Love this show, so useful, so many great tips, thank you guys!

A quick perusal of KZbin will yield perhaps a dozen Leica vids. The clear implication is that in order to take a fine photo only a Leica will do.

Has there been any official word from Leica as to if and when they’re going to allow card formatting for the M11-D to come arrive? That’s literally the only thing stopping me from getting one now. Seems like a huge oversight.

No mention of the zeiss 15 mm.lol

M was made for wide angle , therefore came the visoflex for tele. Ever shoot a 90 on a m6 small frame .. lol

Why are you talking so fast. Please slow down. It is not easy for us the audience to understand what you say. I have to rewind and try to ear what you say. Please slow down.

never went back to screen since my 11D. plus my vision dropped a bit so I got tired to have to put glasses on to see the screen anyway lol. became useless.

This is without a doubt the most stupid thing I’ve ever came across. I use the m since 20 years and not to photograph my cat! When I hear the crap of people saying they can’t concentrate with a screen on it. Well my M10 must be special cause I am able to turn the monitor off believe it or not. On top I use a Leica leather protection case which closes / protects the screen. Iam doing just fine with a MD. That’s what you definitely have exclusive to Leica, a pool of clowns with money. I suggest to buy another proper lens to enhance your photography instead of this wanna be M6 digital Blödsinn

Watching this in 2024. Interested in M11-D and love the concept and had MD (262). Tried out the Startup time on M11-D for a few dozens of shots and it is absolutely above 3 seconds. Sometimes varying and shorter. Same thing when setting camera to sleep and waking up. It takes the same amount of time. Such a shame that for M11-D there isn't an option going back to metering from the shutter.

I have the M10-d, the one problem I have with the FOTOS app is that for some reason the format memory card option isn't available on the android version ,only the IOS version ,so every time I need to format a card ,I need to use my son's iPad I have contacted Leica through the app and they confirmed it's not available ☹️

Does M11D work with Visoflex 2? I have attached it, the LCD did not light up.

Any idea when these camera will be no longer "back ordered." I ve been on 3 wait list some 2+ months now!

SL 3 Monochrom ..... sign me up !

Is it only me that sees the resemblance of these guys? Father and son or uncle and nephew? 😂

Just like Fuji. for 1/10th of the price :D

I've been a M system user for (goodness) 20 years - M6TTL, MP .58, M8, M10-R and now M11-D. I began with film, and it's the almost contemplative process of composing, etc, that appeals to me in the making of photographs. A screen, for me, detracts immensely from that, with the temptation to look at the screen, fiddle, adjust, etc - it takes me out of the place I am visually exploring. The M11-D, specifically, I like as it's simple to charge and one can use USB-C to transfer photos to Lightroom/FOTOS, etc. The connection with the M10 was just... not as good for me. I know a lot of folks look askance at both the M11 and the D variant, but that's my reasoning as to why I chose it.

love it

Great video as always. Next Leica product : The M11D Monochrom. (Joking…) the niche of the niche.

for me the M body should be without a rear screen, just looks ugly and awkward. It’s all about that clean look. An ISO dial there is all I want to see. A digital version with all the essence of a film body and don’t tell me to ‘yeah then why don’t you use a film camera then?’ I don’t want to, digital makes so much sense but there is nothing stopping a camera manufacturer from making a body that had no rear lcd screen. Leica has done it. No screen means you can’t chimp even if you wanted too. And Leica the guys at red dot forum said you eont be able to stop yourself from chomping and f you had an LCD screen, well I should say that’s besides the point, of-course you are focused more on shooting but the main reason is that it just looks right, clean and beautiful.

Another informative and entertaining episode! Loved seeing the m60. What watch were you wearing, Josh?

I'm glad for people who get their fun or happiness from the "D" cameras; but in answer to David's question, they're not for me. One of the recurring themes of your show, I recall, is the desirability of having a backup camera in case something goes wrong with, or gets damaged in, your primary camera during a once in a lifetime trip (to Bhutan, for example) or any unrepeatable experience. With a "D" camera, just as with the old film cameras, the "surprise" upon finding out later how your photos turned out that Josh cites as a positive aspect of the experience might very well unfortunately turn into shock, disappointment, and waste if, through some mistake of your own or the camera's, the results were somehow flawed. Of course one might say that there are ways to avoid that problem with the "D" cameras (e.g., the Fotos AP, or a Visoflex), but if you were going to resort to one of those preventive measures anyway, I would just point out that the far simpler, more elegant solution to the problem is simply the screen built into the backs of normal digital cameras. It is not there for no reason and is, in fact, one of the (several) great advantages of digital photography over film.

I have the leia M-D and don't know yet if it's an upgrade with the M11D.... I'm very happy with my M-D

the guy on the right side of my screen (blue shirt) speaks way too fast - missed a lot of what he said - very frustrating

Yea, and the 60 is even more special because it will soon just be a door stop since Leica refuses to make batteries for it....and every other 240-base. 😡

When you’re remotely controlling your camera from an iPad f.e. You might want to turn USB charging off so the camera will not drain the iPad’s battery. I’m using my M11 connected to my iPad Pro for camera control & tethering all the time and sometimes it might be cruicial switching it off.

