I love following the project you're working on, but always cool to see the gear behind actual work too! And I'm so glad you're liking the film pouches, so cool seeing it used to separate your 35 from the 120.
Those are a super cool idea with the dividers in them. I ordered a couple of Long Weekend camera straps, but I was slow to pull the trigger and they're back-ordered until March. Looking forward to them, for sure!
I just adore the simplicity of just the M6 with 35/50, it's all anyone would ever need really (and the camera brand is exchangeable depending on people's preferences)
1000%! All about the simplicity and the way 35 and 50 can coexist without looking like they're coexisting. They can blend together really easily in a sequence.
This is the conclusion I've recently come to as well. This trio is all I could want in a rangefinder camera. For longer lenses and landscape photography with filters, SLRs. For the joy of everything else, M6.
I’ve been watching your journey for a few years. It’s so great to see the path mold and shape and change. You just keep getting better. You truly are an artist. Thanks for always sharing Matt.
I really appreciate you saying that. It's funny, one of my best friends said something along the lines of "I was a photographer for years before I was ever an artist" and I didn't know what he really meant by that until sometime last year. I've definitely experienced a huge internal shift in the last year(s). At first, I thought maybe it was just a midlife crisis arriving early. 🤣 I've learned the more I lean into it and trust my gut, it all comes through in the process.
"You can stop your lens down", one of the best advices out there. I don't really like the saying that certain lenses are meant to be shot only wide open.
For sure! I mean, if I bought a Noctilux, I bought it shoot at f/0.95 and I'm only gonna use it for that... but that's exactly why I'm not buying a Noctilux. Haha. (That and about 9000 other reasons...)
Awesome video as always Matt! My personal camera that I always have with me is my Canon P rangefinder! Its built like a tank and has survived countless trips across the US
@@mattdayphoto They are very cool cameras! Basically a Screw mount Leica M2 competitor. It’s the camera I’m using in most of my videos on my channel😄👍🏼
I've been wanting Leica M6 not only because its fame, but also because of your passion towards the camera. When I first saw your video on M6 I was a college student. I work on full-time now and I was gonna buy it until I saw the recent ongoing used camera market bubble... I think I'm saving an extra to buy a new MP... Either way I'm excited to have a M system in my inventory. I currently use Olympus 35 SP, I love it but I also love to try the Leica's famous viewfinder someday.
The majority of my work that mattered in 2021 was taken either with my M3/40mm combo or my Nikon Coolpix A. Yeah I have other cameras (film and digital) but I'm just stretched too thin to remember how to use it all. I love listening to John Free talk about how the F3 is his fave camera, all he uses, he does not have to think just make images, it no longer his gear it just a part of him he can just pick up and go.
Those Pentax67II shots are really nice! I just got an RB67 that I'm looking forward to trying out - the depth and clarity of medium format just seem so cool to me.
We have similar 35mm setups, Matt. I have an M5 with a 50/2 Summicron and a 35/2.8 Zeiss Biogon compact. Great lenses. I considered a Summilux once, but I wear glasses, and I don't think shooting a rangefinder in low-light works for me, so I grab an SLR with a 50/1.2 when I want that extra speed. I'm mostly shooting my little boy and documenting our lives, so this works nicely for me. Hope you all feel better soon! We're so thankful for the brilliant science community that gave us the vaccine that makes getting COVID not all that scary. Best to your wife and family in healthcare, too. Such difficult working conditions for those folks these last few years. My heart goes out to them.
“Put that on TikTok and call it a photography hack.” I laughed out loud in my office! This was a cool video, Matt! Was that Portra for the color medium format examples?
Really stoked to see this video. I took time to look over the 4 years of gear I’ve accumulated and brought it down to just the basics. Dropped off a massive bag of gear and now it’s nice to have a minimal kit that does everything I need it to in any setting. Keep inspiring Matt🤟🏾
Hope you and your family are well soon! It’s always fun, I think, to trim down your gear to what you love using most. I am wondering, though, with no digital stills camera, how are you currently scanning your film?
I'm not Matt (obviously) but having owned both I've only kept the Hasselblad and sold the Mamiya. Simple reason: I preferred the SLR experience over the rangefinder in medium format and (the big one for me) the Hasselblad is mechanical vs the Mamiya being electronic. Matt joked about his Pentax 67II being electronic on this video - he mentioned "the clock's ticking" (wink wink, nudge nudge). It's no joke. I recently sold a lot of electronic film cameras just because I didn't want to worry about them becoming expensive paperweights in the future. You really can't go wrong with either one, but the Hasselblad will probably outlive me. :)
@@RobZeigler Thanks Rob. I have the Fuji point and shoot, the Pentax 645 and the Mamiya RB67... and yes, I know the Mamiya is the oldest but for sure it's gonna be the last one standing. But I miss the 6x6 format. When I was in school I fall in love with medium format using cheap 6x6 cameras, and I think is time to finally go for one of them.
