5 Leica M5 Excuses That Are Holding You Back!

In this Leica M5 review, we break down 5 reasons to buy it, 5 reasons to avoid it, and why this strange “ugly duckling” Leica might actually be one of the smartest film camera buys today. It is bigger, heavier, and less classic-looking than the Leica M3, M4, or M6. But it also has a brilliant built-in light meter, great ergonomics, and a shooting experience that makes far more sense than its reputation suggests. So is the Leica M5 underrated? Or is there a reason people avoid it? Let’s find out. CHAPTERS 00:00 The Leica M5 nobody wanted 01:01 Why the M5 is so misunderstood 01:34 Yes, it is ugly 02:06 Reason 1: The cheapest Leica M with a built-in meter 03:00 Reason 2: The viewfinder experience is excellent 03:37 Reason 3: The ergonomics are surprisingly brilliant 04:23 Reason 4: It balances better with bigger lenses 04:52 Reason 5: It looks different on purpose 05:22 Why you should avoid the Leica M5 05:25 Reason 1: The meter arm can be a problem 06:08 Reason 2: It is harder to service 06:33 Reason 3: Early serial numbers can be risky 07:02 Reason 4: It may not scratch the Leica itch 07:32 Reason 5: Batteries, age, and viewfinder issues 08:13 The real reason the Leica M5 failed 08:50 Final thoughts: honesty over beauty WATCH NEXT    • Leica M5 Review: The Most Underrated First...      • LEICA MONOPAN 50 ALTERNATIVES   FOLLOW MIDLIFERS YouTube:    / @the.midlifers   Instagram:   / modern.midlifers   TikTok:   / modern.midlifers   ABOUT MIDLIFERS Midlifers is a photography channel about film cameras, digital cameras, instant cameras, and financially questionable creative decisions. We make real-world camera reviews, film photography videos, and honest conversations about cameras we probably do not need. Subscribe if you enjoy photography, videography, banter, and camera reviews. #LeicaM5 #Leica #FilmPhotography #LeicaM #RangefinderCamera #35mmFilm #CameraReview #Midlifers ```