Thread: M8 & M9
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Old 07.08.2008, 06:03   #4 (permalink)
sdai
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Default Re: M8 & M9

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Originally Posted by PeterP View Post
you have to admit - a legitimate concern none the less
There has been a lot of discussions about the IR filtration here, the issue was mostly due to technological and engineering constraints Leica wasn't able to overcome within the project's timeframe and/or perhaps budget.

Worst case scenario IMO, the M9 will still require a IR cut filter in front of your lens but after the M8, I believe the limitation has been well accepted by most of the die hard M fans. I can't imagine how Leica would risk sacrificing the M system's integrity just because of this.
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