Monochrome with an M or M9-P

[luigivanbeethoven]

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Hello,

 

I would like to know how good are the monochrome capabilities of the M9 vis-a-vis the Leica M Mono? How are the raw files in both cameras handled when you turn on the mono feature of the M9 (I don't own one but am going in for a Leica M in Jan, the polychrome version) and would like to know. Thanks for your help!

 

Luigi

[jlehrer]

I would recommend checking out this comparison:

 

http://www.reddotforum.com/content.php/231-ISO-Test-Leica-M-Monochrom-vs.-Leica-M9

 

Josh

[Mr. Doug]

I have an M9 now and mostly shoot B&W...in low light. The thing that I'm most looking forward to is the high ISO performance.

 

Even if the IQ is the exact same, that's fine by me...I wan't to be able to shoot north of 2500 without an issue.

 

IF you're thinking you'll ever need to shoot color, then the M9 (or whatever it's called now) is the way to go.

[Jager]

The monochrome capabilities of the M9 are considerable. It is an outstanding B&W camera.

 

The monochrome capabilities of the MM are superlative. There is nothing that approaches it, currently, in the digital realm.

[GMB]

The monochrome capabilities of the M9 are considerable. It is an outstanding B&W camera.

 

The monochrome capabilities of the MM are superlative. There is nothing that approaches it, currently, in the digital realm.

 

Could you elaborate on this? In particular, what gives the MM the edge?

 

Note, I am not questioning your conclusion but trying to figure out whether to get a MM. So far the biggest advantages I can see is the higher ISO capability. I know there also is better resolution, but having seem comparitive prints at the Photokina, I think that only shows up in big prints. But I stand to be convinced otherwise .

 

Thanks.

[jbl]

The lack of the Bayer filter makes a huge difference in the ability to capture fine detail.

 

For me, the larger difference is mental: you frame your mindset by grabbing the camera. It's the closest thing I can think of to film where you effectively pick your post processing before you take the photo. I've always liked that.

 

-jbl