7:04 - What Do You Think?
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Fun fact, the Leica T has two SD card slots! If you have a small screwdriver you can take the two screws out of the plastic plate and replace the internal 16gb internal storage to a bigger storage, it's a microSD and it's not soldered or anything.
😮 Thank you so much for mentioning this I’m definitely gonna try it!
@@FoxTailWhipz yup although what annoys me is that there is no way to shoot dng files only, it only has an option for jpeg+dng. And no option for redundant storing. Also, EV is always overexposed so I prefer setting it up to -2/3 to -1 whenever Im shooting aperture or shutter priority.
@@danettepatrickMPHey, do you know if you can also change the internal SD of the TL2?
I am tempted... but I don't want to commit this sacrilege of opening a Leica :) LoL
@@Dimasphotographer it’s actually pretty easy if you have the small screwdriver. Just pop the two screws out and you’re good.
no camera is cheapest after a CZcamsr . posted video about how cheap it is.
they've never been that cheap. classic youtube clickbait
@@dedelabinouze5110 they used to be 400 now its 700
Facts
This camera never been around 500$ lol, it's more between 1000 - 1500 with the box. lol
and suddenly, this camera is 2-3x the price it was a week ago
Yup, I can’t find it for less than a grand on eBay lol
The cheapest I found was $2500 QTY 1
I saw not able to find it for 500 sorry it’s a hard pass at this point it’s rather go with Fujifilm
@@Whiskeyj456there’s literally one rn for $799
@@WhereToFind hi could you tell me where that is?
Another fun fact. I researched the camera, and the lowest price is around $1500.00 here in the US of A.
theres one on ebay for 699 rn
@@v000000000000v which is not $500.
Title is pretty much clickbait as prices are colloquially known as being retail, unless otherwise noted as used.
@@Desert-edDave there was one sold for $529, one for $379 and one for $426 on ebay all within the last month, they def exist, you just gotta hunt for them
@@Desert-edDave there is one sold for 539, one for 376, one sold for 427, and then another sold for 402, all within the last month, you just gotta find them
@@Desert-edDave He does say in the video that he bought it second hand.
Little know fact, the camera is so sturdy and well made it can be used for hand-to-hand combat - and still keep on working afterwards.
😂
Two can be strung together by the wrist strap loops to create nunchucks. Very EXPENSIVE nunchucks, but sturdy!
@@hgj2019 I like your thinking.
@@Liquid_PeopleOn the subject of combat cameras, I once had a Canon Vt deluxe rangefinder camera with a built-in lever-operated base winder with a wicked point on the end of the lever. Trouble was, after you hit somebody with it you’d always have to take it in to get the RF recalibrated…
I had the TL2. It was my first Leica. Amazing.
fo, you suithead!!!
Bought a pre-owned Leica T for 399 Euro a couple of years ago. With the 23 Summicron, it was this combo that lured me away from Sony. Today the CL is my main camera. I‘m always thinking about „upgrading“ to a full frame Leica but can never find a really good reason why. That system was completely misunderstood, and underrated. Like it.
Hi, did you sell your Leica T?
@@jvlensez no I still have it but hardly use it
@@CM_7 of course the full frame bodies would be much, much more expansive than your T or CL.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Really like that build quality. The images coming out of it are excellent too.
The image quality and especially sharpness has blown me away, even with a
A bit Cold
Ur iphone can make better photos
@@patrickliu822 not true, small sensor , lenses don't compare and f iPhone and Apple, stop giving them money
I never even thought of internal storage when purchasing a camera, that would be such a nice feature in most cameras today.
I love how Leica just keeps looking great because they always star true to their formfactor
Its like the Porsche among Cameras
Wow dude, great video. i want one now.
Ill buy it from you!
Excellent video! I've never heard of the Leica T. Really interesting!
You are so excited about your purchase that it made me start looking for the camera. I only found one in silver for a reasonable price but would prefer one in black.
As a huge Leica owner, this is a great starter camera into the Leica world. Two things to keep in mind, one there is no EVF so you will have to rely on the back screen and two be careful in sunny days, any screen in a bright day is hard to use. But over all, this is a great camera and you can fine relatively low TL lenses for cheap.
I just purchase a Panasonic as a starter Leica and then realise how much money I’ve saved
@@BarryMaskell The closest I get to owning Leica is my Panasonic M43 Pana-Leica lenses and the Leica bag I use for groceries.
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Thanks for the video. Congrats, it looks like a superb camera to use and own. :)
Believe it or not I got a brand new in the box TL from B&H a few months ago for around 1k. This seeks like a great deal for 500 used. I may have to look into one as a brother to my TL :-)
Your new studio setup looks so good!
