Why did you get the new Monochrom?

[jaapv]

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State your reason(s). For buyers of the Monochrom 246 only...

[Joakim]

The main reason is of course that it is a monochrome camera! I could have checked more of the boxes because I am looking forward to several of the improved futures of the 240/246 compared to my current M9. 

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[algrove]

I ordered an M246 Monochrom so that I can have both a color and B&W camera of the same platform, using EVF/LV, same battery/charger, MF grip for GPS, etc.

[albireo_double]

I ordered an M246 Monochrom so that I can have both a color and B&W camera of the same platform, using EVF/LV, same battery/charger, MF grip for GPS, etc.

 

Same for me - I have the M-P (240) and wanted to use the same batteries and accessories. Meanwhile, my M-P has been with Leica for warranty repair since the beginning of February (with no clear indication of a completion date), so I need a camera to shoot with. Considered buying another M240 as back-up but decided to give the M246 a try when I saw it unpacked while I was in the shop on Wednesday (the day before launch...).

[mdg1371]

I waited for this one as it shares the same body / battery/ quiet shutter as my M240. I never got on well the the ergonomics and shutter of the M9. 

[Jeff S]

If I do get one, it will primarily be because b/w print results are improved compared to my M240….and in the same basic package.  Higher ISO would be a bonus.

 

Buying before comparing wouldn't make sense for me.  The old version didn't appeal, regardless of potential results, given the much improved M240 platform...worth waiting for…and the already great results (including b/w) from the M240.

 

Jeff

[enboe]

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Hopefully I don't get into trouble for premature posting.  I plan on picking one up for the B&W Video and improved high ISO performance.  My biggest question - when will it be offered in silver chrome?

[thighslapper]

Ditto with Algrove ....... avoidance of duplication of accessories and consistent usage methodology ........

 

The MM produces fine images ....... but as with the M9/M240 choice there is no contest in terms of flexibility and ergonomics.......

[AbbeyFoto]

I will find the LV/EVF useful for the usual reasons: wides, macro work and R lenses.

I am anticipating the better noise performance will help with high dynamic range situations I regularly find myself shooting; expose for highlights and pull up the shadows in post processing. 

[Jager]

I chose 'other' because there is no single reason.  Rather, it's the combination of things that makes the M-246 a compelling choice.

 

The original MM has been, since its release, my favorite camera of all time.  It has remained so even after the release of the M-240, a camera that I love, but just doesn't have that indefinable magic that the MM brings.  What the M-240 did bring was an all-around much better package versus the previous-generation digital M's.

 

I'm expecting the M-246 to combine all those great qualities of the M-240 platform with the magic of the original MM.

 

So... 'magic' is my reason.

[erlingmm]

I had the old MM and was happy with the picture quality, but not the shutter sound, the slow writing to the card, and the "time bomb" feeling of corrosion. I sold it when the rumors of the new M heated up. I know the M240 from experience and look forward to the new "packaging"(longer battery life, better rangefinder) and sensor, with even higher ISO performance. I do hope that the slow cold start of the original M240 has improved, though.

[tthorne]

I am voting for the M240 RF/framelines as well as the EVF even though I only use it for 21mm. I also selected "other" because I like the battery life and because it streamlines my batteries/charger situation with my M240s.

 

Considering selling my original MM, perhaps to help with a 50APO purchase, but I may just keep that as well. 

[Joshua Lowe]

1. Cross compatible with my Typ 240 batteries, charger, and accessories.

2. High ISO performance.

[LeicaFFM]

Because I can.

[rgacpa]

State your reason(s). For buyers of the Monochrom 246 only...

I like my M240 ergonomics, less kick on the shutter and much more solid rangefinder.

[Budfox]

Three reasons:

 

1. corrosion issue

2. corrosion issue

3. corrosion issue

 

Both my MM and M9 were affected - unless it is contagious, I think the odds are that all M9 series cameras will eventually succumb.

[DMJ]

Teams up with my M240 nicely.  Everything matches so can just decide if Colour or B&W day and take the camera body. 

[wilfredo]

Jaap, are you getting a commission from Leica? Just kidding!

[johnbuckley]

What Agrove and Jäger said:  I have loved everything about my Monochrom since I got it in September 2012.  But: the opportunity to have it on the 240 platform -- and use all available lenses -- is a dream come true.  For me, this is not a high ISO aspiration; this is a logical platform upgrade. 

Edited May 11, 2015 by johnbuckley

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[jaapv]

Jaap, are you getting a commission from Leica? Just kidding!

I'm trying to get them to donate an Typ 246 to me  . No success though..