@@Relatosdelanoche If you want to stay "cheap" you could try some of the old, original style Mamiya 6 cameras (1950's era onward). Plenty of inexpensive 6x6 options before you get up to the Hasselblad or "new: Mamiya 6. I'm sure you'll find the right one for you. :). Good luck!
If its a mechanical vs electronic camera the mechanical makes more sense as a long term prospect. Ive several RB67s for this reason. So hasselblad would be my choice
I used a Pentax 67 with a 55mm f4 lens and a 6x7 with a 75mm f4.5. I used a Slik 88 tripod with a Linhof ball head. Always shot Tri x with Xytol developers. I use a Pentax Spotmatic with a 55mm f1.8 super takumar lens. I am a Pentax fan boy.
Hi Matt, love all your videos brother, keep up the good work. Was wondering if you could make a video on your top 10 FILMs used for various occupations and your recommendations on stopping up/down a particular Film and why.
Thanks for sharing your gear! With all the rolls that you have shot but not developed. Do you store them in the fridge to keep from expiring or is it a short enough period that you dont need to worry about that?
The photo at 5:32 That's my office! Live like 4 mins away... probably do 80-90% of my portrait work right there on beach and in the trees to the right of the rocks that aren't pictured.
Love the video and the simplicity of your current inventory! With the gaff tape I noticed you’ve used it on digital screens like the X100V. Do you find it leaves a residue or anything? I’m hoping to pick an X100V up and plan on doing the same approach with the screen
Never had an issue with gaff tape on anything, that's what makes it so great. No residue, I've re-used the same pieces multiple times. It's just the best.
Ooh you have a wriststrap now! My time has come. With the kids now taking up most of my time, I think it's time to pare down my collection too... We'll see how much I can actually manage to let go 😅 You *can* stop it down... Cracking me up man
Great video 👍🏼 thanks. Would you recommend the Pentax 67 II over the Mamiya RZ67 as an all rounder ? Am predominantly interested in landscapes. Thanks a lot.
Thanks! I would, personally. One deal breaker to consider would be if you're interested in using separate film backs. An advantage of the RZ67, for a landscape shooter like yourself, is that you can load different film stocks, color and B&W, and swap them freely at anytime. With the 67II and it's design, you're shooting the whole roll before you can change your film stock. Some people don't mind it, but something worth considering!
For sure! I've let go of my Leica SL2 system now that I've stopped shooting portraits, weddings, and corporate work. That kind of work has always been a part of my income and it's always made more sense for digital in those uses for me, but now that I no longer need that, I can stick to all film until I'm ready for a digital stills camera. Those cameras were amazing, throughly loved using them, still my favorite hybrid camera to use, but I spent too much on them to just sit unused. Happily sold them to fellow Leica shooters that were wanting to get into the system on the used market. 💫❤️
@@mattdayphoto great video Matt! I love photography as a hobby and to document my life with my family...I own a M6 and Leica Q.....as much as I love my Q , I just feel that cell phones are getting so good in terms of digital photography that ive decided to keep my M6 and sell my Q as I cant justify to keep both and obviously shooting film is where the fun is at IMO.
Hi Matt, my name is Lee. Enjoy watching your channel. I collect cameras, recently purchased a Nikon F and also some Cinestill film(2 rolls 800T, 50D and a roll of BWxx) taking them on trip to Washington state next month along with my Canon AE-1. I also have a Squarespace website(which is a work in progress........lol) which I started last year. After watching you, Willem, Nick Carver and a few others have been inspired to start shooting film again. Thanks for sharing your videos, keep up the awesome work!
Dream film camera setup! So, did you sell all of your digital gear? I’m thinking about selling all my digital stuff, and just use my iPhone to capture digital memories.
The Pentax 67ii is the dream!! Best camera ever!! Only problem is it needs batteries!! However the whole system is just so compatible and easy to use that you can look beyond this!!
I plan on shooting this one until the electronics decide they've had enough. Even without autofocus or a rangefinder, I've found it's one of the faster medium format cameras for me to use with the family because of the bright viewfinder and ergonomics.
Thanks for the video! A question about the tripod. How stable is that with the Pentax on top on more loose surfaces, for example in sand dunes or a forest ground? I'm looking at getting a tripod, which can fit a heavier camera, like that Pentax or a lightweight LF camera (Toyo 45A at around 6 lbs), and am wondering if the Peak Design is enough, or if a more solid tripod is necessary.
