Leica M10 - 6 Month Review by a Working Photographer

[@jaunman71]

At last an honest review from an actual photographer that uses the camera rather than a collector of shiny things. A breath of fresh air in this desert of camera reviews about the latest and greatest.

[@hunterhart1]

Ahhh thank you so much my man, I appreciate that so much. That makes me feel good.

[@zguy95135]

I’ve had mine for 4 years and it’s my most used camera. I love it. And yeah as long as you don’t blow the highlights it’s got a ton of dynamic range.

[@hunterhart1]

@@zguy95135 that’s awesome, glad to hear you are still using it

[@Bjuiful]

I know it's a video about a camera, but i mostly watch for the photos. You are simply very, very good at what you do. Glad i found this chanel.

[@hunterhart1]

I’m glad you found my channel as well, thanks for sticking around for the photos, that’s the best compliment 🙏🏼

[@kolouker]

Love the photos. The metering modes are for Live View only, because they work off of the sensor. When shooting in normal mode you get center weighted regardless of the metering mode setting. I also have an M10, and agree with everything you said.

[@hunterhart1]

Thanks for the tip, and thank you so much for watching!

[@WesKriesel]

When I look at your photos, I feel like I'm looking at a National Geographic/Time retrospective of best photographic moments in America. Just so incredibly rich and evocative.

[@hunterhart1]

Chill out man, I appreciate it seriously. I wish they were that good 🙏🏼 thank you for the uplifting comment man

[@JerredZ]

Damn. Yours and Goughie's videos are the only ones that make me want to a Leica out! Freaking great shots, Hunter as always!

[@hunterhart1]

Get you one man. The GFX won't be missed at all 😅 JK do not do that

[@ZZ.91]

Wow these colours on the pics, especially the portraits 😍

[@hunterhart1]

Thank you so much! I am glad you stopped by.

[@softiczlatan]

Glad I found this video, my exact thoughts about how easy it is to shoot Sony, I love Sony but my Sony cameras they are tools, work horses and they don't inspire me to go out and shoot everyday stuff. That's why I bought my first ever Leica last week, Q3 43 🙌 Great video!

[@hunterhart1]

Congrats man, I would love to try a Q3 43. The Q line up overall has been amazing, if I had to trade this for anything it would be a Q2. Thanks for watching

[@BrunoChalifour]

Excellent approach to what the Leica M system brings to one's photography (excellent examples too, thanks). I also enjoyed the little tips that you shared. I thought I had "invented Luke-warm water" (meaning there was nothing new in "my invention") and I was being idiosyncratic for setting my jpg to black and white (and also keeping the DNG file for color) for the same very reasons you specified. Obviously you figured it out without some 25 years of black and white film and 20 years of digital cameras ! ;o) Bravo. I have always refrained from using spot metering but the way you describe it, linked with aperture priority auto-exposure, makes good sense and encourages me to try it. Thanks again for your time, humour and approach.

[@wrtlprmpft2]

Great Video and great photos, thank you! I tried many different cameras from DSLR to compact, but the M system is the one that makes me (1) pick up my camera the most, and (2) is the most joy to use. And that is all that matters.

[@hunterhart1]

@@wrtlprmpft2 amen!

[@nathanhoefert]

Big nose gang! If you’re looking for another great camera for big noses, the Fuji GFX 100ii is a godsend. Great video. I shoot all my personal project and life with the MP240/M6 and I resonated a lot with what you said. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Hunter. 📷 ❤️

[@hunterhart1]

@@nathanhoefert gang! I shot the 50S for a while and I’ve shot the 100ii, incredible cameras and yes they do help for people like us. Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼

[@pabloaraya3964]

Amazing pictures!!! Looking at the pictures, the classic Canon 5D came to mind. It has a very similar color and look to me. Best regards

[@hunterhart1]

@@pabloaraya3964 thanks so much

[@AshBash_Shot_That]

I don’t think I’ll ever buy a Leica unless I win the lottery but I love watching Leica videos.. this one in particular was excellent.. photos examples were fantastic and the moody background music was stellar

[@hunterhart1]

This comment 🙌🏼🙌🏼 thank you so much. I appreciate you taking the time to watch. When I started shooting about 14 years ago, I didn’t think I’d have one either 😅 it was a tax write off for my photography business tbh.

[@ciscognz]

Love it man! I have such a blast shooting with this thing too! I use aperture priority at -0.3 or -0.7 compensation and it's a mood.

[@hunterhart1]

@@ciscognz thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I have found it so much more convenient than full manual, real game changer.

