Leica M10, M10P and M10D Review

[@Fjalll]

I need to stop watching reviews of these cameras or I'll end up getting one.

[@PatrickColpron]

True, this said - they are totally worth it

[@mariogpx2990]

Too late for me

[@timodemmerle4450]

I totally agree. Absolutely phantastic!

[@cggg490]

mariogpx which Leica you got?

[@mariogpx2990]

C Ggg m10

[@vincechook]

This is the best comparison between all M10 variants. Brilliant

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you means a lot !

[@teribphotography]

This video is great for so many reasons Patrick! Love the fake french accent, this day in the life of style video and that you're in my favorite city in the world. Perfect blend of information and visual entertainment. It's so inspiring!! Thank you!!

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you Teri means a lot, this is an old video.

[@richa2495]

Hi, I really liked your video. I shoot with the m10 and the 35mm f1.4 Summilux and the camera is so much fun. I watched your video twice, I liked it so much. The simplicity of the m10 and the Leica glass with the image rendering is the best. I liked the way you took those low to ground photos with the reflections in the water. Did you focus peak focus in the cathedral? I hope to add the visoflex in the future. The camera comparisons was excellent to. Thank you.

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you Richard, means a lot. The M with a 35 is a perfect match. I did not focus peak when I make photos close to the ground for reflection I pre-focus using the rangefinder and also pre-set my exposure, in this case the focus was easy, simply set to infinity. A spirit hot show level, or bubble level help a lot in getting the shot level, which is best got puddle reflection. I have a few Visoflex, but so seldom use them, I'd avoid getting one. Unless you make a lot of photos at night where I find it useful to set your exposure, these days I just use live view when I beed to yet do so very seldom. The M10 remains the best digital M for how I shoot and still use them to this day

[@interkike1]

Please Patrick, don't stop doing videos about your great work. I understand that is a great effort and I thank you for that. Regards

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you means a lot

[@earlgmusic]

Your first vlog, and to me the best M review on YT! Engaging, honest and truly inspiring. Gorgeous photos and scenery, too. Many thanks. I look forward to what is to come!

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you greatly appreciated

[@Techno_logist]

"You can always earn more money; you can't earn more time." This is why Patrick's review is the best!

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you means a lot

[@rexgigout1472]

Wonderful, enjoyable video. I love it. It was a Leica lens that sold me on the Leica M system, too, a pre-owned Summilux-M 50mm ASPH, at a nearby Leica dealer. Nikon and Canon had no 50mm lens to compete with THAT look. I tested the Summilux on a pre-owned M9, and a pre-owned M Type 240, then decided to buy the lens, before I knew which body I could afford. I crunched the numbers, and bought a new M10, with the Summilux, as a retirement gift, for myself. That was in April 2018. Zero regrets.

[@PatrickColpron]

I absolutely love Leica M lenses, nice retirement gift. I am still an M10 shooter to this day.

[@thomasgronwall5039]

The BEST Leica review I’ve ever seen

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you means a lot, just didn't want to do a review sitting behind a desk. Everyone does that

[@edflanagan8885]

Well done, a great video, really fresh approach, loved some of the shots you set up and took in an instant, well done. I have just treated myself to a Leica M 240 ....can not believe the absolute joy in simplicity and extraordinary quality of the Leica

[@PatrickColpron]

That's it, joy in simplicity. Only what you need, nothing else !

[@Traveljournalist]

wow! that's the best review of the M10 I've seen so far. it's entertaining, instructive, and you choose great locations of Paris. I wish you would display the pictures a little bit longer, we don't have enough time to look at them. one more thing ; I would love to see you reviewing the CL. keep up the good work !

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you Alexandre, greatly appreciated. Good point about leaving the pictures a little longer, there are a ton of photos on my Instagram too which is more suited for photos @PatrickColpron I will definitely review more cameras and lenses in the future, but only cameras I currently use in my current photography workflow or would integrate into my workflow, the Leica CL is not the kind of camera I would ever use. The SL on the other hand is.

[@lintonwildgoose]

Best M10 review on youtube!

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you Linton, means a lot

[@bwest6275]

Hi Patrick, great video. Lovely bag too, may I ask what is it?

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you Brian, greatly appreciated. The bag in an Ona Brixton in leather, Antique Cognac color onabags.com/products/the-brixton?variant=30872542543917

[@gregoryvarano8002]

Fantastic Vlog and your First! Leica M, well addictive, once you use one there is nothing else. in the 90's, I borrowed one for an assignment and had to get one, My first was a M4-P with a 50mm Summicron. I own a few now but by far the M10-P is my favorite. Like all my previous Leica's, it is the one that is always with me as it should. :)

[@PatrickColpron]

Hi Gregory, thank you for your comment, the M10-P is fantastic, the M10 line up is the best digital M for me, not even looking at the M11, I also love the MP for film

[@gregoryvarano8002]

I’m thinking of getting a film MP. I’m hesitant due to the fact the prints from the M10P are stellar, especially on Canson Infinity Platine photo rag.