Hey! The tripod is not the sturdiest tripod that I own, but it's definitely not trying to be either. It's amazing for the portability, weight, functionality and design, and in MOST cases, it's more than sturdy enough. When I use it with my Pentax 67ii, as long as I really make sure the ballhead is tightened down, it's not moving. For 4x5, I would want something bigger and sturdier, but for 67II and anything below that, it's met all of my needs. It also has a hook on the bottom to add a sandbag or weight of some kind, so that of course will help too.
as someone who is working at a camera store I can only advise you not to buy one of these tripods if you plan to do some long exposures or bigger format work. The really compact size of it is the only true point to justify the price of this tripod. It’s not sturdy compared to other models which are half the price and just a little bit taller. It is a nice tripod, if you really only got minimal space and I guess that’s not the case if you’re shooting 4x5 :)
I've let go of my Leica SL2 system now that I've stopped shooting portraits, weddings, and corporate work. That kind of work has always been a part of my income and it's always made more sense for digital in those uses for me, but now that I no longer need that, I can stick to all film until I'm ready for a digital stills camera. So now my only digital camera is specifically for CZcams, it's the Sony FX3. It's always in a rig that's ready to go and film anytime, all day long. It's great.
This is amazing. I’ve made a list of my gear I’ll keep after I quit shooting weddings one day. It’s the M6 and the Pentax 67 maybe a point and shoot but that’s it. Great video!
Love these self made life hacks, always so stoked when you/me come up with something new like this😁♥Thank you for the video, you seem happy, that's great
Always interesting to hear your thoughts. Is the Pentax 67 limiting for you for portraits due to slow sync speed? I can sync down to 1/500 on my Bronica, but am always thinking about alternatives with possibly better glass. Thanks, keep up the great work!
I always feel a little leery when CZcamsrs and podcasters shill for sponsors, but KEH is absolutely, 100% the best used photo place. I cannot imagine any similar place outperforming them. I've bought from them many times and only ever had one problem. I called, and they fixed the issue IMMEDIATELY. The guy on the phone even said, once I described the issue, "Man, that's embarrassing." I don't know if Bill Burr really likes or wears MeUndies, but I have no doubt that Matt Day feels about KEH has I do. Analogy: For people who love to drink beer, it's like being sponsored by "beer."
People can go all the way back on my channel and see me recommending them when looking where to buy film cameras online. That was before they ever knew who the hell I was other than a name on their order sheets. 🤣 The fact that they support what I do now, especially with my current project working on a new body of work to print in book form, there are good people there. They want to do more than just buy & sell gear.
Doing everything at home! I was sending film out to my friends at The Darkroom in San Clemente for awhile when I was really busy with work and life, but now I've luckily got the time to take care of it myself again.
Thanks! I'm usually trying to get a nice even exposure on my internal meter, with it set to 1600. Then I'm developing normally. You could do the same thing by just setting the meter to 3200 and overexposing a stop, but it's easier for my brain to just set to 1600 and try to even things out there. I tend to not use exposure compensation because it's easier for me to make those adjustments on the fly, rather than using it as an override of the meter. Also I'm using the "matrix mode" or whatever it is that averages out most of the scene. If it's a tricky condition, I might use the spot meter function. Also, I should say that I like exposing at 1600 because the shadows open up nicely but highlights tend to handle it just fine. I hope all of that jargon helps! 😅
Silica packs might be the answer to that. In general it’s ok as long as you take it out every now and then. Otherwise the springs might get tired, lubricants will be getting sticky and so on. You don’t use it? Sell it or accept that the next time you do use it might not be in full working condition.
Great video as always. But I have a doubt, is your audio level right? I had to turn the volume all the way up because I couldn't hear a thing. Or is it just me?
Working on a follow up to Friend of Mine, a project about my hometown. I'm also working on a project about my home and the land surrounding it. I've lived here my whole life but we're moving (tomorrow) to a new area on the other side of the county, so the project is revolving a bit around the departure and also the stories of the years before it.
@@mattdayphoto thats nice hope i will have a chance to meet and shoot with you someday stay safe to you and your family and good luck on your new adventure my friend no doubt that you will have a positive outcome
@@baladino I never had summicron so I can't say about that case, but Summilux was considerably smaller than my previous lens, Voigtlander 50 1.2 and also has focusing tab which gives lot more ease of use in my opinion.
I've let go of my Leica SL2 system now that I've stopped shooting portraits, weddings, and corporate work. That kind of work has always been a part of my income and it's always made more sense for digital in those uses for me, but now that I no longer need that, I can stick to all film until I'm ready for a digital stills camera. Those cameras were amazing, throughly loved using them, still my favorite hybrid camera to use, but I spent too much on them to just sit unused. Happily sold them to fellow Leica shooters that were wanting to get into the system on the used market. 💫❤️
@@mattdayphoto Thanks for taking the time to reply, Matt. That makes total sense. I have too many cameras myself, yet I find that I pretty much only use one everyday. I keep the others thinking "this one's better for things that move fast (Sony), this one's better for landscapes (X1D-II)" which is true, but I still never shoot them and somehow I manage to get by everyday with just a Leica M. I should get on it and take advantage of your +5% trade-in deal while it's being offered!
