Leica M Trinity: M10, M10-P & M10-D (with a love letter to Alfred Eisenstaedt)

[@chrnaf]

I'm a Leica fan and Marine Corps photographer stationed in Quantico, VA just south of Washington. I enjoy your productions and appreciate your work. Finding this in 2021, I can't help but think that so many of the photos you took in Washington seem like such a swan song of the way things used to be pre-COVID. The stark contrast of your images speaks to the contrasting changes left in the wake of the hurricane that no one knew we were sitting on the edge of. Exceptionally well done. Thank you.

[@3BMEP]

So appreciate that you see what we saw. 🙏🏻🖖🏻

[@StevenLoepfe]

In an endless sea of noise - yours is a wonderful signal that resonates. Thank you, Hugh.

[@3BMEP]

I SO understand S/N ratio! Thank you!

[@stephenluksic3448]

"Turn up the signal, wipe out the noise" - Peter Gabriel

[@ropersix]

I realize many people don't care about history or heritage, but others do. And it's one reason I like Leica so much. I use my dad's old M6, and buy lenses from his Leica dealer, who in turn took over the Leica business from his dad. I go in sometimes with my dad, and we just have conversations about Leica. And just recently, I wrote an article about a used 28mm Elmarit I'd recently purchased, posted a link to it on Instagram, and got a DM from the lens's previous owner, just to chat briefly about the lens. All this doesn't make for better pictures one bit. But for me, it makes life a little more enjoyable. And that counts for a lot.

[@3BMEP]

Timothy Roper I LOVE this story. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@thegreatvanziniphotos5976]

Finally someone is talking about the GREAT Alfred Eisenstaedt! Thank you.

[@3BMEP]

The Great Vanzinni! My pleasure!

[@mercuriodemarco677]

Mr Brownstone, if I may say so, you are one of the best, if not the best KZbin presenters I have come across. (Reminds me of the great Alistair Cooke). I enjoyed every one of your presentation that I have watched. No frills, no thrills, with the greatest simplicity and sincerity, you informed and convinced me with your knowledge, experience and poetic elegance but not the least of all, the Romantic spirit that so many of my friends have lost through the practicalities of life. May you live long and prosper.

[@3BMEP]

Mercurio De Marco Thank you, my new friend. Today is my birthday (seriously); you have given me a wonderfully generous gift. 🙏🏻😊

[@lylestavast7652]

the last quotes needed more time each in display. What a great video and topic ! Superbly done. THANK YOU.

[@3BMEP]

Lyle Stavast 🙏🏻😊

[@thisisryan2094]

Your way of speaking, phrasing things, and communicating the art of photography and Leica is fantastic. Absolutely love your presentation style.

[@3BMEP]

🙏🏻😊🖖🏻

[@canalsentir]

Hi Hugh, great video, as is all you create :-D I see Leicas as having the highest quality optics and engineering available. You get what you pay for..

[@ReadWriteRoam]

Long time (a year?) watcher, first time commenter... Love Leica for sure... i make special trips when in cities with a Leica store to visit, hold, admire, and dream... Hold that thought... more importantly, I have come to appreciate the intellectual depth of your scripting, the silky, yet baritone, calm of your voice, and... the poignantly pregnant pauses which cause us to subconsciously hold our breath for.... the point made. I always feel I should take notes for how to stay engaging without speed, volume, or distraction... mostly... hold that thought. 😉 Love it. Thank you.

[@3BMEP]

Thank YOU. 😊

[@RyB717]

While I watch your videos, I feel like I’m sitting across the table from an incredible mentor. Thanks, Hugh.

[@3BMEP]

😊🙏🏻🖖🏻

[@atatexan]

Eisie was a friend of my parents. We were blessed and inspired by his goodness and talent. He taught much to my late father in a casual manner over the many years of their friendship. “A good black-and-white photograph must have an absolute black and absolute white to avoid looking washed out in grays.” Great, sensitive, and insightful video, sir. Many thanks.

[@3BMEP]

Charles Cleaver What a lovely anecdote - thank you for sharing!

