I bought my Dream Leica

I finally bought my dream Leica and take it to the streets to shoot some POV Street photography in San Francisco. After a long couple years and recently selling off my Leica m2 I plunge back into the m system with the rangefinder I have secretly wanted. Film used in the video was Portra 800 which was very pleasing to the eye! Excited to take this camera around the world with me. Subscribe for more film photography content and also drop a huge like if you enjoyed this episode!
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[@KingJvpes]

Hope you guys enjoyed the episode! Drop a like on this video and commentary recommendations for videos you wanna see with the new Leica!

[@ArchiesLens]

I'd be interested in a "Is Leica with the money/hype" type video. Especially comparing it to other film cameras. Love your videos!

[@khoalybear]

See you in Chicago at the Beer&Camera event fam 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@reggyvil1203]

Congratulations dude! That’s so awesome! Also with your interactions and this new excitement for going out and shooting this is the perfect opportunity to gather stories and photographs of the people (and pups) that you meet! I’m already in line for that coffee table book when you release it haha. Cheers from Philly🎉

[@brandondunn-moodie1544]

imagine Joe Greer, Vuhlandes, Willem and KingJvpes all in the same video, it woul literally be the avengers endgame of film photography

[@notyourtipicaltechguy6438]

Redscale aerochrome

[@albertsmith9315]

Congrats! I bought my M6 in 1988. Mine's the original pre-TTL and I was my 5th Leica M after testing the waters with several Ms of previous vintages (2 M3s, an M2 and an M4) I still have my M6. It has been around the world many times and has never failed. Enjoy your new camera.

[@KarinMajoka]

Congrats! 🎉 The M6 looks so sleek in black. Also, the shot @9:31 is fantastic, very dynamic composition!

[@declandebarra]

I love how happy you are here. Also i think these shots are really great, nice and loose, great flow. Can't wait to see what you create with this beautiful machine.

[@cindywho134]

I love your interaction with the woman at the beginning. Great photos.

[@andrewcphan]

I didn't realize you didn't have it yet. Congrats on getting yours mate!

[@ioegreer]

yes congrats! enjoy the ride brother ❤️

[@KingJvpes]

Thanks brother ❤️😭

[@moheartskay]

Man, as I watch your content for a while this is the camera that I think suits you, your style, and the vibe you give out. So happy that you have it! nothing but kudos and keep moving forward! much love from JP/PH

[@caitlineye]

The moment the beat drops and you reveal the cam 🎉 great vid! Congrats!

[@Coco-ct5ix]

Congratulations!!!!!! The M6 is a classic beauty! There is no better feeling than setting and meeting that goal you set for yourself! Camera choice is so personal - there is no right or wrong, only a personal choice but as they always say “Shoot with what you got!” Happy shooting everyone!

[@lezapzap311]

Man I could feel the excitement, also excited for what you can make with your M6!

[@firtythive]

Damn, I assumed you already had one! I bought mine back in October, got the same lens too. Already taken mine to Australia, Paris, London, etc. Feels so perfect in hand, and is a pleasure to shoot. Enjoy bro!

[@kiwipics]

I love the zine moment ... Great video as always. My M6 Titanium meter hasn't stopped working, but I've ordered a KEKS 002 ... Hopefully I'll get my first roll shot. I'm not fussed about the meter as the M6 was a win in a prize draw anyway. I loved your other Leica prurchase from the thrift store .... A stellar find of a lifetime.

[@themanfromphoto]

I've had an M4-2 for over 40 years now and just picked up a M4-P as a second body for a retirement project. It's nice to see a young photog enthused about his camera. Reminds me of myself at his age. Good luck and happy snapping.

[@tylerpreston95]

The king is back 🎉. Dude also im so excited for you and that camera. It suits your style perfectly. Great snaps

[@reviewerscorner1313]

Man when I tell you that art and artist are such an inspiration and really will have you feeling on top of the world . Let’s keep creating and inspiring

[@21monking]

Congrats on the dream camera! I currently shoot with the Nikon F3 but one day, I'll get a m6 as well.