Just the Sony FX3 for filming my videos. No digital stills cameras anymore now that I'm no longer shooting portraits or weddings, that was always why I had to have some sort of digital hybrid system.
@@markolwick2223 Those cameras were amazing, throughly loved using them, still my favorite hybrid camera to use, but I spent too much on them to just sit unused now that they're not what I use to make a living anymore. Happily sold them to fellow Leica shooters that were wanting to get into the system on the used market. 💫❤️
Wow! Someone actually started a CZcams video on photography and DIDN’T yell, “Wassup guys? Jason here!” You are ahead of the rest already. You know you are going a different direction than me when it comes to your shooting, but I’m still fascinated by your story and your work.
I've let go of my Leica SL2 system now that I've stopped shooting portraits, weddings, and corporate work. That kind of work has always been a part of my income and it's always made more sense for digital in those uses for me, but now that I no longer need that, I can stick to all film until I'm ready for a digital stills camera. Those cameras were amazing, throughly loved using them, still my favorite hybrid camera to use, but I spent too much on them to just sit unused. Happily sold them to fellow Leica shooters that were wanting to get into the system on the used market. 💫❤️
@@mattdayphoto that's great to hear. I use mine for editorial work, and shoot my private work on film. Ideally, I would love to just shoot film for everything.
I love following the project you're working on, but always cool to see the gear behind actual work too! And I'm so glad you're liking the film pouches, so cool seeing it used to separate your 35 from the 120.
My boy. ❤️
Those are a super cool idea with the dividers in them. I ordered a couple of Long Weekend camera straps, but I was slow to pull the trigger and they're back-ordered until March. Looking forward to them, for sure!
Link to the pouches?
I just adore the simplicity of just the M6 with 35/50, it's all anyone would ever need really (and the camera brand is exchangeable depending on people's preferences)
1000%! All about the simplicity and the way 35 and 50 can coexist without looking like they're coexisting. They can blend together really easily in a sequence.
Why would your ever need more than one lense? That’s lavish 😄
This is the conclusion I've recently come to as well. This trio is all I could want in a rangefinder camera. For longer lenses and landscape photography with filters, SLRs. For the joy of everything else, M6.
Why not 28 and 50? I feel like 35 and 50 are the same in some way.
Or you can get a 43mm (FA Limited) and never need a 35 or 50 :P
I’ve been watching your journey for a few years. It’s so great to see the path mold and shape and change. You just keep getting better. You truly are an artist. Thanks for always sharing Matt.
I really appreciate you saying that. It's funny, one of my best friends said something along the lines of "I was a photographer for years before I was ever an artist" and I didn't know what he really meant by that until sometime last year. I've definitely experienced a huge internal shift in the last year(s). At first, I thought maybe it was just a midlife crisis arriving early. 🤣 I've learned the more I lean into it and trust my gut, it all comes through in the process.
"You can stop your lens down", one of the best advices out there. I don't really like the saying that certain lenses are meant to be shot only wide open.
For sure! I mean, if I bought a Noctilux, I bought it shoot at f/0.95 and I'm only gonna use it for that... but that's exactly why I'm not buying a Noctilux. Haha. (That and about 9000 other reasons...)
Excited to continue this series with you, but loved this intermission. As much as we LOVE the gear; you're right, it's truly what you make of it. :)
You guys offered me $600 for an Angenieux P1 (90/1.8)
Awesome video as always Matt! My personal camera that I always have with me is my Canon P rangefinder! Its built like a tank and has survived countless trips across the US
Thank you! That's surprisingly one I've never used over the years but I know a few people who swear by them!
@@mattdayphoto They are very cool cameras! Basically a Screw mount Leica M2 competitor. It’s the camera I’m using in most of my videos on my channel😄👍🏼
I've been wanting Leica M6 not only because its fame, but also because of your passion towards the camera. When I first saw your video on M6 I was a college student. I work on full-time now and I was gonna buy it until I saw the recent ongoing used camera market bubble... I think I'm saving an extra to buy a new MP... Either way I'm excited to have a M system in my inventory. I currently use Olympus 35 SP, I love it but I also love to try the Leica's famous viewfinder someday.
the cat playing in the background was CUTE! also loving the new backdrop!
Great setup Matt! Are you still using the SL2s for anything?
The majority of my work that mattered in 2021 was taken either with my M3/40mm combo or my Nikon Coolpix A. Yeah I have other cameras (film and digital) but I'm just stretched too thin to remember how to use it all. I love listening to John Free talk about how the F3 is his fave camera, all he uses, he does not have to think just make images, it no longer his gear it just a part of him he can just pick up and go.
