Leica M240 | First and Last Impressions

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In this video, I speak about my thoughts regaurding my time with the Leica M240, but mostly show a bunch of the photos that I've taken with the camera. The lenses that I used were the Ziess 50mm f/2 Planar and the Voigtlander 28mm f/2 Ultron.
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11 сен 2024

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@paulsehstedt6275 Год назад

I've been shooting with M240 and MP240 for almost ten years, and I was never tempted to downgrade to the M10 or M11. It's a perfect for me as a press photographer. Keep on rolling!

@michaelbennettphoto Год назад

Yeah I really miss the camera! I sold it a few weeks ago and I’m really thinking about buying one soon!

10 месяцев назад

@@michaelbennettphoto haha :(

@mwales2112 Год назад

I've been shooting a pair of 240's for years now and really enjoy the experience and the images I make with them. Last week I sold one of the 240's with plans on buying an M10, but now I wonder if I really need the M10. My dream camera would be a digital M-D, but not easy to find and the cost is a bit high... The 240 and 3 small lenses is all I have and need.

@michaelbennettphoto Год назад

I really feel you on that. It was a fantastic camera while I owned and I know I’ll never be able to find another camera that will give me joy and satisfaction it did. That is, unless I get another Leica M camera.

@tomislavstanich9379 9 месяцев назад

Exactly.

@mwales2112 9 месяцев назад

@@tomislavstanich9379 I did end up selling both M240's and picking up an M10 and a Q. Such a nice combo...

@JJ-gm4ck 6 месяцев назад

what is a digital m-d?

@mwales2112 6 месяцев назад

The Leica MD 262 & M10D are full digital cameras that have no rear LCD screen.

@gottanikoncamera 11 месяцев назад

Your photos came out beautiful! I really like my M-P 240 and its only downside has been its inability to set WB properly on AWB. And its auto exposure underexposes massively if you get even a hint of sky. Strange that a 2012 camera can’t handle these most basic of functions.

@michaelbennettphoto 11 месяцев назад

I normally keep my cameras at 5600K and if I need to change it, I’ll do that when I edit my photos. I find that AWB is very inconsistent and I don’t like the colors of my photos shifting from image to image, even if they were all taken in the same place. I prefer to have as much control over the image as possible.

@gottanikoncamera 11 месяцев назад

I’m going to try that next outing, keeping it set to 5600K. Thanks!

@jjjoooojjj 10 месяцев назад

Yeah, I'm carrying grey card with me ..

@gottanikoncamera 10 месяцев назад

@@michaelbennettphoto I’ve been shooting with my M set to Daylight and what a diff it has made for me. Thank you for that tip! AWB is dead to me. :-)

@tomislavstanich9379 5 месяцев назад

Indeed: The LEICA MP240 is the QUEEN between all M digital camera bodies and plays the historical significance in so many ways, so as the M6 or the NIKON F4S.

@michaelbennettphoto 5 месяцев назад

Yeah it’s an amazing camera. Some day I’m gonna pick up another digital M

@syncryptic_2233 Год назад

Before selling the camera, try giving better optics a try! You don’t have to pay an arm and a leg, however some of the newer third party glass is nice (think Voigtlander apo lanthar instead of the Zeiss planar). The glass is higher quality with enough resolving power to pixel peep with an m11. Cheers!

@peterzuehlke Год назад

+1 the 50mm apo Voightlander is amazing

@syncryptic_2233 Год назад

@@peterzuehlke it’s absolutely tack sharp! I don’t see how it’s not a staple in most bags

@michaelbennettphoto 11 месяцев назад

Sadly I already sold the camera. I really do miss it so I imagine an M240/M10 will be in my future. I’ve heard amazing things about the 50mm APO lanthar!

@syncryptic_2233 11 месяцев назад

@@michaelbennettphoto I owned a 240 for about a month before switching it with a Leitz Park edition M10. The thinner body, less weight, and updated button layout really makes the ergonomics a lot better in my opinion! Hopefully your Leica journey goes as smoothly, and you find the right fit for your needs! Cheers!

@wheezzy101 Год назад

You will be back :)

@andrewgardelle516 Год назад

When your criteria is 2) and optical viewfinder, and 3) a mirrorless camera, doesn’t that mean you’re looking for a rangefinder? Lol

@michaelbennettphoto Год назад

And, a full frame sensor, which only leaves a Leica M camera. That’s the reason why I chose the Leica M240, it checked all of the boxes for what I wanted.

