Leica M10-D - The Digital "Analog" - Hands-on Impressions!

Hands-on with Leica's latest digital rangefinder camera at the biggest Brexit March, 20th March 2018!
Leica M10-D: www.adorama.com/lcm10d.html?k...
Filmed with:
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Panasonic Leica 25mm f/1.4: www.adorama.com/ipc2514m.html
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#Leica #M10-D #Photography

[@askmeaboutmymixtape]

I like how you were talking about having a discreet camera setup while ur street shooting with a vlogging cam and action cam too

[@KaiManWong]

Lol

[@jimi3314]

found this humorous as well, but hey we all know what he means.

[@LokkieF]

Leica should have put a card in for just 36 shots.

[@tbomber]

they honestly should have LOL

[@user-eo1hy6sk4x]

Single use SD cards in the shape of a film roll.

[@tomstaunton1804]

and they'd cost $10 for 3

[@brocktonbensch1356]

I'd prefer photos segmented by 36. After 36 exposures you set an iso and have to deal with it and whatever color settings you've picked for an additional 36 exposures. Then when you upload images they come in groups of 36.

[@omermagen824]

@@brocktonbensch1356 Also the photos should save as negatives, and you'll have to invert it back in the darkroom

[@TheLokCheung]

Important take away from this video: Kai's secret of focusing a Leica M! Seriously his focusing speed with a Leica M is unreal, to me at least!

[@MarkHickford]

I shall be trying it out on my M2 for sure! Cheers Kai!

[@benjibat4655]

Lok, you're right. One of the many mysteries of Kai have been revealed to us!

[@RhysDardis]

@@benjibat4655 he's mentioned it in og digital rev episodes of Leica M8 or M9

[@AlexanderSomma]

Kai's focusing secret is great for any manual lens not just range finder cameras. Learning fast focusing is a must for anyone who shoots with classic glass.

[@scotthullinger9955]

LIttle Leicas like that one are just pricey toys for rich people who aren't photographers. Just snob appeal, nothing more.

[@Nekojitablog]

The camera lacks all the new "useful trustful blah blah specs" like eyefocus, nipplefocus or whatever but your photos in this review are some of the best you've shot in your channel. Just a coincidence?

[@BerenFairchild]

I like how Kai took advantage of a public event to take some fun street photos, and somehow a bunch of the commenters took that as a personal offense.

[@BerenFairchild]

@jackson pine nothing like repeating a group mandated catchphrase to show your individually.

[@climatixseuche]

because mentally challenged people are no subject for a funny camera review!

[@JeremyGalloway]

Never underestimate the number of special snowflakes out there! Someone writes two words on a postcard and they all come with pitchforks and torches and downvotes!

[@AndyDay]

Not sure what I'm more shocked by - the advance lever or the fact that you're using A STRAP.

[@ClearComplexity]

For something that small costing 8k I'd be using a strap too.

[@TURST67]

Not using a strap is as dumb as cyclists not wearing helmets because "it's cooler" to not wear one.

[@spoolindsm127]

He's referring to the number of times Kai has used a Leica or Leica with an uber expensive lens like the Noctilux with no strap in sight.

[@Rob_van_der_Linden]

@TURST67 / Zäa you're saying that I'm dumb and you don't even know me!

[@mini2856]

“Why do you actually need a screen?” Because I need to know if one of my dumbarse friends blinked or not

[@BrendanOrr]

Take 10 toss 9

[@noahbos5251]

A skweeen

[@nastynate838]

this camera is a joke

[@Well_Edumacated]

Brendan Orr guess people expect to get the shot on the first try.

[@Fast58Eddie]

You need a screen because it is digital camera! Why don't remove the battery next and be done with it! Them you can have and very expensive paper weight.

[@dblakeman]

$8000 for a camera with no screen and a purely decorative film advance lever: SOUNDS LIKE A LEICA!

[@stephenarling1667]

A JamCam with improved optics

[@peasantrobot]

Nope, this time is worse!

[@sandb1867]

Historically Leica M series was never frivolous. OTOH this does seem like expensive crippleware.

[@phynx2006]

Don't forget the modern rangefinder technology? owe wait Kai did say this isn't a tech type camera.

[@nastynate838]

David Blakeman sounds like a sophisticated scam to me

[@hungngngng]

1:13 this shot here just made me WOW out loud. Great job sir! Print it, frame it and ideally send it to me 🙈

[@MrMyYoyo]

Your photography has gotten considerably better. I remember watching your stuff from DRTV years ago and this video is far above that.

