Shooting Color Film with Leica MP

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I never thought I'd get a chance to shoot let alone highlight a Leica camera on my channel, but here we are. My friend John and I travel to Port Costa with his Leica MP to shoot the sights and talk about why the Leica MP is special.
This video was shot on my Fuji XT-2 and Nikon 24mm f/2.8 lens.
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@thedondeluxe6941 4 года назад

That all black MP is basically porn for us dedicated Leica fanboys. I would definitely say that M9 is a proper Leica, though. Not because I have one myself or anything. Cough.

@josephomalley1526 4 года назад

Yes, but sensor corrosion is nothing to brag about ! :-)

@thedondeluxe6941 4 года назад

@@josephomalley1526 That's very true! But luckily I have one of the later ME models, so mine is supposedly corrosion proof... I hope :-)

@jusren 4 года назад

Fantastic video Chris! Love the film stocks you all used! I'm currently saving up for a M6 but right now I have a Yashica T4 and Minolta X-700 keeping me satisfied for now. Just finished a roll of Lomo 400 so can't wait to see how it develops :) I really admire how John spoke about his MP and the effect film photography has on him, it made me want to go out into the garden and just photograph stuff (given the current quarantine it'll do for now). Would love to hear more from you both about inspires you both to shoot the way you do, as in the style and how you come up with ideas for your work. Just started following you both on Insta btw! Awesome content!

@justincasejustgosk8 4 года назад

I have the M4-P as my main workhorse and it’s an absolute joy. It was the dream camera I worked up to and made as a gift for myself after completing my first zine. What I find funny is that people always say that having a Leica (or film camera in general) slows you down. I’ve been shooting my M4-P for almost +2 years now and I’ve gotten so comfortable with it and just know the ins and outs of it that I think I shoot faster now.

@Tief84 4 года назад

I have also m4-p ) Nice camera )

@michaelgermundson8166 4 года назад

Jesse’s tape! I also use painters tape as a film reminder. Great, fun video.

@mattaylor5355 4 года назад

what small bag does john use for the leica and spare lens?

@jsshayes1 4 года назад

Great video!

@JTobiason 2 года назад

The portrait of the couple is super cool.

@ThePhotoDept 2 года назад

Thanks man!

@sooyeollim236 4 года назад

I am very interested in your image. It feels so good. I would like to ask you what equipment and lens your video is using. What kind of camera and lens did you use in your video?

@ThePhotoDept 4 года назад

Fuji XT2 and Nikon 24mm f/2.8!

@philhindmoor7569 3 года назад

🤤 the MP is such an epic piece of engineering. I’m not a rangefinder guy, but wow. Not sure I wouldn’t get better actual pics on my Nikon F2/FM3A though. Glass may only be 95% as good, but I think there is something about an SLR...

@karlailin 4 года назад

loved the MP!! And also the XT2 great choice of lens on that. Anyway, whats with the Scans. I think you wanted to give that very flat look I guess. Anyway sorry about complaining and thanks for your video, that gets me going again with my F100.

@ThePhotoDept 4 года назад

Yes! The MP is rad. I am such a huge fan of vintage F lenses and i think they are spectacular for video. As far as the scans, I scan for a very flat file so that I can set me black point and do any adjustments in post I need to and I dont let the scanner decide the look of the scans. These files were edited by John in his style and workflow, and I think they look great. Its all about taste! Thanks for the support.

@VariTimo 4 года назад

The Leica M5, M6, M7 also all have build in light meters with the M5 having the best of all of them. The M5 is also kinda reasonably priced in comparison to the rest.

@zguy95135 4 года назад

The M5 ergos are really nice in use, especially if you have big hands.

@VariTimo 4 года назад

What do you mean?

@10Outta10Baby 4 года назад

@@VariTimo You'll develop a neck after lugging the M5 around for a day

@VariTimo 4 года назад

Had it on my shoulder everyday for two years now, and that’s fine. I’d rather have a spot on exposure shooting Ektachrome than carry a smaller camera with my.

@JamesPotterAboutArt 4 года назад

If you want a Leica you need to learn how to use it. The best use of a Leica is without a light meter, so the M2, M3. M4 are best.

@franciscoproner 3 года назад

Hey!! Im looking for a metod to take off the paint from my black M240. the paint is already coming off automatically for the time of use but I wanted a method to make it more homogeneous. Did you do anything on yours for the brass to appear more?

@ThePhotoDept 3 года назад

He bought it that way so no idea !

