The Brock Purdy of Film Cameras (Leica M4-2)

FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS - Instagram: @3rdeyefoto (Photography) #leica #filmphotography #35mmfilm #rangefinder #leicam42 #brockpurdy #soulonfilm Just like Brock Purdy went from being "Mr. Irrelevant" (the very last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft) to leading the San Francisco 49ers, the Leica M4-2 is the ultimate underdog of the Leica M lineup. Purists might look down on it because it wasn’t built in Wetzlar, Germany, but made in Midland, Ontario, Canada—swapping brass internals for dependable steel. But just like Purdy proved it doesn’t matter where you were drafted, the M4-2 proves that what matters most is what you do when you're put in the game. It stepped up to save Leica during a critical era, and today it remains one of the best, most accessible entries into the Leica M system without having to break the bank. In this video, I break down why I chose the Leica M4-2 over the M6, my experience pairing it with the Voigtländer Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4, and why this underrated camera earns its spot on the field.