This Black and White Camera Let Me Capture Zurich at ISO 200,000 

Oh wow no way?! Definitely going to give it a try. Thanks!

Man, thank for that info, I’ll give it for sure a try. Interesting, shouldn’t one expect exactly the opposite? Besides, my favourite lens is the APO-Summicron-M 2/35.

I've heard about the Ricoh, but haven't personally tried it. Thanks for the suggestion!

Hehe thanks! 😊

The Q2M is a beast as well though! I had the chance to try it out and I loved how easy and intuitive it is. Also it saves you the burden of deciding what lens to use it with. Have you tried the macro mode yet?? I loved it!! Macro with autofocus is awesome 😍

@@NoctiGirl yes- that’s a big plus. The one saying that rings true is “Liberation through limitation “.

Exactly 🥳

Thank you for tuning in Bob! 😊

That's awesome! Sounds like you have a cool collection of lenses! The M10M is also an awesome camera. A big upgrade from the M9M. Sounds like you also like contrasty, dramatic shots like I do. Enjoy and happy shooting! 📸

Nice! Sounds like you're all in! I was a Canon shooter for a long time as well, though I was on the 5D system (because I did a lot of video as well). Never had the chance to mount the nocti on my 5DIII because I had to sell everything to get the lens lol. The 75 nocti will be a great addition, though I am waiting on the 35 nocti to be released...

😂 thanks? 😅

Thanks for tuning in! Zurich is such a beautiful city!! 😊

Omg! Thank you so much! I'm really humbled 😊 How funny because I definitely know about the black alligator bag he's making. He's mentioned how flattered he is to have your support since you've bought a few straps from him and now a full on alligator bag. Thank you for your support! 😊

@@NoctiGirl Link to his straps? Thanks!

Check him out on Insta! instagram.com/decrypto_?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Thanks Ron! It was definitely a great time with a fun camera! 😊

For sure. It’s quite convenient! 😄

Thank you so much! It really is 😊

Definitely. The Q3 is a beast as well. I love how lightweight and easy it is to travel with that camera!

Hahahaha he's got more than just that Jim Marshall... but you're right, someone needs to keep an eye on his cameras and help him use them. Annnnd that's me! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Thanks for tuning in! 😊

It’s a beautiful lens 😍 but not easy to shoot with. Because it’s a vintage lens, it’s only sharp in the center. But the bokeh is amazing 😍❤️💖 Let me think about that video 😉

@@NoctiGirl Of course, and there's absolutely no obligation. I'm just curious, and your photographs made with it do look very nice (of course !). I have Super Six envy ...

Awww thanks! I'm very flattered 🥰 I could definitely share my experience and findings with the lens. It's a very rare lens so it's hard to find (needless to say expensive 😅) but that distinct bokeh makes me fall in love with the lens every single time I use it 😍

@@NoctiGirl I'm sure ! It's a very special lens, and the only other useful information, which I have found, is a short review by Jerry Bei. (He reviews nice cameras and lenses).

Oh ya! I don't know him well but I also found some info on his blog about the lens. I'll need to do some research before I can make the video. Will keep you posted 😉

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I love the Q2M! I have to admit, it's nice to have autofocus sometimes 😅 Also I don't need to worry about lens choices with the Q2M. So easy and versatile. Thanks for tuning in! 😊

Thanks! 😊💖

That’s awesome!! 😊

Thanks for tuning in! I am such an old soul that I often feel like I was born in the wrong era. I love B&W photography. It brings me back in time and allows me to experience the world differently. I also love that old lens (Dallmeyer Super Six) that I tried! It was pretty hard to shoot but I agree, it draws your attention to the center of the frame. I just love cameras/lenses that challenge our normal perspective of the world 💖

@@NoctiGirl Have you ever tried some of those old screw mount Leica bodies? While they don't take the Noctlux, (I don't think Noctilux was ever offered in screw mount) they're quite an experience

I've definitely handled and played around with some older screw mount Leica bodies, but never actually shot through a roll. Honestly, the viewfinders on those things are so hard to see so I didn't even attempt to shoot with them 😆 But based on your recommendation, I should give it a try! 😃

