Like/subscribe/comment for a chance to win a strap from Clever Supply Co! I’ll pick a random winner! Edited to add that Jordan Lynde won by random comment selection. Congrats, Jordan!
@ton1911
4 жыл бұрын
M6 rocks! Still using mine for 35+ years now.
@TM-nd6zs
4 жыл бұрын
I was born in 1953 and my father used the M3 when it came out the next year but ended up using an M2 and an M2-R during the rest of his life. For decades I have been using the great M6 TTL and the fantastic R8, but I went digital with a Leica T camera this year to which I can attach both my M and R lenses and still get brilliant photos. I tore down my darkroom in our garage last month which had the amber safelights from my father's 1950s darkroom. I have been using Photoshop since its creation and it has totally met my processing needs since buying the Leica T. And the HP Envy 4520 printer I bought makes absolutely stunning b&w and color prints on HP's semi-gloss paper, surpassing what I got in my darkroom!
@janteubner
4 жыл бұрын
The design of the m6 is the BEST camera design of all time in my opinion. It looks so amazing, and the strap pairs perfectly
@crazykidscrew4737
2 жыл бұрын
Then you need an m3 , it’s a far superior camera
@zKMotion
Жыл бұрын
@@crazykidscrew4737 or an mp
@silvestersze9968
Ай бұрын
Yes, can’t agree more. ❤
@tarry2140
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I am glad that I finally found a photographer on youtube that uses film AND produces good images. Your work looks really really good in comparison to some guys on this platform who think that a „good“ camera maked good pictures.
@jonathanswain1502
4 жыл бұрын
A classic! Looks very smart and unassuming with the black Leica dot too
@drewbdarby
4 жыл бұрын
I love that you'd take the time to make a really deep review of a camera that feels like it needs no introduction. But since it's such a classic there really aren't that many deep dives. Really enjoyed it!
@rangerandbronco
4 жыл бұрын
I've been shooting with the Leica MP and the 50 lux for a few years now. It's hard to put it down. It's one I'm never going to sell.
@anagalloway
4 жыл бұрын
I’m still very much a amateur film photography but I’ve recently been encouraged to take up this beautiful artform and this camera would be such a dream to own especially being that it has a light meter. Also, how nice is that camera strap!
@samuelstrobel281
4 жыл бұрын
I bought a minolta xgm for like 50 bucks with a 50mm 1.7, included light meter and the vintage minolta glass has lots of unique character. Doesnt have to be leica :D
@jaeAre200
4 жыл бұрын
M6 gang here!!! Haha. New sub!! Love your review, very very thorough. And I'm one of the weirdos that looove a black camera body with a silver lens. So I was watching the entire video gushing at the look of your camera. Silver 35mm summicron is next on my Leica glass list :) Congrats on the channel, production is dope!
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dirksentaguiam6622
4 жыл бұрын
You are not alone. i have the black m3 and leica chrome summilux 50mm asph
@jaeAre200
4 жыл бұрын
@@dirksentaguiam6622 Ooooffff. Black M3??? AND silver summilux. Like some tricked out DeLorian haha :)
@dirksentaguiam6622
4 жыл бұрын
jae rose yep, just like dirty old man marrying a virgin puppy
@labradorhund7769
4 жыл бұрын
Bought an M6 last November and I love it. The way it feels in my hands. It just inspires me to take it with me all the time. Loved the example photos in the beginning. Would be interesting to see which films you used.
@meganpeng
4 жыл бұрын
Benj coming through in not helping my bank account haha been eyeing more and more on this little beast
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
Haha! gosh, I know that feeling for sure.
@andrewthompson4113
4 жыл бұрын
Super nice image quality on that thing. Awesome informational video Benj 🤘
@johannesost6103
4 жыл бұрын
The arrows are actually pointing in the direction in which to close/open your Aperture, at least the manual states that.
