Why is the Leica M6 so popular? 

the holga 120 cracked me up

I have officially made it and I can die happy!

“Here’s a dollar for your growing family Ken” 😂😂😂

“Holga 120” got me so bad😂😂😂 literally fell of my bed laughing😂 Edit: it’s at 2:08😂

I've been watching this channel since when Jason used to joke about being sponsored by Squarespace.

That Holga 120 killed me. If you think M6 bodies were expensive, wait what's gonna happen now after this video.

My girlfriend overheard Jason talking and she goes' -Is that the guy with the dog? -yep...that's the one

"camera gangster ken Rockwell" killed me hahaha what a legend

Thank you for boosting M6 prices. I bought mine nearly a decade ago when digital was king and film cameras were old hat.

“Like a gastroenterologist, we’re gonna dive deeper into that” lmao get this man to a writer’s table

It feels so good to hold. I've owned a lot of cameras,but the M6 fits my hands the best. The lenses are pretty good, too.

The FM2n is the boss of mechanical for me.

Shoutout to Caleb with that magnificent X-700!

I own a Leica R3 and I also love it! It's not on a hype train yet which makes it pretty affordable and you still get all the good Leica glass :)

I had an M6 for almost a year before selling it 2 months ago. It's a great camera but way overhyped and overpriced. I like shooting with different cameras so I couldn't justify owning a $2000 that I only used like once a month. I even like using my FM2n more.

I feel like when i got an m6 my photos got better, but after thinking about it I was for sure excited to use it, and loved using it as it feels so good to use so defintely did what you said... " wanted to get out and shoot more, forces you to practice and become a better photographer" so thats super true. Shame that cost 3k hahaha

Ah yes, the 10 to 15 minutes of not feeling the crippling depression of rising film prices and just life in general that come only once every 2 weeks.

i appreciate that your lens costs 1/20th of what the body does

The quality of this video is immaculate! You deserve way more recognition!

Love seeing the visit to my favorite climbing crag in socal!

i have watched only one of your other videos... but when that holga 120 joke came in, i instantly subscribed... so good

"don't go where i can't follow" -Samwise Gamgee - me, when jason gets a leica

That Ken Rockwell burn though 😂!! But as to the M6, as I hobbyist I just can't justify the price when a Pentax MX is good enough for me. If photography was my living it'd be a different story though... Also wouldn't a cheap M-mount body with Leica glass make more sense than an M6 with a cheap non-Leica lens?

The reason to shoot a Leica M6 is to shoot Leica lenses (as many people say). I personally prefer the M2, M3, and M4. The M2 being my main camera for last 6 years and hasn't skipped a beat. But if you need a meter M6 is the way to go or a Konica Hexar RF, which I have and love.

Leica M2 has a great feeling to it. Leica M4 too basically an M6 without metering and possibly a self timer.

Some seriously beautiful shots in here. Probably the dopest camera I will never own haha.

Mate, if this is the biggest viewfinder you've ever used, you should definitely try the Agfa Optima series. Especially the 1535 Sensor which is the only rangefinder model from this series. It's also called "the other red dot camera" as it's got a red shutter release button and it's a rangefinder made in Germany. ✌

I just got my first film camera, and my film comes in later today. Im so happy i found you channel. I absolutely love your humor; your dry humor is right up my alley.

a solid confusion i find in people's heads about the m6 is that both M6 & M6 TTL has TTL meterings throught the lens, while the TTL has only TTL Flash more other than bigger shutter dial. They are basically the same camera TTL are for sure built more recently, as some late m6 serials

I purchased my M6 around 2010 in mint condition for 1000 Euro. Back then film was not so popular as today and analog camera not so expansive. Lucky me i also bought: Ricoh GR 1s, Rollei 35 afm, rollei qz 35 t, Leica C3, Leica Minilux, Olympus XA, Leica M4, Leica M4-P - all cameras way cheaper than today.

Hi dude, thanks for sharing. I had a m6 and sold it. Just kept the lenses. It never felt right for me and I just hate the film loading procedure. I was used to work on a Voigtlander and I still find it way superior for my kind of use. It may be more fragile, and feels a bit less resistant, but definitely cheaper. Also i had the feeling that when I am shooting with a leica on the streets everybody is staring at me, it attracts way too much attention, which it shouldn't

I owned a number of Leicas. M4-2 with motors, Leica CL 50th Anniversary edition((film) M3 and more, all with lenses. I don't have any now. But, I always had the desire for an M5. Yes, it was bigger, but a favorite. But, I wanted to use polarizing filters, which meant SLR cameras. Leica had a great system for SLR, but very expensive. The rest is history.

