Leica M-P 240 Still Great in 2021?

[@paulsehstedt6275]

I just bought a brand new M-P 240 for 4,000 USD/ 3.350 EUR. It was a non-seller in the Leica Store. It's better than my M240 due to the larger buffer. That's why I bought the M-P240. The 240 are a bit faster to handle than the M10. Next important job for my two Ms and my Q is the royal visit by our Queen in our town on Sunday... I like your no nonsense videos. Keep on rolling, Kirk.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Have fun photographing that event!

[@seonc.4399]

I bought an M-P 240 last month and I've been enjoying it so much! It is pretty much enough for me. Thanks for uploading a very informative video. Liked and Subbed!! Cheers!!

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Thanks Sean - I really enjoy this camera and love the shooting experience I get with it. Hope to do more videos featuring it.

[@MichaelORourkeProd]

Great video Kirk! I use an M-P 240 body and an M-10 body interchangeably, and I really feel there is no practical downside to using the 240 vs. the M-10. As you’ve shown, it’s still a great option in 2021!

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Thanks Michael! I love working with my M-P 240. I’m going to do more with it in the future.

[@andrewf5390]

I love the coiled rope in the window shot, especially the processed black and white.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Yes Andrew one of my favorites as well.

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

Hi Kirk, I was reading the description of the video and when it said that it can take a beating and keep on clicking I thought it was going to be a Timex review (LOL). Great shots by the way, I don't know if it’s my imagination, but it looks to me like the RAW shots converted to B&W have more detail than the B&W jpegs sooc. Stay safe.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Thanks Enrique! Haha I thought about that comparison while I was writing the description.

[@russellmann8297]

I think the straight out of camera black and white really looks good. I am a silver effects user but I would go with the SOOC SHOTS.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

I guess it depends on the look you want. I like the way Silver Effects handles the files.

[@alfo6085]

Wonderful video. Thanks for taking the time to explain your thought process and showing us the results.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Love the camera and the company! Now if everything associated with them was not so expensive.

[@VentureOutside]

Nice video Kirk, been close to pulling the trigger on the 21mm Super Elmar, and I think your images sealed the deal. Cheers!

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Chris it’s a beautiful lens!

[@benpascoe6892]

I really liked this video, I like that you take the time to talk through your thought process around each photograph. I also agree the SOOC B&W jpgs that come up of my M10 are fantastic.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Thanks Ben! I love my M-P 240 I just need to use it more!

[@MB-or8js]

Great video and photo compositions! After shooting for many years Leica M film only, I purchased last year my first digital M - a mint Leica M-E 240 which also has the 2 GB buffer size. It doesn't have the gorilla glass (I am simply using a protective LCD cover instead) and frame lines cannot be changed manually. But everything else is the same - love the color gamut of this sensor and agree that the B&W in camera JPGs are already very good, but I also shoot in RAW to get a bit more details in the shadows via PP. Nevertheless, for B&W I still prefer shooting B&W film for personal preference. The M 240 camera series is currently the best quality for the price deal in digital Ms out there. If no high ISO shooting is needed, the M 240 is all I need.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Hi Martin - I shot film Leica for so long and then not for a very long time. I had my M3 CLA'd and my M5 is being worked on right now. I love those two cameras. Shooting film with them is an experience and I will always do some. The M-P is a wonderful camera although I wish it did not have movie ability built in because I have no use for it with manual focus. I will never sell the MP, thought about it but decided against it. When I get the M5 back I'll do some more B&W and some Portra. Love converting my Raw files from the MP with Silver Efex.

[@jjjoooojjj]

Silver Efex conversions looked the best to me ..

[@lucaslammott1811]

Nice video, Kirk. And I’m not the only guy in Gloucester who shoots BnW! I’m relieved! 😂. I hope to see you around town!

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

I like B&W the most.

[@lucaslammott1811]

@@KirkWilliamsonphotography same.

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Great video with some useful technical details about the P, also some fantastic black and whites

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Thanks Marcus! I love the M-P 240. I need to shoot with it more.

[@tomislavstanich9379]

Tye LEICA MP is the most and sophisticated M camera ever made, but also, made out of the best materials in the industry, and finally: it bridges the big gap between the M AND R system with CMOS Sensor.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

I love mine Tom!

[@colinosullivan]

Kirk rewatching this one. Great video. I finally uploaded a few from ireland. Still getting used to being on camera but it’ll get easier 🤣

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

You are doing fine in front of the camera. Just do more of it and explain what you are shooting and why.

