Why I Had To Buy A Leica M4-P

[@byronservies4043]

Never thought I would own a Leica, but found a great M4-P and lens pair. I should receive them this week. Looking forward to a black and white film 2023. Thank you for the video; it's helping stave off the pain from my wallet.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

I really don’t know how and why but really seem like rangefinders always sounds better with black and white. Enjoy that camera Byron and thanks for watching!

[@GindahouseC]

The M4-P is probably my favorite of them all. I started with an M3 around 2 years ago and have added almost every single model to my collection ever since. I picked up an M6 last november but since I'm so used to shooting without meter with Leicas that it just started to distract me. Have only put a roll of 5 through it this far but I already know I prefer the M4-P. To me, it brings together the best of everything. I like my M4 as well obviously but I just like the fact that the M4-P just has a bit more features (hot shoe, motor winder) and it's black :D Congrats on the purchase & enjoy it!!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you so much, I was considering buying another Leica when I can afford it lol so I can save the M4-P for my lil girl but we will see what model I go with

[@castillomn971]

Oh man that’s DOPE so happy for ya! I was high key going down that road of one too. I ended up finding a good deal on a Zeiss Ikon ZM lol But I wouldn’t mind one. Have fun!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

The Zeiss Ikon is a nice one base on results I’ve seen. Thanks for watching

[@nathan_woodgate]

Yay join the Leica club!! Great camera mate!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

thank you Nathan, I'm loving it already!

[@nathan_woodgate]

TheFilmDigit looks like a well looked after example 👌🏼

[@martijnverweel2651]

Nice to see your enthsiasm. I also always wanted a Leica, but couldn’t afford one. Then... someone placed an ad on Facebook to buy a bunch of old cameras (tidy up the attic) for $50,- ! I recognized the red dot at the picture and bought it. And guess what... an Leica m4-p in used but fine condition. I use it currently for 3 years now. Wow! Back to basic, no lightmeter, developing film... I love it.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

😳 what!!! you bought a Leica for $50 ? Anyway thanks for watching

[@martijnverweel2651]

@@EdmundKBoateng yep couldn’t believe it either.

[@KristopherHooper]

Amazing! Your enthusiasm is infectious.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Haha thank you !!

[@crwn_munkz]

I had a similar story, looking for an M6 and had so settle for a M4-2 but it had a dent on the top plate and it was driving me crazy! So I returned it, and luckily found a deal on an M6 on ebay, now I have a mint condition M6 😊

[@airi6591]

That was a really engaging video. Thank you for sharing the story. Enjoy making the memories!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you!

[@bjmarchives]

I picked up my first Leica, a 1954 M3 and love it. I get it now. Maybe some day I’ll pick up the M4-P. I’ve recently added a 1973 CL with the 40mm Summicron-C to my collection.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

That's amazing mate! I hope you enjoy them, they're absolutely amazing cameras and thanks for watching

[@injeolmi6]

This was such a nice video, Edmund. Thank you so much for sharing it. I really want to get an M4-P some day, being a broke college student doesn't help much, but I'm sure I'll get one one day. I believe all Leicas have a special aura around them, seeing you get enthusiastic about it just proves my point, I've yet to see a person who's not happy with theirs. I hope you are still enjoying it. Cheers!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you mate, I was excited about owning a Leica but at the end of the day I sold it, would love to own a Leica some day. You will love it. Thanks for watching

[@RichardPilon]

Great video and nice camera. I’m looking at getting one also. Which camera case brand did you get?

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you Richard, the case came with the camera and didn't have any brand name on it. It's a fun camera and you going to enjoy it. Appreciate you watching

[@lincolnlin480]

Great video! But I’m curious, how to set the right iso on the camera body for the film you were using?

[@EdmundKBoateng]

You can always set the iso to the speed on the film or push and pull if you have to. But you can also set it to the nearest iso example if you shooting a 160 speed and it doesn’t have that on the iso dial then you set it to 100 or 200 and make the correction in developing

[@sevsuk2011]

I’m aiming to get a M4P in the new year. I missed out on buying an M6 in 2016, much regretted, bearing in mind the prices now. Best of luck with the new purchase.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you so much!

