So many people (men actually) talking gear instead of wondering if they could improve their technique to perform better. Same in every area (sport, computers, photo etc...). It makes marketing and others dream sellers (like KZbinrs) happy !

The upgraded auto focus on the SL3-S is worth it. It is now close to Lumix S5IIx (or better?) and compared to the SL3 has an additional 779 AF metering areas (the SL3 has "only" 315). The SL3-S AF feels snappy, precise and reliable.

Short answer: no

Das Voigtländer 40mm 1.2 hat einen genialen Pop-Effekt, hat auch bei Offenblende sehr gute Qualität und einen sehr außergewöhnlichen Look. Außerdem ist es super kompakt - kleiner als das 35er - deshalb hab ich das genommen. Der einzige Mangel für mich: es zeigt einen 50er Rahmen - besser wäre der 35er gewesen - dann könnte man den 50er Leuchrahmen noch umschalten. Das Bokeh ist sehr modern - im Gegensatz zum 35mm 1.4 Classic. Da ist das Bokeh sehr aufgeregt - ähnlich einer Vintage-Linse wie dem 50mm 1.4 Super Takumar. Alles in allem - eine gute Wahl für eine Leica M.

28 is $500 cheaper.

I love a good kislux because it helps me decide if I want to buy the real thing or NOT." That part right there. That's IT. I feel like people stigmatize dupes but for me, I pause on large purchases that are trendy or when I feel the overconsumption mania setting in FOR ME. (It's something I struggle with LOL! I'm easily convinced to buy things I don't wear or use. They'll literally have the tags and I'll even forget I bought something and have 2 or 3 of them in my closet.) Love this video!

Shows that a sense of style doesn't just come from brands, it comes from personal pairing and attitude. I love collecting kislux bags in different designs. The replicas give me more options. Do what you love with your money.

Great video. I am a new fan of your channel and I love your vibe. Also, I can't tell the difference between the two Bottega bags, the kislux is close and cute, so that's enough for me. I will bring my friends to buy.

Yes. Too many people lug around a camera bag that is bulging with stuff. As a good friend of mine calls it, her Insecurity bag. Going with one camera, one lens forces you to think, compose, and get creative. I could not afford the M11, but I could squeeze the budget to get an excellent used Leica Q2M. I got a small 3.5L camera bag with the camera, a set of filters, and an extra battery. That is it! Enjoy the freedom and liberation this brings you.

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Great video, fantastic cameras. how come you dont have a flash in your bag as it creates light where and when you need it.

Nice bag Christian.I have the Peter McKinnon sling which is very good. Looking for something along the lines of this one you have. I sold all my Sony gear. got a Leica M10 and Carl Zeiss 28mm, a Fuji X100vi and a point and shoot film Mamiya. Will wait for the dpi Cosmo pocket 4.

Nice set. I just sold my Q and D-LUX 8 and bought a brand new SL2-S. Why? Because I've plenty of Leica R-lenses lying around, and they'll get a second life now. Great deal! My EDC and main camera is still the MP240 with the Summilux 50. I had the Voigtländer 40/1.4, but it wasn't that good. Leica and Angenieux lenses are great for me. Thanks for sharing and keep on rolling!

this is pretty much my dream 3-camera setup as well!

You seem like a decent person so I don’t wanna be too rude but I will get straight to the point your video comparing these two cameras which are identical aside from a lens is absolute absurd. Please don’t ask stupid questions like which one is the best this is like having two women or two children or two brothers or two parents and asking which is the best each have their strengths and each have their weaknesses for you to come across as a intellectual photographer and ask such a childish stupid question makes me want to thumbs down. Grow up and present proper material.

Have you dispensed with the SL2-S now? I’ve just bought one, out of all the cameras I’ve ever used it is the best by far, it’s on an another level in three areas for me, build quality, image quality and the user experience.

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Very nice review and the Wireless Pro stuff was a great recommendation. You got a new subscriber. Vielen Dank, Herr Kurz und ich wünsche Euch ein schönes neues Jahr.

Beats Studio, M3 MacBook Pro and don’t laugh but I’m using the Zv-1f haha. It was crazy cheap and I’m waiting for the ZVE10 Mark ii to become back I stock at Best Buy

Why did you title this video "MOST VALUABLE Gear of the year 2024" and include a camera that was made in 2021...

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The Soft shutter release button is budget - friendly and must - have！I think so.

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Nice video! I just picked up my 43 yesterday and love it. I wonder if one day someone will invent a Range Finder viewer but with auto focus point. I’m just not a big fan of EVFs.

Buying a camera for 7 or $8k that doesn’t auto focus well, has slow shutter speed of 2000 limit. No second card. Fixed vocal length. I could pick up a Fuji XT5, with either an 18 1.4 or a 33 1.4. I would still have enough money over to buy a full fleet of Fuji lenses! I know there’s a lot of fan boys on both sides, and I always wanted to try Leica, and most likely the Q3 43, but the cost is ridiculous! Too many people eyeing my Fuji camera as it is, having a Leica would just mean more security problems!

