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May 2010
(85%)
45 Reviews
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(95%)
23 Reviews
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The editors liked
Superb overall image quality
Built to last
Compatible with a range of high-quality optics
Superb image quality
Great colours
Ultra-sharp lens system
The M9’s image quality is jaw-droppingly impressive – something which’ll come as no surprise to fans of the old film M-series Leicas. The M9’s huge sensor and the superb quality of the Leica lenses mean its images are packed with sharp detail
Amazing contrast and noise-free up to around ISO 400. And all in a camera that is far easier to carry – and much more discreet – than a DSLR. If you don’t
The editors didn't like
Very expensive
Auto white balance issues
Diopter correction only possible with additional optics
Takes some learning
The image quality might be to die for
But in comparison to even the most entry-level DSLR
The M9 is incredibly light on features
No autofocus
Slow continuous shooting speed
No video
No live view
No through-the-lens viewfinder and no support at all for lenses longer than 135mm. It’s not the easiest digital camera in the world to live with
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. ...
Superb image quality; Great colours; Ultra-sharp lens system
Very expensive; Takes some learning
The Leica M9 isn't a point and shoot and it isn't the kind of camera you'd usually take on safari to snap the roaming wildebeest. But if you did, you'd record your trip in stunning detail with the most vibrant colours you've ever committed to pixel or ...
The M9’s image quality is jaw-droppingly impressive – something which’ll come as no surprise to fans of the old film M-series Leicas. The M9’s huge sensor and the superb quality of the Leica lenses mean its images are packed with sharp detail, amazing contrast and noise-free up to around ISO 400. And all in a camera that is far easier to carry – and much more discreet – than a DSLR. If you don’t
The image quality might be to die for, but in comparison to even the most entry-level DSLR, the M9 is incredibly light on features: no autofocus, slow continuous shooting speed, no video, no live view, no through-the-lens viewfinder and no support at all for lenses longer than 135mm. It’s not the easiest digital camera in the world to live with, in other words.
The M9’s 1950s-esque feature set won’t put off the truly serious photographer. Got the cash and the skill? Then this is one of the best cameras you can buy.Leica M9 is tagged with Leica M9, Leica and digital cameras. Select a tag (Leica M9, for example...
If you’re a Leica enthusiast then the new features sported by the M9 will delight. The build and image quality this camera produces makes it earn its price tag...
With its large price tag and basic photographic features this camera will not appeal to all photographers. But considering it is all hand-made and it can mount the world’s best available optics, the cost is not outrageous. Thanks to its rangefinder s...
Abstract: The pressures on photographers in public spaces these days means that the need for smaller, lighter and more discreet cameras is higher now than at any time previously. Perhaps that's one of the reasons why 'mirrorless' cameras, such as the Micro Four ...
Abstract: Leica M9 at a glance: 18.5 million effective pixels 230,000-pixel, 2.5in LCD screen Brightlines for 28-135mm 2fps continuous shooting Three-mode shutter release including ‘discreet’ and ‘soft’ mode Street price around £4,850Rated: Excellent In the ...
Abstract: See also: How to get a free Leica M9 (maybe)The origin of the new Leica M9 can be traced back to 1954 and the first of the now-legendary M series, the confusingly named M3. For decades, the name Leica has been synonymous with quality, but fans have had...
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