London STREET PHOTOGRAPHY - The Leica M6

[@pineapplexpress78]

Love to see creatives have a genuine connection in what they do and acknowledging each others shared values

[@johnwinter8131]

What an insanely beautiful channel. Beautiful videography, gorgeous photos and the production value is through the roof. Such a gem of a creator Jamie.

[@jamie.dop_]

@@johnwinter8131 appreciate your kind words John. Means a lot. Thank you. J

[@BrianMR87]

Can we appreciate and praise Jamie’s ability to nail shots on the street? Makes me want to pick up my camera right now lol 😂. I started shooting film after using a Leica M8.2 for a couple years recently and love watching your context over and over. Been watching Jamie since 2016 CrossFit style cinematic videos! inspiration 🙌

[@jamie.dop_]

@@BrianMR87 ahhhh Brian, here from the CF days! That really does mean a lot. Thank you for sticking with me. Still training CF but not filming it much these days. Thanks for the support and the message matey. J

[@dreamjphotos]

That was my first thought just seeing the first few shots he took. I'm like, damn hahahaha

[@lloydw9517]

Inspiring video, great to see what you see and fabulous photos. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@jamie.dop_]

@@lloydw9517 thanks very much! J

[@Guy.Sharabi]

Great inspiration, as usual. Shooting street (or people) at f/1.4 is quite challenging because of the shallow DOF and the slower manual focusing process... but this is a worthy experiment. Keep posting these videos they're really creativity enhancing.

[@jamie.dop_]

@@Guy.Sharabi Ahhh thanks so much. A very nice comment to receive. Appreciate the time to message. Will do my best to keep knocking up videos as regularly as possible. J

[@johnkasianowicz6536]

I recently bought a mint condition Hasselblad 500 c (a very deliberate and super fun camera). While I was in Xi’An China last month, I popped into a DJI-Hasselblad store and played with the latest lenses, 907x body, and a 100 C color sensor back. i also tried the latter on a 503 film camera they had on hand (with a vintage Zeiss lens) and it was quite a surreal experience. I am tempted to get one, but regrettably don’t have enough time to use it and my other kit at the moment. I wish I was young, as I’d have more days to experience more photography. We’re in sort of a golden era of photography, being able to use either vintage, digital, or hybrid systems.

[@jamie.dop_]

@@johnkasianowicz6536 I no little about hasselblads but only that of their precision and world class optics. I can say that you’ve summed up the current state of photography perfectly!

[@documentprogress]

Ngl, the music choice is what made me hit subscribe. It was the perfect fit somehow. Your editing and photography was great to watch and analyze.

[@jamie.dop_]

@@documentprogress kind words. Really do appreciate it and hope you enjoy more to come! J

[@camerafusion]

Makin it look easy… great job brother!

[@jamie.dop_]

@@camerafusion thank you! It’s good to get messages like this :) appreciated. J

[@JenniferDiez-Jones]

Great vid and great photos!

[@jamie.dop_]

@@JenniferDiez-Jones thank you long term and loyal subscriber!! 😜

[@thestreetroamer]

Nice one mate! Great to bump into you on Ox street!

[@jamie.dop_]

@@thestreetroamer cheers fella. Always good to meet fellow photographers! Thanks for watching too :) J

[@ZenoWatson]

Brilliant Jamie. From one street shooter to another keep up the fine work! Subbed

[@jamie.dop_]

@@ZenoWatson legend Zeno, thanks for taking the time to watch. Hope you enjoy the rest to come. J

[@paulahall6453]

Love this 👌🔥

[@jamie.dop_]

@@paulahall6453 thank you Paul. Appreciated! J

[@sc1]

Nice one. Very impressed how quickly you nail focus on the rangefinder.

[@jamie.dop_]

@@sc1 ‘nail’ is generous! Haha but thank you. The more you turn that focus dial the more you too dial into the feel and it starts becoming easier as I am sure you are aware. Just like using anything, hold the new camera even when not shooting, with learning softwares just live on the program and your speed comes. Still think I have a long way to go! Appreciate the comment. J

[@aartb2836]

Great work. Enjoyed watching.