[@jaredgotcher]

Congrats! I've been shooting with the M3 for three years now, and it's definitely something to shoot with your dream camera. The Leica M-P & M-A have tempted me a few times, but I still think the M3 is my ride or die for real for real.

[@dockanfilms]

Such a great investment! Loved all the quick shots you got in SF. Looking forward to the new project and where it takes you.

[@creepdoubt]

Stoked for you my friend!

[@Benjaminjohansson93]

Can you notice any big differenses with the m6 compared to the m2 you had before or other order ms? Except for the obvious lightmeter part.

[@ArchiesLens]

Beautiful camera! That's such a great feeling to hold your dream camera in your hands! Looking forward to a full review in the future🌸✨

[@Memoxor]

I had the opportunity to go to SF in January, fell in love with that city, it has such a good vibe. lovely location, lovely video! enjoy the new camera!

[@estebanrestrepo9256]

Im so happy for you! You took some banger photos during that walk

[@orlandojonesphotography]

Great video and you are absolutely right, photography does bring people together.

[@lukedecena6176]

Congrats! Happy you finally got your M6 and good luck to your book man.

[@ivettecrespo7117]

How exciting!!! Congratulations!!

[@thomasfowler822]

Congrats on the Leica M6. Enjoyed your walk on the Golden Gate and your images, reminded me of a friend in the 1960’s who had a brand new Bolex 16 mm, he took a walk on the bridge and dropped his new Bolex over the side. Still down there. So, hold tight.

[@danny_r27]

Congrats!! I’ve had my M10 for 7 months and I still can’t believe I own it. Now I want an MP in black paint lol

[@chrisbphoto]

Congrats Jonathan! I'm ready to get my dream m6 soon!!

[@McTastey]

Great vid, I recognize you’re walking the way I go through but in reverse, I start in embarcadero and make my way inwards. Pretty cool to see another take on what I photograph.

[@duv5823]

Got my M6 3 weeks ago and am just waiting for the first developed role, super excited! I haven’t planned to buy it at this point but got a „cheap“ one in almost unused condition which was also built in my year of birth, so I couldn‘t say no. I may have to get it serviced as it wasn‘t used that much but I will see when the role is back.

[@MrMaxou973]

That's so cool ! We want more about this M6. Love ❤

[@mattslumwormreyes]

I loved the Jake Ricker cameo in this video :)

[@maxwellwellmax878]

i wanted an M7 since i first saw one, I was never able to justify the price so I forgot about it. Two years ago I finally pulled the trigger, KEH had a super clean one with Box included. No regrets!. Kudos and enjoy your M6!.

[@noahahill]

Great vid man! I felt the same when I bough my M4, absolute dream to use

[@nuzleafyi]

amazing camera man! Hope you can visit Seattle one day and shoot with the M6. The city is beautiful and I look forward to seeing your future work!

[@filterfreephotography]

CONGRATS!!! I want the M5 for film. Looking to get the M10-P though in the next few months first.

[@MARKLINMAN1]

AWESOME, i got myself an M6 in January and LOVE IT. Congratulations and keep and use her in good health, they are AMAZING cams. What Voigtlander Lens hood is that? Thanks in advance.

[@stefanlehmann_ch]

congrats. got mine 2 weeks ago, almost same condition. :-) looking forward for more content.

[@cornellouis]

did you just preset focus and guess on the distance? any bay area leica meetups?

[@jake_ricker]

A friend just sent me this. He said the second he saw the bridge you were gonna run into me. Nice meeting you dude. Thanks for saying what’s up. Glad you had a good time out there.

[@davidgatchalian885]

Congrats on realizing your dream camera! Looking forward to what you create with it. Hope you don’t forget that X-Pro2 tho 😢.

[@ShawnPBruce]

I need to make it out to SF to work on my skateboarding project! Definitely agree about the Leica experience. I bought a Monochrom a few years ago and I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed a camera like I enjoy this one. It gets me excited to make images every day.

[@erichung9043]

Congrats! Mine is a silver also the classic. Waiting for a black MP to be available again. BTW, if you will, get the Rolleiflex 3.5F. It 's the best camera of all time on my book.

[@stevecrawford3551]

What film are you shooting? Any push or pull? 😀

[@Erocinforthefun]

Beyond stoked for you!