[@PatrickColpron]

@@gregoryvarano8002 Hi Greg, my Leica kit has evolved since I made this video, I now have all five M10 models and two Leica MP, I have been mostly using the Leica MPs for the last few months. I truly love the experience of shooting film, being way way more choosy as to what I shoot and my compositions. It is a more satisfying approach to photography for me. I waited 15 years before purchasing my first Leica MP, I bought my second Leica MP a couple of weeks later. I say go for it - just shop around first to know the price of film stock in your area and also compare labs where you can get your fill processed, printed from the negative and HD scans made. Once you factor that cost in - you will have a better idea of what you are getting into cost wise. In my opinion, it is well worth it.

[@gregoryvarano8002]

@@PatrickColpron ok I broke down and purchased a mint second hand Leica m4-2 with a 50mm F2 Summicron v3. Both have been CLA'd and in top condition. I sold my M4P last year and my M7.I missed my film Leica and now it is back and I couldn't be happier. There is something truly special using a Film M camera, the feel the sound or lack of due to the fantastic the shutter ( of course the M10p is quieter but also electronic not mechanical as is the M7). Most importantly the results!

[@PatrickColpron]

​@@gregoryvarano8002 I agree, their is something special about using an M film camera and the M4-2 is a fantastic camera plus combined with a version 3 summicron that is a killer combo.

[@AriaAryana]

The best camera review on KZbin, in my opinion. Thanks mate!

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you Aria, means a lot. I wanted it to be as interesting as possible.

[@monokuro2k]

Great presentation. I genuinely liked the way you portrayed the M10 variations. Looking forward to seeing lots of pictures with your own M10-D soon :).

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you, did my best to make a different and fresher camera review. Looking forward to purchasing my very own M10-D :)

[@bradmaestas5206]

Nice comparison! I also find the 35 and 50 Summiluxes to be incredible. I have been shooting film Leicas for many years. My first digital M was the M-D and I recently went to the M10-P. After so long without a screen it's nice to have one again. I have it set for no preview so it's the best of both worlds.

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you the M10 is the best of both worlds

[@Kevin-finity]

Nice video! First time see photographer has Leica M10, M10-P and 10D at the same time.

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you greatly appreciated, I do own the Leica M10 and M10P the M10D was on loan from the Leica Academie Paris - I will purchase one to add to my other two M10

[@teddyyu]

Thanks for this very honest review. Besides, it's fascinating to see all those 3 cameras in one same bag!

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you, they are so small, yet heavy.

[@darielpalacol3540]

Now, you have convinced me to get a Leica M. Thank you for such an informative and exciting vlog. Please do some more vlogs. Paris, one of my favorite cities in the world.

[@terencetsy]

I own a M9 and it's a real delight to make a picture with that tool.

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you

[@patrickcolpron3721]

@@terencetsy The M9 is also one of the best looking Digital M

[@edma22]

Lovely review! I look forward to more of this style of video. Good approach to reviewing Leica cameras as well. Everyone keeps trying to justify the expense without stopping for a moment to judge the shooting experience and that's what you're getting (apart from the lovely lenses). Damn that 21 is nice btw! Keep them coming sir, fantastic content.

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you, greatly appreciated. There is no justifying the expense, two M10 is ... nuts, yet they do make my shooting experience way more enjoyable

[@martinjn2920]

An excellent and enjoyable vlog thanks for sharing your thoughts on the M10 variants. I don't own a Leica but hope to at some point, I couldn't agree more about the size of some mirrorless lenses, the idea of having and using a mirrorless system was for me getting a reduction in size and weight yet the opposite is happening as size and weight of the lenses just grows and grows, all the benefits of a smaller system lost. With a Leica system out of my budget at present my aim is to get a Nikon/Leica M adapter and start using some M mount glass on my Nikon Z7, this will give me a camera/lens combination that is nicely compact and discreet, yet more than capable of delivering some top quality results. Looking forward to more vlogs from you.

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you, greatly appreciated - yes the size and weight of the lenses keep growing and that is odd with some mirrorless system. There are alternatives and some lenses are smaller - but when desiring faster apertures and pro-zoom with constant apertures at 2.8 the lenses, are not smaller than their DSLR equivalent in a lot of cases. Sony does offer great F/4 zoom lenses - yet - I prefer fast, small primes, Leica was the only logical choice for me :)

[@tamilhoward9708]

This is just an awesome video to hear your experience, to see the cameras in action. Fantastic! I have watched this video multiple times it is so informative to me.

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you means a lot

[@Holypuno]

omg ure a gem. glad that i found a photographer that talks so passionately abt a camera and the medium without being bias abt leica. Much luv

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you, greatly appreciated !

[@valeriejensen1505]

Love, love, love your Instagram photographs...happy to see you're on KZbin now!

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you Valerie, greatly appreciated

[@JamesWilkinson11]

Really enjoyed your video. As a Leica photographer I found your content very interesting. Merci.

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you greatly appreciated

[@martincowell572]

Wow! Love your review Patrick - thank you. I've just ordered and am awaiting delivery of a Q2 but you've now got me wondering if I should keep saving and get an M instead! It's all so much money but you only get one life as they say!

