Leica M11 - Hands-on First Impression

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@cctc788 2 года назад

They are saving the Black Brass M11 for special edition. Marketing.

@michelwunderlich4861 2 года назад

since it looks almost the same as the M10 R, my wife can't tell i've spent another 9k

@ramansajeev1413 Год назад

🤣true

@steveaustinhurst 7 месяцев назад

Lol

@korywesterhold 24 дня назад

BASED.

@harraldpostauto6379 2 года назад

Looks as good as yesterday’s😆

@hanw1594 2 года назад

Absolutely a joy to watch again🤣

@constantinosalexandrou4311 2 года назад

“Ops” 🤣😂

@Indrakusuma_a 2 года назад

I only saw it popped out but went private just when I clicked on it.

@paultaylor5513 2 года назад

That was a teaser. Oh no it was exactly the same thing lol

@TheGroovyGuitarDude 2 года назад

Awesome, a new Leica M11! That means I can get a used M10 for an absolute steal at… *checks notes* ~$8000 🙃

@ALPHONSE2501 2 года назад

I don’t think upgrading Leica digital from M10 to M11 will be very popular to make much used M10 on second hand markets.

@idreaminsurfgreen5327 2 года назад

4-4500 generally.

@art_means_artificial 2 года назад

overfuckingpriced!

@tymobile5647 2 года назад

@@idreaminsurfgreen5327 4-4500 you buy a good condition M9 bro, keep dreaming :)

@ryanyoung7433 2 года назад

It's completely a rich person luxury.

@wody21 2 года назад

Lok and his typical tiktok figure impersonation was absolutely spot on and hilarious XD What a legendary duo, boys! And I just realised, it has been 10+ yrs, since I started following you. Sick! Keep it up, lads!

@TheLokCheung 2 года назад

Make it looks like I'm actually keeping up with what's Tiktok at all😆

@paultaylor5513 2 года назад

@@TheLokCheung DigitalRev are killing it on TikTok I see

@art_means_artificial 2 года назад

overfuckingpriced!

@ryanyoung7433 2 года назад

The glory days of them on DigitalRev are a found memory. Nobody better in the business.

@ryanyoung7433 2 года назад

@@paultaylor5513 are they 🤔 I couldn't even find them. And they haven't uploaded on RU-vid in years....

@KevinChaires 2 года назад

"If you need to ask how much it costs you probably can't afford it" Well, you've got that one right haha

@inter-linked 2 года назад

We enjoyed this review by you yesterday! :)

@donkykon2094 2 года назад

delete the negatives and only say the positives

@BigBampot 2 года назад

@@donkykon2094 hmm so this is now an advert and not objective? Didn't see the original

@wyw3237 2 года назад

same here

@TheEricKSF 2 года назад

@@donkykon2094 lol they’re still there

@Dimar.Siregar 2 года назад

I'm here not for the Leica review. I'm here for the entertainment. XD

@mohdvideos1 2 года назад

EXACTLY 🤣🔥

@oc2phish07 2 года назад

Could not agree more.

@MrJueKa 2 года назад

Kai + Lok = a very good and creative team imo - my favorite digital Leica M is the "Leica M10 Monochrom", this camera plus a Leica M 35 mm + 75 mm lenses would be all I need for my photography, if I could afford them

@numbersix8919 2 года назад

Always good to see videos from you guys! Thanks to you, I've decided to buy a Leica.

@TheLDunn1 2 года назад

The irony of…the major base plate redesign breaking 60 years of tradition in order to make battery changes easier and faster…and then bestowing the camera with a much longer life battery that doesn’t require changing anywhere near as often, and even having the ability to charge the battery in the camera….isn’t entirely lost on me

@alanstarkie2001 2 года назад

Plus, I have an M-240 and I can change the SD card without taking off the bottom plate...

@jays.8621 2 года назад

Agreed Lawrence. Also I question some of these arguments about speed in real world usage. Removing the base plate takes a second and isn't the whole point of Leica to slowdown anyway? Also I would much rather have a replaceable piece of brass there than an exposed usb -c

@jimbob119874 2 года назад

Also, while the new battery compartment "hatch" design makes it easier to change the battery, the close proximity of the tripod mount to the lock/unlock switch means you still can't open it without removing a tripod plate, which to me, would have been the biggest benefit of such a design.

@art_means_artificial 2 года назад

overfuckingpriced!

@jays.8621 2 года назад

@@art_means_artificial yes they are expensive, but some of us like them despite that.

