9 Leica Cameras I Sold (and Why I Don’t Miss Them)

My journey through nine different Leica cameras taught me that while every body has its own unique character, the tools that truly stick are the ones that disappear in your hand and allow your vision to breathe. Shop Very Good Presets, LUTS, workshops, and gear: https://shopverygood.com/ Join the Very Good Discord:   / discord   Visit me at https://dave.online/ Instagram:   / daveherring   Foto: https://the.fotoapp.co/dave Join the Patreon:   / daveherring   My camera strap: https://shopverygood.com/gear Another great strap: (Use HERRING for 10% off): https://cleversupply.co?ref=9q5OV MY CAMERA KIT: Leica M11P Safari: https://bhpho.to/4nqXyAa Leica M6: https://geni.us/H4NZTa Leica Q3M: https://bhpho.to/400rYjr Leica 28mm Summicron: https://geni.us/YAair Leica 35mm Summilux: https://geni.us/2xhIfkB Leica 50mm Summilux: https://geni.us/VtYro Leica 90mm Summarit: https://geni.us/sijs Hasselblad X2Dii: https://bhpho.to/3O02sZ3 Cover Your RED DOT: https://geni.us/reddotcover/ MY YOUTUBE STUDIO: Harlowe Lights (use the code DAVE10) https://www.hobolite.com/discount/Dave10 Sony A7SIII: https://geni.us/2ppkK Sony 16-35GM: https://geni.us/f5LTb Studio mic: https://bhpho.to/49WxBlj My printer: https://geni.us/BbUcVOj Protect your gear: https://www.ppa.com/join/member-2-member I use Squarespace with a lot of custom coding for my website. Check out Squarespace here: https://squarespace.syuh.net/c/513183... Need additional footage? https://artlist.io/referral/6264182/Dave 00:00 Introduction: Dealing with a Broken M11-P Safari 01:05 The Beginning: Starting with the Leica R4 SLR 01:53 The Transition: Funding a Rolleiflex and the First M6 02:37 Digital Entry: The Leica Q2 and Why I Moved to the M-System 03:10 Stepping Up: The M10 and M10-R for Commercial Work 04:35 Technical Failure: Dealing with Motherboard Issues on the M10-R 05:20 The Ultimate Choice: Embracing the M11's Modern Features 07:04 Failed Experiment: Trying the SL2-S for Video and Hybrid Use 08:11 Research and Development: Using the M8 and M9 for Color Science 09:17 Mastering Monochrome: Testing the Q2 and M11 Monochrom 10:59 Reaching the Dream: Selling the M11 for the M11-P Safari 11:36 Final Loadout: The Safari and M6 Daily Drivers Explore a decade-long professional journey through the Leica ecosystem with this comprehensive guide to choosing the right rangefinder. We break down the reasons for selling nine iconic Leica cameras, including the R4, Q2, M10-R, and M11 Monochrom, while highlighting why the M11-P Safari and M6 remain the ultimate daily drivers. Learn about the technical limitations of 24MP sensors for commercial work, the color science of Kodak-designed CCD sensors in the M8, and the challenges of hybrid video on the SL system. Featuring insights into camera reliability, repair experiences, and the philosophy of digital vs. film monochrome, this video provides expert advice for anyone looking to invest in or streamline their Leica kit. Discover how to balance artistic heritage with modern efficiency and find the photographic tools that best empower your creative vision. DISCLAIMER: Some of these links are affiliate links, meaning that if you click it and buy the service or product, they give me a small commission for sending you. This is a small way I support this channel, and making videos like this one.