@vincentb7865
4 жыл бұрын
That camera strap is 🔥
@CleverSupplyCo
4 жыл бұрын
thank you! :D
@gurugamer8632
2 жыл бұрын
@@CleverSupplyCo which strap is this please post link
@CleverSupplyCo
2 жыл бұрын
@@gurugamer8632 this is our Anchor strap in English Tan!
@gurugamer8632
2 жыл бұрын
@@CleverSupplyCo pleas post a link to the product I’ll order now
@lemon58421
4 жыл бұрын
More Amazing the Leica MP! :-) flare free finder, newer shutter curtains, smoother film advance, brass iso zink to top plate and I love my MP! the Mechanical Perfection! but the M6 is nice too!
@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel
4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking what a great special edition this is, but somebody just modified it. Looks really great, though. Bought my classic M6 0.85 a couple of weeks ago. I'd never sell that camera again.
@AetherCS2
4 жыл бұрын
I just got my M4 & I absolutely love it. Now i’m thinking about selling it once it’s been CLA’d & going for a M6. It’d be nice not having to carry my light meter around
@jsshayes1
4 жыл бұрын
Honestly your M4 is a much nicer camera than the M6. Don't let the popular opinion fool you. You will get used to the reading the light. I haven't used a meter in over 5 years when using my M2 and M3. If I need a built in light meter for lets say slide film I use my Konica Hexar RF. Happy shooting.
@LandonWard
4 жыл бұрын
I was really debating doing some film photography while we are traveling. Now I reeeeally want to.
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
Do it! It’s all I use for my own personal/travel work
@solg3vik
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Got my m6 a couple of months ago and really been loving it! Such a fun camera!
@tylertrudeau2038
4 жыл бұрын
Nice work Benj. Looking forward to that M6 and M7 comparison video 😉
@ShadowBoxer
2 жыл бұрын
07:44 - Viewfinder Correction: Classic M6 DID have a run of 0,85 viewfinders. Maybe at the end of “classic” M6 production around 1998, just before Leica started making the TTL for flash versions.I doubt they are especially rare or valuable. I had a 0.72 and later bought a 0.85 as soon as I heard of them because I was mostly shooting bands in clubs. Lighting was often terrible and the subject was usually about 15-30 feet away. Higher magnification helped with seeing in the dim rooms and a larger image helped focusing. I got hold of an old 85mm Summarex which was the fastest medium telephoto I could afford at the time. As you touched on I also had a small, portable two lens kit that was very capable and were the only lenses I had for years. I eventually sold the .72. I kept everything else. As a matter of fact the old battle horse, 0.85 M6 + Summarex are set up on.a little tripod on my desk right now. Same basic look, black M6 (that’s black chrome btw) with a silver lens. Maybe I should make a video about my camera too? Take care.
@benjhaisch
2 жыл бұрын
ahhh that's interesting about the M6 Classic. Never knew.
@yasha8951
4 жыл бұрын
For me the MP it's the grail of film Ms
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
same! the M6 held that spot before I knew about it ;)
@robertalexander3067
2 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful, the colors, oh my
@laurelyae4927
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah Benj!!! Leica cameras seem SO GREAT.
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
Haha! Hey thanks, Laurel ;)
@Noisette1011
4 жыл бұрын
Beautifully elegant and lovely photos! Maybe I'll own one some day... Maybe 😀. Thanks for the video, inspiring me to take my Olympus film camera back out
@vernondekoker8797
4 жыл бұрын
I love that the M6 is light and compact other than my 70D that so heavy do kids photography and I'm definitely buying me one especially its image quality and the lenses are so affordable where I live and not alot of technology and easy to use as per your video. M6 for my Kids Photography.
@ComGoBoo
4 жыл бұрын
The M6 is not a light camera. It is small, but it is not light. Everything is made from metal, so the body alone weighs about 650g. If you get a Leica lens, too, the whole package can weigh about 1 kg.
@phil818
Жыл бұрын
Had my m6 for the last 16 years I love it but been thinking about upgrading the view finder to the mp one
@theharveydean
4 жыл бұрын
Just joined the Leica gang! Grabbed a .58 TTL from one of the last batches they made. Feels sooo new 😭😭
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
Ahhh that’s amazing!