@cpepper5702 2 года назад

I enjoy the hell out of your videos man! Another great one!

@SilatGayongTiger 2 года назад

No one talks more passionately about Leica than Kai. Love his videos on Leica.

@Pedrohmatsuo 2 года назад

Leikai

@ako9212 2 года назад

Starting Thursday morning with Kai reviewing a new Leica and tea. It’s gonna be a beautiful day

@testtestph 2 года назад

Getting goosebumps watcing the video, reminds me of the old digitalrev reviews.

@williamkaneolwit9881 2 года назад

Happy new Year Kai. Lovely video as always 👌🏾

@Stop4MotionMakr 2 года назад

As an M3 shooter, only two things will make me switch to a digital M: being back 0.9x view finder and permanently remove any red dot on any future M.

@steveo85 2 года назад

My first M was an M8 a few years ago. Sold it after shooting it for only a year because I started worrying about mechanical and/or electrical failures. I realized that I was mostly converting to black-and-white, I favor the 50 mm focal length, and I really enjoyed the process of using an M. This led me to a single stroke M3. Once you get used to that wonderful M3 view finder it’s tough to go back to anything else. I look at any digital M camera knowing if it lasts 20 years it will be a miracle. I know this M3 will be around much longer than I will.

@Stop4MotionMakr 2 года назад

@Bernard I have an A7. I got it precisely because I can shoot all my Leica lenses on digital that way without shelling out digital Leica prices. Glass is forever that's where I'd rather put my money 👍

@bunmeng007 2 года назад

Thanks for the video yesterday 😄

@JohnDrummondPhoto 2 года назад

I wish I could afford a Leica. I wouldn't buy one. I just wish I had that kind of money.

@edenassos Год назад

Yeah keep wishing. You'll definitely get it. Money comes to those who work for it.

@Dejan_23Unlimited Год назад

@@edenassosNot true, re-think !

@edenassos Год назад

@@Dejan_23Unlimited Not true? Just because you made poor life choices doesn't mean everyone did. High risk high reward. Why do you think most wealthy people are business owners?

@Dejan_23Unlimited Год назад

@@edenassos You absolutely didn't get it and not understand my words... First get a good coffee and re-think again. Here is the clue for you *Tony.

@edenassos Год назад

@@Dejan_23Unlimited I think you were dropped on the head as a kid.

@MikeLindup42 2 года назад

Happy to see you both where I used to hang as a Yoof, pre leaning phone boxes, diverted one way traffic, pedestrianised shopping street etc etc. Nice that the market is still there. That Leica... I kind of get it, I think, in this auto/A.I./super 'everything done for you' world, although my £7K would go elsewhere, decisive selfies and all! But where was Dan??

@lukaskogler120 2 года назад

I love your videos. Always so entertaining.

@FrederickDunn 2 года назад

One really great aspect of the M11 and that lens is that they really don't see you coming. It's tiny in hand and doesn't appear like a professional camera to the uneducated eye. Great for stealthing around and not becoming the center of attention. With the body and lens, that's $16,000 US. Worth it? I think so, for the pro, on the go... the more you know.

@sauzeeee 2 года назад

@Otis De Marie b-but muh red Dot 🔴

@Sabundy 2 года назад

That price is just too much. Out of reach for most people.

@spica1912 2 года назад

Love seeing Lok and Wai are working tgt again!

@MikeMyers00 Год назад

I've always enjoyed your videos, over the years. I remember your video walking around with the M3 !!

@Mike-vd2qt 2 года назад

That little scratch reduced the resale value by $1,000. :-)

@Tom_YouTube_stole_my_handle 2 года назад

Scratched by Kai though so it might increase the value in some quarters.

@felipebatistuta 2 года назад

Nope. For the fans, now it's vintage and will costs $3,000 more.

@user-sg6xv2kb8s 2 года назад

Kai should actually do a top plate signing service, I'd pay to send mine in.

@PatrickKal 2 года назад

Really enjoyed this 🔴review Kai and thanks for the Squarespace code 👏

@talkingbird7529 2 месяца назад

Finally... thank you for strapped cameras. Normally you walk around waiving expensive gear like my 2 year old making me nervous watching you.

@Flakey86 Год назад

Kai and Lok, filming a Leica review together again. My heart is full.

@yangye7754 2 года назад

I really like the new "dialogue" style reviews!

@ryanfeller5765 2 года назад

It’s that good old DigitalRev TV style!

@UKArtlover 2 года назад

Actually a great advert for the S5 wow! That video is pin sharp, beautiful!

