In a world where consumers are moving towards megapixels and fast AF, I decided to slow down and head in a direction that I always wanted to.
Enter Leica Monochrom (M9M) AKA Henri Some useful links to read about the camera in detail.
What is special? – Read about what makes this camera special in the world of colorful image producing cameras.
Why Monochrom? – Another great read about Henri
What this means is on the field I am not distracted to keep reviewing the images or playing with the menu and settings but instead simply enjoy the process of photographing things around me. I want to emphasis that I am not taking away the joy of modern cameras and how they help a photographer but what Henri allowed me to do is get back to basics.

I believe these lenses were made for Black and white photography. This i realized when using them on Sony and finding their converted images extremely pleasant and had an unique look. The revelation for me was when i was viewing my pictures on my TV screen via the chrome cast. The dream lens and 75mm pictures at such big size were just magical.
Why not
- Brings back joy
- Pushes you to learn
- Lighter and smaller as a set up
- Takes manual flashes
- Shutter sound is divine
Why?
- Not for everyone
- Your color to B&W is still good
- Not fast, No AF
- Expensive