unboxing my Leica M11 Monochrom

[@pixelmixture3067]

Same with the new Q3 , every leica camera housing the 60mpx should have a panoramic crop mode

[@yearswithoutsleep]

The I’m not that guy pal,kills me every time

[@Wordsanall]

Definitely love their old packaging wayyyyyyy more.

[@yaniel87]

Just got my M11M yesterday and I'm in love with it! Can't wait to see more Monochrom content!

[@alriteigiveup]

I know film and digital are different. But here is the thing, as you mentioned in a previous video, despite been shooting B&W film for quite a long time, M11M will from now on be your main camera. Definitely give us thoughts on how well M11M performs (as a daily companion) vis-a-vis shooting HP5+ with M6.

[@rossana782]

I got mine last week, it’s so beautiful. Will focus on black and white photography. It’s the “in” thing 😊

[@ZachStWard]

The lil "Bye" at the end needs to be part of all videos. Please and Thank You.

[@ZenoWatson]

Happy for you Matt, I wish you many a fine photo with it!

[@RockaSupreme]

I'd love to see a B&W vs Color side by side. I understand the science behind the monochrome sensor, but I really haven't seen any good examples of the benefits.

[@caffeinatedcameras]

Via KZbin you probably won't. But if you were seeing it on your own monitor it would be apparent.

[@Paul-jb6rk]

The main benefit is much lower noise at much higher ISO''s. In other words, much cleaner files. This is because the Monochrome sensor captures much more light for the same exposure compared to a color sensor. The second benefit is supposed to be sharper files but from all the comparisons I have seen, this is extremely minimal and is way overstated. Even if you have only modern Leica APO lenses, the benefit is extremely minor. I wouldn't base a purchasing decision on that (sharpness).

[@barrycohen311]

It's hard to quantify, but it has its own vibe for sure with the images. I posted a few minutes ago, asking Matt what lenses he uses with it. Like with any camera body, the lens itself has a huge impact on the end results. The images in this video do not look high contrast, which is kind of refreshing IMO. One man's opinion, but super high-contrast B&W has kind of been played out already. The shadow details look quite insane, and perhaps that is one of the benefits...

[@vuhlandes]

shout out to Molly, thats amazing!!! loving the videos brotha

[@faithwilson5648]

that visiflex looks great for adapting other lenses to the Leica and making use of the super detailed sensor that it has

[@ShawnPBruce]

That Barbee deck in the background! I keep telling myself that I don’t need it. But it looks so good. 😭

[@MicaelWidell]

It would be interesting to know what the youtuber discount for Leica cameras is these days. 50%?

[@allimoore3914]

Would love to see an experimental video using adapted manual SLR lenses on the M11 with the EVF!

[@wocky1993]

Would love to see the low light performance through to highest ISO.. not lots out there and I've been super interested to see what's actually usable!

[@jimmcd1101]

Curious about how the camera fares with freezing, lockups, and shutter lag versus the M10 variants

[@rosemanbridge1000]

My M11M is my fave camera I've ever owned 👍

[@sleepcountry.U.S.A.]

Congrats, this is definitely the right tool for the job you have at hand.

[@johnc_]

I'm not sure if you still have an APSC Fuji camera (x100v, Xe4 etc) but I'd love to see a comparison between one of them and this

[@rockstardonut777]

It's probably going to be something like X100V gives you 80 % of the features for 20 % of the price, how much is that extra 20 % worth to you

[@angryrabbitproductions1690]

I feel happy for you. Most will never know how special this camera is. Got mine last week also and absolutely love it. The high ISO performance in this camera is mind blowing. It does slow down your shooting at first… that is until you learn how to zone focus. After that you are faster than with a mirrorless. I did notice an issue with pattern noise, but I learned it’s actually an issue with Light Room lens correction profiles not supporting the M11 Monochrom. Turn that off in LR and the images look stellar… even at 100k ISO. I plan to share my personal experiences with this camera over on my channel. Should have something up this weekend. I’ll be looking forward to hear your opinion after spending more time with the Monochrom.

[@pro10s21]

mate... i know you have to justify your 10k purchase... i get it. but all love aside, those cameras cant compete with any sony/canon/nikon. so please, enjoy your new baby, but plz stop telling lies.

[@davide88rn]

You're right, a lot of people never will be able to buy something in this price range 😌 I really would like to use a m11 monochrome but 9,5k euros are a LOT 😌

[@JoeLopez]

Such a simple and beautiful camera. I look forward to seeing what you share with it.

[@vernonsza]

People hype up the low-light on these cameras so I'd really like to see how high of an ISO you are cool with shooting.

