Leica M240 | Why I prefer it over M10

[@opticalexposurez]

“If i miss shots then it wasnt meant to be” love that my man, great vid!

[@RadsbyCo]

Thanks man! I appreciate you! 🙂

[@SourPlanet]

What I love about the M240 is it's exactly what a digital M should be to capture the feel of Leica film cameras. If you use it how it's intended to be used-- which is damn near treating it like a film camera-- then it may very well be the only camera you ever need. It works perfectly. If you do outpace what it can do.. fine, move up to the M10 or M11. They're great cameras, absolutely. They are just M240s with added capability, sure... but it comes at the cost of stepping slightly away from what is a really quintessential M experience. The M240 does not take those steps. Yes, I'm ignoring that it technically has video lol. Agree about the screen. We should really be ignoring the screen anyway, so the M240 makes that super easy. It's nearly unusable lol. But that's awesome. We should be watching the city and using the OVF not any sort of screen.

[@RadsbyCo]

I'm with you 100% in the way you are thinking. It's exacly what I feel about the M240. I am curious about the M9 now though haha. Might have to look into getting one of those too, one that isn't corroded hopefully haha.

[@vamshichindaluru5519]

It’s true about the M240. I upgraded to M10 and then sold it bought back the M240. Use it with 35Summilix and 50APO. Beautiful camera

[@RadsbyCo]

I'm definitely looking into both of those lenses! Great picks!

[@90sPunkRockCovers]

Great video, Alex. Watching this made me really miss my M-P240. I sold it in order to get the 246 Mono, it behaves just like the 240 though so it feels right at home to me. Great shots as usual my friend. Cheers 🍻

[@RadsbyCo]

Oh I didn't know you changed your camera man! I don't think I could go fully mono. I love colors too much 😅

[@bwizzlethemc2]

Bought the MP240 this past December. I can't even think of a reason I personally would need anything newer or more expensive. It does the job I need great and has a great feel while shooting it.

[@RadsbyCo]

That's my thoughts about it too. I bought the M10 in case I need to send in the M240 for service basically haha

[@bachdinh4404]

I have the same experience. Whenever I looked at the images after a day of shooting I always thought why would I need anything else. Perfect combo of rangefinder experience+ beautiful color

[@saysike_]

I've got an M240 and an M11. Saw no reason to upgrade until the M11. The M240 has a special look when underexposed and it's why it has stayed with me since it launched.

[@RadsbyCo]

It's nice to hear all the love everyone has for the M240 🙂

[@stranstudio]

Awesome 1st video. You gained a subscriber!

[@RadsbyCo]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@Mel-95]

Great approach.Just feels like we're having a conversation in your living room. M240 comparison made me sit up and take notice. I'm shooting an older Canon and would love to try Leica M but I remember missing a lot of shots when I was shooting the Nikon F2. I subscribed.

[@RadsbyCo]

That's exactly the feeling I'm going for. I'm not a youtuber just a photographer friend who likes having conversations like this with friends over coffee 🙂. M240 is a great pick if you're starting with the M series. Its such a good camera!

[@johnchuttlesworth6419]

i sold my 262 (lighter version of the 240) and i regret it. youre right about the rendering, very beautiful colors, not as vintage as the ccd m9 but still very vibrant and interesting with great contrast too. not sure about low light though unless noise is either removed in post or grain added for the gritty look. for night i prefer my a7sII with leica lenses. m10 is slimmer but feels weird in the hand because its just as tall so i would say m240 with a cheap chinese thumb grip is the way to go and get the 262 if you dont need live view and want it even lighter. unlike other youtubers that showcase their actual photos, yours are actually good so post more videos showcasing your work and process. thanks..

[@RadsbyCo]

I definitely agree with you man. I do prefer the grittier look. It works well with my photography. I am also very curious about the Leica M9. Would love to try it out at some point. Thank you for commenting! I appreciate it a ton!

[@DannyChau7]

Totally agree, I prefer the image rendering from the 262 over M11, crazy but true. I find the M11 is too clinical for my liking.

[@jim0266]

The M262 is the sleeper "best" digital M. TBF, I shot film M's going back to the 1980's and only owned the M-E (M9) and the 262. Never really liked the M-E colors. Agree with the colors out of this sensor. Who needs video in an M? Now I just need to fall in love with making images again.