[@PatrickColpron]

Hi Martin, thank you greatly appreciated. Cameras are very personal choices. I know a couple of people (3) who purchased the Q a few years back, it is all they use. It is better to have the best camera you can afford now, instead of waiting until you can afford a more expensive camera. The Q2 is, having tried it briefly, very light and responsive. It is a camera you'll always have with you. It is so light. I personally prefer the M with interchangeable lenses, and you are right - only one life.. Keep in mind my M cameras are a business expense, I can write them off, and because they are a business expense I save on the 20% sales tax too.

[@martincowell572]

Absolutely agree Patrick. Realistically the Q2 is the most I can afford right now and it's more than a match for my photographic abilities - I can't wait to start using it. I've been an admirer or Leica for 20 years or more but apart from having a D-Lux for a while (not really a Leica) I've been using Canon, Nikon and most recently the Fuji X-Pro. This is my first proper foray into Leica territory. Who knows, perhaps in a few years time I be able to get myself an M with a couple of lenses but in the meantime I'm just going to shoot the hell out of the Q2. By the way I like the look of the straps you use. Are they by Artisan & Artist please? The other thing is the spirit bubble in the hot shoe. That's a great idea and I can really see the benefit of it. What make was that please? You've got to keep the vlogs going - I will definitely be looking out for them as I love your style. It's also great to see some lovely shots of Paris again - especially Place de Vosges. It must be 15 years or so since I've been there but you've inspired me to go back. Have a great weekend and keep up the excellent work.

[@PatrickColpron]

@@martincowell572 You will love the Q2 the resolution is stunning and the lens super sharp. Correct the straps are Artisan & Artist model Acam 100A I buy them on Amazon The spirit level is from a company in Ontario Canada, called Jobu Design - I purchased these levels back in 2012, just checked their website and looks like it is still available: www.jobu-design.com/Dubble-Bubble-Level_p_58.html. I find spirit levels to be better for how I shoot than digital levels - except when using a tripod - then the digital level comes in handy

[@martincowell572]

Great, thanks Patrick - I'll check out the link and will most likely get that A&A strap too.

[@williaminbody205]

I’m in the same boat, Q2 or M10p....47 megapixels, autofocus, macro, leaf shutter, half the money....vs 24 megapixels but interchangeable lenses and manual focus. It’s the size of the M system, camera and a 50mm on it, a 28 and 75 in the bag, takes up no room and travels all day no issues.

[@simonwilliams2109]

Thanks Patrick. Thanks for showing us Paris and how you use your Leica's

[@PatrickColpron]

That you, my pleasure

[@kylewood8327]

Definitely would love one but my F3 and XPan will have to do for now!

[@PatrickColpron]

@@kylewood8327 with an XPan and an F3 not sure you'd do more with an M10

[@stephenedmunds207]

Great video and it addresses the deep yearning for a simple camera devoid of bells,whistles and endless digital clutter.

[@PatrickColpron]

Yes simple and keeping it to the essentials for photography no gimmicks

[@stefanosmanoleas3700]

Excellent video Patrick! Looking to the next one!

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you Stefanos, greatly appreciated

[@zygmuntvonsikorski-mazur7778]

Superb review,Patrick.I have been following you on Instagram for some time.This video is even better and shows how it should be done.Quality of the photos is remarkable.Many thanks.

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you means a lot!

[@ronitsingh85]

14:03 This is exactly what I discovered instantly when I picked up the M10-D at a leica store, I had 2weeks earlier bought a silver M10-P, my first ever M and I had no idea leica would release an M10-D, I wanted that so much. Yes it feels more natural in the hands, you don't have that directional button on the side so the extra leather covering aids to grip the body even more.

[@PatrickColpron]

The M10-D does feel much better in hand, for me it is the perfect digital M. When I purchased the first of my M10s - I considered the MD for a week before making my final decision. I really prefer the M without the display back. This said - I love the look of the M10 with the red dot and the snappiest of the shutter sound.

[@ronitsingh85]

Thanks Patrick, When Leica released their first M-D, they had opened my eyes to something far more beautiful than any other camera out there, a digital M with no rear screen is a complete camera in all aspects for sure, whatever that is missing is taken care by the app. I like that, Sooner or later I am buying the M-D, I was told by Leica that in the future they will release a silver version of the M-D upon my request to them to have the rear dials in silver, so will see what happens there. I plan to keep the M10-P that I have. For me I like the Leica script on the top plate, it feels right, but everyone has different taste that's what makes us all special! Indeed I can see the black and the red leica dot look nice and the contrast is eye catching. BTW Love the French accent

[@PatrickColpron]

@@ronitsingh85 Thank you Ronit, a Leica M10-D in silver now that is the bomb, I will definitively buy an M10-D as well. The one in the video was on loan by Leica. Absolutely feels right in my hands - more so than any other camera. I will keep the M10 and M10-P since I'd lose so much on them as a trade in or in an online sale, makes no sense to part with them now. I tried quickly the Q2 - now I am looking forward to more megapixels in M cameras in the future too. Now a Silver M10-D Monochrome with a mechanical shutter would be the best M digital ever. That I can dream about for a long time, I really love what Leica has done with the M10, finally a digital M I can use for work - and I use my two M10 a lot.