@andrewgardelle516 Год назад

@@michaelbennettphoto no dude I understand lol it’s just a funny way to say you’re looking for a rangefinder

@twinspowertv1078 Год назад

MP-240 and Leica 35mm Summicron ASPH V1 here. haha i feel you on the quirks! but i do love the image quality. I also have the A7IV so the leica is staying for now haha

@michaelbennettphoto Год назад

The image quality is outstanding!

@llewdis 8 месяцев назад

I love clear creak. Great photos and review.

@michaelbennettphoto 8 месяцев назад

Clear Creek is beautiful! Thank you for the kind words.

@Epson5000 8 месяцев назад

I hope you get another one. I recently got an M-P 240 and I will never sell it.

@michaelbennettphoto Месяц назад

I hope I do too! I just bought an M2 so I’ve temporarily patched the hole in my heart that was caused by selling my M240

@p_adam19 Год назад

Did the same thing and I regret it more and more every time I look back at images taken with it. Using an EVF, not having proper manual control with a shutter speed dial, having files that handle differently, bodies that don't work well with the compact M lenses etc. it's just not the same.

@michaelbennettphoto Год назад

Yeah I do really miss the camera. I have a handful of trips coming up over the course of the next year and I’m trying to figure out how I can get another M240. When I think about traveling, I think about taking the M240 out and taking photos whenever I go. I’m sure I’ll have another one in the coming months.

@erichung9043 Год назад

Beautiful photos. I have the ME typ 240 which is the same.

@michaelbennettphoto Год назад

Thank you Eric!

@tomislavstanich9379 9 месяцев назад

LEICA M240 is the most sophisticated caera evr made!

@michaelbennettphoto 9 месяцев назад

It was an amazing camera!

@Voyageurhorsdutemps 4 месяца назад

You did beautiful pictures ✨

@michaelbennettphoto 4 месяца назад

Thank you!

@alternatereality7713 Год назад

I find the journey to be of greater significance than the destination. Shooting Leica or Pentax 67 will slow the process down dramatically and sometimes that’s exactly what you need. Then there are times when you want effortlessly take in focus shots of moving kids with blurry backgrounds and appreciation of high tech comes into play. It’s nice to have options!

@michaelbennettphoto Месяц назад

I agree! The M240 makes me feel almost like I’m shooting film! I also loved looking through the optical viewfinder

@jesusalvarado6074 Год назад

Great review! Thank you for putting this video together!

@michaelbennettphoto Год назад

Thank you!

@priyabratadash1833 5 месяцев назад

The portraits out of this are just fabulous

@michaelbennettphoto 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!!!

@walterlehmann8611 5 месяцев назад

Man im shooting on a Leica M8......The 240 seems like a highspeed train compared to the M8. your Photos look sick specially from the bouldering. I miss colorado

@michaelbennettphoto 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!! The M240 is a fantastic camera

@tomislavstanich9379 9 месяцев назад

The two LEICA M cameras that are the princesses between all digital Ms are: MP 240 M9. One that I woild lokentonoqn would be the M10D.

@michaelbennettphoto Месяц назад

The M9 looks so interesting with the CCD sensor!

@jarrfuzz Год назад

"I want a hybrid camera that can take very high quality photos and high quality VIDEOS ". Proceeds to buy the first Leica M with video capabilities and that EVERYBODY KNOWS is shit. 🤣🤣🤣

@michaelbennettphoto Год назад

I didn’t buy it for that reason, I wanted to get out of the system that I previously was in, and I saw a post about someone wanting to trade their M240. I messaged him about a trade and he was down, so that’s how I ended up with the M240. I knew it wouldn’t be the camera that I would need, but it was a camera that I be been wanting for a while now so I figured why not try it out.

@oreziopancrazio3685 Год назад

Everybody knows is shit?!? Are you drunk?

@MaxMaiKeSi 6 месяцев назад

I bought the M240 in 2014 sold it 2023 and now I bought another one in 2024. Such a great camera to have for life

@michaelbennettphoto 5 месяцев назад

It’s an absolutely wonderful camera. The colors coming from the sensor felt so natural to edit.

@mpw621 10 месяцев назад

great images from your 240!

@michaelbennettphoto 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@derekthelion 11 месяцев назад

Always curious about processing - would you ever consider recording a video of how processing looks on your end? Coming from film, I miss the simplicity of letting a lab take care of that for me and feel overwhelmed by Lightroom :)

@michaelbennettphoto 11 месяцев назад

Hey Derek! I would definitely be interested in making a video about that! Getting comfortable with Lightroom can take a bit of time, but once you get used to it, you’ll be just fine!

@derekthelion 11 месяцев назад

@@michaelbennettphoto there are too just many levers and choices :). Presets seem so tempting …

@gottanikoncamera 11 месяцев назад

Yes, definitely do one on LR.