[@DeanScutt]

I use the visoflex when adapting R lenses or when I use a lens that focuses closer than the RF can, its very specific

[@EdwardIglesias]

Was really hoping for a slo-mo with pro mist unboxing with a Barry White soundtrack but hey, you can't have everything. I'll have to settle for an authentic well thought out video ;)

[@mashudali8482]

Nice!!!! The comparison would be cool. B&W!!!

[@scenespin]

Man I miss the big drawers and the fold-out experience of the older boxes. This is super nice too though.

[@Gvacam1222]

Gosh cannot wait for mine its arriving on monday :)

[@ronanderson2130]

Hope you cover the viso flex as I am 75 now .I used the M10 that the Leica Store in Bellevue loaned out for a weekend. I found that I missed focus about 35% of the time. I did enjoy using the M10 with the 35mm apo Could you find some older person like me go out with you and have him or her shot the M11 with the viso flex and them give you there feed back how it worked for them. Thanks Matt

[@nevanonprofit]

"I'm not that guy, pal" is why I fuck with you bro! hahaha enjoy shooting that thing. I've shot the M10M alongside color bodies, and I kinda wish I could fully commit like you have. Living vicariously through you.

[@barrycohen311]

What lenses are you using with that beauty? Summicron?

[@azzalos]

Matt you have been my inspiration and temptation. I got it too!

[@yomama9188]

We all love you very much as well Matt

[@trevorjacques_]

I love my M10 but I’m so tempted by these monochromes! Excited to see what you make with it.

[@IntrovertAmateur]

Awesome, happy for you your M11M finally arrived 😊 It would be very interesting to see, how you edit monochrome images of the M11 Monochrome 😊

[@caffeinatedcameras]

An absolutely gorgeous camera.

[@RichardSwift]

That is a beautiful camera, congratulations!

[@JonathanKSims]

So pumped you got this camera. I enjoy color so B&W only would not be an option for me really at a Leica price point. I’m super happy with my M10R. I’m excited to see what you do with it bro!

[@nelmur]

Would be awesome to see some portraits and landscapes captured with color filters. There are some solid videos demonstrating how they impact film, but a modern take on them with a monochromatic digital camera would be fun. Congrats on the new rig!

[@agagne1127]

"you know I'm not that guy pal" hahaha!

[@davide88rn]

Do you think coming from a xpro3 to a M10 is a good upgrade? I have an m6 and need a digital Leica but I can find a cheap M10. I know the 10p or R is better but can't afford them

[@niftyfiftyfilm]

😍😍 I got to have a play myself never tried a mono and now I want the m10 mono 😅

[@healthid]

Traded in my M10 for the M11M and loving it. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on shooting at the different resolutions - pros and cons. Also it seems like it's best to pretty significantly underexpose in high dynamic range situations - curious if that's your experience also.

[@ghuk1234]

If you could recommend just one lens to use only (versatile) with the M11 Monochrom, which would it be? Many thanks

[@samhardy2038]

Would like to see about the controls and buttons on the camera back.

[@Eliehbk]

Going form a silver M11 to a black one was also different to me. I feel my black one has a nice weight to it, but feels a bit cheap compared to the silver version. Not sure if you feel the same way?

[@johnkasianowicz6536]

I bought a black M11 camera a year ago and find it has the right weight to carry all day. The silver version would be a bit heavier.

[@ScaleDreamsStudio]

I really would love to know what you think about the B&W from the monochrome vs the regular M11 in B&W.

[@minsoochoi]

Did they change/upgrade the SD card reader in the camera?

[@gandalfvonfedlemeyer7859]

Can u slap an r72 (or darker) filter on your lens, do a longer expose and get IR out of this sensor? Just asking for a friend.

[@mahdimanesh4221]

Just bought a Hasselblad X2D a while ago as I was waiting for the M11Mono. Thought it will arrive mich later 🤓

[@jimb2500]

As far as I know they never resolved the M11 locking up….I wonder if the monochrome will brick as quickly?

[@pixelmixture3067]

Do you find the evf more precise in focusing ?

[@johnkasianowicz6536]

It is with very fast lenses.

[@korling99]

Chillicothe, old Capitol of Ohio! Would love to see a photo city tour using the new Mono.

[@NinjaMonkeyPrime]

This is probably silly, but I would like to see what it's like to frame, focus, and shoot with the M11. I love the concept but I can't imagine how it works with the viewfinder.

[@oliverworbs525]

What do you think of the highlight weighted metering? I am not a fan yet, they gotta improve the algorithm there

[@johnkasianowicz6536]

The blown highlights indicator is helpful.

[@insomnia224]

Would be great to see your editing workflow with these files, would help me out with my Q2M 🤘🏻

[@baladino]

Hi Matt ! I’d like to know what your experience is with filters combined with this camera

[@sergeykonov8859]

Congrats 🎉 happy use

[@myownirvana]

Nice man, can’t wait to see some more work with it.

[@kstrohmeier]

I may be on a island by myself, but the new Visoflex uglies up the M.