I won a Leica T from a contest, and it’s my only digital pro-camera. I lovvvve the results. The zoom feature for focusing is amazing. (I need to manual focus, coming from film cameras). Only gripe I have is that the viewfinder STILL costs $300ish used. So I’ve never used the viewfinder haha.
I enjoy my Leica TL2. Great quality
Woah, this is fun, thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Getting a Leica has been on my bucket list for 25 years. Now it might actually happen!
Getting an old junk to fulfill your bucket? Dreams have to accommodate inflation
Sigma makes some great APSC L mount lenses. You might want to look for the 56mm f1.4 and 18-50 f2.8. Also their i series lenses have an aperture ring and are pretty small, even if they're made for FF
I’ve been looking at the 18-50mm, but I’m also planning on picking up a Sigma FP eventually, so full frame might be the way to go if I pick up anymore L mount lenses.
maybe the leica T was sigmas inspo for the FP?@@FoxTailWhipz
the sigma 45mm f2.8 is a great portrait lens for the T
Did you buy this from your neighbor? I don't see one listed on eBay for under 1k.
Honestly shocked I’ve not heard more about this camera
Because it is a old body that was ~$1500 when new and is nothing special. Better money spent on a Fujifilm or Canon R series mirrorless.
The camera itself is aesthetically pleasing but, that aside, you're paying for the Leica name. It has a fixed screen and slow autofocus and only 16MP. It's good enough for Instagram - so is your phone. I sold mine a couple of years ago. I admit I was sad to let it go, but I was selling a few cameras that, for one reason or another, I just wasn't using anymore.
Yep better buy a Sony 5R, 5T or Nikon D7000
No one pays for a name. That's a hoax.
@@thomasgoetze How long have you been on the payroll?
If you think some products are more expensive solely because of the brand rather than the features, you are either an inexperienced consumer or a shill - either way what you say is not based in reality.
@@Desert-edDave Unfortunatly, I‘m not on anyones payroll. Your comment feels very sarcastic to me. So, why do you think Leica is a big fake machine? Some think, all brands use the same sensors from Sony, but thats not true. The sensor of my Leica M 240 comes from an independent company in Belgium. But most of all, use a Leica Summilux 50 f2 on a mirrorless camera like Sony A7 (my preferred camera brand bevor switching to Leica). Maybe you see the difference, or you don‘t. If not, don‘t judge the one who does. Next, there is definitely a big difference in the camera user interface. In the last 40 years, I‘ve used a Lubitel II, Nikon FE10/F60/F80, Mamiya 645 Super, some Nikon S cameras, Lumix lx100, Sony a6000, A7M2, A7RM3 and now a Leica Q and M240. I loved all cameras. I bought them because they fit in my prefered photo style. At last, I‘m extremley happy with a simple, manual camera. The A7s feature overkill has stopped my creativity. Over all, the Mamiya and the Leica are the best tools with the best lens and picture quality for my kind of photography. They aren‘t the best tools for sport photography. That doesn‘t mean they are are useles, overpriced luxury toys. So, what are you talking about?
Your phone is not better
Please do more videos on this camera!
Thank you so much for this video. I'm looking for a small everyday carry camera. The Leica T is so minimalistic it's a pleasure for the eyes. Unfortunately, I can't find it that cheap in Japan :(
I can’t find cheap in USA either 😢
In the uk this is £1000 second hand if you're lucky!
Thanks! This is an impressive camera - good job and great enthusiasm on your part~ have fun with it!
I didn’t know they had that. LoL I want it as my B-cam for my Leica SL2-s
Am looking for a lightweight camer that can take macro closeups of the amazing creatures, insects, flowers I find in not well lit places. Might this Leica depending on lense be ok with low lit area and tiny subjects ( 1/4
Hello there!:) I was wondering how do you move the focus zoom or focus aid from the menu to the live view and be able to control it with the dials? Thanks!!
I had one from new but quickly discovered that the latest Fuji's of the day - such as the X100S, X-T1 & X-Pro - absolutely blew it away. Though, to be fair, this was perhaps more a case of Fuji's lenses just being much better. Build quality was excellent but beyond this and the red badge prestige I found the results underwhelming. Wish I still had it though because it was a beautiful thing.
Fujinon lenses of the time were optically corrected. I recall, not sure if correctly, in its time both Zeiss for Sony and Fujifilm aps-c and Leica for this mount were digitally corrected. I imagine now that in that time technology was enough to have a natural look as many cameras today, but I had a strong prejudice against digitally corrected photos, as it resulted in stretched low resolution corners.