[@douglasdrumond]

Nice! Yours has a recessed viewfinder, mine has a flush viewfinder, like the M6. I may be wrong (and I hope people correct me in the comments), those with recessed viewfinder still use brass. My M4-P has zinc-alloy top and bottom plates.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Honestly no idea so I hope someone can let us know! Thanks for watching!!!

[@NoNameGraphicss]

That looks like a Mr. Zhou leather case! Got the exact same one and can definitely recommend! Look him up on eBay. Getting an M2 and M4-P this friday, super excited!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

That’s awesome mate! You will enjoy them. Thanks for watching

[@Narsuitus]

How does the M4-P differ from the M4?

[@EdmundKBoateng]

The M4, made in Germany are brass. The M4-2 and M4-P, made in Canada were a lighter aluminum and had more plastic parts.

[@blende5.693]

Amazing camera, you’re doing very well. The camera looks brand new. The winder is ok, don’t worry, you can use the winder like a thumbs up. The leather case looks like a Luigi case, absolutely perfect. By the way, it is easy to fix the issue with the focuspoint. There are some good videos on KZbin. I’m using a M2, a M6 and a M9P, I’ll never sell any of my Leicas.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

sorry im just now seeing this, thank you!

[@deviningram6814]

loving the production improvements man

[@EdmundKBoateng]

thank you man! I try to keep is clean and nice!

[@analogreasonings8753]

Congrats, welcome to the club.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you !

[@GONZOFAM7]

15:28 cruel....Great buy on an awesome camera. Happy shooting.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you Jaime!!!

[@paulkwan2881]

Happy for you bro, my m4p is 35 yrs old and still kick ass ,take good care of it,

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you and I will!!!!

[@inthestudy]

This is better made than any M6. The M6 uses zinc for the top plate, which has a bad history of corroding. From what I've read, the M6 TTL has problems with repair and even the old M6 has such a high price. Keep this one! Talking of the two M6's - the M6 is the exact same size as the M4-P, it's the M6 TTL that's a little taller. :)

[@EdmundKBoateng]

I love the M4-P just that the M6 is super hyped which make it seem like it’s the one lol. But thank you for this info and thanks for watching !!!!

[@inthestudy]

@@EdmundKBoateng Remember Fyre Festival? Half Life 3? Salted Caramel? Never trust the hype!

[@DirekMui]

Amazing! Happy for you, man!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you man! Now I have to get a good glass I can afford for it lol

[@davehanner360]

Those Leica photos...WOW! Congrats!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you Dave! Whats the nest move? LOL

[@davehanner360]

TheFilmDigit 4X5!

[@samtaylor2597]

Yeah great brand and quality product inspire confidence enjoy, and yes I like my cameras in black to. best wishes my friend

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you Sam!

[@robifleming]

Love it!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you!

[@AetherCS2]

Hey man, I just sold my Hasselblad 500 and I'm thinking about getting my first Leica too!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

That’s awesome, go for it man! I have both

[@jklphoto]

Beautiful M4-P. Recently sold mine. Miss it! Best of luck. Never sell it!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you man, I don’t think I will ever, I see myself buying a second Leica this one will be for my lil girl

[@patrickpfister2377]

Clean beautiful camera! Enjoy!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you!

[@deantaylor1512]

Very.. very.. nice ..don’t listen to Leica snobs who say m4p is lower quality...not true ... it’s the m6 that’s actually a bit lower in build quality.. When Leica went back to Germany to make the M6 the set about some cost cutting messsures.. Small things like the rewind crank is better(same as m4) and film counter is engraved metal (plastic on m6) and brass top plate.. It’s also nice to have a Leica that was made with all the old tooling that was sent to Canada from Germany.. Don’t listen to the Leica snobs about the whole Canada thing M4p ‘s absolutely rock . Enjoy and keep your family safe. D.

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you so much Dean, yeah I was very unsure getting it but after I got it I have just fallen in love and really enjoying it. Thanks again and you be safe as well

[@jungaIized]

Nice!

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you 🙏

[@gavinbainvisuals]

It looks so gooooood

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thanks man, really enjoying it!

[@sentimental7167]

Nice choice, exposure meters are overrated anyway ;-)

[@EdmundKBoateng]

Thank you !! I’m really please with the decision I made