[@ronitsingh85]

@@PatrickColpronsorry for the late reply, one gets busy. Yes indeed, a silver M10-D is certainly on my watch list or just the rear dial in silver is all i need to be content. does not get any better than that, the perfect M digital body. its like a classic car with all the modern mechanics underneath. great performance with that classic look and function. Although I love the M with interchangeable lens capability, I don't like taking the lens on and off if I can help it. With 2 Ms, you have the option to mount your 2 fav lenses on and bamn you are good to go! of course its a lot more heavy than 2 lens and one body, BUT you will eliminate the need to be changing lens on the go, eliminate possible dust going in, wear on mount and God forbid, lens slipping and falling! I have always thought it is a good idea to have 2 cameras on you at least. Plus you will not waste time in capturing that decisive moment if you have 2 dedicated bodies with their respective lenses. So there is my reason to keep my M10-P when I do get the M10-D in the future, plus as you say resale value, one will loose quite a bit for sure even if its $1000-$1500, that's a lot of mula! I'd rather keep it and use it. recently I bought the summaron 35mm f3.5 lens, the older version, 1958 one, now I am thinking of getting the elmar 35mm as well! very beautiful lens and sharp as well, so small and so dense, it is all brass and heavy for its size. Its good to own such lenses in ones lifetime. something like that can go on your M and never come off, very convenient for street or landscape. I find 28mm to be too wide for my taste.

[@PatrickColpron]

@@ronitsingh85 No worries about the late reply, this is the reason I have two M10. I don't want to change lenses, faster and easier to go from one camera to another. I will end up with four M10 and 5 lenses. I can carry 3 M10 with lenses attached without breaking a sweat in my camera bag.

[@keithwelton]

A very nice vlog. The explanation of the camera differences was very good and your video cameraman captured the beauty of Paris well.

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you, just wish he didn't drink so much during shooting - everything is slightly out of focus ;-) Kidding he doesn't drink

[@TedVieira]

Cool channel, man. I'm enjoying your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you greatly appreciated

[@Sikhislove]

Love your bag Patrick...and the photography from the Leica

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you Eddy, greatly appreciated

[@chepo1956]

Hi. I really enjoyed your review. Could you possibly make one showing how you meter with the M system?

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you Jose, yes good idea.

[@Gynra]

Easily the best photographs I've seen in a Leica camera review. I can't wait to receive my M10-P tomorrow (I bought teh P version because they tend to hold their value a bit better than the "normal" versions, not that I am considering ever selling it). Liked and subscribed.

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you Brian, greatly appreciated - hope you are enjoying your M10-P

[@zzzaddyland]

Really enjoyed your review. Thank you for sharing all your open and honest thoughts.

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you greatly appreciated

[@Frits08]

Very well done - makes me think about Leica’s again!

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you Frits, the M10 is miles above the M9 when it comes to the RAW files, in ideal conditions it is hard to beat. I still use my Nikons - but for portability and photography I mainly use the Leica cameras now. For what I do, they are great.

[@DS-cf1zc]

Excellent review, I used the M10 at a Leica event over a year ago - I viewed it as the best camera I have never owned, and couldn't afford. I aspire to own one with the 35mm cron. It's my only bucket list item. To let time pass while I do that, I bought a used Nikon Df, with a 50mm lens - it's not the same to shoot, but provides similar images when you compare them side by side.

[@DS-cf1zc]

Forgot to add I agree with the colour profile out of Leica camera is better than any other I have used. I actually love my Leica X colour profile straight out of the camera. It's amazing.

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you Dave greatly appreciated. I made sacrifices to get these two M and lenses, I only buy the cheapest clothes I can find at the GAP and wear my shoes out before buying a new pair among other things, knowing these cameras will pay for themselves and then some over time. I tend to keep using cameras and lenses a long time before upgrading.

[@DS-cf1zc]

@@PatrickColpron Nice strategy, and I know your pain - I am not known for wearing fancy clothing, or owning the latest designer items, or tech. I reckon in about five years time I will have the cash to buy one with a lens outright. Worth the wait I think.

[@TL-vt8uk]

Awesome job for your first KZbin upload! I love my Leica too!

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you greatly appreciated

[@xxNearyapxx]

May i know the location when the video is at 8:11?

[@PatrickColpron]

Quai de la Tournelle

[@PharoahsKingdom]

Enjoyed the video. I have a LONG way to go before I can get my hands on a Lecia.

[@patrickcolpron3721]

I never thought I would have one M10 let alone 2... one day you will for sure !

[@bobbrangan1050]

Great review Patrick, can you clarify what you meant at 19:07 when you discussed keeping all those highlights in one exposure vs. using HDR. Seems the video got snipped. Are you just saying the dynamic range is good? Or did you use some setting in that scenario? Was it in regard to focus peaking? Thanks !

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you, at 19:07 I meant the dynamic range, you can really bring out the details in the shadows, no need for multiple exposure when you can expose for the highlight.