Pavarotti once said that a great singer needs to have the heart of a thief, I think that a photographer needs that too to be great.
Phew, glad you kept that M6. Awesome camera.
Those Pentax67II shots are really nice! I just got an RB67 that I'm looking forward to trying out - the depth and clarity of medium format just seem so cool to me.
Yep, I have an RZ67 and love it. The 3D look is just amazing to me. Have fun with your RB, it's also a great camera!
videos always are so calming man! “you can stop down your lens!” 🤣
Appreciate you, brother!
We have similar 35mm setups, Matt. I have an M5 with a 50/2 Summicron and a 35/2.8 Zeiss Biogon compact. Great lenses. I considered a Summilux once, but I wear glasses, and I don't think shooting a rangefinder in low-light works for me, so I grab an SLR with a 50/1.2 when I want that extra speed. I'm mostly shooting my little boy and documenting our lives, so this works nicely for me. Hope you all feel better soon! We're so thankful for the brilliant science community that gave us the vaccine that makes getting COVID not all that scary. Best to your wife and family in healthcare, too. Such difficult working conditions for those folks these last few years. My heart goes out to them.
Hey Matt did you sell your SL2 and SL2S? I bought the SL2S After seeing your Videos and hoped badly for some New Videos with the SL2S ☺️
“Put that on TikTok and call it a photography hack.” I laughed out loud in my office! This was a cool video, Matt! Was that Portra for the color medium format examples?
Haha, thanks! There was a mix in there for the color. Portra 400, Ektar 100, expired film, all sorts of stuff.
Put that on TikTok and call it a photography hack 😂 🙌🏼 On point 🙏🏻
Haha, thank you!
Really stoked to see this video. I took time to look over the 4 years of gear I’ve accumulated and brought it down to just the basics. Dropped off a massive bag of gear and now it’s nice to have a minimal kit that does everything I need it to in any setting. Keep inspiring Matt🤟🏾
Thanks, but what happened to your Leica SL and the Leica R8?
Since you don't have any digital cameras left what are you using to scan your film?
A mirrorless camera is recording the video, he just don't talk about it not to distract his viewers
a scanner that scans film... like the epson v600
Hope you and your family are well soon!
It’s always fun, I think, to trim down your gear to what you love using most. I am wondering, though, with no digital stills camera, how are you currently scanning your film?
Hey Matt. If you could have only one 6x6 camera, would you prefer the Hasselblad 500cm or the Mamiya 6?
2 very different cameras - both great for their own reasons
I'm not Matt (obviously) but having owned both I've only kept the Hasselblad and sold the Mamiya. Simple reason: I preferred the SLR experience over the rangefinder in medium format and (the big one for me) the Hasselblad is mechanical vs the Mamiya being electronic. Matt joked about his Pentax 67II being electronic on this video - he mentioned "the clock's ticking" (wink wink, nudge nudge). It's no joke. I recently sold a lot of electronic film cameras just because I didn't want to worry about them becoming expensive paperweights in the future. You really can't go wrong with either one, but the Hasselblad will probably outlive me. :)
@@RobZeigler Thanks Rob. I have the Fuji point and shoot, the Pentax 645 and the Mamiya RB67... and yes, I know the Mamiya is the oldest but for sure it's gonna be the last one standing. But I miss the 6x6 format. When I was in school I fall in love with medium format using cheap 6x6 cameras, and I think is time to finally go for one of them.
@@Relatosdelanoche If you want to stay "cheap" you could try some of the old, original style Mamiya 6 cameras (1950's era onward). Plenty of inexpensive 6x6 options before you get up to the Hasselblad or "new: Mamiya 6. I'm sure you'll find the right one for you. :). Good luck!
If its a mechanical vs electronic camera the mechanical makes more sense as a long term prospect. Ive several RB67s for this reason. So hasselblad would be my choice
I used a Pentax 67 with a 55mm f4 lens and a 6x7 with a 75mm f4.5.
I used a Slik 88 tripod with a Linhof ball head. Always shot Tri x with Xytol developers. I use a Pentax Spotmatic with a 55mm f1.8 super takumar lens.
I am a Pentax fan boy.
That’s an insane amount of film to develop.
I’ll stay tuned.
Love this video. Honest review showing you don’t need ALL the gear to make incredible work. Just what works for YOU personally.
Hey Matt, thanks for the great video. Do you find the travel tripod useful for the M6 at all or is it strictly for the Pentax? Cheers, D
Putting extra gaff tape on the bottom of the camera is such good idea.
I never thought to do that.
Hi Matt, love all your videos brother, keep up the good work. Was wondering if you could make a video on your top 10 FILMs used for various occupations and your recommendations on stopping up/down a particular Film and why.
