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batmobile · 17.06.2009, 17:39

Hi,

I have not seen any really decent reviews of this camera and am left wondering whether it was a real dog, or actually a very good camera. At 100g lighter than the R8, it is the same weight as an EOS3, but a little more compact, but still large for a manual SLR.

Can anyone who has used this camera seriously in the field comment on what it is like? I have seen comments on its surprisingly good ergonomics when up to the eye, but is this real? Its seriously expensive compared to a Nikon FM2n/3a.

I have been thinking about a manual SLR for certain uses,but being used to the Leica M, Nikkor lenses focus in the wrong direction and that is a show stopper.

Are they reliable?
Are they intuitive to use?
Is the finder really as good as has been suggested?
Whats the shutter noise like? (say compared to an Eos 3/1n/v or Nikon FM2/3?
What's battery life like?

I have a few Eos 3s and may just stick with these, but there are reasons why the R9 might just have some appeal.

Any help would be greatkly appreciated; however, at first glance it appears that few are out there!

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batmobile Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 02.10.2006 Posts: 411	Leica R9 - What is the camera REALLY like? Hi, I have not seen any really decent reviews of this camera and am left wondering whether it was a real dog, or actually a very good camera. At 100g lighter than the R8, it is the same weight as an EOS3, but a little more compact, but still large for a manual SLR. Can anyone who has used this camera seriously in the field comment on what it is like? I have seen comments on its surprisingly good ergonomics when up to the eye, but is this real? Its seriously expensive compared to a Nikon FM2n/3a. I have been thinking about a manual SLR for certain uses,but being used to the Leica M, Nikkor lenses focus in the wrong direction and that is a show stopper. Are they reliable? Are they intuitive to use? Is the finder really as good as has been suggested? Whats the shutter noise like? (say compared to an Eos 3/1n/v or Nikon FM2/3? What's battery life like? I have a few Eos 3s and may just stick with these, but there are reasons why the R9 might just have some appeal. Any help would be greatkly appreciated; however, at first glance it appears that few are out there!