9 reasons not to buy an M9 on 9/9/09

patrick parker · 04/09/09, 21:30

1) It is not an FF
2) Crummy performance at higher speeds
3) M8 type parallax correction (as opposed to m8.2)
4) No sapphire LCD cover
5) Curtain as loud as M8.2
6) Larger than M8
7) No new longer lasting battery
8) Because it’s not available until spring 2021
9) Anderas Kaufmann’s evil smirk

Please feel free to add the 10th reason.

futureancient · 04/09/09, 21:40

You seem fairly sure of these. I guess I won't buy one then.

UliWer · 04/09/09, 21:43

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Originally Posted by patrick parker

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9) Anderas Kaufmann’s evil smirk

Please feel free to add the 10th reason.

10. Loosing all the fun reading threads like this if you buy one.

(Your 9th reason was erroneous: the smile you saw on the Leica video was by Mr. Spiller.)

patrick parker · 04/09/09, 21:46

I'll probably get one, i doubt it'll more than 1 of the first 7 faults.

I'm joking about Andreas of course, he's a decent man.

patrick parker · 04/09/09, 21:48

I never saw the video, I meant Kaufmann.

I'll check it out now.

Deek Hertz · 04/09/09, 22:32

10) It's White!

scho · 04/09/09, 22:48

Just one reason. A five figure price tag for the M9 and one lens.

Deek Hertz · 04/09/09, 22:55

11) M9 and the satan's child will have the same birthday. Here's a link:

September 9, 2009 999 the devils day?, page 1

patrick parker · 04/09/09, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by UliWer

10. Loosing all the fun reading threads like this if you buy one.

(Your 9th reason was erroneous: the smile you saw on the Leica video was by Mr. Spiller.)

Nope, not Spiller i just watched the video he's got the smile of an angel. God bless him.

adan · 04/09/09, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deek Hertz

11) M9 and the satan's child will have the same birthday. Here's a link:

September 9, 2009 999 the devils day?, page 1

The Omen Edition M9 - black paint and red leather, pentacle engraved in red on the top plate.

Deek Hertz · 04/09/09, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by adan

The Omen Edition M9 - black paint and red leather, pentacle engraved in red on the top plate.

ha ha ha, and every time there is a street lamp in your night shot it draws a red streak through it instead of the classic green of M8. Because it is evil you see.

UliWer · 04/09/09, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by scho

Just one reason. A five figure price tag for the M9 and one lens.

How do you know? Or do you think only of "one lens"? O.k., together with the noctilux, even a second hand M8 would bring you to five figures.

hoppyman · 05/09/09, 01:55

Nope, this is the new CEO Herr Spilller.
However certainly Stefan Daniel is also a very handsome fellow!

you can meet Herr Daniel in the Hessenpark report video by Andreas if you haven't seen him before

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrick parker

Nope, not Spiller i just watched the video he's got the smile of an angel. God bless him.

erl · 05/09/09, 03:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrick parker

1) It is not an FF
2) Crummy performance at higher speeds
3) M8 type parallax correction (as opposed to m8.2)
4) No sapphire LCD cover
5) Curtain as loud as M8.2
6) Larger than M8
7) No new longer lasting battery
8) Because it’s not available until spring 2021
9) Anderas Kaufmann’s evil smirk

Please feel free to add the 10th reason.

Patrick, for such a low volume 'adventurer' to this forum, you seem very well informed. Please share your source of inform(ous)ation. If stating blatant misinformation is your attempt at humour, it is not working, at least in this quarter and I suspect others. Note that this is an International Forum where cultures and ideas vary widely such that what is acceptable to some can be offensive to others.We are all guilty of such transgressions at times, (self included), but caution, especially from a newby, is good counsel until you get the measure of the forum.

Let me just say that by flipping nearly ALL your points will bring you much closer to the real M9 which leaves a very strong incentive to rush out and buy one if you can and if your photographic needs are such that your work will benefit from the dramatic improvement beyond the already very accomplished M8.

redbaron · 05/09/09, 03:17

erl · 05/09/09, 03:19

I agree, but I AM doing my job, with the next step already in mind.

arthury · 05/09/09, 03:22

>The Omen Edition M9 - black paint and red leather, pentacle engraved in red on the top plate.