[@johan0234523]

One of the big plusses of the X100 series (I still use the F) is the OVF, which really allows you to be in the moment (but then you need to be prepared to work with the RAW files, because you only have the histogram for exposure). I love that you can switch between OVF and EVF in a split of a second.

[@RadsbyCo]

I do love the X100 series. And i agree with you, the quick switching is pretty amazing!

[@supdota2]

for those of you thinking about buying a m240: my Canon R3 is collecting dust in a cabinet ever since I got the M240... that tells you everything you need to know.

[@gregoryvarano8002]

great video Alex! M240 is still an amazing tool. I also own both the M240 and the M10-P but I still lean to the M240. my work is predominantly black and white and the film mode and contrast filter settings make a huge difference. I bought the M10-P for the WiFi giving the ability to download on the move. The other new addition on the M10-P is the touch screen. the quieter shutter is nice but the M240 is quite enough. Yes the M10 has a better screen but the type in the menu is smaller harder to read. the thickness between the two is not that big a difference. Viewfinder, no difference really. I love the fact that on the M240 you can change the frame line cover to red. I use red frame lines when I'm in colour profile so I know I;m shooting colour. The M240 also captures video and the quality is very good especially for a camera that is 12 year old. Battery life , there is no comparison the M240 lasts a very long time. I don't use the screen to often or Live view so I can shoot all day without having to worry about it. LOVE my M240 and it is my go to rangefinder !

[@RadsbyCo]

That's great to hear! All the love for M240!

[@paulsehstedt6275]

I've a M240 as a backup for my MP240. Great performer both. Keep on rolling.

[@RadsbyCo]

Oh MP240 does seem super nice. Might have to see if I can find one at some point 🙂

[@igeisendoerfer]

Honestly I love my M240 and I think it is really great as well as it performs in low light. You can get so much out of the DNG and coloours are beautiful. For me this camera is underrated and so much fun.

[@RadsbyCo]

Couldn't agree more! Super underrated camera!

[@subrosanj1748]

Great video. I wish there were more reassuring opinions out there on the 240. I took a bit of a leap of faith 2 months ago and bought a 240 and a 40mm Summicron. I was a bit nervous hearing people complain about how big it is, how bad the screen is, and how poor it is in low light. God damn.. every single one of those points are so over blown it's crazy. It's barely thicker than my Q2, who needs the screen?, and the low light has been tremendously better than what I was anticipating. I'm so glad I made the decision to get it.

[@RadsbyCo]

This is the reason why I made the video. The m240 is amazing and there's definitely too many forum people complaining over it. Super over blown. Its a damn great camera! 🙂

[@giannis8455]

@subrosanj1748 do you have maybe any link with your photos? I am thinking of having the same setup as my first Leica 😃 I would be really grateful! :)

[@Sly750SS]

I had the M240P Version, but changed to M10. The reason was to be able to use LeicaPhotos on my phone, not needing to travel with a Laptop. But to be honest, the Sensor of the 240 is the better one. Only good thing, I found a new friend selling the M240... We now shoot together.

[@RadsbyCo]

Ah I like the app as well but I've started to use a lightning sd adapter instead. So much faster transfer speeds.

[@brianatkinsphotography]

Great review! I went with the 240 as my first M camera for all the same reasons. I could have gotten a m10 but it just didnt make sense with the 240 being such a good and cheaper option. I will probably upgrade(or get a new main M and keep the 240 as backup), and I agree the jump should be to the m11(or even m12 if it takes me long enough. The noisy green shadows are reminiscent of some films Ive shot, a lot of people hate the low light performance in this camera but I like it. I think this older camera has made me realize how overhyped new gear is and the negligible difference it makes in terms of image quality.

[@RadsbyCo]

That's my exact feeling about it. Like what are we even doing? I did amazing shoots with my old Canon 5D Mark II 15 years ago. Still amazing images. New gear won't make a lot of difference for photographers. Videography might be a different story though.

[@marvinsuarezstudios]

Great channel..! Love the style, colors and message..I want to see more from you!