The M10-D was my first screenless Leica and I loved the thumb rest. I now own the M11-D and I love how they have replaced the EV dial with ISO for the back of the camera. I do wish the thumb support was still an option though.

If I had money to burn, I could see myself with an M10-D

You were kidding when you said you can put a small SD card to emulate an old film camera. Back in these days when you have 36 pictures on each roll you put more effort into taking pictures. Now we take 1000 of pictures all the time and then we cannot figure out which one to keep. I think one I will get a 11-D

As a fine art photographer, the M11-D is my dream system and I'm so thankful that Leica is committed to it. It's a tool that gets out of the way of my photographic experience in the same way that film cameras do. I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful it is to be presented with only what is necessary to focus, compose, and expose. With the M11-D, I never have to worry that I've accidentally instantiated a "mode" or "view" that I cannot get out of while I'm in the field. In fact, I rarely ever change my settings in the app. It's not a camera for everyone, but it is a camera for me. And I love it.

To have the "D" experience how about getting a leather case with a back cover? That way you get a handling quality and inability to see the photos readily. For example.. for M10-R Black Paint since I love Black paint Leicas.

ps as usual nice video . people who watch you for years , I bet on it , feel by now as though you're part if not their family than part of friend's circle ;) one thing always bothered me - your grade of video its way to conttrsaty for your faces it is fine but for gear not - all black items look a lot blacker not true to life - no details in black . minute details and shades are gone with the wind

YOU DONT GET USB-C cable in box . not the one it should be - not for DATA transfer . what we got is Chinese crap for charging only . but who cares WE have all kind off cables these days and buying 11000+ camera with tax and viso2 who are bothered with buying 90usd thunderbolt 4 cable from Apple - not me or any other normal person .

why nobody notices that 11d has NO - sensor protection when a lens is dismounted , No way to change default 2.4 WIFI to 5 ghz which is 2-3 times faster ,there is NO perspective control , NO way set thumb wheel to change exp comp AFTER pushing it ( since it so loose if you wear camra on strap it rubs against fabric of ones clothes and shift left and right ) . ive got so pissed with camra constantly shows wrong exp so I just in 2-3 moths train no to use it at all an judge light whatever by sight which is 95% right . also still no support for C1 M11 internal memory ( when camra plugged into Mac it doest see it ) . @georges_angeles

Chasing your co-host away twice was awkward. Then came the gloves. 😂 If only Leica cameras were made well enough to be touched.

I ended up selling my M6 and M10 for M11-D and could not be happier. This is now my only camera for work and hobby. For work shoots I use the Visoflex 2 and tether wirelessly to a iPad. Perfect setup. Highly recommend.

I’ve had my M11-d for about 6 weeks now, upgrading from an M10 P…. For me the biggest benefits are it’s much lighter, usb c charging and Amazing battery life. The app is far more useable. 2 negatives…. The camera has frozen on me once and long term the fundamental question is how long will support the app? Will you be able to use the app which is essential to change settings on say an iPhone 20 or 23?

No safari?

10:07 Not around your neck….. no lugs! 11:08 Ok, you can strap it on!

I own (M's) a M2, M6, M8.2, M9 and a M240. The M9 and M240 are my to go cams on daily use. No need for an M11 D. Maybe a M10R. I love the battery life of the M240. No need for a 2nd one. I would need to buy a new phone for the photos app 😮. Besides, the M2 is my goto cam for film 🎉. Good show! Thanks for your infos! Maybe I will be able to visit you once.

Tasty 😋

Josh! One small but relevant point: none of the M models currently in production will come close to the build quality of the M3.

Ridiclous that protection costs so much. Make you ask yourself if Leica cameras are overpriced as well.

got both m10d and m11d. Never disappointed. No distraction, just eye and RF.

would have loved if the ISO dial at the back were silver or made both in silver and black. Either way i am all for no rear LCD screen, makes the digital body more pure and just more beautiful as a whole. Glad the M edition 60 is being featured here and getting its moment in the spotlight. I have one and I strap it from the 1/4 thread tripod screw mount. I made a special adapter with strap lugs and rings and to that you attach your choice of strap. The camera hangs upside down which is better because the strap is not interfering with your hands as you hold the body to shoot. Love the stainless steel material on it and the lens is just gorgeous. Also stainless is not much heavier than brass of which the older ones and some recent examples are made from.

Any M11 can be upgraded to M11-D with some black electrical tape.

Good morning Josh, I just found this past CT.

My Q is arriving next week, I know it is an old camera but really excited :)

Choosing the right analog M Leica for all the wrong reasons. Guaranteed to have nothing to do with the actually taking pictures with these very cameras - at all!

7:31 Leica M Rookie mistake! ... Now the lens is focused 1.5m/5ft. behind the stone(?) wall. There would be plenty of structure and contrast in those stones to find focus easily... 8:33 just wrong for any lens 35mm and up at 4 or more opened up. Just no (general) rule at all - focus that thing every time you *can*. (now that's a good rule!)

Nice but tip 4 with the wall and focussing on the window, I think your focussing distance is way off if you focus on the window 45º to the side. You should look for something that is not repeated, like the part of the wall where the paint is damaged.