[@jamie.dop_]

@@aartb2836 appreciate the support and the message. Thanks so much :)

[@chapsibnnoel3626]

Jamie, great video. What film did you shoot? Be Blessed, Doc Chaps

[@jamie.dop_]

@@chapsibnnoel3626 thank you, I shot fuji C200. I had a few rolls left from a trip and wanted to get them used! In future it’s always in the description :)

[@brianhinesley]

good video, fun shots!

[@jamie.dop_]

@@brianhinesley Thanks Brian, kind of you to message. J

[@elguapo5620]

Love your work! I always shoot wide open with fast lenses-that’s what they’re made for. If I had a KZbin channel, I’d call it 'Wide Open.' Although, it doesn’t quite sound right, does it? 😄

[@jamie.dop_]

@@elguapo5620 haha I’d still Subscribe to your channel with a name like that! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Appreciated :)

[@malfunction8165]

Cool stuff and great pictures. I would love another MP, chopped it in for a Nikon D3 because I thought film was dead, yep, things I wish I'd known then. To me though, the MP, and the M6 I also had, are more than the sum of their parts, they are hand made and like any work of art, have something of artist in them, I loved loading them, winding on after a shot, the immersion in the process, and anyway even the best digital camera is at heart only point and shoot.

[@jamie.dop_]

@@malfunction8165 good input. Appreciate you leaving a comment. Never shot any Nikons. But have seen some beautiful work from all their bodies. The MP is lovely and feels so good to shoot. M6 is my go to and just love shooting that thing. The imperfections are what makes many of the images. Film always carry’s more memories for me. Get your analogue Ms back! Haha

[@malfunction8165]

@@jamie.dop_ Exactly. My D3 is good to use but I'm very aware that it's a sterile machine, film is messy and draws you into the process.

[@gishanhewage]

Great Work Man, Awesome Cheers 👍

[@jamie.dop_]

@@gishanhewage thanks so much. Kind of you to leave a comment too. J

[@matthewelsdon7949]

Really enjoyed, thanks

[@jamie.dop_]

@@matthewelsdon7949 kind of you to say fella. Much appreciated. J

[@Chris-nj2jz]

Makes me want to finally pull the trigger on getting an M6! Shooting my M10M with 35 Lux wide open is tough enough as is to get a good sharp focus shot. Not sure I have the skills to commit with film! But sure looks nice. If your ever in LA or Tokyo hit me up for a photo walk.

[@jamie.dop_]

@@Chris-nj2jz thanks for the comment. I love the M6 and I need a light meter as I’m still young with film. Only a year and a bit but I love even the out of focus images. Sounds odd but it’s just the whole fun of it. I honestly couldn’t recommend it more. Makes you love shooting images even more! Also think and LA trip next year is ok the cards. Would likely be before June. I’ll remember your kind offer and link up! Would be a laugh. J

[@nicolasfilsdejean]

Hi there and thank you for an excellent video, ful of great shots. On the topic of the Summilux: my eyesight might be failing me but I am not impressed at ll by the sharpness....? I would like to now your thougts on this question : details are there but it lacks the 3D pop3 I was hopping for. Thanks

[@jamie.dop_]

@@nicolasfilsdejean firstly thank you for watching and taking the time to message. If it is sharpness you are looking for, I truly believe this lens will not disappoint. However, I was shooting street at F1.4 and it is rarely %100 in focus, and it is on 35mm film. If you see this lens on digital you will find out very quickly it is seriously sharp! And taking your time with images like portraits, which is a slower process, it is sharp at 1.4 on film. However, if you are looking for sharpness then F2.8 is as sharp as anything iv seen whilst still carrying over some character in the out of focus areas. Thanks again for the message. J

[@T-Prime848]

Beautiful shots man really inspiring Well unfortunately I don’t shoot analog because it’s too dam expensive here in Germany so I depend on my Fuji,s film simulations Thank you for this video Keep up the good work …

[@jamie.dop_]

@@T-Prime848 totally understand. Those Fujis have incredible colour and film simulation. Can get wonderful results using them. Enjoy and thanks for commenting. J

[@ziqichen6580]

Really nice shoots! Btw, which film did you use, the color tone was gorgeous.