[@RadsbyCo]

Thanks man, I appreciate it! 🙂

[@nomad.wedding]

The M240 was my first Leica. The slowness definitely makes it feel more analogue, but when I got the M10 I found it more reliable/speedy for work (while still enjoying the process). Ended up replacing the M240 with the M10-P just to have the same sensor on both cameras for work, but I do miss the M240! There’s something special about the red framelines on the M240 as well. M240’s screen - in my opinion it’s still better than a pre-2023 Sony LCD screen.

[@RadsbyCo]

I do agree with you. M10 is definitely better at speed. Sometimes the m240 is a bit too slow haha

[@E.S.87]

Nice Video! I love my M240 too, got mine in silver last december in nearly new condition. The only thing that i like more is the black chrome version of the M10, looks sooo cooool!

[@RadsbyCo]

The silver one is one of my favorites. I really want one. Can't justify it though haha.

[@E.S.87]

@@RadsbyCo 🥹🤪 Btw nice photos 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@DrLuisAlbertoParra]

I just subscribed to your channel. Loving it. I love the “film camera feel” with a digital sensor. I got the M240 but I sold it shortly (I found the live view too tempting and ended up using in it more than I wanted) I have a somewhat medium collection of cameras, right now in the Rangefinder department I have the M10-D, the M-D typ 262, the M8, and the Epson Rd1x I really recommend any of those to anyone who wants the film camera experience.

[@RadsbyCo]

Ive never tried any of those. I'd love to of course. Though not being able to show models shots as a shoot progresses could be a bit problematic for me haha. Thanks for commenting man!

[@DrLuisAlbertoParra]

@@RadsbyCohaha I can see your point. Do you still use the Q a lot? Haven’t had that one and considering getting it

[@RadsbyCo]

@DrLuisAlbertoParra I sold it after realizing I didn't pick it up as much because the M240 became my daily driver. I still believe it's one of the best cameras out there. The lens alone is ridiculously good.

[@TomVestvik]

Bought one last summer and traded in a Nikon D600 and a couple of lenses. Said wow after seeing the first picture on the screen of the camera. The battery lasts forever with my modest use.

[@RadsbyCo]

It really is a special camera! Impossible not to love it 🙂

[@EinfachDeluxeAbenteuer]

I bought the 246 - love b&w 🙌🏻 And the battery life is amazing! Unbelievable! Love that M Cam 😃 Cool Video - subscribed your channel

[@RadsbyCo]

Oh, I love the dedication! Super curious about the Monochrome M cameras too. Thank you for subscribing! 🙂

[@madacenyc]

That battery is the 🐐

[@RadsbyCo]

Couldn't agree more!

[@tashihishey34]

I have the M240, love it! Now looking to buy the Summilux 50 Ver 2 E43 to match it.

[@RadsbyCo]

Great choice! I got the v3/type 3 I believe. The super light one without the tab. Beautiful lens!

[@jyangphotoatx]

Good to see your video!!

[@RadsbyCo]

Thank you so much man! 🙏

[@Wildsideofb]

Love your style

[@RadsbyCo]

Thank you! That means a ton to me 🙏

[@Nerdzombiedisco]

My friends think I'm strange for choosing my MP240 & M5 over the M10p & M6/MP film cameras I used to own. I just prefer the battery life on the 240 & the M10 freezes or fails to start. And the 240 and M5 have more substantial grip/stability for my hand. I also dumped my Q2 to go back to the Q. Better low light, color science, smaller files & cheaper batteries. Cheers!

[@RadsbyCo]

I agree with everything you wrote here haha. I also prefer the original Q as well!

[@vincentmarinelli2935]

I have the monochrome version (m246) i agree, battery is awesome, size is good and image quality is stuning. Only thing I prefer on the m10 is the optical viewfinder is better and iso wheel is cool

[@RadsbyCo]

I personally don't see that much of a difference haha. Might have to go and really compare the two. I like the ISO wheel too for sure, somehow it feels flimsier than expected on the M10, I'm always afraid that I will break it somehow haha.