[@AdamCzarnowski]

Leica M rangefinders are game changing cameras, they change the way you shoot. I have an M10 and it has elbowed both my M8 and M9 out of the camera bag. Extraordinary and the EVF makes using wides and even long lenses easy. No fiddling with external viewfinders. Small, perfect for street and they do not make people stiffen in terror!

[@PatrickColpron]

Correct

[@DmitrySkvorcov]

Thanks for interesting and long detailet rewiev!:) all time during video plays i touch my dlux6 and shoot things around me)))) its very interesting to try a full frame leica cameras:)

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you

[@hirschhilfssheriff]

thanks patrick for your brilliant and objective review! i'm working with an m10-p and an 50mm 0,95. now i'm considering buying an 35mm summilux "to tell the whole story" of the scene. what do you think - is it worth it? thanks for you personal opinion. cheers Ro

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you, means a lot. With a 50mm to complement it and tell the whole story, I would recommend a 28mm, since you already have a super fast lens, 28 Summicron would be perfect, same size as the 35 Summilux. The 35 Summilux is super sharp. Totally worth it, yet often I wish it provided me more, this is why I recommend the 28 for the whole story.

[@davemaciak4909]

One of the best reviews I've seen. 55 years a Nikon guy including carrying 2 in Vietnam, and Koni Omega Rapid for press and many weddings. Now shooting with the M 10 and find it to be superb, but wow, is it expensive! However, I firmly believe you get what you pay for. By the way, my Fuji X Pro 3 is also a great rig, but it tries to imitate the Leica.Not quite. Good, but not quite.

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you Dave, means a lot. I loved Nikon but recently traded everything in for another system. The M10 is the best Digital Leica ever made, keeping those for the duration.

[@ffchkgrich]

Seems you just start your vlog, I love it, keep going.

[@PatrickColpron]

Yes I did, thank you greatly appreciated

[@jusren]

Great video Patrick! Going to start saving up for a Leica! My carry would be Leica M6 and the M10-P if I wanted to have a screen. Let the saving begin!

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you means a lot. You will love the M10!

[@phyophyoster]

Leica is my dream camera system. I’m always trying hard and saving money for getting into this system. Currently, I am using cheap Sony a7rii with its big glasses. I hate it and am always thinking to get into Leica system. Thanks for the video and Leica makes me always excited.

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you, means a lot. Leica was a dream for me too. I purchased new and I see great deals on older M models and lenses on the second hand market. Look on Leica centric forums you may find what you are looking for - for way way less than new prices to start.

[@tchin2020]

Hey, Patrick, thanks for an honest and interesting review of the Leica M-10 model, am considering but need to have automatic focusing..I’m gonna assume you use zone focusing for your great pictures...I have the old M6, then when digital arrived, gave up Leica until I picked up two used Leica cameras., the Vario X with mini zoom and the Q, I love both of them because of the automatic focusing, and Leica loom pictures, but, I love the M body and am really considering the M10 and a 35mm....based upon your review, thanks

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you, I seldom use zone focusing - I do use live view for food photography. It works great with zone focusing - I just prefer looking through the view finder to see what I am shooting.

[@dgoullet1]

Good review, I have a sony a7iii and I enjoy it, just ordered a Voiglander manual lens to go with it. So i enjoy it. But I agree that it does not have the great colours out of the camera. So I might get an M10. What lens do you recomend?

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you Douglas, the lens I recommend are a 50 Summilux and a 28 Summicron, you cannot go wrong with that combo

[@SundaystrollerA7]

Get a VSCO lightroom preset..

[@novemberainMRG]

Thanks for sharing Patrick. May I ask you a question? I wonder how you can get all those details in one exposure ( inside the train with Eiffel tower outside the windows ). Thank you!

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you for watching. I exposed for the highlights and brought back the details in the shadows of the Leica M10 file, it is that good. I posted on my Instagram the before and after photo instagram.com/p/BuwMGDOn2V7/ I hope the link works

[@novemberainMRG]

Patrick Colpron Thank you for your response. I will follow your instagram to see more your creations. Thanks again!

[@MarcS4R]

nice review. i used to shoot M then switched systems. Now i just got a Film Leica MP which is amazing, about to get an M10 as i really enjoy shooting with the rangefinder. I have a GFX for high end stuff, but its kind of bulky for travels.

[@patrickcolpron3721]

I hear you, I went with the M simply because it is so much smaller than pretty much everything out there while delivering astounding results

[@jls3743]

Never saw an intro with that much quality

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you

[@valerier.5378]

I love that you reviewed all three! This is a down to earth and practical review. I have M10D and got it to do manual but so far have not mastered it.... can you do a vlog on this?

[@patrickcolpron3721]

I will do a vlog on it - but it is truly a matter of practice and knowing how the camer meters - then use the LED lights in the view finder as a guide.

[@dhaug]

Great video - You're going tp push a lot of people off the Leica cliff! Personally, I bought the M10-R with 35 and 50 Luxs to complement my Q2. We have the same Ona bag too!