Not sure why anyone would use an M6 with out a Leica lens, but more power to ya. You are correct in the fact that it will not make you a better photographer. Back in the old days (early 90's), I shot a Pentax ME Super with a Ricoh 50mm f1.8 lens that my professor swore was a Leica lens. Maybe I should try to find that combo again?

Felt hesitant clicking on this video at first but if there's anyone that I'd listen to talk about a camera it would be Jason. Had a good chuckle, loved the images at 2:47!

The best camera in the world is always the camera that inspires you to get out shooting. I enjoyed this video.

I've shot on Olympus OM-1 to F2 to Olympus MJU point & shoot, Leica M4-P and even the mighty Hasselblad 500C/M.. the Leica M system just feels more seamless and effortless to shoot with. Felt like I could focus faster and capture fleeting moments easily compared to any other cameras I've tried. On top of that, it is built well and robust yet does not weigh a ton like the F2 and Hassy 500C/M.. IMO the perfect balance not being in the way and producing great photos.

Would definitely love a review of the Jupiter 12! Been using the lens on my Nikon SP and it definitely is an underrated lens

Would love to see you do a breakdown of Steve Yedlin's Display Prep Demo and if it's affected your own workflow in any way. Great stuff, man. Keep at it!

Came for the cameras, subscribed for the humor, never disappointed.

You have a weird sense of humour man, love you.

Your camera collection is worth more than my house.

Can’t believe you quoted Steve Yedlin. Loved it.

Fun video. I’m shooting A 1939 Leica IIIC with accurate shutter speeds and if it ever needs a CLA or repair they are readily available. Same for my M3. They just keep going and going and going. Same for my Nikon S2 and S3. The Nikons do have better shutters.

Helpful video! I am thinking of selling my Minolta CLE for the M6 just for the reason that it's completely mechanical

Spot on putting the Jupiter 12 on that M6 🙌🏾🔥😄

Laughed so hard on that "holga 120" clip haha great video comrade 🤙

I completely get it, super well-built, fully mechanical camera with ttl lightmeter and a super nice and compact form factor - I love the pentax mx as well :D

great videos and photos man!

Unsolved analogue mysteries...my favourite kind of analogue mysteries

As someone who started shooting before there were viable digital cameras, hell my second camera was a Nikon F3 (in many ways a better tool for general photography than any leica) the thing that makes Leica M cameras more than their lenses is that at the time it was the smallest fully manual 35mm camera and it was very quiet compared to a SLR, so if you were shooting in the streets and wanted to go unnoticed that was and still is only choice, it was discreet. The rest of it was splitting hairs. Today if you want to be discreet and are shooting digital in the street than the best choice is probably a Ricoh GR, a camera that is small and no one will take you seriously if you point it in their direction. That’s it, it is a quality too it’s nice to shoot with but those two features are what kept that camera in production long after Leica should have killed it in favor of the R system.

Thus guy cracked me up from the start. And hooked me to the video with his excellent snaps

The cringe will be extra hard when I find out what Leica considers "budget"

A consideration: why not present the images a bit larger? They seemed out of proportion relative to the total screen format. Also a small white passepartout around the images against a black or grey background would make the images stand out more. Great video! Thanks!

i use the jupiter12 on a contax 2 copy and i had doubts on using it with color film but you made me rlly think about It. Thankss

the dry sarcasm lets me know hell will be a great place.

What a perfect review. I have a Leica R4s, and the M series is kinda my next direction!

It's the yellow crocheted hats that kill me. so good!

Funny review - dig it!

Are you kidding ? You are the king of fun! I watch your videos just to get a laugh! Well... that's not true, you have a great way of teaching important stuff and getting a laugh in at the same time. Thank you for another great video. ))) Oh... I just bought the Pentax LX - it's sweet! Now have a hard time in the morning deciding to pick up the Nikon 3-HP or the Pentax ? )))

> Like a gastroenterologist, we're going to dive deeper into that. You really need a "don't be drinking coffee" warning

Great video, love the breakdown. Did you do much editing on these photos?

That Ken Rockwell PayPal reference lmao

Baxter's appearences: 1. 8:17 ¨Don't be a Leica snob¨... True

I knew you know vuhlandes, maan what a crossover. Happy weeks from now on

leicaly the closest I'll get to owning an M6 is the FED-2 that I sometimes use. but hey, I can appreciate good engineering from afar

I have both the M6 and the M5 - I know excessive :( - and I truly prefer the M5. Big hands, better control layout (minimal difference I know).

