KODAK GOLD || LEICA M6 (A Sunny Day in London)

A photo walk on a sunny day in London as I shoot with Kodak Gold 200 film and the Leica M6 camera. Plus, I'll be sharing my thoughts on the new Leica SL3!
Big thanks to Jack for joining me for the day and another thank you to Red Dot Cameras for allowing us to get our hands on the SL3! Always a great time spent in that store.
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Kit used:
Camera - Leica M6
Lens - Leica 28mm Summicron f2
Film Stock - Kodak Gold & Portra 800
Video - Iphone 14 Pro Max & GoPro Hero 12
Music - The Music Bed / Artlist

[@elliotresnick5433]

I’m shooting with a Q3 and planning to get an M6. What’s your feeling about TTL? Do you use your light meter? Coming from a 28mm with the Q, would you suggest buying the same focal length with M6 or go 35mm? Cheers!

[@jamie.dop_]

@@elliotresnick5433 is the Q3 your first Leica? Mine was a Q2Mono. From there I lent in hard to Leica! True it is the gateway. A few years later I bought the M6 and I bought the 35mm…. Hated it! As soon as I got the 28mm I found the love again. Love 28 and love 50 but not a fan of 35, not wide enough and not tight enough. Kinda can’t make its mind up. So if you like the Q3 then I’d play with going for a 28mm. Voigtlander offers good 28s as well which are good size.

[@elliotresnick5433]

Frankly I’m not “feeling” the 28mm of the Q3. I usually go out shooting with both my Q3 and iPhone with its variable focal lengths, I seem to snap more pics between 32mm and 50mm so maybe 40mm or 45mm is my sweet spot.

[@linjicakonikon7666]

The "up the hairy nostril" cam was revolting. Please tell me you don't do this for a living.

[@jamie.dop_]

Yes I know. Awful positioning of the GoPro! This is not my living no! Lucky that :) Thanks for commenting. J

[@JPWineberg]

Enjoyed this! I've been shooting the M6 with both the 35mm and 50mm Voigtlander lenses. Grew up with a 50mm attached to my Nikon FE2 so I'm always drawn to that focul length. I loved how you engaged with people. I've been pushing myself to do more street portraits and am surprised at how open people are. Great content! Subbed!

[@jamie.dop_]

Ahh man thanks for taking the time to comment. Sounds like you have a rich history with photography. It’s very welcomed here! Iv never been one for a 50mm, I think I would need to train my mind. As for moving imagery I still always preferred the 35mm crossed with 85mm rather than the 24 and 50. Those Voigtlander are beyond value for money!! So so good and also enjoyable to use

[@Stringbob]

Hi Jamie, love this, my picks are the chap in the window….looks like you startled him!! And then the lady smoking in the park. How do you like the Gold?

[@jamie.dop_]

Really like it when people tell me their favourite frames. It’s a nice insight and everyone likes different ones for different reasons! So thank you. I love good. I think due to costs as well it’s my go to film stock but it is seasonal here in the UK. Love Portra too but that’s an obvious choice! Any stocks you favour?

[@lupegaming1567]

amazing photos and compositions! Subscribed :). Quick question, do you shoot box speed/edit photos?

[@jamie.dop_]

Legend! Good to have you. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. J

[@GunstonGun]

great

[@TheBonswah]

Nice work! great shots on that sweet Kodak Gold. Especially love the toning in the shots around the bank area.

[@jamie.dop_]

Thanks so much. Yeah the sun was ripe for the pickings then! Think that was the first and last time we saw the sun in London… 🫣

[@adrianomaffei]

Molto bello il tuo canale ! Viaggi e fotografia analogica !! Mi sono appena iscritto. Ciao dall' Italia!

[@tmmy.]

just got an M6 and also based in London wooop

[@jamie.dop_]

Class! What lens you thrown on it? No other camera has screamed “pick me up” like the M6

[@tmmy.]

@@jamie.dop_ I found a 35mm summicrom v3!!

[@wearetheunknown8162]

Great Video, should shoot more film but finding it is a challenge, looks like London has plenty. Subscribed.

[@jamie.dop_]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate the support. J

[@charliipresley]

The SL2 lol. “Now it’s almost as good as an a7rv, just 3x the cost”

[@jamie.dop_]

Leica cameras aren’t all that. It’s the Leica glass that dominates the other brands. Sony needs to work on their colour science. They make everyone look like they’ve been tangoed! However you can’t knock there auto focus and low light capabilities. For that… they lead the market by a long distance! 3x the cost is a small price to pay for a camera I want to use every day. A Sony would be a paperweight for me. If Leica didn’t exist I would go straight to Canon. Then Nikon before even looking at Sony.

[@jimmaherphotography6245]

Great video! Love Gold, best bang for buck on the market (in 35mm and 120)

[@jamie.dop_]

Agreed! Have only shot Portra on 120 but I’m sure gold is class! Thanks for commenting. J

[@acmdv]

19:55 Scene would look so awesome in B&W with the shafts of light & shade.

