Please do review the Super Six. It seems to be a very special lens I'm also curious to know how it performs stopped down.
@NoctiGirl9 сағат бұрын
It’s a beautiful lens 😍 but not easy to shoot with. Because it’s a vintage lens, it’s only sharp in the center. But the bokeh is amazing 😍❤️💖 Let me think about that video 😉
@MilmidStudios2 күн бұрын
Everyday I regret selling my Leica Q2M 🥲
@NoctiGirl2 күн бұрын
Awwww the Q2M is awesome… I love how easy and versatile that camera is 🥹
@GunstonGun4 күн бұрын
are you into reissue 50/1.2 noctilux too ?
@NoctiGirl4 күн бұрын
Unfortunately no… the reissue is a bit too soft for me 🥹
@illicit0086 күн бұрын
Did you know all but 2 United States presidents are related? Joe Biden and Donald Trump are relatives. Democracy is a farce in the United States and it's actually a branch of the crown. If you search "are all presidents related" on a certain search engine you'll see for yourself.
@NoctiGirl5 күн бұрын
😮
@dueviastradatravel75367 күн бұрын
Wow this is so cool. Meeting you in person is much cooler. My wife and I will definitely visit the gallery.
@NoctiGirl5 күн бұрын
Awww thank you so much! The show was last year but hopefully I’ll get to exhibit again soon! 😊
@markshwang69677 күн бұрын
The 8-year itch?
@NoctiGirl5 күн бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@danieloberdanner98098 күн бұрын
Cool Video! Love to see you liked Zurich, my hometown!
@NoctiGirl5 күн бұрын
Thanks for tuning in! Zurich is such a beautiful city!! 😊
@RobiePunsalan9 күн бұрын
Thanks for the guide! Looking to get a Q3 when I go this coming winter.
@NoctiGirl8 күн бұрын
Have fun and enjoy! Thanks for tuning in 😊
@Gvacam12229 күн бұрын
This is the only m11 base body i kept 👌 with silver crown 35 and lux50CF
@NoctiGirl8 күн бұрын
That’s awesome!! 😊
@makmak69L713 күн бұрын
Great video.. Amazing shots.. Many thanks. 🙏🏻
@NoctiGirl13 күн бұрын
Thanks for tuning in! 😊
@lensman576215 күн бұрын
Is there any particular reason that a city, or for that matter any subject has to be photographed at iso 200000? Any particular merit attached to this?
@NoctiGirl13 күн бұрын
Sounds like you didn’t watch the video before making this comment 🥺
@lensman576213 күн бұрын
@@NoctiGirl I have to admit that I didn't. I was just wondering why that title was necessary in the first place?
@NoctiGirl12 күн бұрын
To get you to watch the video of course lol. Also I did a test to see what ISO 200,000 would look like on an image. It's quite impressive actually 😎
@andrewfishkin655915 күн бұрын
Great, as always.
@NoctiGirl13 күн бұрын
Thanks Andrew! 😊
@humankapital200015 күн бұрын
Yeah, I'm way too lazy to use ND filters, really enjoying the electronic shutter of the M11. Thinking about upgrading my M10M to a M11M just because of that.
@NoctiGirl13 күн бұрын
For sure. It’s quite convenient! 😄
@StephenPodrasky15 күн бұрын
I have the M10M. However have to upgrade to the M11M since I like to use the Noctilux outside during the day sometimes. Real nice video.
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
That's awesome! Maybe we should just wait for the M12M. They are releasing them so quick now lol. Thanks for tuning in! 😊
@vampolascott3615 күн бұрын
I own the M10 Monochrom and it's my favorite camera by far. I chose the M10 because the used price was something I could afford. I really appreciate the dynamic range of the Monochrom for landscape shots. I can get great cloud detail by exposing for the bright sky while still retaining detail in the darker foreground. I use yellow and red filters quite a bit. My favorite landscape and street lenses are the Voigtlander 35 and 28mm Ultrons. My fastest lenses are the 50mm Summilux and Voigtlander 50mm 1.2 Nokton.