[@colinosullivan]

@@KirkWilliamsonphotography thanks for the encouragement Kirk. Yeah I haven’t scripted much to date but yes it’s amazing you can forget the basics !! Thanks mate

[@JohnPatrickWeiss]

I just bought a M240 as my first Leica, and excited to learn the b/w jpgs look so great.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

John you will love the camera. You can adjust the jpgs in camera a little. Experiment with them a little.

[@JohnPatrickWeiss]

@@KirkWilliamsonphotography Thank you Kirk. I'm fairly new to photography. Do you use a UV filter to protect your lens, or an ND filter? I have a Voigtlander 75mm F 1.5 lens to pair with the M240 and am reading I should use an ND outside if shooting wide open. Any tips? Thanks!

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

John I just use a UV on my Leica 50 Summilux. I will go out from time to time with 3 stop ND. But if you are going between inside and out like traveling then best to stay with a UV. I tend to decide before I go out if I’m going to look for things to shoot wide open. Personal choice. I use B+W ND filters which are very color neutral.

[@JohnPatrickWeiss]

@@KirkWilliamsonphotography Thanks so much Kirk, you've been very helpful.

[@rockhardo76]

Great for showing the three shots at the same time. Most of camera review you tubers forget to do that or are lazy editors...

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Thanks ! I thought it worked well for that video.

[@girliedog]

I would love to see your files before adjustment. Very curious how they come out of this camera.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

The M-P 240 files are a little warm and need to be cooled down a bit. For B&W I use Silver Efex Pro 2 and the High Structure pre set. This can sometimes overdo things a bit. The jpg files are very nice

[@haymobachmaier]

Great Video, thank you👏👏 nice greets from Austria

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Thanks Haymo!

[@RichardPilon]

Great video. I have the Q2 for my digital photography and the Olympus OM-1 for my film work. Currently trying to decide if I should buy an analog or digital Leica M rangefinder camera to add to my kit. Any recommendations?

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

I would look for a Leica M6 for shooting film. That would mean a lens or two as well so maybe not. The Q2 is so versatile and wonderful to use. I wish I had one.

[@RichardPilon]

@@KirkWilliamsonphotography Thanks Kirk. Much appreciated. With the Q2 I don’t really need another Leica camera but it’s so tempting 😉

[@colinosullivan930]

Great video. Love the shot at 9:55. I’m still shooting my m8.2 ten years on and I love it. How you post more with the mp 240. How do you find the super elmar. I’m considering it.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Thanks Colin! The 21 SE is an absolute must. I love this lens! Sharp, wow beautiful contrast and color rendition.

[@colinosullivan930]

@@KirkWilliamsonphotography thanks Kirk. I was looking at this or the older 21mm elmarit 2.8. Obviously this is a more refined Lens.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Stan Tamarkin tried to talk me into the Elmarit a little less money at the time. Now with the price increase I’m sure it’s more. The Elmarit is much larger. The Super Elmar is very small. I also have an old 21 3.5 Super Angulon from the 60’s made by Schneider. So the 21 SE was meant to replace it.

[@fairstamp]

Hi Kirk, I enjoyed seeing your photos from your Leica camera. I was just wondering if you ever enter photo contests in recent times? Also, I'm a bit confused as you have said as a photo journalist you used Canon camera(s). Which camera did you use first, Canon of Leica?

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Hi Fairstamp, no I usually don’t enter contests. For the most part judging of contests is a subjective exercise. I do enter my work locally at the Rockport Art Association for exhibition which is all I really care about. I started my career with Leica which included my M3 and M5. I needed longer lenses so I also used a Leica SL mot to shoot sports with. This all lasted for about 2 years until I switched over to Canon for everything.

[@cyberla]

Thanks for the video!

[@j204ever5]

Silver Efex Pro 2: What Preset do you use?

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Usually High Structure, there are two harsh or smooth. be careful though as this preset is prone to halos

[@tomislavstanich9379]

LEICA M 240- P has the sapphire glass screen, but the M 240 has the gorilla glass.

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Honestly I thought it was the same thing

[@tomislavstanich9379]

@@KirkWilliamsonphotography Sapphyre glass is put into the most expensive watches. The P version is a JEWELRY product. Be proud owning sush a produst. It is a High Art industrial SCULPTURE product. Great!

[@SC-or2zb]

I could tell that you really care for your cameras. I suppose you wouldn't be interested in selling?

[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Sorry this camera is my baby.

[@agustinusalvinwicaksono]

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[@KirkWilliamsonphotography]

Not sure what that means but ok

[@agustinusalvinwicaksono]

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[@Ickguenthrasil]

lmao same