[@jamie.dop_]

Almost everything looks awesome in B&W! But out of the entire day if I had to flip an image from its original colour I think your right, that would be the one!

[@egilwikensunde290]

Great watch, thanks! I got an MP, and plan on complementing it with a used SL2 and use my M lenses on it.

[@jamie.dop_]

You get that set up and you’re laughing! Two class cameras both excellent in their perspective field. Nice to have nailed down digital and analog! Jealous you have an mp

[@Via_Negativa22]

Beautiful video so tastefully done! I am all over it! thank you for sending us good positive energy!

[@jamie.dop_]

Ahhhh what a comment. Thank you. Means a lot! Hopefully more to come as I enjoy making them :) J

[@darrenanderson3001]

Just recently found your channel and I'm loving it, love the content

[@jamie.dop_]

Thank you Darren. Glad you like them! Still new at it so I hope they get better and it’s reassuring to get messages like this. Cheers, J

[@LukeKochdeGooreynd]

Another amazing film! We need to get the blossom picture framed and hanging on our walls!!!!

[@jamie.dop_]

Thanks bud! I think we can do better than that haha

[@TheRocknrolla1800]

Great Images and Impressions. Love your style. 👍👏📷😍

[@jamie.dop_]

I like this comment. Thank you. Kinda of you to say. J

[@timfirth_]

I’m a new subscriber. Love the content and photos

[@jamie.dop_]

Thank you Tim! Good to have you. J

[@_o__o_]

i farted

[@thinkpadx60]

The prices of film in that shop was a lot compared to New York.

[@jamie.dop_]

Mate…. Anywhere is expensive compared to New York! America get all the best sh*t! Mr Cad is the best shop. Right now (26th March) Jessops are doing a class deal on Kodak Gold 35mm. If not I also keep an eye on selfridges who randomly do some good deals on Lomo. Anyway, thanks for dropping a message. J

[@thinkpadx60]

@@jamie.dop_ I live in Hong Kong, film is relatively scarce here so I order from B&H and it typically gets shipped to me within a week. I was surprised by that London price list.Love your videos Jamie.

[@jamie.dop_]

@@thinkpadx60 iv never considered buying from the US but now I know about it I will 100% look into that. Have heard Hong Kong doesn’t have the same accessibility of film as other places. Odd that! I would have assumed otherwise. Gunna jump on B&H now and take a peak! Thanks again, J

[@chrish3540]

@@thinkpadx60do they get fucked by X ray?

[@K.San.S_20]

Share your experience and tips for such desperate photos as the one at 3:26. You do it so openly and are not afraid of possible conflicts with the people you are photographing. I can't bring myself to take photos in the same way and miss out on good shots because of it. Thank you 🙏

[@jamie.dop_]

That’s very honest of you. Sometimes I feel it’s the photographers energy and behaviours that allow that energy to be reflected in the subject. So as someone like yourself who may handle themselves with a calmness and softer approach, you may be able to bring out a side completely different to your subject which may not be achieved by someone with my approach. So it’s interesting to think how your shots would have turned out in these situations. I’m sure you would have caught some goodens. J

[@K.San.S_20]

On the contrary. I like your style, so direct and uncompromising, clear and bold. I want to take pictures of people in the same open way, but I'm afraid of their negative reactions and the consequences that will follow after I intrude on their personal space. How do you resolve conflicts during your walks with the camera, and do they ever arise? @@jamie.dop_

[@K.San.S_20]

@@jamie.dop_ On the contrary. I am impressed by your style, so direct and uncompromising, clear and bold. I want to take pictures of people in the same open way, but I'm afraid of their negative reactions and the consequences that will follow after I intrude on their personal space. How do you resolve conflicts during your walks with the camera, and do they ever arise?

[@jamie.dop_]

@@K.San.S_20 conflicts happen rarely however they do happen. I am always incredibly nice and polite which is a natural reaction but also there to diffuses the situation…. If the softness and forgiveness doesn’t come in from the subject then I turn it on and stand tall. It is not against the law to take photos of people on the street and you shouldn’t be made to feel bad. As long as you have not intimidated or made people feel unsafe you have no reason to take any crap!

[@K.San.S_20]

@@jamie.dop_ Thank you for your informative, detailed answer and your experience! You are very inspiring with your videos) 🇺🇦🤝🏻🇬🇧

[@malcomjhy]

Best!😊

[@jamie.dop_]

@@malcomjhy thanks so much. Appreciate the comment. J

[@shearcreatif]

You made me crave an m6

[@jamie.dop_]

Such a great camera to use and to just look at when at home on a shelf! Makes you want to pick it up everyday. If you can save for one I believe it feeds the soul and in doing so improves you as a photographer. What are you shooting on at the moment?

[@LaFuenteOnFilm]

This long form content! 🤌🏼

[@jamie.dop_]

Glad to hear. Nervous people may get bored! Thanks for your support. J