[@truecuckoo]

These are the best photos I’ve ever seen coming from you. This Leica seems to really vibe with you! I can’t help but thinking they should make a DSLR as well, where you can actually see through the lens.

[@TheLokCheung]

They do

[@truecuckoo]

Lok Cheung compact, without a screen?

[@Hightower2804TP]

lol cuckoo you're the last person I expected to see here. Cheers :)

[@xXcangjieXx]

He took some great photos in the GR1/Venice video aswell!

[@mattallpress7402]

You could tell how excited you were about this camera throughout, great to see the passion.

[@govindruby5020]

The photos in the Video are amazing I really like them, and the fact that you took them with a Screenless camera makes me appreciate it even more.

[@hetschipVeronica]

I've been using Leica's for over 40 years but you just showed me a new trick, start at infinity, nice one! Never a focussing problem (not any more), never the less__

[@photodeacon]

Kai you've been cranking out so much great content lately. Appreciate all the hard work!

[@ColinBloodworth]

Outstanding video, Kai. One of the most enjoyable in a while. Not that any are particularly poor, but this one was particularly great.

[@kdotvision]

did anyone else read this in Kai's voice? LMAO

[@appleista]

Fantastic video Kai, great pictures, and it was great seeing coverage of this subject on your channel. You’re brilliant shooting with a Leica, your passion shines through.

[@gsonbiswas9765]

I love your shots, Kai!

[@guyroberts4181]

I think that this is one of your best, and I try to watch them all. Keep them coming Kai.

[@capturedbyannamarie]

Been watching your reviews, since I bought my Olympus epm1 based on your reviews. Learned manual on it and now using an xpro2. Thanks for the great reviews.

[@jerricklhl]

Thank you for the regular uploads! I really like your videos!

[@airdailyx]

What makes you so great Kai is you go out and show us the joys of using cameras unlike a lot of these millennials camera and photo channels who just sit and run their mouth showing off their tattoos and stupid haircuts while we watch their face talk. Its hard work what you do Kai and it means a lot!! Keep up the great work!!

[@ChrisWatkinsMedia]

Kai, you’re the man! I love watching all of your videos. Every day I am trying to push myself to become a better content creator and your videos have really helped me out. I’ve started my own KZbin channel now and I hope one day I can inspire others like you inspire me. Chris

[@nys4825]

Great job, Kai. One of the best videos you've made in many senses! As a photography noob I still need to figure out what all the abbreviations stand for.💧But I like your stills in the video as well as the review! 😃

[@brianmaneely]

Ah man. Great to see you shooting street again! I'd love some more videos like this! You got some great shots.

[@vp4744]

Finally a watchable review from you. Keep it up.

[@cheekydays1445]

“Because they know what their yachts look like”...lmfao.

[@alsokooniiee4797]

Im loving Kai's consistent uploads!

[@juziarts6332]

There is one single damn good thing about this no screen version: when you are doing a job to shoot someone and she always comes to you to check the photos which is very annoying for photographers, now it is literally impossible with this camera. hahaha

[@RichardsWorld]

Your selfie stick setup with the little Sony action camera is quite genius.

[@gar_ee8884]

You should do a sit down teaching session with pretty much every other camera reviewer on youtube because you seem to be the only one who can focus a rangefinder camera. Watching everyone else suffer with this camera was hilarious.

[@steventan7543]

Kai should review yashica y35 digifilm 😂😂

[@cypherdk85]

Oh dear, your wish came true 😂

[@FeralGinger]

I realllllly want one of these. Still hanging on to my X-Pro1 just because it feels beautiful to shoot with and actually makes me what to pick up the camera! Great review!

[@studio-wild]

Your enthusiasm about the camera shows in the quality of the photos!

[@ae2350]

Fantastic review and tutorial Kai! Thanks!

[@jimi3314]

Thanks for the tip about grabbing focus w/ a rangefinder. it's little things like that that make me happy I follow ya! Cheers!

[@itsmdnt]

incredible vid. transcending review into mini-doc territory. much larger impact than you can know.

[@Man0fMetal]

Never thought it learn how to focus better with my vintage lenses from this video. Amazing!

[@julianschulz157]

Your best review so far !

[@gregjarman2583]

A sunny day in England? Now I know this is fake.

[@griccioli]

I was there as well! Bad luck I didn't meet you! You are my hero!

[@jonathanlogan6953]

Your manual focus strategy is genius. I just got a Kamlan 28/1.4 so I'll be doing a lot of manual focusing.

[@zomboodle856]

Great review, great action and samples! I miss advancing film so I would love that lever =D Thank you for the review!