I want a Monty Python White Edition.

redbaron · 05/09/09, 03:25

Sorry Erl, not you specifically. Your post wasn't really food. Keep up the good work. Or, as you may better understand, onya!

erl · 05/09/09, 03:31

No worries mate!

bono0272 · 05/09/09, 05:04

I won't buy if there is no Classic Chrome finishing version.

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04/09/09, 21:30	#1 (permalink)
patrick parker Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 23/08/08 Posts: 302	9 reasons not to buy an M9 on 9/9/09 1) It is not an FF 2) Crummy performance at higher speeds 3) M8 type parallax correction (as opposed to m8.2) 4) No sapphire LCD cover 5) Curtain as loud as M8.2 6) Larger than M8 7) No new longer lasting battery 8) Because it’s not available until spring 2021 9) Anderas Kaufmann’s evil smirk Please feel free to add the 10th reason.

04/09/09, 21:40	#2 (permalink)
futureancient Benutzer Join Date: 22/08/07 Location: London Posts: 40	Re: 9 reasons not to buy an M9 on 9/9/09 You seem fairly sure of these. I guess I won't buy one then.

04/09/09, 21:46	#4 (permalink)
patrick parker Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 23/08/08 Posts: 302	Re: 9 reasons not to buy an M9 on 9/9/09 I'll probably get one, i doubt it'll more than 1 of the first 7 faults. I'm joking about Andreas of course, he's a decent man.

04/09/09, 21:48	#5 (permalink)
patrick parker Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 23/08/08 Posts: 302	Re: 9 reasons not to buy an M9 on 9/9/09 I never saw the video, I meant Kaufmann. I'll check it out now.

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04/09/09, 22:32	#6 (permalink)
Deek Hertz Gesperrt Join Date: 04/09/09 Posts: 8	Re: 9 reasons not to buy an M9 on 9/9/09 10) It's White!

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scho Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 14/10/06 Posts: 281	Re: 9 reasons not to buy an M9 on 9/9/09 Just one reason. A five figure price tag for the M9 and one lens. __________________ Carl Schofield SchoPhoto

04/09/09, 22:55	#8 (permalink)
Deek Hertz Gesperrt Join Date: 04/09/09 Posts: 8	Re: 9 reasons not to buy an M9 on 9/9/09 11) M9 and the satan's child will have the same birthday. Here's a link: September 9, 2009 999 the devils day?, page 1

05/09/09, 03:19	#16 (permalink)
erl Moderator Join Date: 16/08/03 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3,861	Re: 9 reasons not to buy an M9 on 9/9/09 I agree, but I AM doing my job, with the next step already in mind. __________________ My vision is unique. My Leica makes it remarkable! Cheers, Erl Inventor of the StreetShooter for Leica M's Available at: johnamietphotographer Published Books (9) - latest book - MERLIN the magician, disguised as a German Shepherd

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arthury Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 21/08/03 Location: Greater Seattle Posts: 1,243	Re: 9 reasons not to buy an M9 on 9/9/09 >The Omen Edition M9 - black paint and red leather, pentacle engraved in red on the top plate. I want a Monty Python White Edition.

05/09/09, 03:25	#18 (permalink)
redbaron Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 06/11/06 Location: Melbourne Posts: 776	Re: 9 reasons not to buy an M9 on 9/9/09 Sorry Erl, not you specifically. Your post wasn't really food. Keep up the good work. Or, as you may better understand, onya!

05/09/09, 03:31	#19 (permalink)
erl Moderator Join Date: 16/08/03 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3,861	Re: 9 reasons not to buy an M9 on 9/9/09 No worries mate! __________________ My vision is unique. My Leica makes it remarkable! Cheers, Erl Inventor of the StreetShooter for Leica M's Available at: johnamietphotographer Published Books (9) - latest book - MERLIN the magician, disguised as a German Shepherd

05/09/09, 05:04	#20 (permalink)
bono0272 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 08/09/05 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 359	Re: 9 reasons not to buy an M9 on 9/9/09 I won't buy if there is no Classic Chrome finishing version.

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