[@ciscognz]

@@hunterhart1 yea man, I love your videos! you been killing it! At my recent weddings Ive been leaving it in Monochrome mode, and when I show clients the playback, they freak out! ive had mine since 2020, and I absolutely love it!

[@Malick333]

This “slowing down” experience with Leicas can be done with most cameras in my experience if you just shoot 100% manual focus lenses. So slap a Voigtlander 18 or 27 on your Xpro (ovf/evf) or other Fujis or adapt M mount lenses to your Fuji or Nikon or Canon or Sony and the “slowing down” feels the same as my M10R. What I don’t hear many talk about that took me years to figure out what I lost moving from DSLRs to mirrorless is shooting with an OVF and then the delayed “how did it turn out” dopamine hit by chimping (or later seeing on your monitor). And great photos by the way! The Thypoch 28 truly is mindblowing for the price.

[@hunterhart1]

I think my biggest take away, like in my 5Dmark iii video is, like you said.. optical viewfinder but you dont get that from fuji because you can't actually focus through optical viewfinder YET, unfortunately. The rangefinder works for my nose so I can really get in there. I started with optical and it is very nostalgic. I have more videos on this. Thank you for watching and yes the Thypoch slaps hard.

[@Malick333]

@ yeah man closest we can get for that is the Xpro OVF with the tiny bottom right EVF for critical focus. I get some people don’t care about these things but after shooting for 10-15 years and good shots being no problem these little nuances become HUGE factors in the shooting experience. Kinda like driving a manual muscle car vs a Porsche GT3 with paddleshifters. For me, the Leica rangefinder experience is the most enjoyable. And can always throw a visoflex on if you REALLY need to overcome the ovf limitations (ie shooting wider than 24 or say shooting at 0.95/1.1 with a 50mm). I’ll check out your 5DM3 video as the 5DM2 was my first “Holy Grail” camera 🤣

[@Malick333]

Also yeah totally agree that after getting used to shooting with a rangefinder/style positioning of the ovf/evf SUPER hard to go back to smashing my big oily nose all over my screen. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Funktrainer]

Great photos, nice camera and lens combo. I also love picking up M bodies most of the time when I'm travelling. It's my system of choice for almost everything.

[@hunterhart1]

@@Funktrainer thanks so much and thanks for watching

[@wearetheunknown8162]

Your photography is absolutely beautiful. Top work.

[@hunterhart1]

Thank you so much, that is the best compliment you could give! I appreciate you.

[@Muchtoobizy]

I totally agree with you about needing to use a simpler camera sometimes, to remind yourself about why you love photography. I also use Sony cameras when precision is required, but they feel way too smart and easy. I use Leica SL and manual focus lenses to return to basics. Would love an M10 when I can afford one.

[@hunterhart1]

I did the same thing with my SL as well and mostly with the GFX, I feel like I always need a camera that is less tuned to the race in technology. Thanks so much for watching!

[@WesKriesel]

Great video. Felt very thoughtful, not rushed, and honest. I appreciate the insights. I think having a manual focus only camera would be challenging!

[@hunterhart1]

You should just put your xpro on manual focus and rock it out at f/8 with some zone focus

[@scotttuckerphotography]

Great great stuff, you can tell from the images that you're locked into the creative process of using the camera. You loving that Thypoch?! I've heard it's excellent.

[@hunterhart1]

Thanks so much. I do love the Thypoch, I have done 3 reviews including this 28mm you should check them out! Thanks for watching

[@fromdonwithlove]

Kudos for the beautiful images and dynamic wasp evasion maneuvers 😅

[@hunterhart1]

😅😅 thank you for the props

[@GadeChamblee]

Dude these photos are so freaking sick!

[@hunterhart1]

@@GadeChamblee thank you man!

[@filmbox3957]

Ahhhh I want a Leica so bad to try out! Great work as always man! Putting that camera to good use!

[@hunterhart1]

Your GFX is a great camera though, they’re both equally as fun and unique in their own way.

[@MikePGuitars]

It ain’t the camera with this dude. You get amazing results no matter the camera.

[@hunterhart1]

Thanks my dude, I appreciate it. I don't find that to be the case always. Good days and bad.

[@Renzsu]

I bought my M10 shortly after getting a Z6.. and to be really honest, I never really clicked with it.. I upgraded my Z6 to a Zf this week and that's been the nail in the coffin for me. The M10 will have to go. It's a great camera, but I just don't feel the same with it as I did with my M6 that I started with all those years ago. I miss the honesty of that camera and of film. Even my old M9 somehow felt nicer with its glossy black paint and slow film-like approach. Maybe it's the rose tinted glasses, and I have to be honest, the lenses are fantastic. But now I'm just going to get a set of Thypoch lenses and those will scratch the 'small manual focus lens' itch. A few native primes for lazy days.. I'm fairly confident this suits me much better.