[@FemOdelPhotography]

Not a Leica shooter, but I always find your videos interesting, informing, educational, thought-provoking, goal-setting, and your elocution and enunciation, impeccable to say the least. As said in one of the quotes, it doesn’t matter which gear you shoot with. The love of photography far surpasses the choice of tool adopted to fashion ones craft and be a part of history.

[@victorcarmelo8606]

Been watching your videos for a few months now and already am addicted, this has been my top favourite so far and hope to see more on great photographers in the near future as well as all your other stuff. Always look forward for your notification, thank you.

[@3BMEP]

Thank YOU!

[@dolphabernethy9723]

Excellent video! Thanks for making this available!

[@3BMEP]

🙏🏻👌🏻😊

[@pierrebouchard4289]

Just like the most elegant camera that was ever built ... Very elegantly done ... Sir! You are a gentleman and a scholar ... Thank you !!!

[@3BMEP]

Pierre Bouchard Thank YOU!

[@Kusanosuke1]

Hugh, you and Claudia just keep bringing it to a higher level. This video was fantastic-- from the b&w, the quotes and fonts used, the music, and of course, the subject matter. I had to watch it 3 times as so much just resonated with me. Thank you for this.

[@3BMEP]

Rekishi no Tabi so pleased you enjoyed it - we loved making it!

[@vidjack7255]

With this video, you return the favor to Leica. Beautifully produced as, and always, informative, entertaining and most of all, inspiring. I'd like a Leica, but don't need one to be inspired by your video.

[@3BMEP]

vid jack Nice to see you here, man. Thanks so much for your encouragement!

[@BRNWSHws]

dude... all in all this is one of the best and most inspiring Photo channels in YT. AWESOME storytelling, entertaining and passionate and technically balanced.

[@3BMEP]

BRNWSH Thank you for such wonderful encouragement!

[@JaredTremper]

The soul of an artist dripping from this brief video...how wonderfully captured. While I don't have a Leica budget, I recently acquired a Contax IIIa with 50/1.5 Sonnar and it's just a wonderful experience for street. I need to shoot with it more. More and more, I'm appreciating your content. Cheers!

[@3BMEP]

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[@clawdawg7248]

Thank you for this. Inspiring, encouraging and, above all, a joy to watch.

[@3BMEP]

Clawdawg 😊🙏🏻

[@mariustoma5656]

Really like the way this video was made /produced, very visually pleasing.

[@nicolasfilsdejean]

Always a joy and so very inspiring to hear your wise words (and quotes). I wouldn't miss any of your videos and just couldn't agree more on the talisman quality of Leica M bodies and lenses. I've bought and sold some Leica M cameras and find myself "naked" now that all I own is a Fuji X-pro2 which, be it quite frankly more than I need, just doesn't hold that mesmerizing power that sometimes made me question whether it was my hand that held the "M" to my eye or the opposite... Thank you for your work.

[@davidtaylor9060]

Wonderful video. I'm a lucky guy. I have three signed Eisenstaedt photos hanging in my living room. . . . . a source of endless joy!

[@3BMEP]

Tell me the story!

[@Ralf_Baron]

Thank you for this great video! Educated, cultivated, wonderful to watch!

[@3BMEP]

😊🙏🏻

[@sc0ttmagoon]

Wow, the memories embedded in that Leica that was given to you. That’s a great example of how a camera can be a kind of time machine.

[@3BMEP]

Scott Magoon Yes!

[@1MoreMojo]

What a fabulous commercial, thank you.

[@ChuckAbles]

Thank you so much. I really appreciated your reflection, thoughts, and affection for the Leica. As an old man, still crashing, burning, and learning photography for the last decade; I fell in love with the Leica the last couple of years. Well done.

[@3BMEP]

Chuck Ables age has its advantages, does it not? Learning is, fortunately, a life-long passion that can keep us young. Ish. Keep doing what you’re doing! 🙏🏻

[@romzaish]

I love the passion, the wisdom and the experience. Thanks for sharing.

[@3BMEP]

My joy and privilege! 🙏🏻

[@achimwasp]

The first time I heard a native speaker of English pronounce "Zeitgeist" correctly. Having read all the books in the local library about photography as a teenager, I always wanted to have a Leica - now, 40 years later, I could afford it and bought a Q2 - love it. This channel had some influence as well, making me remember those times and rekindle that early passion.

