pack_tor Posted December 7, 2009 Share #1 Posted December 7, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) All, Recently received the M9 (have the 50 Lux to go with it) and I just love it. Being my first rangefinder, this is exactly what I hoped for. A great photographic tool, not just a mammoth computer in my hand. The question I have is regarding the use of M9 in inclement weather - I'm fully aware of the fact that M9 is not weather sealed, but how far are you willing to push it? I'm avoiding using it in light drizzle, but deep inside I know it would be okay even if I did. It's slightly snowing now and I really want to take it outside, but I'm torn. Could you guys please share your experiences? How far have you taken the M9 (or, M8) to the extremes? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mokkacream Posted December 7, 2009 Share #2 Posted December 7, 2009 I once left my M9 outside on the table over night. The next day it was still there, luckily. It felt cold and wet. I just wiped the moisture away, waited some hours before switching it on and it still worked fine. It is made in Germany, so why worry? ;) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted December 7, 2009 Share #3 Posted December 7, 2009 I treat mine as I do any other camera which isn't explicitly weather sealed - e.g. a 1 series Canon with modern sealed L series lenses. This doesn't mean that M's have to be treated like fine art exhibits... I've used my M8's and M9 in rain, mist and snow, and at the seaside - if it's raining I usually manage to prop an umbrella to protect it - and am pretty good at keeping it under a waterproof until the last moment and wiping everything dry when I'm back at base... A lot of these were taken when it was >90% humidity and torrential rain: China today Likewise - English Lake District snow ... The English Lake District Just be sensible... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heninden Posted December 7, 2009 Share #4 Posted December 7, 2009 It has been in the teens (farenheit) here in Denver with light snow. I took the dog out for an hour long walk, the M9 came along as well. Since the snow was light, I did not put the camera under my coat (which is my habit when the moisture is thick). Snow accumulated around the dial and switch, not much though. The camera equilibrated with the outside temp. Battery held up well. No problems at all with the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted December 7, 2009 Share #5 Posted December 7, 2009 Like others, I take reasonable care with my M9 in rain or snow - but not to the point of being anal. Or leaving it at home. We had our first snowfall of the year day before yesterday, with heavy, wet flakes. I went out in it as I usually do in wet conditions... with the strap over my shoulder but _under_ my jacket; and wearing a brimmed hat. When I want to take a shot I lift the camera from within my jacket, quickly returning it when I am done. The M8 and M9 will not take the same wet weather abuse as will film M's, but are likely quite a lot better in that regard than most of would be comfortable subjecting them to. And, frankly, I treat my weather-sealed D3 the exact same way as I do my M's. Which is to say... keep the moisture they collect minimal, and dry them off at the first opportunity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted December 8, 2009 Share #6 Posted December 8, 2009 Per Nicolaisen uses his M9 under the most adverse possible conditions in Greenland and manages outstanding photographs: Images of East Greenland by Per .net I hope, that I get mine before a trip to Greenland and Iceland early next summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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