@paultaylor5513 2 года назад

Actually it's Squarespace

@UKArtlover 2 года назад

@@paultaylor5513 No I mean the camera on which it's filmed

@HazaraTechnic 2 года назад

I swear i saw this video last night! 🤔🤔🤔

@TheSteveKinney 2 года назад

For the life of me. I don’t know why I’d ever spend that kind of money on that camera. Ever.

@TheSteveKinney 2 года назад

@BenBenson I mean. Even if I was rich. There’s no point to me. At all.

@braaji 2 года назад

Save ur money and live better

@meme4one 2 года назад

Plus glass!! I'd be happy with a leica M8. It gives enough Leica goodness. Its not like AF speed has improved over time and the sensor at 60 mp doesn't give you much for a street / walkabout camera anyway!

@thegreatujo 2 года назад

If I was rich I'd get a flagship DSLR or mirrorless like eos-1d x mk III , or D6, Z9. Those are a bit cheaper that this despite being many times better in all aspects and having all the bells and whistles. But I guess for the Leica folk "having all the bells and whistles" is a negative :)) oh well...

@HwL01 2 года назад

Yeap, with no AF, single card slot, no IBIS whatever. And each lens costs like a car.

@sophrapsune 2 года назад

The only thing I learned about M11 versus M10 is the that finish is inferior.

@davidhunter9434 2 года назад

Just a thought, but they are using a pre-production camera. I'm sure the actual production versions with be up to normal Leica standards. Worth noting.

@user-sg6xv2kb8s 2 года назад

M10-P in silver, black or olive will go down as the best Leica digital M ever made and hold it's money well I feel.

@sophrapsune 2 года назад

@@davidhunter9434 It’s the same finish, but different colour, as used on the Q2 Reporter. In truth, I don’t think there will be any problem with the finish at all, but it seemed to be the only focus of this video.

@4L4N.L. 2 года назад

Support 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 both of you!

@flickrchannyuk4396 2 года назад

Watched a few Leica M11 intro videos last week and fell asleep while watching...but enjoyed yours a lot!

@freeflow1173 2 года назад

awesome！Thank you for your review！

@durzog3668 2 года назад

For that eyewatering price, I'd rather buy anything else. Damn, you can actually get some pretty good gear for the price of one Leica M11.

@cheeeeezewizzz 2 года назад

You could buy camera gear and outfit a small studio....

@markm0000 2 года назад

@@cheeeeezewizzz The price is nuts. You could get a mountain of gently used gear instead.

@MrJueKa 2 года назад

@@markm0000 ... if I would have this amount of money I would do a lot of cool things with my beloved ones instead of bying a Leica

@durzog3668 2 года назад

@Jack Burton There are certainly people who will buy it and enjoy it for what it is. I agree that price is relative, but most people would argue that it's too expensive for what it offers. I understand that Leica is an old brand with history behind them and that they appeal to a smaller group of people who are invested in the whole thing.

@dougmacmillan1712 2 года назад

@Jack Burton I've shot with Leica since 1968. I've had my current M3 for going on 40 years. Shooting with a Leica is a love/hate experience. I now shoot with Fuji X-E cameras and have tried the Fuji X-Pro2. My X-E cameras are almost exactly the same size as my M3 and just as much fun, if not more fun to use. If you want an OVF experience then the X-Pro series is terrific, what the Leica digital should have been. The true rangefinder as used by Leica is really usable with three focal lengths - 35, 50 and 90mm. Rangefinder focusing can be very finicky. With Fuji, if you want, you can hang their 100-400 on an X-Pro, switch to EVF and not miss a beat. Technical reviews and my own experience show Fuji lenses can stand toe to toe with Leica lenses at a fraction of the cost.

@PushkaCom 2 года назад

I'd love a raw brass camera 🕊✨

@asadnaif4790 2 года назад

Awww am sorry bro I forgot about you nice to see you back hope you and the whole team and family is well sir. 💙

@evindrews 2 года назад

I saw that notification yesterday, you can't trick me kai!

@dado57k 2 года назад

Love how he made fun of tony northrup for leaking the a7 iv and now he did the same thing with leica 😂 how the turntables...

@matsely3467 2 года назад

Kai, this video was funnier 2 days ago when you inadvertently released it…. 6 minutes before you seem to get into it. The whole section on fading/rubbing off on the bottom is silly…..oh 60 mp….and the telephone booths and pigeons looked just as funny as two days ago….

