Leica M11 | NEW Leica Visoflex 2 | NEW Handgrip Design

This is my comprehensive review of the new Leica Visoflex 2 for the Leica M11 und from March on (with firmware update) for the Leica M10, Leica M10-P, Leica M10-R and Leica M10 Monochrom. As a second topic, I provide my thoughts on the new highly functional Handgrip for the Leica M11.

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[fatgrouch]

Thank you !! I just watched two other videos about Visoflex 2, one guy didn't even turn it on to talk about it, the other guy spent over 18 minutes but didn't say much about the quality compared to the older Leica EVFs.

How you showed the Visoflex 2 on the M11 with menu/settings through a POV camera angle was superb !! Thank you.

[oorcinus]

The open port is fine - USB-C connectors are sealed themselves from the internals. Rain should not be a problem. Sand might be, if you don’t blow it out, as it can damage the contacts.

[kbmats]

I think you can use the leather pouch from the V1 for the V2, they seem to be compatible and the USBC port is weather sealed (even tho the camera isn't) but yea I would agree that I would like some kind of protection there like for the hotshoe

[HenleyBailey]

Great videos, thanks for putting the time in!

[victorcarmelo]

Thank you for another fine video. The open port question regarding protection, well I have some USB cables with detachable magnetic heads made both for Android and Lightening connections. I have the head permanently connected to my latest iPad Pro, {USBc}, to magnetically connect to the charging cable. Can these heads be inserted in the camera port for added protection? Thanks and regards.

[noeggi]

The new Visoflex also fits into the leather pouch of the M10 Visoflex

[jameska]

Like it !
The Leica M11 is very unique and outstanding tools.

[LucyS]

A very educational demonstration of this amazing cameras accessories. I agree, I like the former Visoflex pouch better. It's just a lot better for protection and well made. I was reading in the comments the Visoflex 2 no longer blocks the shutter speed dial. That's a big plus. Thank you Math

[andyvan]

an observation about the usb port, this could be fixed by an aftermarket 1/2 case, or full case, having a stud flap to cover this, ensuring the weather sealing of this part; as these have tradtionally been made to cover both 'naked' body, and griped body.

[peterlund]

And what about the option of shooting with a strobe or speedlight, if the Visoflex is mounted? I would love to at least have the option to remote trigger a flash? Don’t you think that it would give an extension to the camera that would open new possibilities?

[salvamando]

I love your videos, they are always so helpful and straight to the point without unnecessary frills! I just bought the Q2 about a month ago and love it to pieces. I'm afraid it is exactly what I feared - a gateway drug into the world of Leica! Watching your videos with all the goodies is not helping! JK

[aljawad]

In the future, I hope Leica will introduce a Visoflex unit with a built-in hotshoe and passthrough circuitry to allow flash triggers to be used with the EVF.
Regarding the “cheap” pouch, I think it’s part of the company’s policy to reduce costs? Take for example the M11 packaging vis-à-vis the previous M cameras, where the the packages involved a box-within-a-box with drawers for the accessories and printed material. Now the camera is packed simply in a foam-sponge padded box?

[Gravitys-NOT-a-force]

Thank you for that. I've had some serious/very-annoying problems with the contacts between my Visoflex 020 and my M10-R. Having a nearby Leica dealer clean the contacts on my Visoflex and my camera solved that problem - for the moment, but now I'm reluctant to disconnect my Visoflex from my camera. Other than the Visoflex tying up my M10-R's hotshoe, do you see any problem with leaving my Visoflex installed on my camera?

[archaex]

Looks to me like Leica "found inspiration" in Kamerakraft's LMGRIP (which includes the arcaswiss shape) like they did with MatchTechnical's thumbs up.

I love the cameras & lenses but it's sad that they essentially have a poorer version of another company's product for these accessories, sold at a premium on top of it.

To balance this comment, I do appreciate that they stock up (at least in the US) with other companies' accessories in their brick & mortar locations.

Looking forward to the visoflex2. I love your in-depth no-fluff videos, please keep up the good work!

[cfagil]

Many Thanks for your video again. I thought quite a lot of Leica users not only care about what the photos produced by their cameras look like but also pay much attention to the camera's own aesthetic. I am quite surprised to see the Visoflex 2 retangular block design; definitely function over form. The battery opening design of the new hand grip is very similar to the same design on my Chinese made half leather cases on my M240 and M10. Has the Visoflex 2 got the built-in GPS? When I first got my Visoflex 1 for my TL2, I thought the built in GPS was a gimmick but gradually realized that it was quite useful for holiday snaps. CL and TL2 with those small autofocus TL lens made a fantastic small package for holidays. SL and M bodies are still enjoyable to use for other photograhy occasions. Leica SL2-S will be the upgrade I will go for and not the M11.

[RS-Amsterdam]

Good video, nice peak inside.
Questions:
Why did you choose for the Black M11 (I love the vintage look of the silver/chrome and brass top ) ?
I liked the older model of Visoflex over this rectangular one cause it looks more vintage too, what do think ?
The improvement of the Vf 2 over the 1 are great though.
Thanks for sharing

[rolandrick]

EVF Extended obviously the “to go” setting 😉

[seattlevkk]

I really like the handgrip with the new functionality. I wish there were cases that work with it to protect the camera body

[jeromearnould]

Great video ...thanks ... agree for the Visioflex pouch look cheap ... But the USB port ...We do not have protection on our phones for USB connector and I never had any issues with that even using my phone when rainning so I desagree with you on that topic ...

[lindsayburn]

I wonder if you used the diopter adjustment and, if so, how you found it? Does it lock? Is it easy to shift accidentally? I also wonder if the additional resolution and OLD has any effect on battery drain? Did you notice?