@NPJensen 3 года назад

Yeah, there is really nothing like a Leica camera - even the old Barnack Leicas are amazing. I picked up a Leica IIIb last week with a 50mm F2 Summitar lens. There is no light meter built in, and the rangefinder and viewfinder windows are tiny, but the camera is in unusually good condition for a camera from 1939, so I'm in love. If you can manage without a built in light meter, the M3 and the IIIa-g are pretty good entry points without having to put down M6 money.

@N199UA 3 года назад

I’ll never get used to the color negative look. It’s either color slide or BW negative for me.

@kronkite1530 3 года назад

Except colour negative, certainly Portra does NOT look like these! WTH happened?

@olympus2OM 3 года назад

I like the Volvo 244 that appears so often in american films. I had once the previous model Volvo 144. Both are Swedish tanks.

@ThePhotoDept 3 года назад

I really want one of my own.

@gurugamer8632 3 года назад

Hi, just ordered loads of film from amazon Kodak Portra 400 35m 36exp Film Professional 5 Pack £55.99 Amazon. Quite expensive. Should I store the unused film in the fridge ? Ideal temp ?

@ThePhotoDept 3 года назад

Hey! Yeah that’s expensive! I like to store my film in my fridge just to keep them at a constant temperature, but it it’s not expired it’s not necessary.

@filmniyom 4 года назад

Like👍

@shaomane 4 года назад

These photos look like they've all been desaturated and their contrast removed.

@awesomeguy970 4 года назад

No way the ektar film came out that desaturated... even the portra colours are waaaay too flat

@ThePhotoDept 4 года назад

Mike Tython these were edited by John to match a specific style. I agree that in the future it would be best to keep the film to its true look rather than a stylized edit.

@azzalos 4 года назад

What strap does your friend have at 8:29 ?

@ThePhotoDept 3 года назад

he doesnt know where he got it haha

@matthewthomas5997 4 года назад

Seeing this man load his Leica infuriates me

@ThePhotoDept 4 года назад

LOL

@bhop0073 4 года назад

Oh man.. I just got to that part. Whyyyy?!

@baladino 9 месяцев назад

Did your guest sandpaper his Leica MP ?

@ThePhotoDept 9 месяцев назад

He ran it over with his jeep a couple times.

@Topsyrm 4 года назад

So just bought one......................

@adriancygan9391 3 года назад

All images look great!

@ThePhotoDept 3 года назад

thank you!

@christianamato4193 4 года назад

Anyone know what strap he has??

@samuelhollin1524 3 года назад

Looks like a Tap&Dye

@ChrisPugh 4 года назад

Every year I keep telling myself that I'm going to save up for a Leica but I never do. Maybe 2020 will be the year!

@ucevrim 4 года назад

i bought it a month after i even heard about leica. Collecting dust at home...

@Zetaphotography 4 года назад

@@ucevrim what did you buy

@christianamato4193 4 года назад

Looking to sell?

@KandyRedCoi 4 года назад

More leica content please

@abduld 4 года назад

i don't understand why so many people sand down their black paint leicas. just let it wear down over time! instant gratification and film should be oxymorons but that's just me

@ThePhotoDept 4 года назад

yeah that wear on his camera is normal wear.

@abduld 4 года назад

@@ThePhotoDept that is 300000% sandpapered. you've gotta be joking.

@ThePhotoDept 4 года назад

His fingers are made of sandpaper quit being so insensitive. But he bought it that way, and we assumed it was done from normal wear and tear. Either way who cares.

@abduld 4 года назад

@@ThePhotoDept fair enough. merry christmas, this was a good video and i hope to see more. film content is always a welcome sight!

@zguy95135 4 года назад

That MP is a beauty... There really is nothing like shooting a Leica, it just feels so perfect in use. It's just a 35mm camera like any other and is bested in technical ability by a Spotmatic, but damn they got it right 50+ years ago. Y For all the naysayers, you can get a Leica for a reasonable amount, just avoid the metered hype models like the M6, the premium for a light meter is huge.

@andrewshieldsphoto 4 года назад

I happen to shoot some Leica film cameras but aside from their small form factor I fail to see any magic save one thing..... resale value. Unless you spend much more than market value you are essentially using the camera for free aside from film and lab expenses. This does not apply to the current digital offerings naturally and I'd be cautious of film M bodies that require a battery to work. (I'm looking at you, M7). All that said there are plenty of other film cameras that continue to appreciate. But if you can afford to invest in a film M the appreciation is fairly rapid and the cameras are basically infinitely repairable should something go wrong.

