Love my CL. I played with a friend's M6 for a bit and wasn't tempted to switch at all. It's so compact! I have a working light meter in mine, and I'm so dialed in to using the camera by now. The shutter speed dial moving in the same direction as the scale in the finder is a great little feature.
@JTobiason Жыл бұрын
Yea. It really is a great camera. I love it so. Really wish I'd bought one years ago. My only gripe with the viewfinder is that the rangefinder patch is a little smaller than the M6 (i forgot to mention that in the video). But just a wonderful piece of machinery.
@PhilKnall Жыл бұрын
@@JTobiason yeah, the rangefinders also go really faint so if yours is well legible you lucked out!
@JTobiason Жыл бұрын
Good to know. I'll keep an eye out.
@bumi5178 Жыл бұрын
With a few modifications, the few higgles can be overcome and make the experience much more pleasant. I removed the top cover and masked the 50mm frame lines with electrical tape, so there's less clutter in the viewfinder. You can add a concave soft release shutter button so your finger rests a bit more naturally. Last one is, there are leather half-cases with an added strap lug on the right side so you can wear the camera the same way you would with any other, as well as offering extra protection and grip. Extra tip: If you're using the light meter, you can do a little electrical modification and be able to use PX625 batteries (without it the meter reading can be inaccurate by 1-2 stops, due to the mercury batteries originally used no longer being in production).
@JTobiason Жыл бұрын
Good call on the leather case. I'd never thought of that. And I saw the electrical modification. Probalby is something easy for folks who know what they're doing, but it's totally beyond my skills. I probably need to find a friend who knows how to sodder to do it. It would be so nice to have a meter.
@jz8638 Жыл бұрын
Wait till you get hands on the CLs standard lens, the Summicron-C 40mm! Absolute banger of a lens and oh so tiny! Great video on great camera btw!
@JTobiason Жыл бұрын
Yea. Those look so nice. I really wish I had the budget now. It'd be interesting because I don't have a ton of experience with the 40mm focal length. Would take a bit to get used to.
@theb4r1382 ай бұрын
Really glad you made a couple CL videos. I’m just starting photography as a hobby and your videos are helping. I know it’s niche with this camera but I would like to see more.
@JTobiason2 ай бұрын
Glad to help. Do you have any specific questions?
@theb4r1382 ай бұрын
@@JTobiason I think I just really knew to this so it’s a bit intimidating. Your video about loading the CL had been immensely helpful. Going to look up the manual and read that a bunch of
@constantinestewart7416 Жыл бұрын
Hi Joe, I have one of these that I inherited years and years ago. Soon after I got it the light meter died and I had it repaired. I used it only a few times over twenty years but decided to take it and try the rangefinder system again. Since I’ve started using it I really do like it. It’s kind of a overlooked jewel. Thanks for your video.
@JTobiason Жыл бұрын
Oh man. What a gem to inherit and I'm so glad you're using it. It's a great camera and I'm definitely going to have a hard time deciding if I should keep mine when my M6 comes home from the shop.
@constantinestewart7416 Жыл бұрын
@@JTobiason what’s the cost nowadays for a light meter repair I wonder? I’d keep it for a while. You’re getting some beautiful images from it. I have a Hasselblad that I purchased several years ago and it’s one of my favorites.
@luc57984 ай бұрын
I like the strap attachment system. But you don't normally attach the strap this way. The strap passes through the two fasteners... This way, when you change films, you keep the 2 parts securely around your neck, and it's more convenient!
@JTobiason4 ай бұрын
I've gotten used to it and it's kinda nice. I like that its connected (as compared to the M series bottom plate) but it's still very different from most film backs.
@duprebushnell24887 ай бұрын
been watching your vids for a while...you got me into shooting 500T for the the most part...had no idea you were in Seattle...im always shooting down at pike on weekends...hope to see you around sometime!
@JTobiason7 ай бұрын
Aw thanks! I'm glad that 500T is rubbing off on folks. And I should go down. I haven't been to the market since like early COVID days. Cheers!
@mezayrapetyan131 Жыл бұрын
Loved my Leica CL. I really liked the shutter speed dial placement and the viewfinder setting display, although the framelines are a little weird. A great Leica. Paired with the 40mm simmicron C it was awesome.
@JTobiason Жыл бұрын
I definitely wish I had the budget for that lens. It is pretty reasonable but just more than I have right now. Seems like such a good combo!