Thanks for sharing your gear! With all the rolls that you have shot but not developed. Do you store them in the fridge to keep from expiring or is it a short enough period that you dont need to worry about that?
I can't speak for Matt, but keeping exposed film in the fridge or freezer until development is always a good precaution.
Love the "you can stop down" comment. Truly a hack in the day and age of f1.0 aperture priority shooters.
The photo at 5:32 That's my office! Live like 4 mins away... probably do 80-90% of my portrait work right there on beach and in the trees to the right of the rocks that aren't pictured.
How do you manage such contrast with HP5? Did you push it?
You're a legend! Your passion inspires me
Love the video and the simplicity of your current inventory! With the gaff tape I noticed you’ve used it on digital screens like the X100V. Do you find it leaves a residue or anything? I’m hoping to pick an X100V up and plan on doing the same approach with the screen
Never had an issue with gaff tape on anything, that's what makes it so great. No residue, I've re-used the same pieces multiple times. It's just the best.
Ooh you have a wriststrap now! My time has come.
With the kids now taking up most of my time, I think it's time to pare down my collection too... We'll see how much I can actually manage to let go 😅
You *can* stop it down... Cracking me up man
Never mind work - stay safe and get well, Day family
I used the Pentax 75 mm f4.5 exclusively for 6 or 7 months before I could afford an additional lens -- love to see it get some credit!
Great video 👍🏼 thanks. Would you recommend the Pentax 67 II over the Mamiya RZ67 as an all rounder ? Am predominantly interested in landscapes. Thanks a lot.
Thanks! I would, personally. One deal breaker to consider would be if you're interested in using separate film backs. An advantage of the RZ67, for a landscape shooter like yourself, is that you can load different film stocks, color and B&W, and swap them freely at anytime. With the 67II and it's design, you're shooting the whole roll before you can change your film stock. Some people don't mind it, but something worth considering!
Curious what pulled you away from digital (SL2 system) for your personal work?
For sure! I've let go of my Leica SL2 system now that I've stopped shooting portraits, weddings, and corporate work. That kind of work has always been a part of my income and it's always made more sense for digital in those uses for me, but now that I no longer need that, I can stick to all film until I'm ready for a digital stills camera. Those cameras were amazing, throughly loved using them, still my favorite hybrid camera to use, but I spent too much on them to just sit unused. Happily sold them to fellow Leica shooters that were wanting to get into the system on the used market. 💫❤️
@@mattdayphoto great video Matt! I love photography as a hobby and to document my life with my family...I own a M6 and Leica Q.....as much as I love my Q , I just feel that cell phones are getting so good in terms of digital photography that ive decided to keep my M6 and sell my Q as I cant justify to keep both and obviously shooting film is where the fun is at IMO.
Hi Matt, my name is Lee. Enjoy watching your channel. I collect cameras, recently purchased a Nikon F and also some Cinestill film(2 rolls 800T, 50D and a roll of BWxx) taking them on trip to Washington state next month along with my Canon AE-1. I also have a Squarespace website(which is a work in progress........lol) which I started last year. After watching you, Willem, Nick Carver and a few others have been inspired to start shooting film again. Thanks for sharing your videos, keep up the awesome work!
Just keep showing us the stuff you are doing, Matt. Hope the family come through Covid okay and you can get back on with your lives.
Hi Matt. Did you end up not liking the Voigtlander 35mm Nokton?
What about the Mamiya C330 that you loved, sold, regretted so much then bought another? :c
Do we get a part 3 to that story?
What do you use for your video camera?
Hi Matt , do you use colour filter like yellow or orange filter, to add contrast?
Dream film camera setup! So, did you sell all of your digital gear?
I’m thinking about selling all my digital stuff, and just use my iPhone to capture digital memories.
My favorite medium format for a long time has been my Mamiya 645af, but I would love to someday use a Pentax 67, such a beautiful camera
Can't wait to see that packfilm video! I still have a few boxes of fb3000b left in the freezer just like you, for special occasions :)
You said you sold your Pentax 67 II ,long time ago, and regret it. When did you get it again, like prices are so high for this camera now?
Eric Kim calls it letting your film marinate in the can for awhile before developing and looking at your shots.
The Pentax 67ii is the dream!! Best camera ever!! Only problem is it needs batteries!! However the whole system is just so compatible and easy to use that you can look beyond this!!
I plan on shooting this one until the electronics decide they've had enough. Even without autofocus or a rangefinder, I've found it's one of the faster medium format cameras for me to use with the family because of the bright viewfinder and ergonomics.
I have you on the record that you would never sell the XA. Where is the little pup hiding ? Lol
Hey Matt! Do you still have your Nikon FM2n?