[@giannis8455]

Really great video! 👏🏻😃 I am thinking of buying my first Leica and I really can't decide between M 240 or M10. The thing is that I really like the soft rendering and I am not so sure if the images from the Leica M 240 will be too contrasty for me. Any tip there to help me decide? Keep up the great work!! :)

[@RadsbyCo]

Contrast is more about the lens selection than anything. If you want less contrasty images go for vintage styled lenses. Voigtländer 35mm 1.4 nokton is a good example. Especially the single coated (SC) version. Or just go vintage lenses in general.

[@JHurrenPhotography]

My Summarit 5cm f/1.5 is glowy in the sharp areas and low contrast. I was thinking about selling it, but I've just realized it's a massive keeper. The focus lever is sticky I think I'll get it serviced, but not interior cleaned I'd be afraid that would make it sharper.

[@IntrovertAmateur]

Hey man, love your approach and really enjoyed you sharing your experience. I have the M9 and it is cheaper to shoot with the M9 instead of my M6 because of film stock and developement :D And the screen on the M9 is even worse, but I treat it like a "film" camera anyways and don't review my images on the screen. If wouldn't need the screen to set my ISO I would tape it :D Curious about your YT journey and I feel like and can learn a lot from you for my own. Subbed and greetings from Germany :)

[@RadsbyCo]

I'm so curious about the M9, the color rendition of that cameras is bonkers. I think photographers don't really need screens except for double checking that something hasn't gone terribly wrong haha. It is good to show models how they look though, but they don't really care about the screen at that point, it's more about how they position their bodies etc. Thank you for subscribing, I hope I can keep posting on here, it's difficult. I'm a photographer who don't really like talking about specs so we'll see where this channel takes me haha

[@nbautista12]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I use an m6 and am considering a switch to digital, either m240 or m10. I’ve heard some folks talk about the m10 losing highlights to the point that they always underexpose to protect them. I’m curious if this is something you’ve experienced with your m10 and maybe if this is something you like better about the m240’s image as well? Thanks!

[@RadsbyCo]

Ive definitely notice that. The m10r would be better if you want a newer one with more dynamic range. I always underexpose my shots in general, both on the m240 and m10. But it's common practice to do on digital in general so I wouldn't worry too much about it.

[@nbautista12]

@@RadsbyCo Interesting, indeed! Definitely something to be mindful of if/when I make the switch. Thanks for the quick response!

[@Ham-yj1od]

M240 is the best camera well-built all around. The color rendering is stunning. One very important thing, M240 must be heavy because for the cameras without IBIS if the camera is not heavy you can't use the camera indoor or in dim places.

[@RadsbyCo]

This is very true. The weight helps me shoot at 1/30 no problems. It surprised me. Thank you for commenting! It means a ton!

[@JimmyCheng]

that's why I bought the md262 although I've already got m10p and m10r. I felt the md262 is the perfect m.

[@RadsbyCo]

That one seems so good!

[@arrangearrange]

the m240 still holds up really, really well. Get some nice lenses and you’re set.

[@RadsbyCo]

Couldn't agree more! 🙂

[@denislaroche3957]

my M8 still rocks !

[@RadsbyCo]

Super curious about M8 and M9 actually haha. Old cameras just works 👌

[@Voyageurhorsdutemps]

Great video ✨ Thank you

[@RadsbyCo]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@thomasgoetze]

I have 4 batteries for my Q116 and one for my M240. That says all.

[@RadsbyCo]

Haha 100%. I love the battery time so much!

[@simonkimber1152]

People’s opinions are subjective but for me, I’m the total opposite. I disliked the weight and the rendering of the m240… the M10 is lighter and the rendering and default colors are closer to the m9 although not the same . I found the m240 files , like others to be very flat and muddy and need a lot more work in Lightroom than the m10… but that’s just my take

[@RadsbyCo]

I know a lot of people who feel the same. The m10 is more modern in it's rendering. Makes a ton of sense for a lot of photographers. M240 fits my style perfectly. That said, the M10 files are absolutely lovely to work with! 🙂

[@illegalmindset4122]

So have you shot the m9 monochrome

[@RadsbyCo]

I haven't. Is it good?

[@illegalmindset4122]

@@RadsbyCo I don't know I'm asking lol,I'm in the process of getting rid of all my stuff and it will be a m8 or m9 monochrome I've heard for years it's the end all be all of monochrome

[@RadsbyCo]

Ah haha. I've heard great things about the monochrome cameras but never had the pleasure of trying one out for myself

[@bachdinh4404]

I see you have the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 lens on your M10! It's glued to my M240, it's a gem of a lens and it works well for film too.