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
That's awesome! Sounds like you have a cool collection of lenses! The M10M is also an awesome camera. A big upgrade from the M9M. Sounds like you also like contrasty, dramatic shots like I do. Enjoy and happy shooting! 📸
@wilfredshum370315 күн бұрын
I occasionally use the 50 mm Noctilux on my M10-M, but more on my SL2 when weight is not a concern. It is a bit hard for me to give up my Wetzlar edition for the M11-M. Thanks for your nice video.
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
Wait... you have a Wetzlar edition M10M?! That's awesome!! I was also eyeing that camera but I resisted cuz the M11 was being released soon and I wanted to see what special editions would be released for the M11M. Nothing so far, but perhaps we should wait for the M12M now 😁 Thanks for tuning in! 😊
@erickcyin15 күн бұрын
Hope you enjoyed the trip! And thanks for the nice video! There are more shops to be featured.! Let us know when you visit next time!
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
I had so much fun! Just wished I had more free time to explore. Next time I'll definitely hit you up again for more recommendations. Thanks!! 😊
@christopherrodriguez722315 күн бұрын
Fantastic opportunity!
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
Thanks! 😊💖
@adden224215 күн бұрын
I could never afford a camera that ONLY shoots in B & W.. Leica just too pricey.. My Sony works jsut fine.
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
I think it depends on your subject matter and style of photography. A B&W only camera makes sense for someone who shoots only or mostly in B&W. But Sony is great! 😊
@crayonman1234515 күн бұрын
Banding is caused by lens profile being on in higher ISOs on monochrom. If you turn off the lens profile it will remove the banding. try it and let me know if it works.
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
Oh wow no way?! Definitely going to give it a try. Thanks!
@Bunnyisms15 күн бұрын
Wow! I love the way you did the black and whites. I love how purposeful you are with it. I feel like I also shoot differently when I'm doing black and white myself, but I'm usually using black and white film when I do black and white. Those lines and shapes really pop, and I love the contrast in your photos. The old lenses that are mostly clear in the middle are really fun. I think it really draws your eye to the center. That's why I love using some older lenses. So cool!! 💗
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
Thanks for tuning in! I am such an old soul that I often feel like I was born in the wrong era. I love B&W photography. It brings me back in time and allows me to experience the world differently. I also love that old lens (Dallmeyer Super Six) that I tried! It was pretty hard to shoot but I agree, it draws your attention to the center of the frame. I just love cameras/lenses that challenge our normal perspective of the world 💖
@Bunnyisms15 күн бұрын
@@NoctiGirl Have you ever tried some of those old screw mount Leica bodies? While they don't take the Noctlux, (I don't think Noctilux was ever offered in screw mount) they're quite an experience
@NoctiGirl13 күн бұрын
I've definitely handled and played around with some older screw mount Leica bodies, but never actually shot through a roll. Honestly, the viewfinders on those things are so hard to see so I didn't even attempt to shoot with them 😆 But based on your recommendation, I should give it a try! 😃
@Bunnyisms13 күн бұрын
@@NoctiGirl If you use one of those, the 50mm Leica or Cosina Voigtlander brightline finders are a must have in my opinion. The Leica one is called the "SBOOI." They cost about the same, and are both 1:1 magnification. They're way better than squinting through the tiny 50mm peephole on the screwmount cameras. Most LTM cameras have two peepholes, and one is a dedicated rangefinder. I compose on the external finder then I move to the rangefinder peephole to focus. Because one of the windows is a dedicated rangefinder, the focusing view is really good. Right now I'm using a Nicca 3S which is like a dream (It's similar to the Leica IIIa and feels just like one), but I plan on getting my Leica IIIc restored in the coming year. My Nicca 3S was actually restored by my regular Leica repair person. I'm really not a huge camera girl. I'm mostly into lenses, but I have a lot of fun with it. It feels like smooth clockwork when you turn the knobs. At first I was like wow this is something, but after a few days, I was like "wow this is super fun!"
