Abstract: Long waited by the rangefinders addicts, the Leica M9 has immediately conquered a demanding public. With its full frame 18 MP sensor, it can be used with all Leica-M famous lenses with the advantage of the nominal focal length. Beautifully constructed...
Abstract: Leica had a hard time switching to digital. Focus issues delayed the digital back for R-series SLRs, the infrared filter in the M8 rangefinder had to be augmented with special filters for lenses, and Leicaphiles had to wait years for an M-series camera...
Outstanding image quality from an impressive full-frame sensor; UV/IR filter no longer needed on lens; quieter operation with Soft and Discreet shutter release settings; classic, solid, M-series build with simplified controls including dedicated ISO butto...
Manual focus no match for speed and accuracy of autofocus; loose power button; image noise at higher ISOs; must remove metal plate to replace SD card
So, in the end, I return to the initial question: Is the M9 a good tool for pros? If you make your living off art photography and gallery shows—and there may be a small number of independently wealthy pros out there who do—then yes, the full-f...
Abstract: Since the announcement of the Leica M9, there has been much interest in the powerful but little camera. The main reason for this is the full frame sensor in such a small body. I had the pleasure and opportunity to finally fondle the Leica M9. I previou...
Abstract: Three years ago Leica revealed the M8, its first digital rangefinder. The M8 looked similar to the film M7 but was a completely new body, with a 27 x 18 mm (1.3x FOV crop) 10 megapixel Kodak CCD sensor and no resolution-sapping anti-alias filter. H...
Abstract: Leica this week announced their new Leica M9 Digital Rangefinder – a camera that many will lust after but few will afford. Priced at around $7000 USD this is not a camera that most will be realistically be putting on their Christmas wishlist but it’s ...
Abstract: An M9 In Paris – A Field Review Leica's Latest and Greatestin The City of Light Mirrored. Paris, September, 2009 Leica M9 with Tri-Elmar @ 50mm. ISO 200 Caveat Reader Because this review will be read by current and previous Leica owners as well as peop...
Abstract: First impressions of the Leica M9 camera Given Leica's heritage the company's M–series cameras need no introduction. In this day and age, however, they are rather controversial products: whereas some maintain that they are as relevant to photography to...
Did we love the M9? Of course, you can't help it. As we noted earlier the M8 was a good camera – much better than it was often given credit for because of its birth pangs – but the M9 is the real deal. The revisions to the displays, features and some oper...
Abstract: I've been weighing up how to describe the M9 experience. Let's say it's like going on holiday with the woman (yes, yes, or man) of your dreams – the most unattainable Hollywood star you can think of – and discovering things you didn't expect. They snore. ...
