Thread: M8 & M9
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Old 07.08.2008, 10:09   #14 (permalink)
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Default Re: M8 & M9

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Originally Posted by PeterP View Post
Has anyone considered this scenario:
A new M9 or other DR w/ a m-mount , would (hopefully) not have the UV/IR issue that the current M8 has. Hence no need for that filter. The consequence, you can guess is , if you had both (M8 & M9) you would have to unscrew the filter if you were changing bodies. So either sensor upgrade would have to be offered (at what astronomical cost) , or the M8 would be obsolete. Obsolete in terms of un-manageable or irrelevant . Current DSLRs even if they are super-ceded by newer technology can still use the same lenses and filters. They are forward and backward compatible .
Perhaps some my not have an issue with this , but this would certainly render the camera only useful in the realm of the hobbyist or occasional photographer . For the working pro this would seem an incredible nuisance .
This is not an attempt to insult or denigrate any M8 users , but rather an attempt to express real concern about the future of DR photography. As well as protecting my investment in Leica equipment .
Oh lord, another unecessary menu option "Coded + UV/IR ignore"

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