[@jamie.dop_]

@@ziqichen6580 thank you for watching and also commenting. Much appreciated. I shot Fuji C200 as bought a bunch when in Istanbul as they had no Kodak Gold. All finished now and think it is definitely a film stock I would buy again!

[@IntrovertAmateur]

Well, the reason I use primes is because they are small and don't erect ... damn you got me there 🤣😂 Awesome to see you with James! I follow his channel for quite a while now and now looking at my YT sub feed, I follow a lot of you guys in the UK :D Wish I could visit London again soon - been there quite often in the past, but now with two small kids it's a different story regarding travaling :) Amazing shots at 1.4 mate! I wonder how you are able to focus that quick and nail the critical focus at the same time. I did shoot some test street photos at 1.4, but simply was not able to nail the focus. Sure might be because they were moving targets, but you were able to nail even moving persons :) Did you now upgrade from a previous 50mm Lux to the latest one? Mainly because of the close focus for your work with the SL2? And one last question since I was always wondering about your good audio :D: Do you record your audio externally next to your Iphone or do you record exclusively with your Iphone including the audio? If it's the second option, do you do any audio post processing? In a city like London I don't hear any background noise, which would distract from your dialogue, which keeps me curious for a couple of videos now :D Anyway, I keep repeating myself, but keep up your awesome work! You are an inspiration for me how to create awesome content with a minimal gear setup.

[@derweissmantel]

Thanks for the Video, really nice colors. Which film did you use? Greets Dennis

[@jamie.dop_]

@@derweissmantel Fuji C200. Had a few random rolls left. Wanted to use before I fully go b&w. Appreciate the message fella. J

[@jimtalenthand]

nice video! what’s the music at 5:30? love it!

[@jamie.dop_]

@@jimtalenthand all music is from artlist. Afraid I don’t have that information to hand but I can look back at my editing project when next in the studio and let you know. Please remind me if I haven’t responded. J

[@navalravikant6344]

Would love to get the answer to this too. Happy to donate if you’ll turn that on. Appreciate the art and care in the videos.

[@jamie.dop_]

@ thanks for patience guys. Sorry took so long, song is: Trooper - Daydream

[@cameraramblings4107]

How you getting on wit the M6? I’m really loving the experience. Only just shot my first two rolls, £76 in already! Terrifying , I’m going to persevere but i do hope the popularity of 35mm film brings the prices down a little as they ramp up production and get the marginal cost down. I can at least hope! There is something great about the tactile nature of shooting with is, if you know you know. I need some encouragement though t stick with film cause even one roll a month developed is about £450 for the year. It’s a shame the cost is such a barrier to the art. Perhaps we can all get together and get arts council funding for the film!

[@jamie.dop_]

@@cameraramblings4107 I know, so £££££ but it is worth it still for me. I find deals where I can to buy and develop film. It’s an investment for sure. People spend more on other hobbies whether it be skiing, shooting, nightlife or the pub. This feels a little more worth it! I do agree though, it would be so much appreciated if there was a way to reduce the costs of this process. Maybe one day it will finally become easier to develop your own film and also have film more regularly available and cheaper…. But we will see, and until then… enjoy shooting! J

[@maxdronov]

this man looks too funny with all these expensive gears

[@jamie.dop_]

@@maxdronov which man? All cameras are expensive and everyone in this video has one!

[@nelmur]

Super cool. Love being able to shoot the 50 Lux wide open. Great toning work on your scans too. You've made Portra look as rich as some of Ernst Haas' work.

[@jamie.dop_]

@@nelmur thanks so much. It’s actually Fuji C200… need to change that in description! Haha thanks for the message and now the heads up!

