The Unfortunate Truth about Leica

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[notnotjake]

jesus how much promotion can you cram into one video? barely talked about the leica at all

[Hugh.devereuxmack]

Pete was the first photographer I followed on Instagram and YouTube when I started this journey 5 years ago. Now I've built a side hustle where photography is key, met amazing people, shot international bands and this is just the beginning. I don't know if he'll see this but thanks for inspiring me to commit to a hobby and make it into a passion.

[Shteuf]

“Leica. It’s cool, it’s too expensive. Video? I don’t know. Here’s some advertising. Hey wait did you see my leather jacket?”. Geez Pete, that was one hell of a waste of time. Thanks.

[scottparis]

I was a photographer in the late 1960s and 1970s. In those days, Leicas were more expensive than the competing cameras but only about 25 to 50 percent. I still have a price list from a store where I worked: Nikon F with lens - $388. Leica M3 with lens $513.
So Leicas were expensive but not prohibitive. And you could always find lightly used ones for much less.
I used film Leicas for years, without feeling either robbed, or ashamed to be seen with one. Today they have a kind of Poseur aura about them. "I have a Leica, so I'm a real photographer. And rich."
Over the years, Nikon and Canon prices have increased with inflation, but Leicas have increased as "Veblen goods, " where demand increases as the price increases. So now, if a Nikon is $2000, a Leica is $8000. Or even more for multiple "Special Editions." And the lens prices are worse.

Leicas are very very good, but 4 or 5 times as good as a Nikon?? Measured by results? Nah.

[nickuncagedpodcast]

He says “I dont know why I bought it” about a camera kit that costs $8k the same way I say “I dont know why I bought it” after buying a dollar soda from a vending machine

[theowlfromduolingo]

One reason why Leica cameras are generally more expensive (apart from the branding) is because they are traditionally handmade and extensively tested in Germany and not Vietnam or China. This also leads to a limited amount of cameras that can be bought.

[mattih]

It’s good to be friends with Peter Dutton 🤠

[coasttocoastphoto]

I’m into my 6th decade of shooting, and I’ve used or had most systems. I’ve owned Leica cameras for about 25 years now including film and digital full-frame and medium format. I’ve got bin after bin filled with photos shot with Japanese cameras, some of which I love. But then there’s Leica with the build quality, ease of use, and superior glass. I really like shooting my S glass on my SL system as it gives it a nice pop and rendering. I also like shooting Hasselblad glass on my S. My most recent Leica purchase was a 120mm 5.6 tilt shift. I was shooting a few shots in Charleston yesterday with good results.

[Canoncorey]

Can we take some time to appreciate the dope leather jacket Peter has on. The color alone just pops.

[sheikhmuzain]

Peter we need this consistency to last throughout the next IT!!!

[TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

2:26 "i don't really know why i bought it." Thats the Leica spirit.

[ruben]

I’ve been a Leica m shooter for 4 years now. It is expensive but I saved up for it. Used it with my Sony gear side by side but after I became confident in manual focus and using it more I sold the Sony. Now I shoot leica only. I love it.

[adolfoenriquez_]

Peter Mckinnon isn't making videos anymore, he is just making ads all the time. His channel it's not authentic any more.

[johnadams]

You should put a progression bar on those ads to know where to skip them

[drmatthewhorkey]

This is my favorite PM vid in a while. Maybe it's a combination of the aesthetic and sound design or most probably the curiosity and passion you have to try something different (camera-wise).

[wazgen]

This is the Level I'm aiming to achieve with my videos one day. Everything feels so professional and intentional. Love it

[moritz_mo]

Leica is love! I startet 2019 with a used Q, and today I’m a proud and happy owner of a M10 and SL2S. This are the best build quality cameras I’ve ever used. And I used Canon, Fuji, Lumix, BlackMagic. Shooting with a Leica gives you so much the feeling of having a tool in your hands 😍

[TheGroovyGuitarDude]

Totally agree with your last statement regarding price. I recently was finally able to afford and justify a used Leica Q, and I absolutely LOVE it. Such a dream camera in every way. But it took me about 5 years to be able to find a good enough deal, and be able to justify the cost; especially for it not being my main camera (EOS R for video).

I haven’t used a camera that I loved more than the Leica Q, and it’s absolutely worth the Leica price tag to me; but it is a shame it took that long to get even a used relatively entry-level Leica in my hands.

[fakkerdakker]

I use a R6 and absolutely love it. My daily and primary driver. I've went down the Leica rabbit hole and dove into the history of this camera system. And in my curiosity, I started to figure out on how can I get my hands on one since I live in Northwest BC where there are no camera shops. So I decided to take a risk and I purchased a Leica D-Lux 7. When I received it, I got a shot of buyers remorse but returning it was not an option. So, I dove into it...What a fun little camera. The construction is solid and feels good in the hands. It does have a bunch of quirks the the pics I have been able to get out of it has been fantastic. Doing side by side comparisons with my R6 has been educational and awakening. I can just imagine what a Q2 or the SL2 could do. Thanks for the video Peter!

[ryandellamico]

Been shooting canon for over 10 years. Just got a X100V and haven’t touched my full set up since. The convenience, and still being able to get insane results (some that I like even better) is a no brainer. That being said I do understand the ease of use factor isn’t there for high pressure shooting.