@@ReinoldFZevery camera does that especially on the wide end.
wow i want one❣
You and at least one other did a YT video on this "cheap" Leica. Two months later, there are none available and it definitely won't be anywhere near this price anymore.
Lovely camera
You and your channel are a breath of fresh air! You are absolutely adorable, and your joy and enthusiasm is infectious 🥰
It's so wonderful to learn from you 🌻
Ngl this seems like a really slick camera and cool concept, but with a camera - i just don't know if I'd be ready to give up my buttons and dials. I started off on Canon DSLRs and have an s5ii now and the ability to quickly change any setting by muscle memory is pretty big to me.
Leica + Audi is speaking to my soul. Does it shoot L Log out of curiosity? Or did they only introduce that with their SL2? Also, how is focus peaking? It might be a good L-M Mount companion...
I am keeping my T2. The design is so cool despite its age. You won’t find one like this in the future. Unfortunately Leica has not been updating its firmware.
$500? There are over $1k on eBay. Clickbait. Just because you happened to luck out and get a deal doesn't make it a $500 camera.
I got my Silver T for less than 450 € and my black T (with the 18-55mm) for 850€. Two years back. However, since Sigma started selling their APC-lenses with L-mount, prices only went up. You still can buy a decent Leica T for around 650€.
@@barthonhoff5547 which is not $500
I'm sick of these videos.
@@ajpmalloy they are clickbait for views
He said he bought it used for $500
What autofocus lenses are available for this? Great video.
Sigma L-mount lenses, next to the Leica T-mount lenses.
Talking about affordability... A comparison between Nex 5r vs Leica T would be nice!!
Nex noooooo noooo 😂
a few days ago i watch someone uploaded a leica T bought for 350
Samsung and Ricoh did similar design minus the touch screen. I remember something weird about it . Some issue that need a workaround.
can you use canon EF mount lenses? is there an adapter? I ask cuz I have so many canon lenses
Yes there are adapters for EF/EF-S lenses!
can only find Leica Tl2’s here in Australia-around $2500
I literally just searched for one and can't find anything for the price he says :(
I can’t find it let’s than 1200 US dollars
And... impossibe to find at that price or even close to it here in Australia. Seems like I won't be able to try leica any time soon :(
for better or worse, Leica doesn't give shit about what other camera manufacture does and do their own thing. It's hit or miss, but T was such an underrated attempt for sure.
The Leica m use Kodak sensor or Leica buy Kodak too?
Can't beat the Sony RX1 !
Nice camera, $500 is a lot when you have $100 of fun out of it 🤠
Just be your own judge of what is expensive, good or bad...
In the day I bought a Fuji X100 (orginal) when the X100s came out for €699 spare battery included.
Just enjoy 🤠
You and microfournerds just put a video out about this at the same time... haha
Woah! I just watched her video and I’m blown away at the similarities between them haha what a coincidence!
I wouldn’t be surprised if there are none available on mpb or KEH by the end of the day. Cheapest on eBay right now is $530.
Yea, I saw that too. Very strange that two popular channels just happen to put up a video of a 10 year old camera claiming they got them for half the price they currently sell on eBay....
i know...lol!!!
I love cars. I am buying a camera soon. The forza video game series taught me exposure, bokeh, and all of the basics. Can't wait to take photos in real life!
Where can I find it to buy online? Are you selling yours?
this is the first video that I'm seeing of yours and I really liked it it seems like you really know your stuff.
So I've been thinking about starting a CZcams channel of my own I'm mostly going to do gaming videos and whatnot and I just want to start and I think I'm done being insecure about what people will like or not and just do it and so I want a camera suggestion I want to use it for my webcam for my CZcams videos and maybe take some photos here and there that's why I was thinking if you could suggest me the perfect one under the budget of $350
I'm only 18 so that's my budget I can't really increase it so please if you can help me I would really appreciate it
I THINK HE LIKES THIS CAMERA
The Leica M11 Series has integrated storage, and the Hasselblad X series has integrated storage. :D
A classic case of the ascendancy of style over substance.
WOW!!! I was not aware of this model of camera, it is FANTASTIC!!!! the design IS BEAUTIFUL and of course the price, affordable.... (even better talking about LEICA)
Great video, great review!!!!! Thanks for sharing and the dogs are precious!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Yup it's almost 3 grand when I last checked pretty nuts if you ask me.
"The entire back of the camera is a touch screen"
But have a 50% bezzel. LMAO
Not as funny as you thought
You and you Leica need to get a room ~~! Yes and please stop drooling 🤤
Settle down p Diddy
@@unbroken1010 I am Big Daddy not P Diddy!
Is the follow-up out yet?
Is it a still camera or it can be used for videos as well
It does record video but I wouldn’t recommend it specifically for that.
where did you find that camera for $500.00 ???
