Pro M users

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Do many contemporary professional photographers use an Leica M – film or digital –as their main camera?

[elmars]

Exactly 13.432,5.

[jip]

I make money with photography as my main source of income I have a Leica M, it's no longer my main camera though.  

[Tragg]

OK, Joel Meyerowitz. Come on there must be plenty of others!

 

[250swb]

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Do many contemporary professional photographers use an Leica M – film or digital –as their main camera?

I've never met any.

[Tom R]

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Define "pro." I suspect that anyone making a living (or desiring to make a living) from photography cannot afford the luxury of the "M" workflow (by "M" I assume you're talking about film as opposed to digital ...). Anyone using an "M" as their primary camera is working within a "niche" market, at best. And, who can afford to do that? Well-established photographers .... perhaps. The current generation of photographers probably have had no exposure (other than perhaps in school) to what I surmise many on this NG consider "M" photography, and I am certain that this is even more the case for the potential consumer/customer. The challenge for anyone attempting to exclusively use any particular technology in this environment is enormous. 

 

Now, I'm sure that someone will point out that "M" includes the digital domain as well. True. But even in this setting, the Leica "M" is less cost-effective and carries less charm or interest to the potential customer.

 

I'm not suggesting, by the way, that this is a "good" development. Rather, I am implying that it is the attendant reality. 

[Ko.Fe.]

I know some and few. I prefer their photography to Canonikon crowd. Leica blog is good place to start to learn about those who are few and stand above the "pro" crowd.

[Berlinman]

I also know few. As an example Beat Presser from Switzerland. He used mainly M240 and M6 (and analog Hasselblads). I like his wirk a lot.

 

 

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[jaapv]

Define "pro." I suspect that anyone making a living (or desiring to make a living) from photography cannot afford the luxury of the "M" workflow (by "M" I assume you're talking about film as opposed to digital ...). Anyone using an "M" as their primary camera is working within a "niche" market, at best. And, who can afford to do that? Well-established photographers .... perhaps. The current generation of photographers probably have had no exposure (other than perhaps in school) to what I surmise many on this NG consider "M" photography, and I am certain that this is even more the case for the potential consumer/customer. The challenge for anyone attempting to exclusively use any particular technology in this environment is enormous. 

 

Now, I'm sure that someone will point out that "M" includes the digital domain as well. True. But even in this setting, the Leica "M" is less cost-effective and carries less charm or interest to the potential customer.

 

I'm not suggesting, by the way, that this is a "good" development. Rather, I am implying that it is the attendant reality. 

I'm not so sure about this. There is little difference between writing off the business expense of a high-end Canikon system and a Leica M one. Pros tend to go for the system that fits their needs best. And if they are good enough they will amortize it in one or a few shoots.

 

I think that nowadays professional photographers need to go beyond to the advanced results that amateurs are able to achieve.

That will often come with the need to use a dedicated system.

The Leica M is geared towards general photography, an area that amateurs have taken over for a large part, except for the very exceptional professionals, making the Leica M a mainly amateur camera.

[SunnySixteen]

Ed and Deanna Templeton