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Leica M10 - Using it Professionally?

dave.gt

Well-known member
I do mostly advertising and editorial work but I also do what I call corporate photojournalism in which in most cases I am in the room with top white house officials, billionaires and other luminaries. The M10 (now M10-P) is small and unobtrusive but also has a fair bit of cache with the wealthier types and it comes into the scene much appreciated. Most of these meetings are pretty heady in topic and totally off the record, I can't even show the work here but think White House staff photographer level stuff.

The one issue I had with the M10 in these documentary situations has been addressed with the M10-P and that is shutter noise. So it is not uncommon for me to go into one of these settings with either just a lone M10-P and 35mm 1.4 or that and a Nikon Z6 with a 50mm 1.8S on it in silent mode. But if I can swing it, I ride in with just the Leica and a nice sports coat on and become a fly on the wall, very fun, high paying and rewarding work the Leica M is perfect for.

As for the debate about pay, that national average number for a photographer is *much* lower than my income but for some out there, it may work for their location and overall cost of living. I'm in agreement with Airfrog, most people I know pull in over 6 figures in our area, otherwise they are part time at best.
This post, as is Allen's posts, are enlightening. It is rare to actually read/hear someone's account of being a photographer in such a high profile situation. And using a Leica M as well! Very impressive and inspiring!:):):)

Thanks so much for a glimpse into your work!!!:thumbs:
 

dave.gt

Well-known member
Wi-fi?

Is the M10 wi-fi capability actually useable professionally?

The reason I ask is that I am happy with the Wi-fi on the Studio's H5D-50c. Using it with the iPad, checking focus, composition, exposure, etc in jpeg format has been very helpful with our on-location and outdoor shoots.

Just wondering how the M10 wi-fi performs and the uses for it.:)
 

JohnBrew

Active member
Way too much theory…..… ;) let some pictures talk.

Here are some photos from a recent a food magazine, all pictures were made with a Leica M10.
Why do I use a Leica M? because I like it as a simple tool/instrument.
I could have done the job easily with a FuCaNiSo. I don’t need autofocus for this kind of shooting
It’s a joy to take the M and lenses in my hand. I can feel the craftsmanship behind it,
that is enough reason to work with it nearly every day.

Ydo
(sorry for my english

My website: YDO SOL IMAGES ? YDO SOL IMAGES
Your English is just fine. Your images are even better!
Thank you for posting them.
 

dave.gt

Well-known member
I do mostly advertising and editorial work but I also do what I call corporate photojournalism in which in most cases I am in the room with top white house officials, billionaires and other luminaries. The M10 (now M10-P) is small and unobtrusive but also has a fair bit of cache with the wealthier types and it comes into the scene much appreciated. Most of these meetings are pretty heady in topic and totally off the record, I can't even show the work here but think White House staff photographer level stuff.

The one issue I had with the M10 in these documentary situations has been addressed with the M10-P and that is shutter noise. So it is not uncommon for me to go into one of these settings with either just a lone M10-P and 35mm 1.4 or that and a Nikon Z6 with a 50mm 1.8S on it in silent mode. But if I can swing it, I ride in with just the Leica and a nice sports coat on and become a fly on the wall, very fun, high paying and rewarding work the Leica M is perfect for.

As for the debate about pay, that national average number for a photographer is *much* lower than my income but for some out there, it may work for their location and overall cost of living. I'm in agreement with Airfrog, most people I know pull in over 6 figures in our area, otherwise they are part time at best.
Just getting back...

It is interesting that I saw an interview recently at the WH and there was someone shooting a chrome Leica M. The other ten photographers were using black dslr or mirrorless cameras.:)
 
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