Nobody Needs a Digital Rangefinder | Leica M11 Street Photo Walk

I love shooting with rangefinder cameras. I had the opportunity to shoot with the Leica M11 again here in Vancouver after helping to launch it last year. For the past few months, I've been using the Leica M10-R, mostly while on my trip to Germany and Austria back in the fall. Shooting with the M11 is the same, but also different. Wait for another video where I compare the two cameras head to head. In this video, I talk about the reasons why I shoot with the Leica M system, both digital and film, and which camera I would buy right now. Thanks to @chrismeetschris for helping me out with this video. Go check out his channel if you like cameras + coffee and Vancouver life.

Thanks to @CameraWestTV and Leica Store San Francisco for the long-term loan of the Leica M10-R and 35mm Summicron. Look for more collaborations with them in the near future. Please visit their on-line store for all your photographic as well as horological needs:

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[awdrpepper]

The smartest marketting decision Leica could make is allowing Take to borrow an M11 on a long term loan. Your photography is breathtaking, daunting and inspiring - all at once. You have always been a brilliant photographer and videographer, but this video was next level. Amazing.

[Deetroiter]

Some people aspire for a Mercedes Benz. I aspire for a Leica M camera…I agree with you completely. I’m from the era of manual focus where your ‘autofocus’ was your fingers turning the focus ring according to how fast your subject was moving. With enough practice and feeling comfortable with your camera… it was possible to be lightning quick and focus lock-on no matter what distance the subject was. Ahh, the good ol days lol

[MP_pov]

Fantastic images and footage with tasteful synth background - that’s Take at his best. You’re one of the people who got me into Fuji, I have a feeling it won’t be long before I will add a Leica to my collection too.

[MulliganAl]

I really do enjoy your videos, especially those with a mixture of camera/photo insight peppered with real life everyday experiences of just walking the streets and taking in the world, this is what photography and life are all about ~ slowing down and enjoying the moment. Please do more of these.

[tsola]

Amazing photography. M10 owner here, but you sir mr taco is the proof that it's not about gear - it's about vision. Keep em coming! :)

[Kusanosuke]

Again, another well -produced video with great photos and beautiful cameras. Keep 'em coming, Take!

[mmatt]

This was a really fun video, and wow those are some killer photos, man! ❤

[joeldoin]

I keep coming back to this video. I love the photo montage at the beginning and you (BHT) are great at talking about the Leica M11 and the M system in general. Got a new subscriber here.

[GregCarrick]

Yes, I enjoy your knowledge in the gear reviews, but much more enjoy seeing your photos.. Cheers from Australia.

[chrismeetschris]

Always a good time when we go shoot. This time actually resulted in a video too 😂. It’s the Wotancraft bag for me that always steals the show. Beautiful sling. Also that pic of the trees at 11:28 is incredible… looks like a painting.

[ldbass]

Love this video format. I really enjoyed the video.

[GamachePhoto]

Take, great video review, love your pics! Every time I take my M10-R out for a walk, it’s always a pleasure to shoot with, not unlike my Hasselblad (film) in the old days. The 41MP sensor of the M10-R is certainly overkill for what I need, but it allows me the option of cropping in post. The small lenses for the M cameras are also a big factor when deciding to choose between the SL2 system and the M cameras. For me focusing with manual lenses is something I’ve done since my first camera in the 70’s, so it’s both a pleasure and often an advantage. M10-R and lens in hand with extra battery, lens, Visoflex, memory cards in my small sling back and away I go. Keep up the nice work, always look forward to your videos!

[LEIF_]

great video, love the editing and the “on the go” impression on the street. very nice 🤩🤩

[cl]

Those M10-R photos were super interesting. I'd love to see a video about them and the M10-R

[mwales]

As always Take outstanding... Love the images and tech talk... I enjoy using my pair of old M240s daily.. Thanks

[DidierMOULINPhotography]

100% agree with you. AF is something we need to rely on in certain jobs where we can’t afford to miss the shot but in street photography for the joy to manually focus and be proud of the result is so insane.
At 5:47 can you tell us the lens you use and the aperture that gives these lovely light stars ?

[diego]

Had to give up my M10 and lens collection when manual focusing became a challenge due to eyesight. Replaced it all with a Q (original model) and haven’t looked back - I’ve always found the 28mm focal length the most natural, it’s a bit more inconspicuous (a real worry when you’re carrying around £15, 000 worth of kit in your camera bag on holiday) and the results I get out of it are faultless.

[ericvidal]

I really do agree with your comparison between Leica M and Porsche 911 as an analogue M shooter and an everyday 911 driver.👍😉

[Stockezy]

Haha! Loved this one brother. Appreciate the shout out and your photos were incredible. 🤌🏾❤️🙏🏾

[bobbleczar]

Where did you find that orange and grey camera strap? it looks awesome.