[@hunterhart1]

@@Renzsu I’ve been using a ZF myself and it really has made me want to get the Z6iii due to the image quality. I have a review coming out about the ZF soon. Honestly, I love the M10 but I’d prefer a Q most times just for convenience. Thanks for taking time to comment.

[@Renzsu]

@@hunterhart1 I got the Zf because I got a great deal on it and I love how it looks with the rangefinder manual focus lenses.. but I can't deny how comfortable the Z6III is (and a few more custom buttons doesn't hurt either). Looking forward to your review!

[@hunterhart1]

@ cheers, you may be seeing a Q2 video in the near future as well. Take care.

[@leicadiary]

so many great shots!

[@hunterhart1]

@@leicadiary thanks very much

[@JJ_Photo]

Great video and that camera brings life to your photos. One thing. Remember that spot metering is only available on the M10 when live view is turned on. Otherwise the camera only has Center Weighted metering. Btw, since you love 28mm, what makes this camera better for you than the Q series? The rangefinder or the possibility to change lenses? Thanks for sharing.

[@hunterhart1]

I prefer the Q in a lot of situations but it is just the lens options for this. I like the Voigtlander 28mm as well and 35 for the flares, things the Q could never do unfortunately. However, if I were to decide to go to another camera from this one I’d go Q2.

[@hunterhart1]

Thanks for the tip

[@wowsuchname1939]

Came across this video looking for a flash recommendation and for my M10. Such an amazing camera, recently shot my first wedding on mine for a friend (alongside a comically massive canon speedlite as I don’t have a smaller flash) and I was blown away with the photos. Rangefinders just feel natural to use, agree on your points. Not for everybody though

[@hunterhart1]

Hey! I use external flash for mine at weddings, I have not put a flash on top of this camera yet though. Really wish I had a recommendation for that. That sounds like me at a wedding, the photos are vastly different from my Sony cameras even though I am shooting them beside each other. I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!

[@wowsuchname1939]

@@hunterhart1 No worries! Thanks for the response. I’ve read that the godox TT350 is a good flash to use with it, will pick one up soon. Graduated just as the pandemic hit and recently realised I’m nearly 5 years into a career that was meant to be temporary until photography became more viable. Slowly pursuing photography again now though, really appreciate seeing quality content from an active professional photographer such as yourself :^] Do you have any tips on how to pivot your career into photography? Or is it something you’ve always done? My thinking was build up some weekend work and eventually discuss cutting down hours at my full time job as things become more consistent.

[@hunterhart1]

@@wowsuchname1939 let me know how it goes please

[@juangarcia-sr8jq]

I just picked mine up In silver just serviced for around the price of an m240 I’m so hyped 😭

[@hunterhart1]

@@juangarcia-sr8jq very nice! I’m pumped for you

[@brianbprice3693]

Well you get a 5.0 for narration. so super, Not sure y folks like showing images without talking about it. Why bother even posting. 5.0 for composition, really really good. work. I shoot manual all the time all the time,. rarely goos things happen for me on A. 5.0 for the M10. I miss that click. I was really pushing for the magna summa for your presentation until I saw that non leica lens that sank my heart but cum laude isn't bad! Keep up the good work Hunter. We will see each other on the next shoot. Brian

[@marlenelandstravels]

Beautiful pictures and dream camera. Have you been told that you look like Shia LaBoeuf by the way? it’s a compliment 😊

[@hunterhart1]

@@marlenelandstravels thanks so much! And no, that’s a first but one of my favorite actors. I’ll take that

[@camerafusion]

Nice shots!

[@hunterhart1]

@@camerafusion thanks so much

[@SamAbram-dl1mg]

Wow, amazing photo, . Love your editing and color science stunning, Would you ever think to upgrade to the Leica M11 ?

[@hunterhart1]

If I ever have the need for more dynamic range and more money, I would. And thanks so much for the compliment 🤙🏼

[@joseadrianchiyahalvarez3809]

awesme dude, really really great pics like always, continue sharing us all your progress. Do you think that in the future you would work only with Leica M? I have the same perception as you when using the M, it is less invasive. Hugs

[@hunterhart1]

I don’t think I would work solely with an M camera due to limitations and client expectations. If I could, I would shoot only black and white on an M10 monochrom but that’s not in the cards. If I were rich and didn’t need work, I would. So I guess that’s the only way 😅. Thanks so much for your compliment 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@quite1enough]

what's viewfinder blockage with 50mm and 28mm? I'd really appreciate if you do review on your 28mm and how it works with m10 considering framelines, viewfinder blockage and etc

[@hunterhart1]

I have done reviews on them. Do you have an instagram where I could try to send you a photo of what it looks like?