[@carlosmcse]

Interesting choice to meter off the shadows.

[@polapino]

Love my M6 Classic! If you use the metering, be sure to keep spare batteries (multiple) on hand. I also take the battery out whenever it's not in use. The M6 relaunch version doesn't t have the battery drain issue I don't think. Enjoy!

[@PaperAmmo]

Congrats on your purchase! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us 🙏🏾

[@brandonjernigan7610]

those b&w shots were fire!

[@dcdylife3082]

I can only understand I bought a M6 TTL yesterday, I rise to the sky as so much I’m happy

[@DLivingston]

Loved this video all together. Curious who that guy on the bridge was though?

[@triumph_cv]

Grats dude. It's a beauty. I hope your 1st pic with the Leica was of Cindy and Benjamin!

[@Rumplestiltskin7]

All the pictures came out blurry is the shutter working propperly?

[@josephlai1078]

Another awesome video. It's hard for me to shoot people so up close. Maybe it's the city I live in, where people are just not that comfortable having people take up-close street photos.

[@haifangshi]

Great camera to use, I sold it and back to digital 5D classic.

[@sdhute]

Trying to decide if I should get a Leica with or without the light meter. MP, MA or M6. How often do Leica users use the internal meter? Thinking it’s just one more thing to break.

[@Windsor_351]

Light meters are neat, but not having them really makes you get into the shot more. I’ve got a Praktina FX with no light meter, and it’s a blast to figure out the right exposure with the original Zeiss lense with manual reset. But then I can bounce right back to my ol’reliable Pentax k-1000 and not worry about it. Depends on how much you want to get into it.

[@malmedia]

Did you walk from Union Square to the Embarcadero? I know you have done photos in parts of Golden Gate Park. Maybe explore some other parts. Have you checked out the Buffalo in the park, assuming they are still there. Maybe there are some interesting areas in the Presidio you can check out. Maybe you have done so before, but I don't remember you checking walking the Warf and down to the beach.

[@CamMead]

Cool video around town with the new camera, brings back memories of a trip out to SF. Do you still find yourself metering how you would with the m2 or more so relying on the internal meter now? So cool you got to meet Jake out there...

[@ArthurJS123]

Maybe I missed it when you loaded up your film, but at what speed did you rate it at?

[@ElReySupr3me]

Congrats bro! Came up from an F3 and now you got the M6.

[@darrenc8]

Love and respect from Scotland. Keep it up bro‼️

[@blende5.693]

Dream camera, dream images. I prefer the black paint version of the MP, but the M6 is amazing

[@lucafilms]

Ahhh I can relate so good. Got mine last Saturday :'). My girlfriend already makes jokes since i am carrying it with me all the time walking around the apartment, watching tv, sitting on my desk while working, watching your videos... :D dude i wanted to ask how do you meter back-lit scenes? Saw your shot into the sun on that pier thing in hawaii where people were jumping into the water. Great exposure there!

[@HERMSAUR]

🔥 session! Also excited for the book “!

[@Jakechams]

hell yeah you did! congratulations my guy!!!!

[@margauxwickstrom5384]

Congrats!! 🎉

[@henry2941]

Why the m6 vs the mp?

[@weisserth]

Price? Some even prefer the M6 for the more comfortable rewind knob.

[@henry2941]

@@weisserth well I wonder price aside. I’m constantly conflicted between for minor things. Aesthetically I like the winder and the film advance lever of the m6. But I hate the plastic parts that make them up and their tendency to break - especially the film advance. I love the true to m3 aesthetics of the mp. But do enjoy the “iconic-ness” of the m6. It’s even more difficult these days because the new m6 is literally an mp with a red badge, different paint job. And the m4 lever and rewind. Literally.

[@SOYVIDALOCA]

¿Is that the Voigtlander 28mm?

[@jasonfong4414]

What lens are you using?

[@Christian-hy5nb]

Have you already used a Leica m3? Can you recommend it?

[@harveymarks934]

I am envious!! A Leica M6 and a trip around San Francisco.

[@preshmtz]

do you shoot 800 at box speed?

