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Leica M9 or.....MF Hasselblad +Nikon 8000


ynemtsov

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Hello to Everyone!

Its my first post here and i am glad to be here.

I am M9 user and also i am H503 user.

Now i need to decide between this two systems.

I am not professional but i want to be completely shure that M9 will completely be better than H503+Nikon 8000.

Here some photos:

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ynemtsov

 

The main question:Who are using both systems?

 

My best regards from Russia

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You mean D800, not 8000? The D800 will run rings around the M9 AND IT WILL SHOW on prints bigger then 11x14 at 240 ppi. And smaller prints at above base base ISO.

 

I can find no reference 8000, but it may be a film camera. In any case, the M9 outclasses medium format film.

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I own all three sysyems. Leica is my everyday system, my walk around and travel system. Hasselblad is for thought out stationary subjects used on a tripod. The D800E is my bad consciense. Too heavy for everyday use. Too much money "invested" in the system. Too good to get rid of.

 

—Eric

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Having used all three systems and cameras I have previously sold both the Hasselblad and Nikon D800e. I have no regrets selling the D800e, otoh the Hasselblad has been repurchased and is a camera I will never sell again. All 3 cameras and systems are excellent and each has it's advantages/disadvantages however the Leica and Hasselblad are special for those that value quality both in their camera and images, whereas the Nikon is an electronic marvel that excels at resolution....with the right lens.

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That's quite a leap, eh? Pitching a compact rangefinder camera against two heavy SLR/DSLR beasts. Different horses for different courses!

 

For travel and landscape photography, I would have said: sell the Hassy, forget about the D800, keep the M9 (plus perhaps a Mamiya 7ii if you're really into both rangefinders and film).

 

However, since from your portfolio it appears that you mostly do model shoots in studio settings and don't need to walk around a lot with the gear, I'd get the D800 and sell everything else.

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I own M9 and MM, with many lenses even from Zeiss & CV. I own further and old SWC non T* and a 903 SWC. I use Leicas with complete satisfaction. I will probably never renounce to the Hassies. My biggest problem is how to scan film at its best. But even when I scan it with an oldish Noritsu Minilab scanner, the 25 mpx output from Provia 400 is fantastic. In some cases I carry both systems with me.

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For the most part, I have never understand questions like this. Have you had problems with, maybe. But which system should I use, no. It goes without saying that a good photographer could get great photos out of any these cameras. Traditionally, you would use rangefinder for travel, street, and informal photography, but people have gotten excellent still life and formal portraits with a rangefinder. Traditionally people have used dslrs and medium format for modeling and commercial work, but many get great street photos with these systems. Anything beyond that requires people to make their own judgment based on an inventory of their needs, testing, review of features, and examination of images. In short, if someone can afford these systems and has the skills to exploit them, they should not be asking others to make this call.

 

I am shooting my first wedding tomorrow, what lenses should I use? You shouldn't, be shooting the wedding tomorrow.

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