@@NoctiGirl If you use one of those, the 50mm Leica or Cosina Voigtlander brightline finders are a must have in my opinion. The Leica one is called the "SBOOI." They cost about the same, and are both 1:1 magnification. They're way better than squinting through the tiny 50mm peephole on the screwmount cameras. Most LTM cameras have two peepholes, and one is a dedicated rangefinder. I compose on the external finder then I move to the rangefinder peephole to focus. Because one of the windows is a dedicated rangefinder, the focusing view is really good. Right now I'm using a Nicca 3S which is like a dream (It's similar to the Leica IIIa and feels just like one), but I plan on getting my Leica IIIc restored in the coming year. My Nicca 3S was actually restored by my regular Leica repair person. I'm really not a huge camera girl. I'm mostly into lenses, but I have a lot of fun with it. It feels like smooth clockwork when you turn the knobs. At first I was like wow this is something, but after a few days, I was like "wow this is super fun!"

Omg this is awesome! Thanks for the recommendations!! You definitely know your stuff 🤓 Though I enjoy vintage cameras & lenses, they need to be practical enough for me to want to shoot them lol. I'm lazy 😛 But I know what you mean about a nice, smooth lens when you rotate the tab. When it feels good in my hands, I feel like every shot I take with it is a masterpiece (at least to myself lol) 🤓😎😜

Thanks for tuning in! Yes I did use a yellow filter on the lens, but I also increased the contrast in LR, because I just like my shots more dramatic and contrasty. I don’t like them super constrasty in-camera because I lose some details sometimes. I like to be able to choose what to keep in post 😉 Regarding “The Birds” shot, it’s actually a composite of the same scene photographed multiple times. The birds weren’t that crazy all at the same time, but there were so many birds flying around. I thought it’d be cool to put them all in the same shot. The result, as you saw in the video, is quite chaotic but surreal 😄

Thanks Andrew! 😊

That's awesome! Maybe we should just wait for the M12M. They are releasing them so quick now lol. Thanks for tuning in! 😊

Omg! You must love B&W. That's awesome! They are both great cameras, though I'll admit it's nice to have autofocus sometimes 😅 Thanks for tuning in and keep shooting! 📸

@@NoctiGirl Nice to have waterproofing too. And that summilux 28! Great channel, keep it coming!

Definitely! And I LOVE the macro mode on the Q series. So fun! Thank you for your support and stay tuned for more vids! 😊

Thank you for your support as always! I love the XP2. It's such a versatile film. Though I am a Kodak fan 😁 Kodak B&W film are a bit more punchier which is more of my style of B&W photography. I like them more contrasty and dramatic. What can I say, I'm a drama queen 😎 Oh interesting that you prefer the 246 over the M10M. May I ask why? They are both CMOS sensors right? I feel that the raw files from the M11M are more contrasty than the M9M. They still need some work in post (I always increase contrast) but not as much as the files from my M9M. Sometimes my files from the M9M are so flat that I can't tell if nailed focus. And the LCD is... as I said there to check if you got an image and that's it lol. But I totally agree with you! A B&W photo feels more characterful, and when shot with a vintage lens, it feels like I went back in time and took the photo 🥰

@NoctiGirl Of course you can ask. This is the Internet. 🫡 I shoot XP2 at 200 ASA, and the results are quite contrasting. Very little work is required. Maybe I like the 246 because of nostalgia, but I used it with a 50mm Summicron APO and the results were very smooth and just satisfying. But, it's definitely not a night camera, and banding will occur. I just took my M7 plus 50mm Summilux plus XP2 to Chinatown, photographing old men (as one does). A bit like a lazy Noctilux day without the weight. The results were remarkably dreamy. (Latest Summilux version and not the Heritage version.) I've used the Summilux before on digital and didn't like the results. On film it's very nice. 🤓