@autodidact537 Жыл бұрын
@@JTobiason I have a Leica CL. The camera that I use most is a Minolta CLE with a Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f2.8 asph II lens. When a 90mm lens is mounted on the Leica CL the 50mm frame lines disappear (at least they do on my camera). When a 35mm lens is mounted just add the space just outside the 40mm frame lines & you should be good to go.
@JTobiason Жыл бұрын
Interesting. Good to know about the 50 disappearing with the 90 attached. And totally. The difference between 35 and 40 isn't a game changer.
@marcp.1752 Жыл бұрын
@@JTobiason The lens does have a lot of flare, even with the supplied hood, when shooting into the sun, and it's technically early 70's, so why bother? It's by no means being comparable, namely the Summicron-C 40/F2 to the Summicron 35/F2...and over-priced nowadays, because it says "Leica". Think Voigtländer, much better, cheaper alternatives with 40mm being avialable... ;)
@geneyoon11 Жыл бұрын
I’m intrigued 😮
@JTobiason Жыл бұрын
It's pretty great. I really like it.
@anthonygallardo43394 ай бұрын
Great video! What flash are you using for some of the photos? Thinking I’m gonna pull the trigger on a CL soon.
@JTobiason4 ай бұрын
I mostly use a godox lux junior. It's cheap and easy. Sometimes I use my big godox V1, but that always feels so funny, but the Jr only shoots forward. So if you need articulation, then go with something bigger.
@antnguyen3 ай бұрын
Peak design will sometimes include a mini mount with their straps, it's a tiny little metal piece that screws on to the tripod mount below the camera and you can attach a peak design anchor to it. Maybe one on that and one on the strap lugs? could alleviate the issue with the anchor being close to your eye.
@JTobiason3 ай бұрын
Oh interesting. That is a good idea. Then just use the lower lug and the screw mount on the bottom. I think i have one of those somewhere. If I can find it, I'll give it a try. Good idea!
@lugentaubner6853 Жыл бұрын
Cool video, thanks!
@JTobiason Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@bratspinat6 ай бұрын
1:25 not true. the Leica CL is not the same camera as the Minolta CLE. The CLE is another M-Mount camera by Minolta which came out after Leica canceled the cooperation with Minolta. the CLE is more electronic and has a useful aperture-priority mode. what you mean is that the Leica CL is the same camera as the Leitz Minolta CL (which was the Leica CL rebranding for Japan).
@JTobiason6 ай бұрын
Sorry for not being clear about that. Yup. The CLE is totally a different camera than the CLs. When I made this video, I thought there was a crossover verison of both the CL and CLE. But, it seems that the CL is the only one with the Leica and Minolta double branding.
@just_eirik Жыл бұрын
Great video! Kinda interested in trying one of these now. Just one small thing, the intro and outro music is very loud.
@JTobiason Жыл бұрын
Sorry about that. Thanks for the heads up. I'll work on a better balance in future vids.
@sebvz89 Жыл бұрын
this and the leica m5 are the best
@JTobiason Жыл бұрын
They're so so so good
@khaliljamarr7 ай бұрын
Just picked up a CL and was wondering are the framelines and rangefinder patch in the viewfinder supposed to move because of parallax correction? I’m trying to figure out if mine are moving excessively or not.
@JTobiason7 ай бұрын
Huh. Interesting. I'd never noticed that before. Yea. It totally moves. I would assume that it's for parallax and focusing reasons. But mine does it too. So you're not going crazy and yours isn't broken.
@gbwalther3198 Жыл бұрын
Joe, I have a Leica CL--was purchased new-- and the two lenses which came with it. The sad but true problem with the camera is not the optics, but the film transport system, plastic sprockets--which have splintered off long, long ago. Unbelievable that Leica would design & release such a poor design. 😎😎
@JTobiason Жыл бұрын
Sorry dude
@Hex_pinkeye11 ай бұрын
You can get 3d printed replacement spools for that issue
@gbwalther319811 ай бұрын
@@Hex_pinkeye Thanks for the info. Do u happen to have a link or website with info regarding as to where & how I can get "3d printed replacement spools" for the Leica CL? 😎😎
@zeneksmetana53243 ай бұрын
jako fotograf z doświadczeniem, potrafisz sobie ująć w kadrze, gdy założysz obiektyw 28 mm, troszkę narzekasz , ale czuję że nad wyrost, bo zdjęcia ci wyszły świetne, a ten dzwięk migawki, czasu, ładnie opisałeś, dzięki
@JTobiason3 ай бұрын
Jeśli znasz już ogniskową, z pewnością możesz ją zastosować. Ale różnica między 40 mm a 28 mm jest dość duża. Jeśli ci się to uda, jestem pod wielkim wrażeniem. Mój mózg potrzebuje trochę więcej pomocy 😂
@cameraprepper793811 ай бұрын
For analog Cameras, the image quality do not depend on the Camera, but on the film and Lens used ! I would get the Minolta CLE which is better !