Hi, can you have a ‘live’ view mode on the rear lcd which is clear with no text or data? The top and bottom seem to have a strip of info stopping you from composing?

I have been considering a Q3... a 28, then the 43mm came along. I do most of my shooting whilst traveling, and much of that is on a motorcycle. For the last 10 years I have a Leica D-Lux 6 which has a 4.7-17.7mm (24-90mm equivalent) f/1.4-2.3 lens. It's nice, but I took it for granted. After a lot of wear and tear and about 30,000 shots, a professional shooter friend recommended a Canon G1X Mk3. Full size processor... a 24-72mm F2.8-5.6 lens and at first I was enamoured by the processor... a year later, I see clear differences in macro (particularly) and general clarity and depth in the photographs that no amount of editing can fix. Simply, I miss the Leica lens... You have confused me. I need to try one, but it seems to me the 28mm Q3 is the one I need... I will miss the zoom a little I guess, but the bigger sensor (than the D-lux 6) will probably compensate with cropping. The f/1.4 setting on the D-Lux 6 gave me brilliant low light capability. Again, that makes me lean towards the 28mm Q3. And lastly, the 28 is more compact. I was hoping (in my subconscious) that the 43 might be the answer I was looking for, but now perhaps not.

The super clamp and the magic arm are really powerful :)

A few other things: - A tripod like Joby Gorillapod or a small Manfrotto one - A lens filter, a uv for protection, a polarizer to remove reflections - A small RGB light to to put on your hot shoe - plastic hot shoe cap to protect from rain - A flash - a nice strap - an sd card

Good video !

thank you! Can you give the link for the cleaning kit please?

thank you, keep up the good work

Thanks Christian. Really helpful video. This convinced me to get this Sigma 28-70 for my SL2-S. And it has indeed proved to be the best tool for the job I need it to do. Especially as it is much lighter than the 24-70 alternatives. I can work all day with it. It never leaves my camera now.

I have Q3 and for the thumb grip, I bought the knock-off version on Taobao for 40 usd with identical Leica words on it. It works perfectly, the thumb grip price from Leica is just too ridiculously high and it only serves the function of better grip. It’s overpriced and not worth it.

Lol, dude takes photos of fish and birds mostly… 😂

If they did 50mm instead of that 43mm, things will be more different!

was recommended your video on my startpage and I must say, as a beginner photographer myself i found it very helpful. Vielen dank für die vielen tips

I love your videos. Very pleasant and informative. I just picked up my Q3 and am very impressed!

I learned photography with a Konica/40mm, so the 43 would be instinctively preferred for me. But having used the Q2 for a couple of years, the constraints have pushed me to learn and adapt and enjoy. Q3 prices are beyond my budget too. I think a lot of Leica aspiring folks will go toward the D-Lux 8.

Great video!

Beginer start with 50/1.8 then goes to 20, 35 and 85 or 20, 50 and 135

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Nice video! Can you add a ”list” of the products you show?

What is the ND filter that you are using in this video? Thank you

Nice video, I agree with your points. My first light was COB almost the same as yours (different brand name for this part of Europe) but as you mentioned, when you want lit someone against the window in sunny day, it’s impossible to do it and key light is more fill light. Now I’m considering to take VL150 (but it’s almost 4 years after release), in theory it’s 2-3 times more powerful than SL60. But on the other hand there are in the same price range bicolor and RGB cob lights from Amaran and Smallrig but I guess even they are stronger in wattage, light output for daylight colour will be lower.

I agree with the vlogger about a SMALL palm-sized camera, but I do NOT agree that a camera costing $2000 is a good idea for a beginner :)!!! Consider instead the amazing SONY RX100 i, ii, or iii that cost around $500, have zoom lenses, a built in flash, cheap batteries, and a wonderful pop-up view finder, as well as a pop out back screen, and most important-beautiful images. Even better, buy the latest IPHONE or Samsung Galaxy cell and learn to use the high quality cameras in these phones. If you decide not to be a photographer you still have a great cell telephone to share pics with your friends. You can learn to shoot as a photographer with a good cell camera just like on a regular camera, but it's much easier-much more user friendly. The photos will not be as detailed/sharp/rich when blown up a bit, but so what? You are learning and deciding if you want to be a photographer :)! If you buy a cell, review the many you tube videos about how to shoot with the cell camera, or if you use a new iphone, go to the free classes at the Apple Store in your neighborhood. No matter what, never buy as a beginner, a detachable lens camera, you simply won't use it enough to warrant the cost, and they are too darn big to travel with or take to local events. Again, start with cells or palm sized cameras (under $600) then move up from there to APSC or full frame interchangeable lens cameras. Lastly, always consider used cameras sold by private parties who decide NOT to be photographers! You get great depreciation on such sites as Craigslist, Facebook marketplace, Offer-up. Amazon, EBAY are good as well, but you pay tax.

Ok as a seasoned pro Best camera for beginners is camera you have Can buy old Nikon coolpix about $90 (5x) Good pocket camera 6 megapixel Or use cellphone camera

Thank you for the great video! I am starting to get into photography and I am going with the R8. Nice video though, keep up the good work. I like your video editing btw :)