[@MissouriMatt54]

Thank you for the video. I am enjoying your new content.

[@kirinmilktea9038]

Always love your video!

[@acalthu]

So the film advance lever does not work in the same way it does in that old Epson camera with the Seiko dials?

[@superkrell]

I do own the Leica MD 262 and for me being a film photographer for many years has made this purchase so wonderful...!

[@theronsan]

If I turn off the LCD screen on my X-Pro2 it’s almost like shooting with this camera.

[@isaacmacers]

Well except for the auto focus

[@Lorenzo88C]

disable it!

[@RickieBeubie]

the lack of fullframe is the only hindrance on this x-pro2 :(

[@Fjalll]

Well you can't really properly zone focus the X-Pro

[@soupfork2105]

X100t in silent mode with screen off is close enough

[@monsieurwine1841]

Awesome video as usual Kai! 👍🏻

[@AfnanStudio_]

Kaiman wong, the man that inspired me to become a photographer. Started to watch since 2016 until today :)

[@BartRos1980]

Afnan Studio thats fair

[@fellowcitizen]

@Kai, the PIXII rangefinder has piqued my interest - will you be getting hold of one?

[@manuelcanepa8134]

i know it sounds silly, but i´ve dreamt with this camera to be invented, its not for everyone thats for sure, but you know the feels bro. freaking love it!

[@srkgv]

Are you using the new 35 Summicron ASPH or the Old one? are there any difference?

[@WongOscArtemis]

Great video, Seems like I am always manual focusing in a wrong method, I am always start from the nearest. Your method make perfect sense 👍🏻

[@ericmedero3908]

Love the denim jacket, Kai!!!

[@KaiManWong]

Thanks! Had this since the old DR days

[@joehsu6975]

How Lucky you! Perfect equipment at perfect place right at perfect moment! I wish I was there!

[@PaulHofreiter]

That non functional film advance lever is absurd and I’m definitely knocking it before I try it.

[@KevAlberta]

Paul Hofreiter agreed. Like fake vents on a shitty sports car. Just a fashion statement at this point

[@NickDevlinPhoto]

Nope, not absurd. It serves the same purpose as the best-selling Thumbs-Up everyone adds to their digital Ms to create a stability point. I've been screaming for this since the M8, but had given up!

[@magnusdagbro8226]

Far from non-functional, it's a thumb grip. I have an ugly aftermarket thing sticking out from my flash shoe for my Fujifilm, I'd love if something like this was built in instead. Could even work as an on/off switch like the Nikon F1.

[@KiloOneThree]

I tried it in a Leica store. For me... it’s far better than the Thumbs Up. It is practical and functional in that sense. Aesthetically, looking like the advance lever helps it ‘fit in’ to the style of the camera. For me, it doesn’t matter if it has no function at this point. My M9-P has served me well. Now to either M10-P or M10-D.. that is the question.

[@grahammcdonald]

Best hair style and length I’ve seen on you, suits you sir.

[@KaiManWong]

I think I'll just keep wearing hats.

[@rjnewsom7074]

Brilliant advice on the focusing techniques

[@earthwatchearthwatch1353]

Amazeballs video Kai! Great shots too. Looks like my perfect camera, were it not for the 8k price tag!

[@TitleDS]

A big thanks for tips on rangefinder focusing, inspiring to practice.

[@Bryan-lu4du]

Reminds me of when I first discovered Kai back on DigitalRev the Leica videos warm my heart.

[@paulhermes2316]

Solid review and camera. So what did you process the files with? LR? C1? Presets? Thanks!

[@dustinschmidt4695]

Hahaha, Leica is just trolling us now.

[@p.sethia1830]

no

[@karlikot]

Nop

[@nate7603]

NOpe

[@5oulPower]

Yep! I dont know who in their right mind would spend $7995 for a fake analog camera when at that price you could get an actual analog camera (see: exquisite Leica Ms, Nikon Fs, Zeiss Ikons and Contaxes among many others) with a SHIT-TON of film (see: glorious, glorious Tri-X, HP5). Hell, for that money you could even get a Hasselblad Xpan!

[@karlikot]

@@5oulPower buddy thats whats consumerism is. Leica is leica. Its like apple. There are other manufacturer thats offers a product with less features but really epensive, bit since theyre a brand of luxury item, theyll be able to price everything for their own profit.

[@MrRocchen]

Holding that ridiculous thing in your hand, you praised like it was real... Kai, you should be nominated by the Oscar

[@tonycruse3648]

Love your reviews!