[@Julienazamosa]

Amazing video brother!

[@hunterhart1]

Thanks man!

[@sam_tropez]

great camera, but i think, that you are just a great photographer.

[@hunterhart1]

Thank you Sam, I think it does make me shoot different. Thanks for the compliment, that means a lot!

[@captaincook6283]

What happened to your Fuji GFX love…?

[@hunterhart1]

@@captaincook6283 still love it

[@EricAdeleye]

Excellent video.

[@hunterhart1]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@robjackson606]

I regret that you did not give me that beautiful camera

[@hunterhart1]

Sorry man 🥲

[@dgoullet1]

Nice pictures!

[@hunterhart1]

Thanks!

[@yuriishevchenko9843]

cool video. tell please, where did you find such interesting sticker on a red leica logo? looks lice m-p))) cool!

[@hunterhart1]

@@yuriishevchenko9843 thanks so much! ags.supply/pages/leica_dots

[@ka_sh_iif]

What lens profile did you use in camera for the 28 mm? Summilux?

[@hunterhart1]

@@ka_sh_iif yes that’s exactly right!

[@valtorf]

@@hunterhart1what lens is this though? Hard to follow from the video. I get it’s 28 1.4, but what brand?

[@marcgilles4520]

4:54 nice

[@hunterhart1]

Thank you 🙌🏼

[@LIGHTHUNTER.D]

Thypoch is the truth 🙏

[@hunterhart1]

@@LIGHTHUNTER.D preach

[@sijilo]

[@jordanjoestar8839]

I love them but my only issue is that with correct glass, nearly any camera can replicate 99.9% of what the Leica produces (your shots are stellar, you'd produce quality on anything with your skill). Such a high cost that in reality gains you the smallest benefits, if any. I suppose same goes for a Rolex. There are many watches that are more accurate, careful in design or with more features... yet the Rolex sits atop its throne. At that point you have to ask yourself, is the name worth the extra $3,000? Does anybody looking at these images know, or even care it was shot on a Leica at the end of the day? We all know the answer. Yet here I sit, with my over priced watches...

[@hunterhart1]

@@jordanjoestar8839 I completely agree with this. I feel like there’s a bit more functionality to the camera than watches but I understand what you mean. It’s all preference. I bought it for myself for my 10 year anniversary free lance business tax write off, pretty much. It is wild that you pay so much more for way less. Thank you for the compliment by the way 🤙🏼

[@Narsuitus]

When I purchased my Leica M10, I thought I was buying my dream camera. However, my camera was so defective that I rarely use it.

[@hunterhart1]

Wow I’m sorry to hear that, do you know what was wrong with it?

[@Narsuitus]

@@hunterhart1 The first one had a defective sensor. It was so defective that Leica gave me a full refund. My second one was pre-owned. It worked for a while, but it also developed a defective sensor. Repair was going to cost me more than I thought it was worth. It is now an expensive paperweight.

[@hunterhart1]

@ wow that’s terrible, I’m sorry you had that experience

[@ernstfrohlich897]

He has his cap on backwards.

[@hunterhart1]

Very observant

[@noyo1444]

You can make the same pictures with the much cheaper Fuji x100 VI…..

[@ThePigeon752]

That’s like saying Lewis Hamilton could drive a Ford Focus. Its missing the point. Hunter is insanely talented photographer; he could make these images with *any* camera, but if the M10 inspires him and works for the way he shoots, there’s value in that beyond just comparing retail prices or specs.

[@noyo1444]

@ bro, what a strange comparison. With a Ford Focus you will never win a race but with a X100 you can make the same good pictures as with a Leica.🤷‍♂️

[@ThePigeon752]

@@noyo1444 😂 Fair.

[@hunterhart1]

I have the X100V, and I have done a comparison with the Q. You can get great images from both, I agree. But I still shoot differently with the M10. In my opinion from years of shooting the X100F and X100V, I cannot get rid of that V because it is so good… but the same photos? I think that’s subjective to the person who holds the camera. The X100 series doesn’t slow me down at all, that’s kind of the point of this one I believe.

[@noyo1444]

@@hunterhart1 just to shoot „differently“ I wouldn‘t by a camera for 5‘200 $ if the X100 does the job es well….