@Stevemariscal
4 жыл бұрын
I wish the stealthy look of the Leica Monochrom came standard with the M6. Beautiful camera nonetheless.
@AutumnsGrief
4 жыл бұрын
Hope I will be able to try one of these at some point! Great pictures and video as always!
@tiffanyj.9759
4 жыл бұрын
Your work is two fold. It inspires me and also makes me want to spend money! 😆
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
😳😬😎🤷🏻♂️
@IvanSlunjski
4 жыл бұрын
Really like your videos Benj! Thanks you! The M6 is a wonderful camera. Maybe I will buy one some day. 2 years ago when I was in the middle of a decision either for a Zeiss Ikon ZM or an M6 I‘ve decided to buy the Zeiss and I am not regretting it at all. However a Leica M6 is somehow different, especially the haptics. That’s what I‘m missing a little bit.
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
I still would love to try a Zeiss ZM! I was in a similar boat until I came across this particular M6 for a price that I could easily stomach ;)
@Nerdzombiedisco
4 жыл бұрын
Glad I found your channel. Fellow Leica wedding and event shooter here. Cool strap too.
@Goriza
4 жыл бұрын
Love film camera
@EddoKloosterman
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video. You're given me enough insights and motivation to try a Leica.
@naslime_snaps
4 жыл бұрын
Would love to own a Leica one day. Still on the fence if film or digital. Currently have a QL17 but haven’t fiddled with it that much, always picking up my Fujifilm cameras. Guess a digital Leica fits my needs better. That strap looks super supple, would fit my PD ecosystem well. 😉
@dissipatezz
4 жыл бұрын
Always love Leica images and glass, great review!
@johnelder7449
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. 3000 classic M6 were made with 85 finder
@KylerSteele
4 жыл бұрын
Just uploaded a video about the Leica M-A but I really want an M6 for the meter
@philipforsyth9070
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks. You explained all the nuances really clearly and I can't wait to try a Leica M6.
@ChristianNPhoto
4 жыл бұрын
Best of all time
@jordanlyndephoto
4 жыл бұрын
I was already convinced to get the M6, but as always, seeing a video review has made me go shopping.
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
yoooooooo! You're the winner!
@jordanlyndephoto
4 жыл бұрын
Benj Haisch I know this is cliche and lots of people say this... but I have never won a giveaway like this. Super stoked to win and excited to use this strap from Clever Supply Co!
@andymcbroom9709
4 жыл бұрын
Owning a Leica is on my bucket list!
@timmonda
4 жыл бұрын
awesome video! I desperately want to get an M6! Especially in that color combo you have w/ the silver lens
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
Right? I never particularly liked the silver M6 models in comparison to the M2/M3/M4, but I do like the blacked out M6 quite a bit.
@alanhuntley55
4 жыл бұрын
The 0.85 viewfinder was available in the non-TTL, small speed dial classic M6.
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Alan!
@lancmac
4 жыл бұрын
Love the lenses you are right on... I have an M7 and I can't stand the skinny nylon strap. I don't understand why that can build a great camera and go so cheap on a strap. Then their accessory strap costs more than some film cameras..
@SuperEmlo
Жыл бұрын
For street photography, I only using my Leica 3 times a year, otherwise, iPhone all the time. Another tip, M9 image quality is very similar to this M6 film
@gregcoatesphoto
4 жыл бұрын
Sure wish I could afford one of these! A strap would be awesome, though.
@walnutstreetphotography1145
4 жыл бұрын
Random comment
@jacobyi432
4 жыл бұрын
The Clever Supply Co strap looks great with the Leica!
@benwebster6208
4 жыл бұрын
Stunning video! A very talented photographer indeed. Fellow M6 shooter! 👍🏼💪🏼
@KentGeiner
4 жыл бұрын
Nice love the M6.
@troyoutlaw8908
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video Bro! Love your Leica Gear! That M6 is fuego!
