Maybe hard to tell from the video but I think these all looked sharp and compositions were great. Ive tried zone focus on my m240/35cron and have like a 80% failure rate lol. Ive had only a few come out tack sharp and usually im getting usable results but you can still tell the focus is off - perhaps thats a reality of zone focus. Cant for the life of me recall what I set my usual zone to but I know Im always at f8, and I must be real bad at judging distance haha. Perhaps Ill set my zone to 8 feet as you did and try to judge the distance of 2 sidewalk squares or double arm length. Great video and truly relatable from a fellow(new) leica shooter.
Hey Brian, thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I agree zone focusing can be a tricky thing, but rest easy many of the most iconic photos in history were rarely tact sharp.
Hey Jay, Ray here. What an incredible journey! I'm a bit late to the party, but I just found your channel and started watching your videos from the one where you're pondering selling your H-D motorcycle. I am in love with this camera and I seriously want to buy it. Have started saving already. In the meantime I keep shooting street with the camera gear I have. Thank you for your videos and for telling your story. I'll keep watching...
Really enjoying your channel. I struggle with zone focusing. I’m trying to understand how HCB could zone focus using only his 50mm….I think that he did more infinity focusing? Set a minimum distance for everything beyond a front distance to be in focus…maybe the proper term is hyper focus? Part of my challenge is I struggle with not believing my ‘lying eyes’ when using my M6 with a 50 f8. I did go up to a Leica store and played a bit with a digital body so I can shoot the 50mm , as ‘normal’ (meaning f8) and get immediate feedback on what is in focus, despite my eyes trying to tell me I’m not getting the area I want in focus. Love to hear your thoughts. It especially frustrating in the PNW where 400 speed film , shutter speeds are slow at f8 during our mostly cloudy days!
@marcmcvey6276 Happy New Year! Thank you for watching. Yes Zone focusing is something that I was not familiar with or had much practice with until I bought the M11. I'm still not that good but Its been so much fun figuring it out. By the way Digital is the way to go. The app Photo Pills has helped me visualize what it all means. I will say that I have no interest in film anymore. I moved past the nostalgia. Digital gives me that instant feedback and it allows me to enjoy the process much more. Digital also helps me get better at zone by leaps and bounds. I see where I went wrong and I make the proper adjustment right on the spot. So if you can get a used M10 and you will love it.
Thanks for this video, I own a M10R and still learning the zone focusing technic. In theory it simple to understand, but in practice much harder to nail the focus. Just must shoot and practice a lot to remember the position of the focus-tab on your lens and with each other lens you start all over again.
Hey Peter, thanks for watching. I’m glad you found the video helpful. Having a wide lens really helps since the zone is wider and more forgiving. Try sitting in one location and guess the distance and see if you mail the focus with your M10R. This will sharpen your distance judgment.
Jay, i think you did an OUTSTANDING job man, that M11 sure is AMAZING. Pics came out BEAUTIFUL. I can only dream of an M11 to go along with my M6, Saving my pennies for the Q3 when it becomes MORE available.
@@jayespinal Well the Q3 has the same sensor as a regular M11 but also has a leaf shutter lens which you can't mount on a M11. Basically you buy a Summi 28mm and get a free camera.
M11 Monochrom seem to be a great tool to learn Zone focusing as it has the best noise control of all Leicas. Shoot at F8, or even F11 at low light, no problem! Might be able to do it even at night or indoor😅
@Jbzy3000 It was my first time out with the 35mm setup. It went better than I suspected. That pictures were not stellar but this one was more for practice. Appreciate you watching and leaving me a comment.
Just because you *can* invade people’s privacy (iow it’s legal) doesn’t mean you should. Why, besides their heritage are you taking their photos? Are they doing anything interesting? No. They’re not
"Hey there, Captain Privacy! Street photography, is like a dance with the world around us. It's about finding the hidden symphony in the chaos, the art in the mundane. So, next time you see those snapshots, keep an open mind, and who knows, you might just stumble upon the magic that makes these moments truly unforgettable! 😉📷"
well, your eyes and brain are taking "pictures" of everything you see. And some of those moments are in your memory forever. So it's the same for street photography.