@therink123 2 года назад

Thanks Kai!

@JeevesTCW 2 года назад

Not quite what I was expecting but funny as hell love it :-))

@jesseyules 2 года назад

Kai, that jacket is amazing.

@thetruth9783 2 года назад

Loks video skills are so high he nailed the spontaneous TikTik impersonation

@Indrakusuma_a 2 года назад

Ah... there it is. Saw this video accidentally got published yesterday. Just typical Kai xD But damn! That first shot is magnificent!

@bangsmash Год назад

They nailed it with the M10. Pretty much expect that to be enough for me until it short circuits.

@labalo5 2 года назад

Awesome!

@Fuegoshotz Год назад

Miss the digital rev days! But love these even better!

@AlexSmith-ln1tv 2 года назад

Surprised the black aluminium model isn't more expensive than the silver... Leica normally charges more for less 🤣

@frankluo230 2 года назад

I saved yesterday's M11 video to my watch later list only to realize I have to watch it one day later. Lol

@Axonteer 2 года назад

lol that battery catch system when you release it is like what you find in many handgun magazine well's xD

@MrEddie200p 2 года назад

Got notified today that Kai & Matt Day both posted a review on the new Leica. Definitely had to click on this one first 😩

@rogerhyland8283 2 года назад

Always entertaining

@dipro001 3 месяца назад

Man i feel old. M8 came out when i got serious about photography and now even m11 is two years old.

@andreasmaier3034 2 года назад

APO = Astronomic Price Orientation?

@wombat1238marsupial 2 года назад

"Less is more" is never more apparent than with a Leica😂😂

@Ade5 2 года назад

More like "less is less" when it comes to Leica..

@chrisbaudeg3233 2 года назад

Great retro IBIS for all those retrto Summicrons.

@harryburnett7086 2 года назад

What size built in memory, btw i love the sound of the shutter button when depressed, so refreshing

@steveo85 2 года назад

I wish Zeiss would make a simple ZM mount EVF ZX2 and keep the price under $2k. With Leica digital M cameras I need to delay my purchase until they depreciate for about ten years 😂

@ivainmartinossi7529 2 года назад

Same! How much does it actually cost to make a camera with old school exposure metering and rangefinder focusing in this day and age? Probably not 8k...

@steveo85 2 года назад

@@ivainmartinossi7529 yes, and they have to consider how many they can sell too. A stills only, EVF, m mount Zeiss is still at the top of my wish list 😎

@user-sg6xv2kb8s 2 года назад

Wish they'd do that as well. They made a film version not long ago..

@pepsiplease69 2 года назад

Now I can start looking for good deals on used M10-D

@joonlee920 2 года назад

Leica reminds me of Apple: adding 'new' features that everyone else already had for years...and calling it 'innovation...'

@felipebatistuta 2 года назад

Agree! Well, at least Apple iPhone can properly focus 🤭😅

@josephomalley1526 2 года назад

It is all about refinement ...

@maboleth 2 года назад

Actually it was Leica that invented the 35mm format (some still call it Leica format). Or what we call Full Frame today, in digital era. But other than that (and fantastic optical marvel), it's pretty much in a league of its own and competing with itself.

@Sabundy 2 года назад

Exactly what I was thinking 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Anytime any Apple user is crowing about "new" features you always have to remind them "new features.....for Apple". Not for anyone else. 🤣🤣

@urimsuh 2 года назад

Thank you!

@anomalousresult 2 года назад

What happened to the "budget" M film camera that was rumoured for 2021?

@jonflan691 2 года назад

Never going to happen

@barrydduggan 2 года назад

@@jonflan691 I hope it doesn't

@dadasese69 2 года назад

Fuji has the real camera look and Leica the perfect image.

@ijyoyo 2 года назад

Might have to pick up a Leica Now!

@Snapit551 2 года назад

Great video 👌😆 I’m surprised you didn’t get mugged with them expensive cameras 📸

@test40323 Год назад

Hilarious, surprised Kai didn't drop it!

@ufukkiblat 2 года назад

No one talk more genuinely that both of you! The black aluminum looks horrible and for them to charge it the same with the brass one is YIKES!

@soju3344 2 года назад

I wonder how the new sensor defect in M11 will be look on photos, maybe like a cross of white stripes.

@pcfentiman533 2 года назад

Kingston-upon-Thames!! I used to live there!! Anyway, still very happy with my M2 & M4 x

@dclinks 2 года назад

missed u guys

@hugh1020 2 года назад

Really love Lok,s English.

@HQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQ 2 года назад

Nice framing, Lok! Pigeons on Kai's head =)

@scottfineshriber5051 2 года назад

Leicas seem like really great picture-making devices with plenty of added silliness just to make them unique. The thing they do best is cash in on their corporate image. Gotta admire that I guess. There’s nothing like a Leica, but I don’t care.

@TheMpuppy 2 года назад

The battery release lever is so close to the tripod hole. If a tripod plate is attached to the camera, changing battery might require removing the tripod plate.

@bowl0noodles 2 года назад

Remains to be seen how well the aluminum body ages. My old M (brass) looks better with age.

@tkl0111 4 месяца назад

Kai, I just got into Leica M11 and wear eyeglasses like you, do you mind making a video on how you manage range finder while using glasses? Especially with 28mm lens.

@myjeje 2 года назад

Hi Kai, what happened to Digital Rev TV? It seems the last video was uploaded 2 years ago.

@gewglesux 2 года назад

I knew that you would do this Camera justice!!! so far this is the best review. you scratch it you bought it Mate. Love this!!!

@andrefelixstudio2833 Год назад

Nice video as always, I could never see why people like this style of camera, it’s just not my bag baby!

@MattBrandon 2 года назад

Why didn’t they flip those color options? Make the brass body the black version and the silver the aluminum version? With the silver having the brass body, wouldn’t you loose the effect of the brassing after years of use?

@KevkinOne 2 года назад

There is nothing less exciting then a new leica :D

@cohibaav8or 2 года назад

But..but...but...what about the 60 mega-pickles? That's like 60 million pickles. Practically the entire pickle output of the UK for 3 months. All packed inside a beautiful body! It's revolutionary!!! Lol

@KevkinOne 2 года назад

@@cohibaav8or I forgot about the pickles. I ordered one!

@toddcampbell305 2 года назад

How do you balance the camera when the usb is plugged in? Upside down, lens facing down, screen facing down or camera hanging off a table. Not ideal.

@ItzSi 2 года назад

When I get my doctorate I buy one of these for my shelf 😂

@doyoudevelop 2 года назад

Great video, but I preferred yesterdays one! :D

@paultaylor5513 2 года назад

Wink wink. I suppose Kai won't be reviewing the M12 ahead of the release date.

@NRecob 2 года назад

Kai W- I wish you sold jackets like what you’re wearing-I’d buy one.

@Junior-mw1zn 2 года назад

For now will still keep my M10-p😁

@Sabundy 2 года назад

I give Leica credit for their very long history in photography, and for having a unique identity. As well as carving out a niche audience/market that pays the crazy prices for their cameras. It's an interesting business and marketing strategy. But their cameras are way out of reach for most people. Or certainly what most people are willing to pay. Especially when there are such good Japanese cameras at a fraction of the cost that can do much of the same or much more in many cases. Beautiful cameras for sure. But also far behind in features and innovation.

@tackhershey5672 10 месяцев назад

This is what I thought. Leica has its style and design, but I am doubtful of its features and innovation compared to other competitor's

@ProbablyOkay 2 года назад

Always another Leica to review :)

@dontam6781 2 года назад

Welcome to Kingston, I’m form HK move to here few months👋🏻

@HighlanderE30 2 года назад

It sound good.

@leifposegger3438 2 года назад

Kai.. lok... help ... ive heard that be best lenses for this m11 are Apo lenses. But... could i use any Asph lens on the m11, without loosing quality ?? Thank you 😁

@tomnoack9593 2 года назад

I saw this video yesterday for a few minutes in my feed. Then it was gone suddenly, what happened there? ^^

@patozmanov 2 года назад

I love black Leica’s both my Leica Q2 and m10 are black. If ever buy m11 i will have to go with silver because of brass construction.

@richyw959 2 года назад

Which one will hold there value better aluminum or brass….

@Ruylopez778 2 года назад

It's weird that they have the nerve to charge the same price for the aluminium anodised version as the brass version. But not surprising. It just seems obvious to me that black paint, black chrome, and silver chrome is what customers expect in an M body. Aluminium should be for the lower spec/older spec versions, or at least cheaper. No doubt there will be a black paint option at a higher price

@ryanfeller5765 2 года назад

Ok but when has a Leica been priced according to manufacturing costs?

@Ruylopez778 2 года назад

@@ryanfeller5765 In the past, the aluminium bodies were for the cheaper models using older spec parts, as Kai said, and as I implied. This has nothing to do with Leica being overpriced