[@PatrickColpron]

When I made this video the R wasn't announced yet. You made the right choice with the M10R with both the 35 and the 50 Lux!

[@tomwarburton3316]

Patrick. Thank you for this video. One of the best M10 ones out there. I moved to a M10 about a month ago and sold all my (heavy) Canon gear. I was really, really worried about the move but I haven't regretted it one bit. I bought a second hand M10 and a single second hand 35mm f2. I couldn't afford the new prices (or the second hand really!) but it's been brilliant, liberating even. I'm just a (serious?) amateur and I know they are very expensive but if you can afford it.... wow.... I've just come back from Cannes and then Jordan and the images are epic. Very little post processing required - pretty much straight of of the file (maybe lift the shadows a bit if you've exposed for the highlights). I was worried about going back to a manual focus camera - I shouldn't have been - it just works. I've never left a KZbin review ever before and it may be my last.... so thanks again... if this was your first vlog I look forward to more.

[@PatrickColpron]

Hi Tom, Thank you so much for the review, greatly appreciated. You are correct - there is very little post process required and it is so easy to bring back details from the shadows when needed. The dynamic range of the files is great, the colour rendition is perfect. When I had an M6 and an M9 - I used the 35/2 incredibly sharp and small, absolutely loved that 35 Summicron, a great way - and a wise decision on your part was buying second hand. Most Leica shooters take absolute good care of their Leica cameras and lenses. They are a true pleasure to shoot with because they are not cumbersome and a Leica M kit remains lighter than a DSLR kit for sure.

[@ThePohster]

Très bien! I am currently abroad in France and would love to see more videos about cool photography locations in Paris!

[@PatrickColpron]

Working on it! :-)

[@HP-lr3xv]

Good, thorough and funny review, with which I can agree for the most part. You had me with the frog accent in the beginning! Great camera, great lenses, great city. The M made me a better, more consious photographer the last couple of years.

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you greatly appreciated and you are correct the M also makes me a better and more conscious photographer - the M is the thinking man's camera

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

You are an exceptional photographer on this forum. You speak normally, like an intelligent adult. Your pictures are imaginative and esthetically pleasant, not to mention that they are technically perfect. I wish there were more reviews as informative and relaxing to watch as yours. "You can earn more money but you cannot earn more time!" Genial! I thought you were an exceptional Frenchman but now I learned you are Canadian. OK. That explains it! Please do not ever transform into another talking head. There are too many of them already.

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you, greatly appreciated

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

Update: I have an M9-P and an M10-R now and it is your fault.

[@Orwic1]

This is an excellent video, with some really useful comments / opinions about the M10 series. I’ve used Leica film cameras for decades, and heavily invested in bodies / lenses. I’ve also used Nikon film SLRs extensively as well as DSLR, and agree about the size issues, so I keep coming back to Leica. I have an M9 which I use a lot, but will be getting an M10 so this video was exceptionally useful - very many thanks for sharing!

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you means a lot, like you I used Nikon DSLR extensively and kept coming back to Leica for photos

[@richardyeung6562]

Great review, this make me consider to buy m10. Very good job.👍

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you means a lot

[@LennyG2006]

Great content, great review and informative. The videographer is talented too. Keep the video's coming. Subbed.

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you

[@Bonsainz]

Loved your review, currently a Sony A7rii shooter, and mainly a landscape photographer, how do you rate the M10 cameras for Landscape, my main lense is the 24 105 f4 and most of my work Battis 18 if I want to go wider, and 100 400 Gmaster for wild life and some panoramas. I have always wanted a Leica Tempted with the Q2 and keeping the sony for the long and wide ends, but a M10 with say 28 and 50 would be the dream, My question is do you rate the M10 as a landscape camera compared to Sony.? would love your thoughts. NZ and Australian landscape are my main areas of photography.

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you Lindsay for landscape photography and overall versatility the Sony is hard to beat. For sharpness and color rendition the M10 and Leica M lenses are leaders - yet the A7Rii is 42 megapixels vs 24 for the Leica M10... they are very different cameras. If and when you come to Paris - I'll let you use my M10 for you to see the files for yourself. I use the cameras for work and I don't do landscape. And for landscape the Leica 21mm lenses are truly hard to beat on the wide end of the spectrum.

[@jameslabeck6407]

just found your video. well done. I have and love my Leica tl2. I also HATE post-screwing with photos. I come from the m2 film world. thinking of consolidating into the M world with an M10. thoughts?

[@PatrickColpron]

The M are the only Leica cameras I am interested in by Leica and the M10 is the best digital M ever made. I know of a couple of people using the M10 only for their work. I do need video for a living as such only the M10 - is impossible for me, but one day I'll get other people to do videos for me. I'll just carry one M10 with me. And that will be it.

[@austinmarius850]

@Patrick Colpron Which 2 lenses would you most recommend for the M10 System? Thanks!