[@3BMEP]

Delighted to be of service. ;)

[@jonflan691]

I really enjoyed this video ! Thank you so much ! I love my m10 and m6.

[@3BMEP]

So glad you did!

[@chip1987]

As a retired professional I look back to the days of film and learning the craft in a photo lab. When ever I developed film shot by a leica, I could tell by the sharpness that carried thru even into the shadows. When ever the customer would come in to pick up their film, they were both amazed and flattered that I could tell they owned a Leica.

[@3BMEP]

Thank you for sharing this gem!

[@AdamCzarnowski]

When I started shooting with a Leica rangefinder my photography completely changed. I used to thumb adoringly through those lovely photographic books in the Photographer's Gallery on Greene Street back in the 80's and wonder how they got such exquisite images. When I got an M, and some Leica glass, I found out.

[@obscur_yoann]

Beautiful and passionate. Always a joy to listen to you. Thanks.

[@GajanBalan]

To know next to nothing, and have this as a introductory experience... wow. You guys did something amazing here. Loved every minute Hugh!

[@3BMEP]

Gajan Balan Gaj! Nice to see you here.

[@jonflan691]

THIS is the review I look forward to the most. Thank you Hugh :)

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Jonathan Flandinette 🙏🏻😊

[@kuau714]

One of your best videos bravo Eisenstaedt would have approved

[@3BMEP]

🙏🏻🥰

[@davidcorbin9786]

Excellent presentation and wonderful introduction of a great artist. Thank you for sharing.

[@3BMEP]

David Corbin Truly my pleasure.

[@LeoTheStyler]

Stunnnig video, makes me appreciate my just purchased M240 much more! Love the camera and to learn from your content!!

[@3BMEP]

Delighted for you - enjoy the 240!

[@gs2404]

Great video (as always). Thanks for that!

[@3BMEP]

Truly my pleasure.

[@stephenwdunn6712]

I have had university lecturers struggle to be as coherent than you. If you take out the Leica love and focus on your delivery on one of the worlds greatest photographers we have known, it is a lecture I would listen to all day. I am not dissing Leica as they produce cameras and glass that are outstanding. I have had Leica 8’s, 9’s and Monochrom but still prefer 5,6 and 7. But what you bring is content and interest along with an irresistible delivery. The filming and setting, in black and white, is superb. Well done. I am self selecting. I know when product is the prime content but/and content like this just makes it all worth watching.

[@peterwillstein198]

Bravo .. beautifully presented Peter

[@3BMEP]

Peter Willstein 🙏🏻😊

[@shy-guy5544]

Excellent presentation. What is your favorite Leica camera + lens combination for street photography? Thanks

[@pepeg5571]

Just picked one up, how did you get the EVF to work, I get a white screen when I addapt the 020 Visoflex, great video btw

[@WingmanPictures]

You literally had me pushing myself out the door to go take more photos. Really enjoyed this video. Very well put together.

[@3BMEP]

You just made my day!

[@hawaiirealmedia5610]

This video seems like a university level photography philosophy class. Well done.

[@3BMEP]

Thanks so much!

[@garymanning4402]

Love the presentation. Have used an early Leica 2 and loved it but could never and still can not afford the ecosystem. Fuji has given me the same passion of those decades before and has changed my approach to “modern” photography. Just love taking pictures that a modern style mirrorless or digital camera does not engender. Hold that thought,......l

[@3BMEP]

We love FujiFilm too!

[@garymanning4402]

I know. Love your channel and your presentation.

[@erichansen7996]

Loved this video, it resonated with my time in your Streets of New York Workshop. Thanks 🙏

[@3BMEP]

Eric Hansen Eric!! 😊 It was a very special time for all of us. Thanks for help making it so. 🙏🏻

[@fidokian]

Great Video again...I like the sophistication of your channel a lot. and one Question Hugh.... which book is it in the beginning you are flipping through??

[@glenncharles6622]

Another great video!!!