10 years ago you could get a Sony A7 (the first one they made). It was 24MP, had a digital viewfinder, and could be adapted to a leica mount if you want. It was also the smallest a7 ever made and can be bought for $200-300 today. Objectively better in every way to this Leica if you don't care about a red sticker on the front. The Leica was not ahead of it's time and lacks a lot of the convenient features of Sony and canon.
Can you share where you found this for $500? Every used version I found is at least $1000 or higher.
He actually says it in the video.....MPB!!!! Jesus
This is awesome- gonna get me one - what lenses do I look for 'T' '- L-mount' - ??? Have I got this wrong?
Yes
@@nickthaskater Excellent - thanks for your help
never knew about this camera and I must say I am going to be looking into getting one
How much does the box cost?
How much are the lenses??
Why are there so many used ones available? Did the original owners not like them?
Super dope!!
It is my first Leica from 56 years ago and I loved it. Moved to M and Q now but still have T in my collection. Still hope Leica should build the full frame with this touch screen system and this clever UI.
Add a Voigtländer or Zeiss lens, the performance of this fine camera will increase dramatic. Add a Leica lens, and you won't believe your eyes. Belive me, I did it.
I think he likes this camera !! 🤣😂
Tried one a while back. Wish it had peaking
True I can’t believe they left peaking out of this camera, but I’ve found that using one of the dials for focus zoom is really intuitive and I haven’t missed it as much as I thought I would.
It's a real shame that they gave the TL2 peaking, but didn't add it to the T or TL with a firmware update.
Also, the fact that you can't turn off instant review of the photo you just shot is maddening.
I got a Canon eos-M and took it to Maui a couple years ago with a couple manual focus lenses. TTArtisan lenses are pretty good with cameras that have Focus Peaking. I guess the Leica T doesn't have that so it would be done by magnifying your focus point.
The eosm is a great camera
Curious.... Why did u still introduce the T, which was introduced more than 10 yrs ago, as u said.
well... Why does anyone post anything on youtube?? because they want to make money yappin! NONE of this stuff is about great photography. It's pretty much all about Consumerism. It's truly the end.
Why is every CZcamsr talking about this camera now in the same time frame. Something is happening
Looks exactly like a GX9
I'll be honest the photos from a new phone are just as good, if not better. I want to like cameras like this because they're beautiful, but unnecessary.
While this overpriced Leica is truly nothing special, no phone can hold a candle to a good SLR or mirrorless with good glass attached, it's just not remotely possible when comparing sensors and lenses. It's like comparing the performance of a bicycle with that of a car.
It's all a matter of context. I've seen better photos with an iPhone than SLRs with good glass. @@Desert-edDave
Finding one of these for even $600 would be like finding an AUDI R8 for $60,000. It's exactly what I want and exactly what I don't want at the same time.........maybe. Just looking for a really good relatively affordable used DSLR with simple old school analog type knob on top controls for manual settings. Is that maybe Olympus OM-D territory.....just starting search? I think I would love the quality for ($500...good luck with that) price of the Leica, but really really not get on with the "phone feel" of the touchscreen as great as it may be.
my search narrows....FUJIFILM X-T2 ish
The Ricoh GR has internal memory, not needing an SD card. This may be a Ricoh first, rather than Leica.
That box-as-a-dresser is awesome
what's happened to the screen min 4.13
Can it shoot video also?
i have the same question!!!
But isn't the whole point of Leica cameras is Leica lenses?
i just posted some sample videos of the Leica T on my channel! The video quality was definitely, um, a choice.
so, it can shoot video???
@@yannisgk it can! Nothing incredible but the option is there.
thx!!!@@barcostudio
And they just tripled in price in the used market not joking😭
You may also want to try some vintage minolta lenses from the 70s and 80s. Minolta and Leica worked together in those days. Leica actually used some of Minolta's designs. For around $50, you can find a Minolta 50 mm f1.4 or f1.7 lens that make beautiful pictures. Here are a couple cool videos about Minolta.
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such thoughtful design
That was your problem with the Hasselblad, try doing the same exact thing with the leica batteries and see how do you hit a way more expensive battery in to the concrete 😂
now its about 1k5 or 2k in my country :(
Tip: removing all of the natural pauses from your sentences makes this incredibly difficult to sit through. It's like trying to read a 7 page paragraph.
Jump cut victims
Don’t bother me. Just eating my dinner while listening to it like a rap
And what are the prices for the lenses ?
A lot haha
what makes this better than a flagship phone with some hardware attached?
nothing maybe the sd-card slot but I can buy a sony xperia
Price ⬆️⬆️⬆️