Prosophos Posted December 14, 2014 Share #21 Posted December 14, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Signed , PeterYour blog is an inspiration, to all who use the Leica M CCD sensor . Mike Thank you so much Mike. I didn't want to hijack your thread (and I hope I haven't), but celebrating the M9/M-E (and M8) CCD is something I get excited about. Given how old — in digital terms — the technology is, could you imagine what a new state-of-the-art CCD sensor would be capable of? Bravo to you for starting a positive thread celebrating the venerable M9/M-E CCD. Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 14, 2014 Posted December 14, 2014 Hi Prosophos, Take a look here In defence of the CCD sensor in the Leica M Cameras. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Duane Pandorf Posted December 14, 2014 Share #22 Posted December 14, 2014 Keep thinking about the M for a little better ISO but the CCD signature won't let me upgrade. Maybe the MM. This was made at "The Phoenix" where I live and they have great music several nights a week. I enjoy hanging out and shooting here with my M-E and 35 Lux/75 Cron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeleng Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share #23 Posted December 14, 2014 Your welcome Peter, keep up the good work . Leica M9P, 35mm Summicron 800 iso, no need to sharpen the CCD sensor will take care of that . Mike Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/238441-in-defence-of-the-ccd-sensor-in-the-leica-m-cameras/?do=findComment&comment=2728307'>More sharing options...
Rus Posted December 14, 2014 Share #24 Posted December 14, 2014 Totally agree with you, Mike. Loving the M9's CCD sensor... L1008702 - Copy by dkmaorusamuk, on Flickr L1008693 by dkmaorusamuk, on Flickr L1008763 by dkmaorusamuk, on Flickr L1010899---Copy by dkmaorusamuk, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenshacker Posted December 14, 2014 Share #25 Posted December 14, 2014 1936 5cm F1.5 Sonnar, Orange filter, wide-open on the M Monochrom. Signal Hill Maybe we need a song, "Momma, don't take my CCD Sensor Away"... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted December 15, 2014 Share #26 Posted December 15, 2014 Continuing the great M9 CCD lovefest. 4 pics from Capadocia (Turkey) last October. Hot Air Balloon flight at dawn+. M9 + 50mm Summilux Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! My M9 is now in for sensor replacement. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! My M9 is now in for sensor replacement. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/238441-in-defence-of-the-ccd-sensor-in-the-leica-m-cameras/?do=findComment&comment=2728538'>More sharing options...
jchfriis Posted December 15, 2014 Share #27 Posted December 15, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Started the Leica life with an M6 back in the early nineties. Got and M8 when that came out, never had any trouble with it. Wanted a FF but waited until the M was announced. Handled it and found it was not for me, so I got an ME. All the cameras I will need. M8, 35 Cron v4: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ME, 50 Cron latest version: Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ME, 50 Cron latest version: ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/238441-in-defence-of-the-ccd-sensor-in-the-leica-m-cameras/?do=findComment&comment=2728635'>More sharing options...
pgk Posted December 15, 2014 Share #28 Posted December 15, 2014 I'm not sure that the sensor needs defending myself. In all the recent furore many seem to have forgotten that the M9 is in essence and extremely fine photographic tool. This was shot on my M9 with the 90mm Elmarit-M and shows nuances of detail when printed which I still find extraordinary. I find that the files from my M9 are very pliable, allowing for great flexibility in their tonal adjustments. The shot posted was on the edge with marginally blown highlights in the top left. Despite this they were acceptably adjusted and shadows lifted to reveal a wealth of detail at the expense of very little noise and no banding. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/238441-in-defence-of-the-ccd-sensor-in-the-leica-m-cameras/?do=findComment&comment=2728651'>More sharing options...