@NoctiGirl12 күн бұрын
Omg this is awesome! Thanks for the recommendations!! You definitely know your stuff 🤓 Though I enjoy vintage cameras & lenses, they need to be practical enough for me to want to shoot them lol. I'm lazy 😛 But I know what you mean about a nice, smooth lens when you rotate the tab. When it feels good in my hands, I feel like every shot I take with it is a masterpiece (at least to myself lol) 🤓😎😜
@krolldavid15 күн бұрын
Nice shots! Good explanation of the different use cases for this
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
Thanks for tuning in!
@robertlevite687516 күн бұрын
Another great photo travelogue. Thank you!
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
Thank you for tuning in Bob! 😊
@crispin888816 күн бұрын
A very interesting insight, thank you. I currently, almost exclusively, use Ilford XP2 currently, which is very nice, low grain C41 process film. I have two black and white digital cameras - a 246 and an M10M. I actually prefer to 246, although the M10M is technically better. Especially for the M10M I use a yellow filter to increase the contrast, although it can be improved out of camera. The RAW files are always very dull and need quite a boost. In any event, I prefer black and white, which feels more characterful, while colour feels more like a straightforward record. Add a Noctilux, and it's complete...
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
Thank you for your support as always! I love the XP2. It's such a versatile film. Though I am a Kodak fan 😁 Kodak B&W film are a bit more punchier which is more of my style of B&W photography. I like them more contrasty and dramatic. What can I say, I'm a drama queen 😎 Oh interesting that you prefer the 246 over the M10M. May I ask why? They are both CMOS sensors right? I feel that the raw files from the M11M are more contrasty than the M9M. They still need some work in post (I always increase contrast) but not as much as the files from my M9M. Sometimes my files from the M9M are so flat that I can't tell if nailed focus. And the LCD is... as I said there to check if you got an image and that's it lol. But I totally agree with you! A B&W photo feels more characterful, and when shot with a vintage lens, it feels like I went back in time and took the photo 🥰
@crispin888815 күн бұрын
@NoctiGirl Of course you can ask. This is the Internet. 🫡 I shoot XP2 at 200 ASA, and the results are quite contrasting. Very little work is required. Maybe I like the 246 because of nostalgia, but I used it with a 50mm Summicron APO and the results were very smooth and just satisfying. But, it's definitely not a night camera, and banding will occur. I just took my M7 plus 50mm Summilux plus XP2 to Chinatown, photographing old men (as one does). A bit like a lazy Noctilux day without the weight. The results were remarkably dreamy. (Latest Summilux version and not the Heritage version.) I've used the Summilux before on digital and didn't like the results. On film it's very nice. 🤓
@NoctiGirl14 күн бұрын
That's awesome! I feel like film is more forgiving in terms of sharpness. Some of the lenses (such as the APO lenses) are so sharp on digital cameras that the images almost hurt my eyes when I look at them 😆 I've used the 50 APO on the M10M and the results were fabulous with intense sharpness 😁 Please forgive my ignorance but if I remember correctly, you live in Singapore? And they have a "Chinatown"? Wouldn't the country itself be pretty Chinesey? 🤔 Sorry if this is a dumb question. I've been to Singapore once but didn't know about a Chinatown 😅
@crispin888814 күн бұрын
@@NoctiGirl Singapore, correct, which is a multi cultural society, but predominantly Chinese. So, Chinatown is like an original enclave. There is also Little India, the Arab Street area, etc. 🤓
@NoctiGirl13 күн бұрын
Ahhh gotcha! So it's kind of like LA then. We also have different areas dedicated to different cultures. Part of what makes LA so interesting and charming. Thanks for broadening my horizons! 😃
@chapsibnnoel362616 күн бұрын
Charlene, you may have just caused me to exhume dead presidents from my wallet. Not nice. 😊 I have a M9 M. I’ve lusted over this camera and its fabled Kodak CCD sensor for years. With some help from my friends, I finally got my hands on one with the changed sensor and everything. The problem appears that the camera isn’t properly calibrated. But what’s worse is that the tech can’t seem to find any problems. My seller isn’t sure of our next move. This gets me back to you and this video. I think my option to preserve sanity and have my Leica monochrome body is to upgrade to the M11 M. Your images were exquisite. And I especially loved the Hitchcock birds over the river shot. Continued happiness and success to you and yours. Stay Safe and Be Blessed, Doc Chaps. PS I’m a subscriber to both your and Kevin’s channels. And learning that you two are an item , you just became the Leica Power Couple! Yea! Love his collection and his incredible handmade matching leather straps and bags. Peace!