Ah the lovely Jupiter-12 ... it is my the goto lens on my Canon L1 and I recognized it instantly on your Leica M6 :) :)

what a gorgeous thing, the camera looks nice to

I have an M6TTL, wanted it for years. Like anything once you get something you realise that the wanting was always more than the owning. That being Said. I’ve used it for years. It never fails, I’ve dropped it, soaked it, bumped it and it keeps on going.

Though made in Canada instead of Germany, the Leica M4-P is the same as the M6, minus the TTL light meter. In other words, zinc top and bottom plates and steel inner gears. Both have the same frame lines. The M4-P can be had for about $1500 less than the M6. Just putting it out there.

Loving the dry humor

The fact that you’re actually hilarious while making these videos separates you from the rest💀

MORE PRINTS PLZ!!!

My fucking God! Thanks for supporting Ken's grooving family lol

Ive had 4 m6's. Everytime I sold one a year later I was looking for another one. I dont think Ill sell this one. They really are the best.

3:43 It's a Yes for me. As a digital photographer, that's what Fujifilm does to me.

Without question, this was one of the most informative and entertaining reviews that I’ve viewed in months. I subscribed to your channel on your dry whit alone. Outstanding!

Love the Jupiter-12.

"hold 120" made me laugh LOUDLY 😭

the dumpster-on-fire-m5 bit killed me

bruh, those photos are crazy good o.o

i like ur honesty

I was hoping this would be about the Brownie Hawkeye... even though the title doesn't mention the Brownie Hawkeye. Greatest camera ever made (not really).

Cool video! If you want a great cheap fifty, try the Industar 61!

Lol, that Holga 120 made my day..

I sold my M6 for a black M2 and am so happy now! The M2 just seems much better to me. I always used an external light meter anyway.

Leica M6, Leica M6, Leica M6, Holga 120... XD XD

It wasn't an M6 but I owned a Leica once, a very old one that my wife found in the bottom of a box she bought at an estate auction. Basically I got mine the same way you got yours except I didn't have to get dirty digging a hole. I don't recall what model mine was but it had two viewfinder, one for framing and another next to it for focusing. It did have that ridiculous need to disassemble the camera to change rolls of film however. Who thought that was a good idea, anyway? Anyhow, mine had the collapsible 50mm lens and I got, like, $400 for it on Ebay. Yay me! My favorite rangefinder is an old Petri 35-something, another auction bargain. No battery but it has a selenium light meter that still works and is remarkably accurate! Petri's, alas, were never paragon of reliability even when new and mine may be the last fully functional example with a working light meter. I never use it, which is why it still works and is also why it is my favorite. If it never takes a picture it will never disappoint me.

Holga 120!!! I'm dead!! That dude is a hero

@grainydays ..... I would never of dropped a bundle of cash on a Leica, but I was the process of buying the cheapest Leica in the shape of a digital Leica T that is new / old stock at a UK dealer. I'd just bought a TT Artisans 25mm f2 in L mount to go with the T body, and had also bought a £20 LHC prize draw ticket for the prize of an M6 going to that months winner. I missed the live prize draw, and didn’t think anything of it ... 2 weeks later I was reading my emails after getting home from work, I opened up one from LHC only to find that I had won an M6 Titanium.... My only task now is to pick it up, and I'm now hunting for a Voightlander 35mm to start shooting with it, and looking to reduce my GAS induced camera collection to provide the funds .. The Yashica T4 will be the first to go. You can't get a better deal than £20 for a Leica M6 Titanium ... I'm beyond hsppy.

Love your videos, because of you I can relate my crippling depression and alcoholism with content only you provide here on youtube and also nice golf tee save dem beez forever

The small size of the camera, I would like to add, means it's not a hassle to carry with you when out and about. I keep mine in a small fanny pack. It's portable, quiet, and built to last. As far as image quality goes--it's all about the lens. If you wear glasses, you might want to try a Leica before you drop the money on one. If you wear glasses, you can't see all the frame lines.

The best M6 review of all RU-vid channels, bar none.

How do you keep such a straight face while being so fucking hilarious

Videos are always 🔥. Thanks for the awesome content, dude.

In 2004 I paid $1200 Canadian dollars for my M6TTL and $1500 for a 35mm Summilux. I could sell them now and buy a house!

Damn that Squarespace segue was smooth

I love the sneaky jokes you sprinkle over the video so casually

"holga 120" had me dying lmao

"since time is a construct, how about constructing your own online portfolio with squarespace" BRUHHH