@JTobiason11 ай бұрын
Aren't you kinda contradicting yourself? But yea. I'm sure the CLE is better. It's newer, nicer and more expensive.
@cameraprepper793811 ай бұрын
@@JTobiason No, I only use digital Cameras now, I did use a lot of different analog cameras from 1970 to 2007, I will never again use analog, too many chemicals involved.
@linjicakonikon76665 ай бұрын
@@cameraprepper7938You tell him the camera isn't important,then proceed to suggest a different camera?🤪 You're a prepper, yet you give up analog even though it requires NO BATTERIES? Maybe upping your meds will help your critical reasoning issues. 🤪🤪💉
@cameraprepper79385 ай бұрын
@@linjicakonikon7666 I gave up analog photography after I in decades have used analog cameras, I do not want to pollute with chemicals and the analog proces needs power to develope film (and scan), also mechanical cameras needs battery for the light meter !!! noob
@luc57985 ай бұрын
@@cameraprepper7938 I develop my films and make prints with the enlarger. I love playing with chemicals! 😉
@Alejandromanuel_7 ай бұрын
Hey Joe, which 28mm do you rock on your CL?
@JTobiason7 ай бұрын
I have a VERY hazy and dented Minolta rokkor 28mm f2.8, but i don't use it much. My voigtlander 35mm F1.4 is used a lot more.
@lukasunknown Жыл бұрын
how do you work without the light meter in the camera? external light meter or estimation?
@JTobiason Жыл бұрын
Both. I use an app called LUX on my phone. But i also that with the film i use (which i rate at about ISO 200) in mixed light would probably be around 1/250, F5.6. It's just practice.
@gigsymon2 ай бұрын
I think the canon QL17 covers 80% of its features.
@JTobiason2 ай бұрын
Totally. I've had that camera twice and it just didn't click for me. Photography can be so personal.
@xavierfumat7567 Жыл бұрын
Hummm... Which body do you think will outlive most of us? I get loving the CL, never owned one but do have a Leica R3. I love the collaboration between both awesome camera brands but I have to disagree the CL is better than an M6! A more modern home design compared to a 1950s modernist home design! One is a better design and functions better as well because it simpler and more attractive!
@JTobiason Жыл бұрын
I expect any of these bodies to outlive us. But i definitely do not think the CL is better than the M series. I just am not certain that an M6 is 10x better than a CL because it costs 10x.
@motofilipe Жыл бұрын
Got on for 50 Bucks from a old Lady on eBay with the 40 Summicron and 90 Elmarit. Awesome Deal, Awesome Camera … never gonna sell it! But I will definitely upgrade to a M6 someday 😃
@JTobiason Жыл бұрын
Holy S***. That is highway robbery. You lucky dog. Enjoy!
@mgman6000 Жыл бұрын
Don't you feel bad taking advantage of an older lady? It might have been her dead husbands and he didn't tell her what it was worth, maybe karma will get you when you are old
@luc57985 ай бұрын
@@mgman6000 The guy led his wife to believe that he hadn't spent much on his camera... now she's selling it for nothing! 😂
@mgman60005 ай бұрын
@@luc5798 That says a lot about your character
@luc57985 ай бұрын
@@mgman6000 It's a joke! 😛
@mvonwalter69272 ай бұрын
Um, where can I get that Kingdome hat?
@JTobiason2 ай бұрын
It's made by a brand called Casual Industrees. Ive had this for a really long time so i don't know if they make it but they do definitely make other kingdome gear. 👍
When I bought the Leica CL and two lens, it was brand new. Not secondhand. The plastic sprockets splintered off long, long ago--film transport, very poor design! Unbelievable that Leica would release such a camera. 😎😎
@JTobiason Жыл бұрын
Bummer. Sorry you got a bad one
@gbwalther3198 Жыл бұрын
@@JTobiason If one goes on the internet and searches for Leica CL, they will find that the plastic sprocket problem is inherent in the design & release of the Leica CL. Good luck with yours Joe!
@luc57985 ай бұрын
@@gbwalther3198 the plastic sprocket can be replaced...
@vangstr Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you found a replacement for the M6. Sell off the M6😂
@JTobiason Жыл бұрын
Haha. It's awesome but I'm not quite ready to go that far.