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
Awww thanks for tuning in! Hahaha and my name is Charlice by the way 🙃 When I got my M9M (got it used btw), I only had a choice of that or the 246. I chose the M9M also for the CCD sensor (replaced of course). I feel that the images from the M9M have a more ethereal quality to them. That and the images are very flat, so you have a lot of freedom to do what you want to them in post. I love the images from the camera, but every time when I use a newer camera, such as my M10P, I am reminded how much I enjoy the updated technology lol. So perhaps that's something for you to consider. The LCD screen on the M11M is very impressive. I don't need the Visoflex to shoot my Noctilux in the dark. I rely completely on the LCD and focus peaking. They work great! Thank you for your continued support! Flattered that you consider Kevin and I a Leica Power Couple 😊💖
@IamUke16 күн бұрын
I am fortunate enough to have a Q2 monochrom and an M11 monochrom. Love them both but the M11M is my baby. Incredible images. I pretty much leave it on auto ISO.
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
Omg! You must love B&W. That's awesome! They are both great cameras, though I'll admit it's nice to have autofocus sometimes 😅 Thanks for tuning in and keep shooting! 📸
@IamUke15 күн бұрын
@@NoctiGirl Nice to have waterproofing too. And that summilux 28! Great channel, keep it coming!
@NoctiGirl14 күн бұрын
Definitely! And I LOVE the macro mode on the Q series. So fun! Thank you for your support and stay tuned for more vids! 😊
@SILVERGOLDWING7205116 күн бұрын
My Q2M still gets an A in the details, though the M11 seems to be my choice lately.. nice video
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
I love the Q2M! I have to admit, it's nice to have autofocus sometimes 😅 Also I don't need to worry about lens choices with the Q2M. So easy and versatile. Thanks for tuning in! 😊
@ronanderson573616 күн бұрын
Awesome photos Charlice! What an amazing camera, by an amazing photographer! Have a great time there!🙏🌹
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
Thanks Ron! It was definitely a great time with a fun camera! 😊
@cwantuch16 күн бұрын
Really nice pics and another interesting and informative video. thanks.
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
Thanks for tuning in! 😊
@gewglesux16 күн бұрын
Hey Young lady.. This is indeed a lovely video I learned a lot.. Even though I have a Q2M it took me a while to muster up the strength to drop that coin on B/W only camera.. I would do it again in a minute. What do you think about what the M12 will have to offer? Heard anything? - when and if.. or whatever it's going to be called..
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
I totally get it! You have to be pretty committed to B&W to own a B&W only camera. I've tried the Q2M and it's a beautiful machine. I love how easy it is to use it, and I don't have the trouble of deciding what lens to use it with (not that I have so many M lenses anyway 😅) Check this out about the M12 😉 leicarumors.com/2024/05/30/the-next-digital-leica-m-camera-m12-could-be-3mm-shorter.aspx/
@gewglesux15 күн бұрын
@@NoctiGirl Thanks for the link!!! I only have 2 summilux lens to go with my MP.I have heard some good and some bad about the M11 .. I have time before i'm ready. i'm not sure about the VF and what i would like it to be Thanks again..
@NoctiGirl14 күн бұрын
So I've tried the M11 and the chromatic aberration is horrible when used with my Noctilux. The Noctilux is already notorious for CA but it's magnified on the M11. I am guessing it might have something to do with the triple resolution technology, but this is not an issue on the M11M. I don't think I'll upgrade to the M11. I'll wait for the M12 😉 Check out my first impressions video on the M11 to see what I'm talking about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKDGkKSCrNB4mKs
@gewglesux13 күн бұрын
@@NoctiGirl Thank you very much... I'm not ready for the "12" yet. This is indeed food for thought. I'm guessing it's going to be close to the Same Price point so that won't be a shock.I wonder if the Summilux would've had the same result? Gonna Have look at that link now.