@TheAlexRosas
4 жыл бұрын
Quality content as well always Benj! Would love that clever supply strap for my fuji xt-2. :)
@TonyWodarck
4 жыл бұрын
Don’t you dare get me hooked on a new strap company 😂
@CleverSupplyCo
4 жыл бұрын
👋😘😈
@TonyWodarck
4 жыл бұрын
Clever Supply Co. hahahaha
@loopsamples
4 жыл бұрын
Great review! Definitely makes me want to invest in an M6.
@yasha8951
4 жыл бұрын
That Lux looks amazing
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
It is :)
@WatertownFilms
4 жыл бұрын
Love this video! Great work
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks, dude
@filmniyom
4 жыл бұрын
Love leica m6
@gewglesux
3 жыл бұрын
MP also has a meter. I wish it was as affordable as the M6
@Cristian25_X
4 жыл бұрын
Realy nice review if the M6, the camera is a masterpiece!
@kanehenderson5142
3 жыл бұрын
What is the lever you upgraded to on the film winder?
@khalidzamzamkz
4 жыл бұрын
Love your channel so muchhh.
@lukeblanchard8072
4 жыл бұрын
Great review! Wish I could afford one or try one out to see if it is worth the price.
@CarlosJimenezGuerra
4 жыл бұрын
I think I can't afford this equipment, the strap either... But I can try to get the strap!
@wafa1253
4 жыл бұрын
M6 is definitely my holy grail. How would you compare this to the Voitglander Bessa R series?
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve never used the Bessa, so I couldn’t give you a direct comparison.
@joanmichel
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this review, very through.
@ZachBie
4 жыл бұрын
Wow prices really have come up over the past few years. I have a M3, and I find that I like the newer style film advance better. The M3 advance will scratch your glasses when using a external finder for 35mm lenses and wider.
@jantielens
4 жыл бұрын
Cool video! But now I want another film advancement lever for my M6 as well. :)
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
Haha! It’s about 1/2 aesthetic and 1/2 function, but I do like it better.
@EXVITEL01
Жыл бұрын
Opinion on the new '22 M6? Thanks! and love your content!
@차차차-x1t
4 жыл бұрын
What film and lens did sample photo shoot with?
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
Mostly Kodak Portra 400 and various lenses.
@차차차-x1t
4 жыл бұрын
@@benjhaisch thanks!!
@BradleyDobbs
4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a suggestion for a more budget oriented rangefinder? I want to shoot with one but the price of the Leica is a little rough.
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
The Minolta CLE or Voigtlander Bessa would probably be the cheapest options
@adamcasillas168
4 жыл бұрын
Great content as always! Been watching for a while now, never fail to inspire me to get out and shoot. Curious to know at what point in your photography journey did you decide to make the jump to Leica? Thanks for sharing!
@jacobogden2688
3 жыл бұрын
Do you use a 28mm on your M6?
@kanehenderson5142
3 жыл бұрын
How do you feel about having the metal film winder on the m6? I heard it can scratch the dial..how’s your experience been?
@benjhaisch
3 жыл бұрын
Mine isn't the TTL model so I'm not sure if it matters as much.
@wallykung
4 жыл бұрын
how does the camera balance when sliver 50 summilux is mounted? does it tip forward
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
For sure. There are few lenses that don’t on a Leica M. [I really miss the 35 summicron ASPH in that regard]
@aaronpaschal8531
4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your content!
@clicking098
4 жыл бұрын
Dude you have totally inspired me to buy a Leica. P.s can I please win your competition to also have a sweet strap for it? Cheers!
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@ferparra2308
4 жыл бұрын
Great! Keep going!
@JosephNance
4 жыл бұрын
loved this
@troyoutlaw8908
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! What strap is that on your M2? Thanks in advance
@RachelSohPhoto
4 жыл бұрын
Love these videos!
@cedrickluge8854
3 жыл бұрын
Bro, what is the song called?