[@acalthu]

Also the screenless feature is absolutely something I would go with. As it is, i keep the display on my 200D closed because i want to get back into the habit of actually figuring out the best exposure myself.

[@digtalfear1177]

Great video Kai! The pictures looked fantastic and the review was a lot of fun. Could I ever justify paying 8k for a camera? No. But it looks like you had a lot of fun with it, and that is what matters.

[@navicto]

Hope your health is improving. Great to see new content.

[@IsraelPrivateGuide]

This is the best video I've seen justifying buying a Sony A7riii!

[@9bloodsugarsexmagik9]

Brilliant tip on the focusing method.

[@DevilsHandyman]

I can't wait until you need an actual dark room and enlarger to see the results!

[@backtoids]

this and that one drtv fuji x100 review you did amidst the hong kong protests are my two favorite camera reviews

[@NicollasVerneck]

how did you do the sony rig on the leica I loved it and would fit perfectly for my photoshoot vlogs

[@MoghulVeyron]

Are the photos straight out of camera or edited?

[@morgz_tv]

Great shots!

[@Ofearghail7]

Kai, desert island question, if you could only have your digital leica.... Or your M2... + film.... What would you have to have? Only one or the other......? Seán (ireland)

[@julianfoglietti]

(Last one I swear) how many animal tattoos did they make you get before they gave you the camera?

[@puppybeagle1024]

Kai W what's the name of the track that plays when ur in pov mode?

[@chaosLeadr]

I like the colors of the pictures, are those raw files? And do you use a filter ?

[@LocalAnalog]

Colors are so good on it. Much improved since the m262.

[@86Timewarp]

Does anyone know what focal length Kai is using with his M10-D?

[@roystonrichards3368]

A question please, does one have to get permission of people in photos that are posted on the internet?

[@Silverwarhawk]

What is this music called? it's not on spotify and soundcloud i think

[@acrylleak4340]

Still my favorite reviewer!

[@jimi3314]

Were all the photos straight out of camera? If so leica processing engine is pretty sweet.

[@dalziboy]

Nice video as always Kai

[@nicugirbu1727]

I can't stop watching this

[@MrNollipap]

I like the idea and concept of the '-d' models. It is about the user experience and not features. Actually i would love to have the film advance lever for recocking the shutter and storing the image. I don't know if it would generate enough energy to do so but it would liberate the mind even more. The most annoying thing in the digital age for me is to charge batteries for every single device (smartphone, digital cameras, smart watch,...).

[@GoGrJr]

hey kai, did you do a lot of post processing. love the look of your pictures.

[@ShootStreetTV]

I am hoping the M11-D have the actual advance lever just like the function of the Epson RD-1 and will save the battery for a much longer time and a more slimmer body close to the LEica M6 classic.

[@LopsidedAdventures]

I like the idea of not having a screen behind the camera. I guess it would sort of make one think more of the shot before pressing the shutter. But the fake film advance lever is a bit disappointing. They could have actually make it cock the shutter, thereby completing the "analog feel", and slowing one down even more before taking the next shot. As usual, another nicely done video.

[@barryjames3747]

How much is the Leica Dot matrix photo printer that you can get for it?

[@helloferdi]

That sample used at 1:05 and 6:48 is sick - can't find it anywhere on the Soundcloud link. Anyone care to point me in the right direction?

[@joaosousa8247]

Gorgeous price! Love it!

[@Klarden]

I wonder if there's a point of a non-Leica (and as such non $8k price) camera made with a similar mindset of no screen and no additional bells and whistles, with that making a usual digital camera cheaper. Or if having a screen, EVF and etc doesn't really affect modern camera pricing that much due to how the production lines are set up anyway and a camera like that won't really be much cheaper anyway. Either way, could be curious to see some entry-level price/this approach Fuji or something along the lines.

[@MarkThomas1]

Hi Kai, Great review and what a great camera! A bit too pricy for me though so I will stick with my Oly EM1 mk2. Still nice to look at nice stuff though.

[@NathanElcoate]

Love the focusing tip!

[@haunchofmammoth]

a discreet little camera *with a huge white dongle on the bottom end* overall, nice colors out of it

[@bsmukler]

I think the M 10 D is a great idea. The fake winder makes it look just like my old MP. I’m sure I would be “winding” between digital shots, sort of like absentmindedly petting your dog. (Similar comforting feeling with no need to pick up poop.) Now, Leica should bring out a Monochrom D. Your Leica reviews over the years have always been informative and have always inspired me to get out and use my various M cameras and those great lenses. Thanks for this first look at Leica’s newest iteration.