Three Years With The M10, A Perfect Street Camera

[johnbuckley]

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I love the new Monochrom. The SL2 is an amazing camera. But last weekend, I spent a couple of days in Miami with the M10 in hand, and it was a reminder just what an amazing street camera it is, and remains.  So I wrote this paean to a camera, and a city location, which work together like rice and beans.  I hope you like it.

 

Dream Combo: The Leica M10 on the Streets (and Beaches) of Miami

[michali]

Thank you for the link to your blog John, a most enjoyable read with wonderful images.

Coincidentally, my wife and I are planning a trip to Cape Town in the next 2 weeks to visit friends. I've been going through the same debate in my head - SL2, CL, M10 or Monochrom? I decided on the M10 for very much the same reasons you did, light, colours and camera size. 

Best,

Mike

Edited February 29, 2020 by michali

[johnbuckley]

Thank you, Michael. You know, like many, I enjoy playing with new toys. But the old toy - the M10 - is wonderful. And spending a weekend with it made me question GAS, at least when it comes to a better M. This is a camera for the ages. Enjoy your trip to Cape Town!

[John Miranda]

thank you John, I enjoyed your essay! I carry an M10 also which I really like, and for "Monochrome", a film Leica MP with black and white film in it.    I was to go to Paris this month, but postponed due to Corona Virus, and instead, plan to hike the grand canyon, and will take both camera bodies below the rim.  

[CosmoM3]

Definitely a fine camera and coincidentally, I took my M10 to Miami as well: https://cosmotographer.com/2019/06/12/a-little-bit-of-sun-miami/