[@Turboshotshaper]

Marius Morosanu hi :) i shoot a lot of Leica m10-p and monochrome and if you would like to have a cool used and more elegant way of lenses 35mm Zeiss 1,4 distagon and 50mm 1,4 Summilux aspherical. More you don’t need

[@austinmarius850]

Turboshotshaper Thabks so much for your feedback. I’ll take a look into these. I’m excited to start the Leica journey ;)

[@Turboshotshaper]

M9 is the best Body to start into Leica. And except of the Zeiss you can easy sell the m9 and the Summilux and get your money back if you don’t like Leica and rangefinders

[@bwest6275]

I dont recommend buying anything but Leica made lenses. If you are going to spend the money on an a M10, why short change the most important part - the lens. I know people argue about this. They can shoot whatever they like. To me though, it’s just doesn’t make sense to do so unless it’s all about economics and saving money. The heart and soul of Leica is in the glass. That’s where the photo begins.

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Hi Marius, 2 lenses, I would got with a 50 summilux and 28 Summicron, Leica lenses have great color rendition. Money is no object then the 50 Summicron APO and the 21 Summilux

[@peetje28021970]

You nailed it with your view on the M concept.

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you

[@vijeeshm7317]

Just one word : GREAT

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you means a lot !

[@tofulosophy]

Nice video! What bag is that by the way?

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you Jay, that is a leather Ona Brixton bag, the cognac color. I've had it for a while now. My favorite camera bag

[@chriscoombes5038]

Please Patrick, can you do some more videos. You have a real talent for communication.

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you Chris, working on a couple of videos just at the script level now. Trying to plan better for the next ones

[@kevin-parratt-artist]

I love it .. merci ☕️

[@PatrickColpron]

@@kevin-parratt-artist thank you means a lot, just have the first 6 chapters left to upload

[@HRWG99]

Excellent video. Thank you very much. I am thinking of adding M10 or M10P to my Q2 possibly with 50mm f2 or f1.4. Now you have made my decision for me.

[@PatrickColpron]

M10 is great, M10P is ... cooler looking for the script on top, with a 50mm go for the M10

[@phillipallaway7306]

Great review Patrick. Doing it on location is what makes it better than the majority of reviews on the tube. Have you used the Monochrome 246? I am thinking of tossing some of my Canon gear to get my first M and the reviews of the Monochrome indicate it is sharper than the colour versions and for a person who is colour blind maybe a simpler and safer option. I have a Fuji XT-2 if I feel the need to take colour pics.

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you Phillip, greatly appreciated. I never tried the Monochrome. The person to ask is Jon Nicholson www.jonnicholson.co.uk who does most of his work with the Monochrome. I am really looking forward to an M10 Monochrome

[@phillipallaway7306]

@@PatrickColpron Thanks for the reply. Yes I suspect the M10 mono will be announced some time in the next year. I will look at Jon's site. My wife and I will be visiting Paris in early May. We love the city but I will be striving to avoid taking the stereotypical Paris pictures.

[@neutrosis]

Hello, nice video.. What is the video camera and which lens? Thx!

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you, the video Camera is a Sony A6400 with a 16/1.4 lens

[@shy-guy5544]

Nice video but with Fuji you don’t need post processing to get the colors that you want. You have a lot of control over the colors and the jpegs are excellent.

[@PatrickColpron]

@@shy-guy5544 Thank you, and that's great for the folks shooting with Fuji cameras !

[@guidon.5413]

Fuji cameras have basically falls colors out of camera and are much harder to post-process nicely than Nikon Z files. I switched from Fuji to Nikon partly because it cut my editing time in half AND I got better results. The whole thing with Fuji camera JPEGs are that if you like them, good for you. If you don't like them, it's a pain compared to other raw formats. Even with years of creating my own presets, the Fujis never got predictable results.

[@NetvoTV]

I thought the M is small and the lens is small and weightless too, why some M shooter say it’s heavy and moved to CL or other APSC camera?

[@patrickcolpron3721]

The M camera are not light, some lenses - even small lenses - can be heavy. The Leica M10 and the Silver Summilux 50 is 50 grams less than a Nikon D850 and Nikkor 50/1.4 lens. They are not light - yet so much more compact and very capable cameras

[@lordelk]

Enjoyed your Leica M video. Refreshing change. Pls show more of the photos you make while you were walking around.

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you, greatly appreciated. Working on it

[@ronitsingh85]

The m10-D is a camera I will take to bed with me when I go to sleep! You Sir are very good, I was nodding in my mind to all you were saying, you know what you are talking about, after the vid finished, I wondered if you had anymore, keep the vids coming, I love it!

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you, means a lot. I already filmed a sit down with the 3 cameras. Working on it. And yes, more videos to come about pretty much everything - camera, photography, Paris, Social Media Marketing, etc., ...

[@drs-Rigo-Reus]

No post process with the Leica? Interesting, never heard of this.

[@PatrickColpron]

I didn't say no post process, but very little post process required compared to Nikon or Canon cameras. I usually just click on "Auto" using Adobe Bridge and I am done with the M10-R whereas with the M10, M10P & M10D I have to bring the temperature down a bit for my taste. The M10 has richer, warmer and more vibrant colors than the M10-R

[@alleneberly514]

Informative, interesting and good work. Thank you!