[@KAIMCS0920]

do you develop your own film?

[@jamie.dop_]

@@KAIMCS0920 I used too but had a few rolls go bad so now get a local lab to handle for me and then I scan my own negatives with a digital camera :)

[@spanishjohn420]

8:23 thats a gerat shot

[@jamie.dop_]

@@spanishjohn420 thanks so much! Kind of you to take the time to comment. J

[@sumioendo6518]

👍🏻🤛👊🇨🇺🇺🇸

[@olegkatchinski5867]

I wonder if it is only me or there is someone else here who may agree with me? I watched carefully and slowly every single photo during the first minute. Technically, they are great. Light, composition, use of f1.4. Sadly, I did not feel/see any storytelling component (something briefly interesting comes up on 01:14 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zny2kIidaqZ0gKc) . Old man just crossing the road, policemen standing by the lamp post, wheelchaired person, etc. As an exercise to wake up - yes, great and maybe. As an achievement? Doubt it. Again, I am probably really wrong but this is how I feel today. Apologies if I upset the photographer.

[@jamie.dop_]

@@olegkatchinski5867 I feel people compare these images to the greats and therefore they are not good. Bear in mind, those great photos were taken over decades and decades of heading out on the streets. These images were all taken within one day to show what the lens is like. Very different. I find this comment to only be negative and completely missing the point of the video. Shame that some people always compare this to someone’s full body of work.

[@DiskTuna]

The joke that had to be made .. "specially when it's not erected" ..

[@jamie.dop_]

@@DiskTuna never miss an opportunity hey!

[@noseyparker6622]

Be careful with the photos of children you keep taking. It could land you in bother these days.

[@jamie.dop_]

@@noseyparker6622 these is nothing against the law to do so. And they are all taken with good intentions and often I will go up to the parental figure and take their email to pass them the moment. Thanks for you concern though, appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and comment. J

[@jamie.dop_]

Did you want to continue this conversation?

[@jamie.dop_]

@I-SelfLordAndMastersorry only just seen this. You can not be registered as a sex offender for taking photos of people on public streets. So all should be ok and this makes your previous comment invalid. Anything else? Open to conversation and not being rude but clearing up the details :)

[@SamandSteve]

Not a fan of homeless people being photographed on the streets.

[@angelofechter5666]

You too far from subject ❤

[@jamie.dop_]

@@angelofechter5666 because I’m using a 50mm or because I’m positioning myself too far from subject? As you sent a constructive yet not that nicer message yet popped a heart at the end….?

[@angelofechter5666]

@@jamie.dop_ Sry i should have elaborated. I actually went back to the video again to check. Most of the photos look really good. Some of them feel like the background doesnt add enough though.There I feel like the subject could take more space in the frame to have a bigger emotional impact. do you know what i mean? 13:36 very nice subject, would be better to see it from closer, 2:31 same story, my eyes want to see the subject bigger in the frame bc the rest of the elements in the frame dont provide anything interesting to look at. 8:32 amazing moment, very eye catching but again imagine seeing the emotional expression from a tiny bit closer to make it more impactful. I mean this pic could be from a movie scene i just feel like it has a lil bit too much headspace. If i could see his face closer i would feel more and want to stay looking longer. Also i wasnt there so i dont know the limitations etc. dont know if any other framing i have in mind would have actually worked out. Obviously this is your art. im only telling you how i feel and im only 1 person. I still hope it can be helpful in some sort of way.

[@PURE.EVIL.]

It is not easy to catch all the variations of the black faces there, in the former muslim capital of Europe

[@saintpreferred9223]

Stay out of London.

[@jamie.dop_]

@@saintpreferred9223 are you saying that to all 9 million people that live there or just me? Do you care to share your reason or just want to throw out a comment with no real thought or care?

[@jamie.dop_]

Gone a little quiet over there? Just simply asking for an explanation. Seems pretty unusual to leave such an open ended threat out there?

[@lloydw9517]

Inspiring video, great to see what you see and fabulous photos. Thanks so much for sharing.