01:49 yes!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Photography hack made me chuckle. sorry about covid streak man, glad you are okay though, thanks for the video 👊🏽
Thanks for the video! A question about the tripod. How stable is that with the Pentax on top on more loose surfaces, for example in sand dunes or a forest ground? I'm looking at getting a tripod, which can fit a heavier camera, like that Pentax or a lightweight LF camera (Toyo 45A at around 6 lbs), and am wondering if the Peak Design is enough, or if a more solid tripod is necessary.
Hey! The tripod is not the sturdiest tripod that I own, but it's definitely not trying to be either. It's amazing for the portability, weight, functionality and design, and in MOST cases, it's more than sturdy enough. When I use it with my Pentax 67ii, as long as I really make sure the ballhead is tightened down, it's not moving. For 4x5, I would want something bigger and sturdier, but for 67II and anything below that, it's met all of my needs. It also has a hook on the bottom to add a sandbag or weight of some kind, so that of course will help too.
as someone who is working at a camera store I can only advise you not to buy one of these tripods if you plan to do some long exposures or bigger format work. The really compact size of it is the only true point to justify the price of this tripod. It’s not sturdy compared to other models which are half the price and just a little bit taller. It is a nice tripod, if you really only got minimal space and I guess that’s not the case if you’re shooting 4x5 :)
What digital set up do you have now? Are you still using Leica?
I've let go of my Leica SL2 system now that I've stopped shooting portraits, weddings, and corporate work. That kind of work has always been a part of my income and it's always made more sense for digital in those uses for me, but now that I no longer need that, I can stick to all film until I'm ready for a digital stills camera. So now my only digital camera is specifically for CZcams, it's the Sony FX3. It's always in a rig that's ready to go and film anytime, all day long. It's great.
I hope your family recovers quickly
Thank you! We're slowly getting back to normal this week. The brain fog I've experienced has made navigating this move interesting. 😅
This is amazing. I’ve made a list of my gear I’ll keep after I quit shooting weddings one day. It’s the M6 and the Pentax 67 maybe a point and shoot but that’s it. Great video!
get well soon!
Use to love getting those little free CCS catalogs as a kid
Hi Matt, a very nice video thanks. I trust you and your family will get well soon.
Love these self made life hacks, always so stoked when you/me come up with something new like this😁♥Thank you for the video, you seem happy, that's great
Hi Matt, greetings from Ireland. Less really is more. One question - did you get rid of the Chamonix?
I was also wondering that
Thanks for watching! I did get rid of the Chamonix. Beautiful camera, just not the speed or process for me. At least for now.
That pelican case set up looks like a rad on the go kit.
How does one go about converting film to digital RAW files?
Always interesting to hear your thoughts. Is the Pentax 67 limiting for you for portraits due to slow sync speed? I can sync down to 1/500 on my Bronica, but am always thinking about alternatives with possibly better glass. Thanks, keep up the great work!
You can look into the leaf shutter lenses for studio/flash work
@@shanillakhlani5331 Thanks, didn't know those existed for that system.
Beautiful pictures btw
I always feel a little leery when CZcamsrs and podcasters shill for sponsors, but KEH is absolutely, 100% the best used photo place. I cannot imagine any similar place outperforming them. I've bought from them many times and only ever had one problem. I called, and they fixed the issue IMMEDIATELY. The guy on the phone even said, once I described the issue, "Man, that's embarrassing." I don't know if Bill Burr really likes or wears MeUndies, but I have no doubt that Matt Day feels about KEH has I do. Analogy: For people who love to drink beer, it's like being sponsored by "beer."
People can go all the way back on my channel and see me recommending them when looking where to buy film cameras online. That was before they ever knew who the hell I was other than a name on their order sheets. 🤣 The fact that they support what I do now, especially with my current project working on a new body of work to print in book form, there are good people there. They want to do more than just buy & sell gear.
PS - I don’t know, I could see Bill rockin’ the MeUndies at home in 2022. He’s a new man these days, I love Bill. haha.
Would love to see a Summilux 50/1.4 ASPH episode! :)
5:06 - what camera bag is that, Matt?
What’s best camera straps for Leica M?
You should do one on skateboards and hats.
Where are you getting your film developed these days?
Doing everything at home! I was sending film out to my friends at The Darkroom in San Clemente for awhile when I was really busy with work and life, but now I've luckily got the time to take care of it myself again.
No 35mm SLR? Or did I miss it?
Love your content. Love from India🔥🔥
Thank you!
Excellent video sir! Curious, How do you usually meter delta 3200? Thanks
Thanks! I'm usually trying to get a nice even exposure on my internal meter, with it set to 1600. Then I'm developing normally. You could do the same thing by just setting the meter to 3200 and overexposing a stop, but it's easier for my brain to just set to 1600 and try to even things out there. I tend to not use exposure compensation because it's easier for me to make those adjustments on the fly, rather than using it as an override of the meter. Also I'm using the "matrix mode" or whatever it is that averages out most of the scene. If it's a tricky condition, I might use the spot meter function. Also, I should say that I like exposing at 1600 because the shadows open up nicely but highlights tend to handle it just fine. I hope all of that jargon helps! 😅
@@mattdayphoto appreciate it!