[@Griffongob]

Thank you for the excellent video! I've definitely been inspired.

[@3BMEP]

I'm so glad!

[@RandomWalker1995]

this video is a gem

[@3BMEP]

Glad you like it!

[@bxlgotham6566]

Another gem Hugh. I 100% pre-focus with almost all of my cameras when it comes to street work, including the recently acquired Q2, which I can blame you for in some large part. Now you attempt to hypnotize me to head down to SoHo and grab the M10? How dare you. I wish they made one with a higher MP sensor though, as I really have come to appreciate the detail that can be resolved after living with the GFX50S, the RX1 Rii, and now the Q2. Btw, you may want to take a hard look at the Merklinger method of pre-focusing. In his 1996 book he presented a strong mathematical case for why focusing to infinity and stopping down to F10 on a 35mm sensor will beat both zone focusing and hyper-focal methods, if available light (flash, ISO) can be obtained. The results are compelling, especially when combined with even a modicum of focus sharpening tools inside most image applications. I am waltzing around in motion, shooting at 1/250 in broad daylight Manhattan, and am set to Infinity w/F11 on my Q2. Now off to the Leica store...

[@3BMEP]

BXL Gotham and for me, off to f/11, infinity and beyond - thank you, my friend, for the heads up!

[@lreadlResurrected]

I am a hobbyist at best. But from about 1980 to 2000 or so, my camera was a ca. 1959 M3. I still have it along with four lenses, a 35mm/2.8, 50mm/1.4, 90mm/2.8, and 135mm/4.0. I just bought a Panasonic G9 and an adapter that lets me mount the old Leica lenses. The 90mm even has a macro add-on lens with a giant glass ring around it that adjusted the viewfinder. I haven't yet tried them out because I'm too busy just trying to learn the G9 system and its native lenses, but will be giving them a try soon. Is it worth it? Or should I just sell the old gear and buy new lenses for the G9?

[@3BMEP]

First, let me know how you like them on the G9? Second: depends on purpose. The G9 has excellent AF, and there are incredible AF lenses out there for it. Try and let me know what you think. The question is: are you ready to give up the M glass size advantage over most (not all - check out the brilliant little Leica DG 15/1.7) AF glass.

[@tobiaswendl9084]

A great video. Thank you.

[@3BMEP]

Tobias Wendl 🙏🏻😊

[@paullefko]

In keeping with brave risky and necessary, I have loved my SL and Q, for years now and now the TL2 travels with everywhere. I tried several times to bond with the m series, even shot mamyia 7 for a long time . But now today, the TL2 is so much is a tiny wonderful package. The videos you do are inspirational and enjoy everyone of them. Hope to shoot with you one day,

[@3BMEP]

I understand- and am delighted for you that you’ve found the TL2!

[@olsonspeed]

Another great video, enjoyable and informative.

[@3BMEP]

olsonspeed 🙏🏻

[@stu7572]

Thoroughly enjoyed this vignette of Eisenstaedt. Thank you. Looking forward to the next in the series......this is the start of a series, right?😃

[@3BMEP]

As a matter of fact... >:)

[@Gynra]

I am a recent convert to Leica, courtesy of a VGC used M Type 240. I have two lenses so far, an Elmarit 28 mm f2.8 ASPH and a Zeiss 500 mm f2 Tessar. I must say that I am loving the Leica experience, after years of using the latest DSLRs and mirrorless technical wonders. I am now saving for an M 10-P. My only gripe is one would think that Leica could design a lens hood that stays on the @#!&$*\ lens! I love your videos, Hugh, and look forward to hearing your views in that soothing, relaxed manner that is quite unique among KZbin photography reviewers.

[@3BMEP]

Please keep me posted on your Leica adventures - though... did you mean 50/2.8?

[@Gynra]

@@3BMEP Thank you, I will keep you posted. Oops, slip of the keyboard, I meant 50mm f2 Planar. Brain fart!

[@barrycohen311]

Great history and content.