@David-my3uu
4 жыл бұрын
Nice, and well done, Benj. I do have to say, however, that when folks attribute great renderings to any film “camera”, I balk. The camera itself can assist in generating a nice shot by virtue of its meter or view finder but it is unlikely the reason for anything more. Lenses are what influence the image on film, not the body of the camera. You can use a Bessa r2a with a Leica lens and the same film you’d put in your M6 and I’d argue your result could be easily matched by the same shooter as a general rule. What say you?
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
Yep! You could get the same result with a Bessa r2a or a Minolta CLE. I provide sample images and talk about it because of the size and for many, they don’t always attribute their style of photography or especially shallow depth of field while a subject is moving to a Leica film rangefinder. The camera doesn’t have anything to do with the actual rendering of the photograph outside of allowing a high quality lens to be mounted on it and a large enough opening to produce a usable negative. At the end of the day, any film camera is simply a box that assists the photographer and lens to producing light onto film. I’d rather have a 50 Summilux and a Bessa for a shoot than a cheap 50mm and an MP.
@willmccleland2383
4 жыл бұрын
Dream camera wish i could afford one
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
I think I wanted one for 12 years before actually pulling the trigger
@willmccleland2383
4 жыл бұрын
Benj Haisch Dang! That’s dedication! I bet it felt so good to finally get to use and own it! I it’s nice to hear this actually, I won’t give up hope then haha thought the video was really well in formative as well
@jsshayes1
4 жыл бұрын
Had an M6 for 6 months and sold it and I'm a die hard Leica fan. I much prefer the M3, M4 and M2... much nicer than the M6. I had been shooting an M3/M2 for so long the M6 felt kind of cheap in the hand.
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
I think I had heard so much of that sentiment for years that when I finally got an M6, I was ready to hate it and was surprised that I didn’t have much of an issue in that way.
@borisruzicka8104
2 жыл бұрын
Leica M6 (classic) definitively doesn't have options for 0.58 and 0.85 finder (if not user upgraded). Only TTL version.
@benjhaisch
2 жыл бұрын
For sure
@abigaillewisphoto
4 жыл бұрын
Do you enjoy the 35mm size when printing? Curious as to how large you print with that size! xo.
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
You can print pretty large if you don’t mind the grain. I have plenty of 16x20 prints in my home from 35mm frames.
@gurugamer8632
2 жыл бұрын
What’s best camera straps for Leica M?
@benjhaisch
2 жыл бұрын
benjhais.ch/clever :)
@aleson8590
4 жыл бұрын
Ohh a new strap!! I’m always looking for better straps, since I broke my neck :(
@ZHONGHONGZHU
4 жыл бұрын
Love those shots! What film do you use, please?
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
Usually Kodak Portra 400 or 800
@ZHONGHONGZHU
4 жыл бұрын
Benj Haisch thanks :)
@meowsefer
4 жыл бұрын
M6, oh hello there.
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
Hello, Obi Wan.
@Caracalaba
4 жыл бұрын
You could make a 2h leica b roll and I'll watch it
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
Haha!
@noahberg7051
4 жыл бұрын
Ey o!
@uthmanaffan1022
4 жыл бұрын
Do you repaint your M6?
@benjhaisch
4 жыл бұрын
No, it’s just a black copy with a couple of non-paint cosmetic updates.
@kanehenderson5142
3 жыл бұрын
Is your m6 a ttl?
@benjhaisch
3 жыл бұрын
Nope, just the classic
@gilesjazzguitar64
4 жыл бұрын
M2 every time
@fetchonaz
4 жыл бұрын
This is very nice :D
@silvestersze9968
Ай бұрын
Pacific Northwest? Are you in Seattle? 🎉
@benjhaisch
Ай бұрын
Tacoma now :)
@silvestersze9968
Ай бұрын
@@benjhaisch Nice. I live in Newcastle.
@silvestersze9968
Ай бұрын
@@benjhaisch I’ve an M6 classic that I just bought. It’s such a beauty 💕
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