u/Jzamo615

have had my Leica M10 for about a year now after upgrading from my trusted Leica M240. I have to say, the M10 is the perfect digital Leica—it feels like the completed version of the M240. I really enjoy the handling, the better ISO performance, and the bigger viewfinder. The only thing I find a bit worse is the battery life, but if you have two batteries, it's no problem. Sometimes I miss my brassing M240, but I'm super pleased. I hope my M10 lasts the next 20 years. I made a full review on my channel in case you are interested.

https://youtu.be/446ZdMdrNoo

hey everyone
over the last two years I’ve been constantly on the road with my camera, documenting life in paris, palermo, istanbul, mallorca, and a few other places.
when I started out, I made so many classic mistakes. on my first trips I overpacked way too much gear and spent more time changing lenses, worrying about my bag, and stressing out than actually taking photos.
after that I completely simplified my approach. simplifying my setup forced me to stop chasing tourist spots on google maps and start following the light instead. that golden hour sun hitting a ferry deck in istanbul or harsh midday shadows in a quiet side street, those are the moments you can't plan.
I also stopped shooting what I felt I was supposed to shoot. I focused strictly on what actually caught my eye, like specific color palettes, overall mood, and quiet human interactions. when you have a real connection to the moment, editing for that vibe in post processing just flows naturally.
I actually sat down on my couch and shared a few of these honest lessons along with the visual stills from those 10 trips if you want to check out the vibe:

https://youtu.be/FBaFjk\_gWLE

hey everyone
over the last two years I’ve been constantly on the road with my camera, shooting street and travel in paris, palermo, istanbul, mallorca, and a few other places.
when I started doing this, I made so many mistakes. on my first trips to paris and mallorca, I overpacked so much gear that I ended up barely taking any photos. I was constantly swapping lenses, carrying a heavy bag, and getting so stressed that I ended up just wanting to enjoy the vacation instead of shooting.
after that, I completely stripped everything down to a simple digital setup. I switched to just carrying my Leica and taking quick video moments on my phone.
that shift made me stop chasing famous spots on google maps and start following the light instead. that golden hour sun hitting the deck on a ferry in istanbul, or harsh midday shadows in a random side street, you just can't recreate those light plays back home in germany.
I also stopped shooting what I felt I should shoot and focused strictly on stuff I personally care about, like specific colors, moods, or subtle human interactions. when you have a real connection to the moment, editing for that specific vibe later in post processing just flows naturally.
I’m really curious how you guys handle street photography with your Leica setup when you travel? Do you still bring multiple lenses or have you also shifted to just one body and one lens to stay present in the moment?

I actually sat down on my couch and put together a quiet visual breakdown with the Leica stills from these 10 trips if you want to check out the vibe:

https://youtu.be/FBaFjk\_gWLE

hey everyone,
over the last two years I’ve been constantly on the road with my camera shooting street in paris, palermo, istanbul, mallorca, and a few other places.
when I started doing this, I made so many mistakes. on my first trips to paris and mallorca, I overpacked so much gear that I ended up barely taking any photos. I was constantly swapping lenses, carrying a heavy bag, and getting so stressed that I ended up just wanting to enjoy the vacation instead of shooting.
after that, I completely stripped everything down. now I usually travel with just one small camera setup or even shoot quick moments on my phone.
that shift made me stop chasing famous spots on google maps and start following the light instead. that golden hour sun hitting the deck on a ferry in istanbul, or harsh midday shadows in a random side street you just can't recreate those light plays back home in germany.
I also stopped shooting what I felt I should shoot and focused strictly on stuff I personally care about: specific colors, moods, or random human interactions. that’s the only way the work actually feels personal to me, and when I edit for the vibe later, it just flows naturally.
I’m really curious how you guys handle street photography when you travel? Do you still pack dedicated camera gear, or have you also shifted to lightweight/minimal setups just to stay present in the moment?

