Who buys a Leica M11?

[@3irik]

Cool video with some honest talking. Thank you for sharing your journey. Good work and must have taken time to make!

[@WILMORENO]

Hey thanks for noticing. I definitely went through 6 hard drives of old media. Also restored MySpace page to get an old photo of me at circuit city. But I just learned MySpace deleted everyone's old photos. Oh well. Thanks again.

[@3irik]

@@WILMORENO I bet you had! Ah, too bad with those old files.

[@tjmanou6422]

Great photography. thank you

[@paulsehstedt6275]

Good luck with the M11. I'm on the M-P240 + M240 + Q and love them all. Keep on rolling.

[@1967McQ]

Great videos. Love the size of the M11 and lenses. At 56 my eyes suck. Have a Z9 for wildlife going to nab a X2D 100C for walk around

[@WILMORENO]

The X2D is like a dream. I still miss my q2 at times just for how small and snappy it was. FWIW the 65mm lens is my favorite and I've tried almost all of them. But every single lens is a stellar performer. They're all best in class, but the 65 is best in show!

[@1967McQ]

@@WILMORENO glad I found your site. I will nab the 65 and possibly the 38 and 90? I did see a great review on the zoom. 35-75.

[@WILMORENO]

@@1967McQ I used the zoom for a long time, optically incredible. It's heavy, but pretty much all you'd need. I took it to hawaii and got some of my best landscaped ever. After hiking with it for 13 miles, I sold it for something lighter. My back is still cranky from that hike. I shoot a lot of portraits and that 4.5 wasn't enough light or bokeh for so much of what I was trying to do. Sometimes separating your subject from the background is a nice option. I had the 38 for a spell, took it around my city to do some snap shots. Too many times I wanted something wider. I think the 65 and either 30, 28 or 25 would be a stellar combo. I've been waiting on the 25 to be in stock for months. Also from corner to corner; the 30 is probably the sharpest of the three. However it doesn't focus very close if that matters to you. For the wide angle lens. It's pretty much down to your biggest priority. If you want compact get the 28, fastest aperture and close focus 25, or over all image quality 30. Good luck with your search. The leica felt great in my hand, but the x2d feels even better. Plus, much bigger screen

[@phillipallaway7306]

Great video Wil. I also downsized from Canon 1dxii and larger lenses to Leica (via Fuji). Started with M10 before moving to Q3 and M11Mono. I also have the Zeiss 35 but it is a bit too big for travel so may join you with the 35 Summilux. Look forward to more of your insights. Phil

[@WILMORENO]

Thank you, Did you end up getting the summilux? Btw I upsized to a gfx 100ii recently. And battery grip...but I love it

[@phillipallaway7306]

⁠@@WILMORENOYep, got the Summilux. Looking forward to hearing about your experience with the new Fuji.

[@taroyoshida4850]

Hello. I also use the Leica M11. What brand of wrist strap are you using? I think it's cool. Please tell me if you don't mind.

[@WILMORENO]

thank you. I took it off one of my gopro mounts. it's called the handler. it's foam with an orange bottom.

[@taroyoshida4850]

@@WILMORENO thank you very much. I will investigate!

[@herobear]

Like it!! Thanks for Positive Vibration! 🙏

[@krolldavid]

Thanks for the review. Makes a lot of sense to me. I bought the m10 and I feel similar. Also started with a little lumix as my first digital camera. I still have it.

[@WILMORENO]

Theyre great little cameras

[@dhaug]

Very cool - I have a silver M11, and wondered where you got the skin to go over the top?

[@WILMORENO]

thank you, it's from alpha guard. alphagvrd.com/products/leica-m11-camera-skin?variant=40971223793802 ---- use code WELCOMEALPHA for a little discount.

[@Red-xz1gk]

@@WILMORENO thanks for the link. I was looking for skin for my Leica body too as I also have a silver one and I want to cover it with skin temporary for upcoming travel. Do you know if the skin will leave any residual when removed? Thanks.

[@WILMORENO]

@Red it wont leave residue. I had the skin over my rubber grip area too, but removed it after my Miami trip this year. It's good stuff 👍

[@Red-xz1gk]

@@WILMORENO Thank you very much!!

[@maxcogliano1108]

How do you have silver dials on a black M11? Is that part of the skin?

[@Reportageandart]

I’ve had a similar journey and now with an M11 as well

[@WILMORENO]

congrats, in that case I'd say you've earned it

[@SteveBestShoots]

Great video, really enjoyable to watch your journey 👌

[@WILMORENO]

thank you

[@cecilsharps]

check out the f/stops here. he loves the m11 but he is on his 4th body since january.

[@WILMORENO]

Ouch

[@johnkasianowicz6536]

And the day after you Maced the GR3, B&H contacted you saying they found your no-hassle protection plan contract. 😊

[@caffeinatedcameras]

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear about the BH problems. But super cool to hear you talking about Mace work and the M11

[@WILMORENO]

thank you

[@sc1]

Which lens did you get for your M11? I didn't catch it in your video. 28mm Summilux, 35mm Summilix FLE. or 35mm Summilux FLE II? Where did you buy your camera and lens?

[@krolldavid]

Did you find the 35mm crop useful with the Q2? I wonder if that is a useful replacement for having a 35mm lens

[@WILMORENO]

I never liked the idea of using the crop. Not sure why. But I just sold the M11 for a X2D. The saga continues!

[@krolldavid]

Do you like the alpha skin? Where did you buy it?

[@WILMORENO]

I do, its from alphaguard. But they always take so long to ship them.

[@aaronreyperey5587]

It pains me seeing the griii being smashed 😅 great video by the way. Hope to see more of your journey using m11.

[@WILMORENO]

Man that ricoh had it coming! Thanks for watching, I'll report back soon 😎

[@gurugamer8632]

Do you prefer M11 or Hasselblad X2D

[@WILMORENO]

The X2D is my favorite camera ever. I tested everything worth trying. It's a little slow and a little heavy but it's a dream to own. And the photos have a certain X factor that keeps me wanting to use it. Thanks!

[@contemporaryartist6542]

Hilarious and true.

[@kaushalkashyap4306]

For a beginner what size of a mace do you recommend? 5-8/ 185lb.

[@WILMORENO]

Get a 10kg wolfbrigade.com/product/wolf-brigade-maces-8kg-16kg/ --- Wolf Brigade makes the best maces.

[@vampolascott36]

Smash the M11!

[@WILMORENO]

I tried, it just shattered my mace

[@williamclermont37]

First of all you can’t compare an M11 to a Ricoh Gr. Two different models. You bought your Gr used. I would rather carry a $1k camera to the beach not a $20k set up like you have. You’ll probably sell it because you need the money one day. Smashing the Gr is stupid.

[@WILMORENO]

They're both street photography cameras. I bought it new, check the screen shots again...My gr had been dead for 3 years, now it's extra dead. I think you’d be better off with a coloring book at the beach. I had fun smashing the gr.

[@Deetroiter]

Why buy something if you’re not going to use it is my opinion. First time viewer for this channel, but I don’t think this guy is a lawyer or a dentist. At least he’s breaking stereotypes that Leica users don’t even use their cameras.

[@FacesOfLA]

You’re one of those salty Saps. That WISHES to own a M11 however you tread hate for it because your pockets cannot match up to the cameras ability.

[@NenadSapungin]

Such a sweet camera! Keep up the great work. New sub👍🏼out here supporting smaller channels like mine!

[@WILMORENO]

Thanks