[@kotak4420]

keep it up brother! enjoy the M6! love always 😁❤

[@crwn_munkz]

Oh snap! The M6 came with a joe greer starter pack and ring accessories! 😅

[@AbdoulNasserMika]

I just bought mine as well today. Leica M6 same color same version

[@dontshootphotos3372]

It's super cool that you met Jake Ricker on the bridge!

[@bovver6092]

For the longest time the MP was my dream camera. Since I wanted to shoot a Leica and still afford to buy film I went with the M6. Found a new old stock so basically unused on eBay for $900. Many years later, I finally got an MP from Ken Hansen (RIP). Long story short, I sold the MP (to fund an engagement ring 😭) and kept the M6 and had the viewfinder upgraded by DAG and never looked back. Even though I’ve been longing for an MP I felt more connected to my M6 and gave me the same experience and results that’s why I kept it.

[@Xottapchenko]

Congrats! I’m still impressed you’re able to make that much money by photography

[@nuj427]

Bought mine in 2013 (and customized everything about it because it was truly special to me that being the three digit in the serial is my birthday), and was strictly shooting film for literally everything I do. But with second kid now, I had no choice but switch to digital (X100V, during the pandemic, and before the hype). I did initially want to jump into digital M, but just no way. Early digital M's with problems I rather not get my self into, and new ones way out of budget. The way things are nowadays with the prices of film and body, it's just insane to jump back into film. I'd wish though!

[@daniellefernandes8423]

What are you doing with your Bessa now?

[@waveril5167]

What Viewfinder is yours? 0.72?

[@Juanitoooooooooooooooooo]

great vid, what shutter speed and aperture did you use?

[@PhotoMeLarry]

Congrats bro!

[@davidmcrae4791]

such a lovely music choice

[@wilson_law]

Whats your take about buying film nowadays? I just got back with Bellamy Hunt today that the sale of film in Japan is now harder to find and prices have gone up really high now. Film supply is dying quicker and quicker these last couple of years and most people just can't justify the cost. Most people have either moved to digicams or using fuji systems. Is there any reason for buying a film leica anymore? P.S. I used to own hasselblad(s), Leica(s), Mamiya(s), and a bunch of nikon SLRs which are all sold by now. I've downsized to only a Nikon FT2 just because it's cheap, classic chrome body, and the weight and texture feels similar to my leica M6.

[@someperson3089]

Great vid, what lens are you running on the new M6?

[@stew_redman]

So disappointed that you didn't get it for $5 at a thrift store ;) Seriously though - a heartwarming video :)

[@Danielpettitphotography]

Pentax ME Super and Canon 300v and just got some 800t

[@davidmiley1286]

Story for you. My favourite store for Leica ( I’m in England) pretty much talked me out of an M6. It went like this: “I feel the need for an M6” “But you have an M2 and a 50mm summilux f1.4 and you are old enough to be able to use that Weston light meter we serviced for you or no light meter at all. “ Ok, just believe it, that’s the way we roll sometimes in England. So, I left the shop wondering what I was thinking. You had an M2 my most favoured KZbinr! Just sayin! Anyway, question for you or anyone out there. I’m off to Santiago, Chile, for a few weeks. Never done that South America thing. Do I just drop my film in my baggage and hope for the best? Or appeal to the several security sections I’ll be passing through by the time I get home, not to put my film through airport scanners? Cheers from Liverpool

[@ajay_parvathi]

How much bro?

[@hisgallery]

CONGRATS LODIII

[@LBCRPhotography]

Homie was in the ZONE!!!

[@weisserth]

Great! Congrats on the M6. Just be careful with it in SF!

[@coryhalewilliams]

the light is ALWAYS shining weast ;D

[@ObservingBeauty]

Great vibe

[@Joewufoto]

Congrats on the dream camera! Got mine recently as well! Did you pair yours with the TTArtisan 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lense?

[@memohaddad]

Benjie was the star of this show, of course the beautiful Leica, one day I can get my hands on it.

[@MichaelTuck94]

Great video, just recently picked up one too! Are you metering at 800 for portra 800? Just curious as since I've started shooting it haven't had any good weather/light where I am