@zguy95135 4 года назад

They're not that small either, an M is roughly the size on an FM2. The reason to shoot Leica is because they feel so damn good to use... All other reasons are superfluous

@iDigress77times 3 года назад

Literally only the M7.

@madsmeierjger9558 4 года назад

I own the M2, M3 and M6. It's hard to argue with (1) the joy of shooting with a Leica, (2) the quality of the glass and (3) portability. It's up to you to decide if that's worth the steep cost (though the high resell value makes up for some of this). I'll take my Nikon SLRs for anything below 35mm and above 90mm - here the Leicas are rubbish. No need to hate on either system ...

@oB19o 4 года назад

you like lightroom a little bit too much

@ThePhotoDept 4 года назад

JohnnyBigodes these photos were edited by John to match his style.

@aayazahmed5389 7 месяцев назад

Leica's film cameras are good.

@ThePhotoDept 7 месяцев назад

Yes

@aayazahmed5389 7 месяцев назад

@@ThePhotoDept Better than its digital camera

@baladino 2 года назад

Did he sandpaper his Leica MP ? It’s a serious question. A whole load people are saying that he did on the internet. And he put the camera for sale on eBay for a minute.

@ThePhotoDept 2 года назад

this is not a serious question.

@baladino 2 года назад

@@ThePhotoDept a person who does something like that and to pass it off as if it was because of sheer amount of handling does not appear to be honest. You seem more honest than him though. The guy with the MP talks like a phony. I guess some people are insecure and don’t want to be real and honest and need to embellish what they say and do. Thank you.

@matthewsilva8157 4 года назад

Enjoyed the video guys! The scans need work but that’s just my opinion. Keep pushing out content

@ThePhotoDept 4 года назад

Matthew Silva what about the scans do you think need work? Are you sure you’re not thinking of the color grade?

@matthewsilva8157 4 года назад

The Photo Dept. Yeah it’s the colors that look off to me, but it’s all subjective. If you like the photos then my opinion doesn’t matter. How did you scan the film? Flatbed? DSLR? Software used?

@tnkv98 4 года назад

I want this camera but my wallet is saying no

@d.5227 4 года назад

Tho it's a longer focal length, and you're shooting this vid on an aps-c sensor Fuji XT-2... If you get the chance to shoot with a Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AI-s lens- JUMP ON IT ! It's crazy sharp!!!

@ThePhotoDept 3 года назад

i actually picked up a nikon 24mm f/2.8 and I love it for video. I p[air it up with a speedbooster too for an extra stop of light. all my videos in the past six months or so have been shot with it!

@kepakiano4558 4 года назад

if I'd own a leica mp I would sell it and get a zeiss ikon zm instead. from the rest of the money (which is a lot) I would travel and buy portras. the photos I'd end up with are awesome in color (because portra is awesome) so I wouldn't color grade the hell out of it, like you guys do. but I don't own a leica, so nevermind.

@nospam-hn7xm 4 года назад

I don't understand why so many people pay a small fortune for a Leica then go out of their way to degrade the image to the point that same image could have been made with much less expensive camera. Kind'a defeats the purpose of owning a Leica. Yeah, I know, "Who cares?"

@kronkite1530 3 года назад

Nice, interesting video but, as a decades old user of film what on earth happened to the colour? It looks like how the digital fakers try to mimic film by desaturating and making everything green, teal or turquoise. Plus a dollop of extra dimming. Not a fair representation of Portra for sure.

@ThePhotoDept 3 года назад

Well, one could argue we’ve seen plenty of what Portra looks like when you leave it as it is. These photos were edited by John to reflect his preferences. I included the names of the film stocks to show what can be achieved with each film, sort of like showing the latitude each film has to take editing.

@adamw.20 3 года назад

...so ein Brassing kann nur Bewußt gemacht worden sein-die Leute möchten einen auf Profi machen...

@ferdinandmanuel4643 4 года назад

not the best idea to shoot along live train tracks. hopefully your followers don't try this

@wuniwanzi 3 года назад

these films developed a little bit weird

@ThePhotoDept 3 года назад

I don’t think so

@igorputina7909 3 года назад

There is no advantage in shooting film over digital. It's a matter of pride, pleasure or surprise to shoot film in this day and age. Film slows you down, bla-bla-bla cliché bla-bla another cliché bla. I shoot both and I slow down for both.

@ThePhotoDept 3 года назад

Alright man cool.

@iDigress77times 3 года назад

You do know the body is literally no different than anything Canon or Nikon put out. Now the lenses are perhaps a different thing but again not worth it. This coming from a Leica owner.

@ThePhotoDept 3 года назад

....yes