gjames9142 Posted December 15, 2014 Share #29 Posted December 15, 2014 I won't post any images, but I love these two cameras which I used for my latest book, on the closing of the 178-year-old Kingston Penitentiary. Here are a couple of links. Geoffrey James captures stunning images of life inside Kingston Pen | The Sunday Edition with Michael Enright | CBC Radio and: Inside Kingston Penitentiary (1835 - 2013): Geoffrey James - Photography - Black Dog Publishing \ At the moment I am working on a book about an obscure but brilliant Slovenian architect named Joze Plecnik, using only the Monochrom. I can't believe its performanc and I can't imagine anything much better, although I may at some point get the "professional" version as a backup. Geoffrey James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted December 15, 2014 Share #30 Posted December 15, 2014 I'm not sure that the sensor needs defending myself. In all the recent furore many seem to have forgotten that the M9 is in essence and extremely fine photographic tool. I don't think anyone denies the M9/MM sensor is capable of spectacular IQ when there are no cracks in the cover class, or delamination spots in the coating, or lines of dead pixels etc etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billo101 Posted December 15, 2014 Share #31 Posted December 15, 2014 Monochrom! and ...with 35 Lux FLE. b Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeleng Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share #32 Posted December 15, 2014 Please, please don't rain on our Parade . Positive comments only . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfx Posted December 15, 2014 Share #33 Posted December 15, 2014 Monochrom! and ...with 35 Lux FLE. b Nice first shot. I sure hope that's dirt on the glass panes and not on your sensor. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhoh7 Posted December 16, 2014 Share #34 Posted December 16, 2014 There is not another camera made today, or ever, for which I would trade my M9. Seriously. The superb images above are better testimony than I can make, nevertheless... Yesterday: L1025552 by unoh7, on Flickr L1025549 by unoh7, on Flickr Adobe House by unoh7, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhoh7 Posted December 16, 2014 Share #35 Posted December 16, 2014 to add, since I am no unable to edit my post above (why?): Check out the comments in this report: From the Leica M9 to the Leica M240…and Back to the M9 By Ashwin Rao | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS The M9 is the preferred Leica color digital camera today by a majority of pro shooters, or so it seems when they come out the field long enough to comment. In fact most of the defenses of the 240 have to do with things like "battery life", and the EVF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlatkob Posted December 16, 2014 Share #36 Posted December 16, 2014 Unbelievable! I am beginning to think you have a speciial copy of the M9. My 2500ISO shots can't be published I 'm afraid. What do you use for processing? Try Lightroom 5 (current version) if you haven't already. With raw files, set noise reduction to: Luminance = 30; Color = 25 to 100 (for ISO 2500 shots). In camera calibration, set Process to 2012 (current). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted December 16, 2014 Share #37 Posted December 16, 2014 What do you use for processing? Try Lightroom 5 (current version) if you haven't already. With raw files, set noise reduction to: Luminance = 30; Color = 25 to 100 (for ISO 2500 shots). In camera calibration, set Process to 2012 (current). Thank you zlatkob! I use C1 and sometimes LR5. In the mean time I did some more captures with 2500ISO and see that there is much more posible than I thought. I will try your settings too, thnx! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Johnston Posted December 16, 2014 Share #38 Posted December 16, 2014 a night shot of the annual lighted boat parade. fewer boats each year. m9, elmarit 21 @f/4 32sec iso 360 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/238441-in-defence-of-the-ccd-sensor-in-the-leica-m-cameras/?do=findComment&comment=2729500'>More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted December 16, 2014 Share #39 Posted December 16, 2014 This love in is reminding me of why I love my M9. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted December 16, 2014 Share #40 Posted December 16, 2014 Three more pics showing depth of vision of the M9. Lens was Elmarit 24mm wide open. ISO640. Location is Abu Simbel in Egypt. Pics made about a month ago. Photography was forbidden inside the temple of Ramses 11 but I had travelled half way round the world to get these pics. I was not observed so no one was disturbed or offended by my actions. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/238441-in-defence-of-the-ccd-sensor-in-the-leica-m-cameras/?do=findComment&comment=2729611'>More sharing options...
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