[@3BMEP]

Baruch Cohen 🙏🏻😊

[@briano58]

Absolutely fab I do enjoy listening to you 🤘🤘🤘

[@3BMEP]

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[@jakobw135]

Beautiful video: really well made and inspiring! Do the 3 Leicas you profiled all have the same LARGER viewfinder that the M10P has?

[@3BMEP]

Jakob W They share the .73x OVF.

[@shamikchoudhury5924]

What is the book you flipped pages in the first minute if the video?

[@3BMEP]

Was one of the volumes from the Time-LIFE book series, one mailed each month, on photography. I still have the entire set!

[@stefansphotos4639]

A very interesting video about Alfred Eisenstaedt and Leica. Good job, Hugh 👍 The quality of Leica cameras is excellent. But as a travel camera, I have a Fuji X100F. Certainly not to compare with a Leica M10 but for the price you get a very good quality. Greetings from Germany, Stefan

[@3BMEP]

Hello, Germany! Fujifilm makes great cameras!

[@johnhjic2]

So well said, as I would hope from you. Great video.

[@3BMEP]

John Hughes Thanks, John! 😊

[@mwales2112]

Well done Hugh..

[@SlotCarNewsOfficial]

I agree with your comments about the M cameras. They are amazing... I have found the same in-the-hand experience shooting my XPro1 now. Ultimately as you suggest it's the photographer that takes the photo not the camera and if "Brand-X" inspires you that's whats important. I do regret selling my "M-glass" a few years ago when times were tight...

[@3BMEP]

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[@pietroscarpa2384]

What music was that at the end? The rest I don't care, just tell me! What music?

[@Hirsutechin]

I've said it before: you're just a hopeless romantic! That aside, I enjoy your musings, your own images, and the selections from great photographers. Until next time!

[@dennnka1]

great video, very informative, sad it is Unlisted status, not sure how I got it to watch

[@3BMEP]

DOH! Just fixed. Thanks for the heads-up!

[@wearetheunknown8162]

Suspected a Leica would be a joy to use and own, but still surprised how good it was when I finally bought a Q this month.

[@3BMEP]

We are the Unknown Thrilled for you!

[@ccbphoto]

Great video Hugh!

[@3BMEP]

Thanks, Craig - like I said, we loved doing it!

[@gchristopherklug]

Watching this for, I think, the fifth time. It’s a beautiful piece. Congrats. Are the prints in the show silver or inkjet or something else?

[@3BMEP]

Chris Klug 🙏🏻 I believe they are digital, but I am not sure.

[@gchristopherklug]

Three Blind Men and An Elephant Productions I am digging into those details as I prep for class about output. My goodness, I want to go to that exhibit. This video, by the way, wow. Stunning, well delivered. Dare I say beautiful.

[@3BMEP]

Chris Klug 🥰🙏🏻

[@jackslater8688]

Whoa!!! Nice review.

[@davidf2281]

Oooh, 4:45. That is a lovely photograph.

[@3BMEP]

🙏🏻😊

[@irdataman]

My first camera in 1966 was a Leica iiif. Put many hand spooled rolls of Ekatachrome motion picture film through it. On day the shutter died. A high school student, I didn't have money to repair it. Ah.

[@3BMEP]

I am - truly - sorry for your loss.

[@harryburnett7086]

Love it Hugh

[@3BMEP]

Harry burnett I’m so glad, Harry - thank!

[@macmac8122]

Thank you very much for this video. Leica has "followed" me for a long time. Though I could theoretically afford one (my choice would be the M10 or M10-P) I still stay away because of the expense and the fact that the Fuji tech/style/quality the XT3 and X-Pro2 offer is so much for the money. As a fan of old photographers like Eisenstaedt and Robert Frank (just passed away yesterday) and HCB I know I would like to try Leica, but am reluctant to go "back" to film (I'm old enough to know how messy and expensive it can be), so it must be one of the new expensive bodies. Maybe if Eisenstaedt and Frank were alive and young they would be shooting with a tiny affordable Fuji XT30 and 16mm 2.8 or 35mm f2? Who knows...I will go down to Wetzlar soon (I live 2 1/2 hours away) and educate myself further.