[@Lifebydesignvlogs]

The camera look so beautiful

[@PadreZio]

What would be awesome for me is an sl2 or SL2S monochrom my eye sight is worse every year

[@out_of_focus_foto]

I'll buy one used in 3-4 years when prices come down.

[@VariTimo]

Just shot a roll of Fomapan 200 I bought in a drugstore yesterday. So there is that.

[@KeithHodgkinson]

Great video thanks.What about the M11 Mono + 28mm lens VS Q2 Mono.Maybe asking for a bit much here.Enjoy your work .Cheers.

[@Deetroiter]

Really want to get my hands on a regular M11, but way too many stories of issues with it. Very sad to read because it's a beautiful camera and if it's anything like the M10, it must be phenomenal

[@AeromaticXD]

That M11 monochrome looks niccccce. Say whatever you want about the brand, they make nice looking cameras! Also nice to hear you still shoot Polaroids!! Have you shot any of that Reclaimed Blue stuff?

[@mengzaa55]

I would like you to compare with m10m about tonality.

[@johnkasianowicz6536]

The boys at Red Dot Forum did those tests. The M11M beats the M10M at high ISO. It also has built-in memory, greater battery capacity, USB-C port 😅for data transfer + in camera charging), and the optional handgrip has an Arca-Swiss dovetail.

[@Paul-jb6rk]

If there is one guy who deserves this, it's you. Can't wait to see some results. Also, do you ever put artificial film grain into digital files? If so, what do you use?

[@Levoflox]

I do if they’re too clean. Demander is my favorite for this.

[@BobK58]

You could have bought the Pentax monochrome camera and taken a really cool trip with the money you saved.

[@iSmeeaa]

Matt day 🤝🏻 I’m not that guy pal

[@robertvarner9519]

Nice microphone. You should become an amateur radio "ham" operator. You have a great voice for it. Just another hobby to spend tons of money on. Oh yeah...nice camera. 73.

[@Schroeder3000]

i still dont understand why people are buying this camera

[@Levoflox]

You’re welcome to borrow my M11 to do the comparison.

[@HopefulForever-ln5xm]

Shooting black and white digital doesn’t feel right to me. I just ordered the new M6 today.

[@ronnieolofsson9920]

Will it replace your M6?

[@Paul-jb6rk]

I think that's basically like asking him if he'll give his kids away for adoption.

[@_jprater]

I want you to convert a monochrome image to color

[@Paul-jb6rk]

Yeah I'm sure he has Red Green and Blue filters, so why not. I've seen it done. Results can be good but with obvious limitations of needing a completely static scene.

[@brentschmogbert]

Wow it comes in a cheap plastic bag..crazy

[@ingobohn]

Matt finish, or Matt‘s finish? 😅

[@andreaarmando8341]

I don't think I can watch this video, too jelly 😜

[@willbaren]

Thanks Matt, love your work. What I’d like to see? Maybe direct comparisons to film including fine grain film and also the use of filters on the lenses to alter response of the sensor, and maybe how this translates to prints. Does adding ‘grain’ to the M11 images make it indistinguishable from your M6 using HP5+/Tri-X? Thanks.

[@chloescanlon1107]

0:35 Errr, yes you are 🙄

[@carljuztine3328]

i want one

[@erikgrossman]

I own an M10-D and M10M. I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on the differences and improvements between the M11M and the previous generation M10M.

[@erikgrossman]

@@jasongold6751 The M10D is a rather unique camera that I will keep until Leica can no longer repair it. The M10M is a different animal; when I go out to shoot in B&W there is no crutch to fall back on in terms of color if I don't capture the shot. I have no plan on upgrading to the M11M; rather, I see very little in terms of actual improvement other than more megapixels.

[@Han________]

🖤🖤🖤

[@benjhaisch]

Brooooooooo

[@liveinaweorg]

😍 but it came in a plastic bag not an angora lined kangaroo leather pouch, Disappointed 😉

[@nevanonprofit]

You can throw the visoflex away now.

[@_jprater]

ooooo babyyyyyyyy

[@PiotrPavlov]

Please do a side by side

[@t1pex]

Perfect.. without the visoflex.. ;-)

[@jonwages08]

Skate photos.

[@Kevon420]

Now that you got *the* camera, time to get onto lenses. 35mm FLE, 28 cron APSH matte black, 21 SEM, 90 APO Summicron, etc. Build out that Leica kit dude!

[@blende5.693]

For sure one of my dream cameras, but 9000€ for (just) black and white? I’ll keep my M10R and convert my images in black and white if I needed.

[@inikphoto]

Seeing you convert to digital is quiet sad and disappointing to be honest… just saying, best wishes!

[@andrewgifford7740]

Shame about the non-recyclable foam packaging.

[@photomorti]

cry baby.