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May 2010
(85%)
45 Reviews
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Users
(95%)
23 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
85010045
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: 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...
Le premier télémétrique plein format (24 x 36), Une construction théoriquement irréprochable, Un look légendaire, Un type d'appareil idéal pour la photographie de rue et le reportage, Les erreurs du M8 corrigées (pas besoin de filtre IR, meilleure mo
Prix vertigineux, Prise en main sans grip, Ecran 230 000 points seulement
Abstract: Les Leica M8 et M8.2 n'auront été finalement que des belles et coûteuses passades, car le vrai et l'unique Leica numérique est bien là et il s'appelle M9. D'ailleurs, les deux précédents modèles disparaissent purement et simplement du catalogue, la g...