So I’ve been shooting an M10 for a while, but always had that M6 itch (haven't we all lol). A buddy finally let me borrow his for the weekend so I could see how they actually compare side by side.
Honestly? I’m kind of blown away by how identical they feel.
It really made me realize how crazy Leica’s design consistency is. Shooting the M10 already doesn't feel like a digital camera, but switching between them just proved it. The weight, the rangefinder, the whole flow... it’s the exact same muscle memory. It's wild how they kept that analog magic alive in a digital body.
Anyway, I actually made a quick YouTube video going over my thoughts and showing a bunch of side-by-side comparison shots if anyone wants to check it out. No pressure at all, just figured some gear nerds here might enjoy it:

https://youtu.be/AtAZaXSR\_E0

Anyone else shoot both? Did it make you love digital more or just want to sell everything for film?

I love this Combo for Portraits. There is a full video from this shoot on my yt channel:

https://youtu.be/P9nKieFUO5U

I am experiencing a consistent loss of sharpness on the left side of my frames when using VND filters on my DJI Osmo Pocket 3. I have performed several tests to isolate the cause. Without any filters, the image is sharp across the entire frame. However, with VND filters attached, the left side is consistently soft and blurry. Furthermore, rotating the VND filter by 180 degrees does not change the position of the blur, as it remains fixed on the left side. Could this indicate a decentered lens that is only exacerbated by the weight and design of the VND filters, or is this a known mechanical limitation of the magnetic mount when using heavier VNDs?

I am experiencing a consistent loss of sharpness on the left side of my frames when using VND filters on my DJI Osmo Pocket 3. I have performed several tests to isolate the cause. Without any filters, the image is sharp across the entire frame. However, with VND filters attached, the left side is consistently soft and blurry. Furthermore, rotating the VND filter by 180 degrees does not change the position of the blur, as it remains fixed on the left side. Could this indicate a decentered lens that is only exacerbated by the weight and design of the VND filters, or is this a known mechanical limitation of the magnetic mount when using heavier VNDs?

I am experiencing a consistent loss of sharpness on the left side of my frames when using VND filters on my DJI Osmo Pocket 3. I have performed several tests to isolate the cause. Without any filters, the image is sharp across the entire frame. However, with VND filters attached, the left side is consistently soft and blurry. Furthermore, rotating the VND filter by 180 degrees does not change the position of the blur, as it remains fixed on the left side. Could this indicate a decentered lens that is only exacerbated by the weight and design of the VND filters, or is this a known mechanical limitation of the magnetic mount when using heavier VNDs?

Spent a week exploring the beautiful and raw streets of Palermo/Sicily. Captured some moments that I really like.
As a photographer, I wanted to capture the city in a respectful, cinematic way. I made a short visual documentary/vlog about my time in Sicily. If you love the island and want to see more of its visual side, feel free to check out the full video:

https://youtu.be/rSku0F-qPZk

Spent a week exploring the beautiful and raw streets of Palermo/Sicily. Captured some moments that I really like.
As a photographer, I wanted to capture the city in a respectful, cinematic way. I made a short visual documentary/vlog about my time in Sicily. If you love the island and want to see more of its visual side, feel free to check out the full video:

https://youtu.be/rSku0F-qPZk

Sicily through the lens of the Ricoh GR3x. This little pocket monster was the perfect companion Palermo. The stealth factor is unmatched.
I shot this trip alongside my Leica M10 and an analog point-and-shoot. I made a relaxing, cinematic YouTube video about the whole experience and it shows how the GR3x held up. If you want to see the more feel free to check out the video: https://youtu.be/rSku0F-qPZk

Some frames from a recent trip to Sicily with the Leica M10. I tried to slow down and really focus on the light and shadows in the narrow streets. The M10 workflow just felt perfect for the atmosphere out there.

I also put together a photo essay/vlog about the experience, alot of more photos and videos If you're interested in the full visual journey you can check out the Link: https://youtu.be/rSku0F-qPZk?is=hutDFRluKe303b7X