@gewglesux13 күн бұрын
Ok I watched that video.. turns out i did see it before - I just forgot.. yea the CA was pretty obvious in those photos.I do agree that the CA sort of worked while shooting the Merc.
@user-f_bomb948016 күн бұрын
Great video and beautiful pictures. You’re the reason I got to Leica. I had no idea that Keven was your boyfriend. He’s made all my straps and is now making me a black alligator bag. What a coincidence you guys are great. Thanks for the great content Brian Marshall
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
Omg! Thank you so much! I'm really humbled 😊 How funny because I definitely know about the black alligator bag he's making. He's mentioned how flattered he is to have your support since you've bought a few straps from him and now a full on alligator bag. Thank you for your support! 😊
@jamesrice67016 күн бұрын
I can understand why you'd follow Kevin all over the world -- he's got that Jim Marshall Leica M246 -- and someone needs to keep their eye on that camera! Wonderful photographs in the Zurich shop with the M11M.
@NoctiGirl15 күн бұрын
Hahahaha he's got more than just that Jim Marshall... but you're right, someone needs to keep an eye on his cameras and help him use them. Annnnd that's me! 🙋🏻♀️ Thanks for tuning in! 😊
@NineVoltDigitalCinema16 күн бұрын
Beautiful photos, this looks like a perfect camera/lens combo!
@NoctiGirl16 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! It really is 😊
@maskedman19 күн бұрын
Are there good deals on Lenses?
@NoctiGirl18 күн бұрын
Definitely! You just gotta be patient enough to look for them. We found a really rare lens that’s usually around $12k - $15k for $5k 😆 We had to negotiate tho
@PhucTran-xu4py23 күн бұрын
Do you still shoot film?
@NoctiGirl19 күн бұрын
I actually shoot so much film that I’m trying to shoot less because shooting film has gotten very expensive… my current photo project is entirely shot on 120 film: www.charlicelin.com/chasing-the-american-dream
@alternatereality771327 күн бұрын
Keep nocting' it out of the park!
@NoctiGirl27 күн бұрын
Hahaha thank you! 😊
@TamarkinCameraChicago27 күн бұрын
This is wonderful! Thank you for sharing this fabulous day with us.. we MUST visit Taipei !
@NoctiGirl27 күн бұрын
Thanks for tuning in! Yes!! It will be part of this world tour of camera shops that I’ll be arranging 😍😛😎
@ronanderson5736Ай бұрын
Great information Charlice! When I worked at Rockwell International back in the 90’s I used a GeoSystem to test guidance systems for submarines! We called them Theodolites! Haha
@NoctiGirl27 күн бұрын
Oh wow no way! That’s really cool! 😮 did you get to ride in the submarines as well? 😃
@ronanderson573626 күн бұрын
@@NoctiGirl haha! No I wish I could have! All of our test equipment and gyroscopes that submarines use have to access to the North Star in the sky! Our test equipment was calibrated to the North Star as well! My supervisor at Rockwell spent 20 years working on submarines though!
@NoctiGirl25 күн бұрын
Haha that’s still cool though!
@ronanderson573625 күн бұрын
@@NoctiGirl haha! I hope you had a great 4th! Are you enjoying the hot weather there yet! Take care , stay cool and have a great weekend!
@NoctiGirl24 күн бұрын
Yes! It’s getting a bit unbearably hot though 😅 you too, have a great weekend! 😊
@robertlevite6875Ай бұрын
Thanks for another great gear travelogue.
@NoctiGirl27 күн бұрын
Thanks for tuning in Bob! 😊
@DarthAwarАй бұрын
Not entirely separate Lecia 1 still owns shares with the 2 and 3
@NoctiGirl27 күн бұрын
🤓
@vicktortarasov3585Ай бұрын
nice gierl
@NoctiGirl27 күн бұрын
😎
@crispin8888Ай бұрын
A slightly complicated family tree. But, at least still a family. 🤓