[@RadsbyCo]

I actually haven't used it that much since getting the 1.4 version. I do like the rendering of it but the weight just makes me leave it at home sadly 😅

[@bachdinh4404]

@@RadsbyCo I totally get your point about the size, it's chunky and kinda defeats the purpose of compact rangefinder set up. But it produces beautiful images though.

[@RadsbyCo]

It really does! It's a strong recommend from me for people who wants a lens that produces beautiful bokeh in their shots.

[@ferencbodor]

The M262 is the real 🐐 imho

[@RadsbyCo]

I would've gotten that one if I could fine one haha. 😛

[@ferencbodor]

@@RadsbyCo yeah it’s crazy how rare they’ve become… I think they produced for only 2 years or so

[@RadsbyCo]

Oh damn, I didn't know that! Now I understand why they are hard to find haha.

[@edgaribarria]

I Own one too and it’s crazy how rare they are to find on eBay. The simplicity of the 262 by being stripped down is hands down

[@RS-Amsterdam]

Let me tell you something crazy. I BELIEVE YOU 😊🎉

[@RadsbyCo]

Aww that's super nice haha. Thank you 🙂

[@hughhoneyman2130]

I love my M240, no need to upgrade....

[@RadsbyCo]

Couldn't agree more 🙂

[@JJ-gm4ck]

the m8 is more then enough for me

[@RadsbyCo]

Never tried the m8. It is the one where you need a ir filter to make the colors more correct right? How do you like it?

[@alozor13]

the lcd is fine...

[@RadsbyCo]

Absolutely. Definitely good enough!

[@jls2975]

Switched M240 to M10 Colors were same as canikon i didn't love them M10's close to kodachrome

[@Blackmind0]

i don`t unterstand one point, why buy leica cameras and not use leica lenses? the lens is the leica pic, analogue and digital...for me ;-) my opinion....must not be the truth.. ;-)

[@johnchuttlesworth6419]

its true, i dont understand it either. leica lenses are by far the best, their digital m cameras are okay if one enjoys the rangefinder 'experience'. but i could cope with just a sony or fuji as long as i get to use my leica lenses and none other.

[@RadsbyCo]

I've had Voigtländer lenses since I started using them with a Sony A7. I might move to Leica lenses in the future. 🙂

[@itakepicswithalightcapture]

The latest Zeiss and Voigtlander lenses are more than adequate.

[@lydiajoann2306]

And I don't understand the point of asking this questions. Photography is not just about the end result it's also about the experience. In the end it's always about the experience and a good story. If people are happy with a M-Body and a voigtländer lense then thats wonderful. I guess people ask this question because they goal is to feel more superior.

[@Blackmind0]

@@lydiajoann2306 Leica is something special. People buy and use Leica because of the quality and also because of the name. Leica is expensive and many famous photographers have used or still use Leica. Leica has an aura of something special and yes, even posers who can afford Leica buy one. But the often mentioned Leica look comes from the lenses, digital and analogue. Leica lenses are something special and if you also photograph analog, then the result comes exclusively from the lenses. While in my digital photos taken with a Sony, the lens is from Sigma, I use Leica lenses (bought used many years ago when Leica was not yet so expensive and hyped) with my analog Konica RF (this cam is like an m6), because the lenses are something special and the pictures have a certain look in connection with certain films. And nobody pays attention to the lens in the city when I'm doing street photography. But everyone immediately looks at the camera body if it were a Leica! Why a simple question would make me feel better is completely out of thin air and absolutely illogical and thoughtless. The end result and the shooting experience are completely different issues. greets BM

[@tomislavstanich9379]

The LEICA MP240 is the QUEEN between the all M digital camera bodies.

[@RadsbyCo]

Haha love it!

[@SuperPussyFinger]

This take is spot on. The M240 is the superior camera.

[@RadsbyCo]

Gotta love it 🙂👌

[@tomislavstanich9379]

Just the M240, ... KEEP IT!

[@DansHotShots]

fuck yeah