I bought a new Leica M11 | first impressions and Q&A

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[ricardodurand]

I love your videos because they’re very genuine, you don’t try to be overly cheery or include a lot of b-roll to get your viewers attention, you just do you, and even though this video was 20 minutes plus of you just talking to a camera, about a camera, I enjoyed it so much! Thank you for the amazing quality videos you put out!

[riswanc]

Out of all the M11 videos on YT, i love your most, keep it genuine matty

[settingofthesuns]

The fix from Leica for the lockups is a replacement camera. Canon had the same problem with the R5 initially: they'd replace the main board. Given the price point of the M11, Leica is just replacing them. I assume the returned ones will show up as refurbished at some point. Since new M11s are still being made with this issue, it means Leica does not have a handle on the problem yet – they probably have boxes full of main boards and have no way to test them except for the consumer to try them in a camera. I sold mine and went back to the GFX 100S until they sort this out and start making M11s that don't roll off the line with lockups.

[SergioMusel]

What I like about M11 is that finally they brought in relevant tech (worthy the full-frame camera in 2022), and also the lower weight, bravo! Fitting all of that into M body is a serious engineering dilemma

[CollectiveMindz]

Congrats Matt! I got a m240 years ago used and abused but she has been a great carry camera for me. She has lots of brass showing but lots of love and character. I had trouble with my eyes as well but I ended up buying a leica diopter for it and it helps a lot! The camera viewfinder by default I believe is -0.50 so I only needed a -0.50 diopter to get to -1.00. If your eye is +0.50 you would need a +1.00 to hit that. Good luck with your new toy and I look forward to seeing many more videos from you. :)

[andrewkerns]

Very nice! I actually just got my M11 last week. So far it’s been a great transition from the M10-P. I decided to go with the black and it feels amazing with the lighter build.

[patrickjclarke]

Congrats on the new hammer! ;) I read a lot of the comments about people not understanding why you'd spend that much money on a Leica, and they immediately go to it being a status symbol, but you and I know that's not it for some of us. I recently bought a Sony A99 since I have A LOT of A-mount glass and shoot the Alpha as my main film camera and I'm amazed at what that camera can do in all situations. But after shooting it for a month straight I picked up my M240 and it was like picking up that Estwing Hammer I've used for 30 years pounding nails with ease. It just works. The A99 is like a nail-gun, out performing the Estwing, but the feel and swing of the Estwing just works.

I don't think everyone gets that and that's why it's easy to bring up the cost and the status thing, but for those that it works for, I just don't think there is another digital camera that does what the M does.

I hope you try Cobalt's Monochrom Profile on the M11 at 60MP...I still think the advances in the M11 sensor over the M10 AND the Monochrom profile will make the M11 files look as good or better than a M10M file.

[edisonvuong]

Great video. Best part of the message for me was the importance of spending time with family and knowing what’s really important at the end of the day 🙏🏼

[marlon.iraheta]

Congrat on your M11, I hope it makes all your projects even more attainable. I bought my M11 in July 2022 and found that it wasn't for me. Sold it back like a hot pancake. I'm back with the M10 and my wallet feels better. Love your channel your an inspiration since your first video with the M6 🙏

[theraven]

I’ve had an M9 and M9M for years now and still shoot them. FWIW, the Mono is my standard camera for pretty much anything. Love the B&W. Congrats and enjoy.

[fotojobo]

Every photographer secretly wants a Leica and all Leica shooters want the latest M . You dont have to make any excuses for purchasing one. Congrats and welcome to the club.

[toddbloss]

Boy be waving that $8000 camera around like it was a Yashica.

[Kevinschart]

Just giving you a shout Matt. You, more than any other photographer, have inspired me to just pull out my camera a get shooting. Photography has done great things for me, and I just want to say thanks for kick in the pants.

[JPx]

Wow, I can’t believe I’ve been following you for 8 years now. Time flies. Congrats on the M11! 💪

[MKWHD]

I have had mine since release and it is the best camera I have used. Fantastic! I had the M10P before but this is miles better. Foremost the faster shutter speed. Now I can shoot my noctilux 0.95 in the sun wide open.

[JeffreyHauser]

Happy that you got the camera you wanted Matt. Hope it is a nice complement to your M6. There are many tools for photographers & it sounds like you found the tools that best suites your needs. Best wishes!😊

[GajanBalan]

Congratulations brother. Enjoyed hearing you talk about your journey here and what you’re taking from the experience.

[TheFilmFellow]

Hey man I’d lie if I’d say I wouldn’t wanna see Matt Day load up a roll in a camera every now and then but as a father myself I can only commend you. Been there, done that. It’s just a natural progression in life with 3 kids.

[CalMukumoto]

I have the M11 and eventually sold the x100v. I also have the Q2 mono. The Fuji is a great camera but I enjoy the M11 so much more.

[GrahamBridgemanClarke]

I also purchased the Leica M11 a few months ago after a trial with Leica Mayfair. Like you I sold a few cameras to help finance it, including my Fuji X100V. I still have a Fuji XPro 3 as I have very wide lens for that at 16 MM (24 MM equivalent).

I love the M11. I have still got my M262, M3, M6ttl and X and not looking to get rid of those anytime soon.