That's awesome! I feel like film is more forgiving in terms of sharpness. Some of the lenses (such as the APO lenses) are so sharp on digital cameras that the images almost hurt my eyes when I look at them 😆 I've used the 50 APO on the M10M and the results were fabulous with intense sharpness 😁 Please forgive my ignorance but if I remember correctly, you live in Singapore? And they have a "Chinatown"? Wouldn't the country itself be pretty Chinesey? 🤔 Sorry if this is a dumb question. I've been to Singapore once but didn't know about a Chinatown 😅

@@NoctiGirl Singapore, correct, which is a multi cultural society, but predominantly Chinese. So, Chinatown is like an original enclave. There is also Little India, the Arab Street area, etc. 🤓

Ahhh gotcha! So it's kind of like LA then. We also have different areas dedicated to different cultures. Part of what makes LA so interesting and charming. Thanks for broadening my horizons! 😃

Wait... you have a Wetzlar edition M10M?! That's awesome!! I was also eyeing that camera but I resisted cuz the M11 was being released soon and I wanted to see what special editions would be released for the M11M. Nothing so far, but perhaps we should wait for the M12M now 😁 Thanks for tuning in! 😊

Awww thanks for tuning in! Hahaha and my name is Charlice by the way 🙃 When I got my M9M (got it used btw), I only had a choice of that or the 246. I chose the M9M also for the CCD sensor (replaced of course). I feel that the images from the M9M have a more ethereal quality to them. That and the images are very flat, so you have a lot of freedom to do what you want to them in post. I love the images from the camera, but every time when I use a newer camera, such as my M10P, I am reminded how much I enjoy the updated technology lol. So perhaps that's something for you to consider. The LCD screen on the M11M is very impressive. I don't need the Visoflex to shoot my Noctilux in the dark. I rely completely on the LCD and focus peaking. They work great! Thank you for your continued support! Flattered that you consider Kevin and I a Leica Power Couple 😊💖

Sounds like you didn’t watch the video before making this comment 🥺

@@NoctiGirl I have to admit that I didn't. I was just wondering why that title was necessary in the first place?

To get you to watch the video of course lol. Also I did a test to see what ISO 200,000 would look like on an image. It's quite impressive actually 😎

I totally get it! You have to be pretty committed to B&W to own a B&W only camera. I've tried the Q2M and it's a beautiful machine. I love how easy it is to use it, and I don't have the trouble of deciding what lens to use it with (not that I have so many M lenses anyway 😅) Check this out about the M12 😉 leicarumors.com/2024/05/30/the-next-digital-leica-m-camera-m12-could-be-3mm-shorter.aspx/

@@NoctiGirl Thanks for the link!!! I only have 2 summilux lens to go with my MP.I have heard some good and some bad about the M11 .. I have time before i'm ready. i'm not sure about the VF and what i would like it to be Thanks again..

So I've tried the M11 and the chromatic aberration is horrible when used with my Noctilux. The Noctilux is already notorious for CA but it's magnified on the M11. I am guessing it might have something to do with the triple resolution technology, but this is not an issue on the M11M. I don't think I'll upgrade to the M11. I'll wait for the M12 😉 Check out my first impressions video on the M11 to see what I'm talking about: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Foc_qLwkEbI.html

@@NoctiGirl Thank you very much... I'm not ready for the "12" yet. This is indeed food for thought. I'm guessing it's going to be close to the Same Price point so that won't be a shock.I wonder if the Summilux would've had the same result? Gonna Have look at that link now.

Ok I watched that video.. turns out i did see it before - I just forgot.. yea the CA was pretty obvious in those photos.I do agree that the CA sort of worked while shooting the Merc.

It's actually a Leica M11 Monochrom with a Noctilux but... thanks for getting that far into the video...

@@NoctiGirl since there i was interessed in your video. Anyway, McDonald’s is for poor people. I prefer other restaurans in zurich

Hahaha as you can imagine after buying the camera and the lens and the plane ticket and the hotel to stay in Zurich, naturally I became pretty broke so I could only afford meals at McDonald's. Though I did try a delicious fondue place in the city. Got any restaurant recommendations? 🤔

I think it depends on your subject matter and style of photography. A B&W only camera makes sense for someone who shoots only or mostly in B&W. But Sony is great! 😊

I’m sorry 😭💔☠️

Hahaha thanks for tuning in! 😊