Sorry to see the 4 x 5 didn’t survive the cull but, as you say, needs change. Be well.
Is that a Tactile Turn pen?
Might be a dumb question, but Is it safe to leave your gear in a pelican case while not using it ? As far as moisture concerns
Silica packs might be the answer to that. In general it’s ok as long as you take it out every now and then. Otherwise the springs might get tired, lubricants will be getting sticky and so on. You don’t use it? Sell it or accept that the next time you do use it might not be in full working condition.
I think using silica gel packs would take care of any of that!
Matt, do you develop your own b and w film?
I knew staying up all night on tiktok was worth it cause now I'm here(:
Thanks for watching!
Great video as always. But I have a doubt, is your audio level right? I had to turn the volume all the way up because I couldn't hear a thing. Or is it just me?
Thank you! It sounds normal on my end, but I'll try it on my phone too.
Got rid of the SL's?
hi Matt just curious on what personal project are you working on now thanks
Working on a follow up to Friend of Mine, a project about my hometown. I'm also working on a project about my home and the land surrounding it. I've lived here my whole life but we're moving (tomorrow) to a new area on the other side of the county, so the project is revolving a bit around the departure and also the stories of the years before it.
@@mattdayphoto thats nice hope i will have a chance to meet and shoot with you someday stay safe to you and your family and good luck on your new adventure my friend no doubt that you will have a positive outcome
I felt the same when I finally made leap of faith and got 50 summilux asph. I should've done it sooner.
How is it better for you compared to a Summicron ? Is the image quality better ?
@@baladino I never had summicron so I can't say about that case, but Summilux was considerably smaller than my previous lens, Voigtlander 50 1.2 and also has focusing tab which gives lot more ease of use in my opinion.
Hey Matt, I’d love to hear about your process of wanting to leave your editing bias. :)
Great video brother. Those vintage cams are dope 👌🔥
Thank you!
Preach it, Matt!
Thanks for watching!
Neat! Love it
What happened to the M10?
i keep strips of gaffe on the legs of my light stands cause you never know...ya know?
You’re done with the Leica SL-2?
I've let go of my Leica SL2 system now that I've stopped shooting portraits, weddings, and corporate work. That kind of work has always been a part of my income and it's always made more sense for digital in those uses for me, but now that I no longer need that, I can stick to all film until I'm ready for a digital stills camera. Those cameras were amazing, throughly loved using them, still my favorite hybrid camera to use, but I spent too much on them to just sit unused. Happily sold them to fellow Leica shooters that were wanting to get into the system on the used market. 💫❤️
@@mattdayphoto Thanks for taking the time to reply, Matt. That makes total sense. I have too many cameras myself, yet I find that I pretty much only use one everyday. I keep the others thinking "this one's better for things that move fast (Sony), this one's better for landscapes (X1D-II)" which is true, but I still never shoot them and somehow I manage to get by everyday with just a Leica M. I should get on it and take advantage of your +5% trade-in deal while it's being offered!
No digital cameras?
Yes. He even shot this video on film.
Just the Sony FX3 for filming my videos. No digital stills cameras anymore now that I'm no longer shooting portraits or weddings, that was always why I had to have some sort of digital hybrid system.
@@mattdayphoto Surprised you got rid of the Leica SL
@@markolwick2223 Those cameras were amazing, throughly loved using them, still my favorite hybrid camera to use, but I spent too much on them to just sit unused now that they're not what I use to make a living anymore. Happily sold them to fellow Leica shooters that were wanting to get into the system on the used market. 💫❤️
What happened to Mamiya C330F
Not forgetting the one you filmed this on.
Wow! Someone actually started a CZcams video on photography and DIDN’T yell, “Wassup guys? Jason here!” You are ahead of the rest already. You know you are going a different direction than me when it comes to your shooting, but I’m still fascinated by your story and your work.
Datt May
still using the SL2(s) ?
I've let go of my Leica SL2 system now that I've stopped shooting portraits, weddings, and corporate work. That kind of work has always been a part of my income and it's always made more sense for digital in those uses for me, but now that I no longer need that, I can stick to all film until I'm ready for a digital stills camera. Those cameras were amazing, throughly loved using them, still my favorite hybrid camera to use, but I spent too much on them to just sit unused. Happily sold them to fellow Leica shooters that were wanting to get into the system on the used market. 💫❤️
@@mattdayphoto that's great to hear. I use mine for editorial work, and shoot my private work on film. Ideally, I would love to just shoot film for everything.