[@3BMEP]

Fuji makes some wonderful stuff - the X-T2 rekindled my joy of photography.. If you like what you've got -- a great position to be in -- just go with the flow and enjoy! PS We've been in Wetzlar and can highly recommend a visit!

[@girliedog]

Eisenstadt said the VJDay photo was not one of his favorites.

[@JourneymanActor]

Well done Hugh. I think if he were alive today though he would have an SL as you are the times you live in and most modern shooters need mirrorless hybrid cameras. 👍

[@3BMEP]

You might be right - though I think more likely a CL. Like mine! 😎😊

[@einarlandre5386]

Lovely video

[@3BMEP]

Thanks, Einar.

[@pdenby.]

Loved it

[@smaakjeks]

The praise and exploration of Eisenstaedt almost seems contradictory to the notion that having a Leica camera in particular makes a difference. Having a small and unobtrusive camera for street photography, sure, that helps a lot. That role can be filled today with a teeny pocket cam.

[@3BMEP]

Or an iPhone (which I also use). I tried to draw distinctions between talisman and tool. I do not disagree with your sentiment, only the conclusion that I was contradictory. :)

[@smaakjeks]

@@3BMEP Sure thing. But based on the presentation of Eisenstaedt, he would pick the iPhone. Because the camera doesn't matter: being invisible and having the skills is what matters. Those were the things he was quoted as saying. You said that Leica allowed him to be unobtrusive because it was a small, modern camera at the time. Now we have other, non-Leica small cameras. Your video was still worth watching, and wonderfully put together. For the record I'm slightly biased against Leica :D

[@thebattiful]

Just WOW!

[@3BMEP]

🙏🏻

[@edruttledge342]

A love letter to Leica ... ❤

[@3BMEP]

Ed!! 🥰

[@petera1033]

Lovely presentation , where do you find the energy let alone the inclination to keep on doing it all....? -:) Nice exposition of the Leica apology - as a Leica fanboy going on now for too many decades - I surprised myself by selling all my M10 and M lenses a few weeks ago - some talismans end up being just that, idols- and idolatry as we all know is a no no. No use nitpicking the obvious to any photographer is there- zone focusing can be achieved with any camera which offers an aperture and focus pull ... btw - Eisenstaedt's kissing photos - one of many many set up shots for Life- lets not gild the lily with out of the corner of the eye references....remember idolotry is a no no... thanks Pete

[@3BMEP]

Fair enough! Yes, the kiss was an assignment - but I'm confident (hold that thought for an upcoming video) that the shot itself was spontaneous. If you don't want to wait for the video, I encourage you to find the contact sheet showing the image he actually shot. :)

[@josephalmazan4805]

I'll probably own a Leica in my thirties a little over a decade away

[@NickGuttridge]

Love this video, the lighting on you is to my taste. I might have nudged the light an inch over to light on your left cheek more. But then your turn into it often enough..

[@3BMEP]

Nick Guttridge 😈

[@bonkersblock]

It’s like watching Jeff Goldbloom narrative about cameras. 🤨

[@JasperBunschoten]

Love the photos, dislike the 'thirdgender666' guy. Still it is good that photos like that are published irregardless. Keep up the good work! No need to reply though, keep this channel politics free!

[@3BMEP]

Our thoughts exactly!

[@JasperBunschoten]

@@3BMEP Anyway, really love the result oriented view this channel puts forwards in lieu of 'geargeargear'! Even though it might be just a tad biased towards Leicas. Just a tad though.

[@amereinterlude]

Eisenstaedt was a towering figure in the history of photography, no question. But “towering above all others”? That troubles me marginally. Possibly I misunderstood you. Nonetheless this is more wonderful work, Hugh, a delight to watch.

[@3BMEP]

Simon Tasker I understand your reservations if you assumed I meant anything other than output and variety. 😊

[@amereinterlude]

Three Blind Men and An Elephant Productions Hard to fault him on those criteria. Not that I would want to: he is in the half dozen of my most admired photographers of all time. And as you suggest, incredibly and unusually versatile.

[@gchristopherklug]

You are killing me.

[@3BMEP]

😉

[@robiulahmed]

I feel Leica cheapened themselves by using gorilla glass instead of sapphire.