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you

[@boediwiyarno2914]

I really enjoy your review. Thanks for sharing

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you, means a lot, really tried to make it as interesting and informative as possible

[@SegerGiesbers]

Great first attempt! Love it

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you

[@brianbprice3693]

This review was nice one of the better reviews I'v seen in the past year. But Would have. gone in more detail on the MD10. such as it appears to be totally dependent on wifi to work the menu. such as formatting and thinks of the that sort. I'd get the camera but for the wifi dependency

[@PatrickColpron]

Not a bad idea, thank you for the feedback, glad you liked the review. You are right should have gone more into it, this said - once I set the menu the way I wanted it - I never touched it again except for the only issue I have with it, if ever I use wifi to use my camera as a view finder for one photo, in remote mode - the camera resets the drive mode to single when I had ti set to continuous High Speed, I have to reset that one every tine to continuous high speed.

[@lazylazyshark]

hi Patrick, great video. When using the lux 21 mm, do you need the visoflex or you can handle it with the rangefinder?

[@PatrickColpron]

I used live view to compose my photos - very seldom did I use the visoflex. Same thing with the Tri-Elmar WATE, I just use the rangefinder for the focus and liveview to compose my photos

[@josh885]

You highlight one of the main reasons Leica M10 camera's interest me. They are the only modern digital FF cameras that due to the lens sizes combined with the body size and shape are actually truly compact enough. good looking enough, and blend in enough to be a take everywhere camera. I love my D800 but it's not really a camera that can integrate into your daily life like a Leica M can. Even something like an A7 is bigger and more obtrusive, even if you put adapted M lenses on it. Not to mention the EVF which for me is an automatic no buy and the fact that they are way more fragile. Plus the M is just fun and unique camera to use. It's a real photographers camera. The lines, the shape, the durability, the feel in your hand, the Leica is a work of art in itself. Which makes it a joy to use and something you can really appreciate for a visual artist like a photographer. It puts you in a totally different and more artistic mindset than using the latest neato gadget camera that does a lot of fancy things but is just a utilitarian tool with no soul. That they managed to keep the soul and feel of the M cameras in the digital transition is just amazing engineering that I really appreciate a lot.

[@patrickcolpron3721]

There is nothing quite like the M, and Leica did it right with the M10 stripping all the non essentials away

[@FredericPhotography]

Very good points. Thanks for this beautiful video. Cheers Frédéric

[@PatrickColpron]

Merci Frédéric

[@engtecksoh7299]

Thanks for your review of the Leica M system Patrick! I am a new millennium shooter having only ever shot digital starting photography only in 2003. I started with Nikon, Canon DSLR’s which I did some paid weddings and then to Leica M8, then back Canon, to Fuji, Sony A7 series and then the Leica MP240 in 2017, adding a T (701). i see in the Leica M sensors a 3D pop and sharpness i cannot describe. Even the M is sharper than T. The T showed the same sharpness though when i used the huge 24-90SL with a non-existent AF on the T. There is probably some truth in using native lenses: M lenses for M rangefinder sensor.

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you, yes Leica M and Native Leica lenses are a great marriage for super sharp photo making - really looking hard at the SL2 now cause that 24-90 is awesome

[@robertoposa1120]

Fully fully agree - the one and only Leica

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you

[@ADFCHRONICLES]

what do u think of the m240? thinking of picking one up used...thanks

[@PatrickColpron]

I think it is a great camera and used is a good way to get into the Leica system.

[@lohthx1r]

Very honest and truthful review

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you

[@robertparker7243]

First class review

[@patrickcolpron3721]

Thank you Robert means a lot

[@Jayysam95]

Patrick! Long time no see. I’m shooting a Leica these days too. You’re still missed in T.O.

[@PatrickColpron]

Hi Jeff, how have you been! Sometimes I miss Toronto too... Who am I kidding I don't miss Toronto, pinch me someone I am in Paris. I do miss the people in Toronto. You should come for a visit.

[@Jayysam95]

​@@PatrickColpron I've been good how are you! and you aren't missing much here, I would love to come to visit for a visit sometime, I've taken enough CN Tower photos haha.

[@zachshult]

More please

[@PatrickColpron]

Working on it

[@joelentz1715]

You're a natural, excellent review.

[@PatrickColpron]

thank you Joe, means a lot

[@sandeepchoudhary]

Subscribed..please tell me I want to photograph history and culture in my state..which camera should I buy in Leica.

[@PatrickColpron]

If you only want to make photos, carry a small camera body, yet solid and own lenses you will for life, yes buy a Leica M budget permitting. They are quite unique

[@noahwood8411]

That was interesting... I would be curious to see a demonstration and review of some nice leica glass... especially the 21mm summilux you mentioned... anyway keep up the good work...

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you Noah, will definitely make Leica lens reviews

[@RafaelPuerto]

Love all your Instagram profiles! And also Stephanie, Diana, little Calvin!!! Of course I would subscribe a KZbin channel made by you!! Keep up Patrick, all your content are awesome!

[@PatrickColpron]

Thank you Rafael, means a lot !!