@ShirazChanawala 10 месяцев назад

Your narration is great

@michaelbennettphoto 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@Deetroiter Год назад

Did the 240 ever go up for sale? Also, did you experience any of the 'Italian flag' issues with the 240 sensor? Great photos and content in the video!

@michaelbennettphoto Год назад

Hey! The M240 has already sold! And no, I haven’t heard of the issue, but I didn’t experience any issues with the sensor.

@Deetroiter Год назад

@@michaelbennettphoto That sold fast! lol...glad you got the sale! Keep up the awesome channel!

@mattallengroupatREAL Год назад

Selling my MP240 right now, only cuz I just got an M11?

@michaelbennettphoto Год назад

Congrats on the M11 purchase! It looks like an amazing camera.

@tomislavstanich9379 Год назад

Hurry up!

@noixdecitron Год назад

Nice pictures !

@michaelbennettphoto Год назад

Thank you!!!

@JoseHerrerawl Год назад

Great images and video.

@michaelbennettphoto Год назад

Thank you!

@buckleyrobinson7415 8 месяцев назад

If you think the m240 screen isn't great, you should try the m9.😆

@michaelbennettphoto 8 месяцев назад

Hahahaha! I can only imagine!

@vincentmarinelli2935 Год назад

Hi! How is it to shoot this caméra with glasses ?

@michaelbennettphoto Год назад

I don’t think it’s a big issue. For me it’s the same as shooting nay camera with glasses.

@karimnasser9226 Год назад

@@michaelbennettphoto I agree. I wear glasses while shooting the M240 without issues.

@a27102710 Год назад

Hi! all of pictures are Raw ? Or just adjust in camera ? Thanks

@michaelbennettphoto Год назад

All of the images were shot in Raw and then edited in Lightroom.

@impressionsfromthegarden1915 3 месяца назад

Could you do a video on how you edit?😊

@michaelbennettphoto 3 месяца назад

Yes for sure! I have one planned out!

@impressionsfromthegarden1915 3 месяца назад

@@michaelbennettphoto thanks that would be great :)

@FILMISNOTDEAD91 Год назад

the hasselblad 500cm is much better than the pentax 67

@michaelbennettphoto Год назад

I can definitely agree with that statement for certain applications, however, I wanted to get into a 6x7 system for landscape and portrait work.

@KevinEscobarCo Год назад

I like you M

@michaelbennettphoto Месяц назад

Thank you!

@jmuhamma 11 месяцев назад

I'd say the lenses aren't helping. But it's not right for him.

@michaelbennettphoto 11 месяцев назад

What about the lenses are not right for me?

@jmuhamma 11 месяцев назад

@michaelbennettphoto you're not going to get the level of performance from those other lenses compared to the leica ones. On the other hand. If you're doing videos etc. This isn't the best system.

@michaelbennettphoto 11 месяцев назад

Yes I can definitely agree with the lenses not preforming as well as the Leica lenses would. But unfortunately I just needed a camera that could do more than the M240 could. Although, I really miss the shooting experience that the camera offered as well as the amazing sensor. The files edited so well.

@robertoposa1120 11 месяцев назад

So what you don‘t like it bit why making this video?

@michaelbennettphoto 11 месяцев назад

I don’t think I understand what you mean. I really liked this camera, I just needed a camera that I could use to film videos. I really want to get back into the Leica M digital system.

@rikardlandberg Год назад

Haha, you millennials, it’s worse than all other cameras because you have to do everything yourself. ;)

@michaelbennettphoto Год назад

That’s why I like it so much!

@SourPlanet 11 месяцев назад

In context that absolutely does make it worse. Shooting subjects in motion at a distance? Shooting video? Shooting in low light? Yeah, it's straight up worse. Shooting street with zone focus? Hey, it's better! It's all context. He actually laid out the context clearly in the video. You just ignored it to ramble on against a point which no one made.

@tomislavstanich9379 10 месяцев назад

That is exactly the beneffit and the advantage of this camera. Are you stupid or.acting as damm?

@tomislavstanich9379 Год назад

LEICA M240 is the most sophisticated digital M camera the LEICA Co. ever made! It takes great pictures, but also can take video, as well. You did NOT go into the detailed analysis either did not show the substantial knowledge about this camera. It is not even your own, ... so why bother making superficial videos like this?

@michaelbennettphoto Год назад

I did own the camera, that’s why I made this video about me selling it. And I know it take videos, I said that it does in the video. I just said that it doesn’t take “high quality” videos.

@jjjoooojjj 10 месяцев назад

Yeah the video option in M240 is an epic fail. It's great for stills ..!!

@tomislavstanich9379 10 месяцев назад

You must be not too bright young man. Goodby!