newnew Posted September 1, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 1, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Now that the sensor issue on the M9 seems to be resolved, how many of you who have "converted" to M240 would go back to M9 or would buy a 2d hand M9 ? Obviously it is a camera with more limitations (LV missing, lower ISO performance, no video etc..) but as a previous owner , I felt the M9 had a special feel to its more simpler use and the out of camera images had a special feel. So , for me it is not a straight forward decision to go continue with the M240 as a non professional. How do the others feel here ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wda Posted September 1, 2015 Share #2 Posted September 1, 2015 I don't think I would sacrifice the advances made in the M-240; but I do understand your feelings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted September 1, 2015 Share #3 Posted September 1, 2015 The M240 is a much better camera, I would not go back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted September 1, 2015 Share #4 Posted September 1, 2015 All the superfulous-to-me features of the M240 can thankfully be disabled and forgotten. The only thing I liked better about my M9 than the M240 was the illumination of the frame lines (and I don't see why an M240 firmware upgrade couldn't add a dimming feature), and that is far outmeasured by the grateful relief from the need to shoot DNG and listen to the shutter sound reminiscent of the opening bars to "Money" by Pink Floyd. So I'll be sticking with my M240's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted September 1, 2015 Share #5 Posted September 1, 2015 I wouldn't go back to the M9 because I find the M a quicker and more reliable camera to use, and the files are more to my liking too. The M9 is a very nice camera which I'd still prefer to a DSLR in most situations, but the M is better still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornnb Posted September 1, 2015 Share #6 Posted September 1, 2015 Lose Live View ability, high ISO ability and the better Rangefinder on the M240? No thank you it's a much better camera. I feel straight jacketed on the M9 when shooting lenses wider than 28mm, and the greater difficulties in checking perfect focus on the low resolution screen. The M240 is the perfect digital Leica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Aurmont Posted September 1, 2015 Share #7 Posted September 1, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I predict similar things to be said about Leica M once the next Leica M-whatever gets released. C'est la vie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornnb Posted September 1, 2015 Share #8 Posted September 1, 2015 Indeed and it is proper. The mission of humanity to improve all things over time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmitch6 Posted September 2, 2015 Share #9 Posted September 2, 2015 I stressed over the decision to upgrade to the M240 when my M9 was diagnosed with sensor corrosion. After a few sessions withe the M240, that stress was a distant memory. The M240 is better in every way to me, from tangible things like handling and features, to the more intangible and subjective like image quality and shooting experience. I find myself working with my M240, where I was working for my M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 2, 2015 Share #10 Posted September 2, 2015 Now that the sensor issue on the M9 seems to be resolved, how many of you who have "converted" to M240 would go back to M9 or would buy a 2d hand M9 ? Obviously it is a camera with more limitations (LV missing, lower ISO performance, no video etc..) but as a previous owner , I felt the M9 had a special feel to its more simpler use and the out of camera images had a special feel. So , for me it is not a straight forward decision to go continue with the M240 as a non professional. How do the others feel here ? How many did convert to the M240? I don't get the impression that the number was large. I think that most who did were considering the move already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Lowe Posted September 2, 2015 Share #11 Posted September 2, 2015 I wouldn't mind an MM but not being able to share batteries is kind of a deal breaker. That said... if I find one for the right price, I might go for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger1914 Posted September 2, 2015 Share #12 Posted September 2, 2015 I converted to a 240 when my sensor got corroded. I loved my M9 but would not go back. Strangely I like the new frame lines, and as I got the M-P I still have the frame line selector. i did however turn off live view and video, so they are not keeping me here! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
piblondin Posted September 3, 2015 Share #13 Posted September 3, 2015 I recently traded away my M9. Having a solution to the sensor issue makes it more likely that I would go back--I love the colors from the M9--but I don't think I realistically will. I don't love the m240, but it's a more reliable camera for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted September 3, 2015 Share #14 Posted September 3, 2015 Let's see - M Edition 60 or M9P ... M Edition 60 or M9P ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted September 3, 2015 Share #15 Posted September 3, 2015 I'd happily buy another M9 - especially as prices are becoming lower - it is still a very good camera and currently fulfils all my requirements so I see little advantage to buying a more recent M type camera. That said, I still get very usable images out of my M8 too ....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rirakuma Posted September 3, 2015 Share #16 Posted September 3, 2015 I own the M but I also like the tones and colours from the M9. Feature wise the LV and reliability is useful on the M but other than that the rest is moot for me. I don't have the money to go "back" so I bought the M8 for a camera with a similar palette to the M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted September 3, 2015 Share #17 Posted September 3, 2015 How many did convert to the M240? I don't get the impression that the number was large. I think that most who did were considering the move already. I was not seriously considering the move, was willing to roll the dice about the small probability of sensor glass cracking, but the prospect of sensor corrosion with the only solution being replacement with another sensor with the same probability of corroding, not to mention lengthy stays at Leica, made me dedide to abandon ship. Had I had any faith that Leica would come up with a permanent fix vs the "upgrade the customer to a new model for several thousand dollars" strategy they employed with the M8 LCD issue, I would have stayed with the M9. I am not sorry I made the move though. As I said earlier, the M240 is worth it's (added) weight by liberating me from the need to shoot raw and listen to the embarrassing cacaphony of sounds emitted by the M9's shutter-winder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 3, 2015 Share #18 Posted September 3, 2015 I find it amazing that people were not able to extend the credit of Leica being true to their word, not even for a year. I would say that Leica/Leitz has been behaving ethically for well over a century, that heritage is not easily put aside. Besides, if a company makes a public promise and fails to deliver, it can be held liable - at least in Europe. (As an aside - the "upgrade to anther model" strategy was not a deliberate policy, it was a last resort to stand by their customers in an impossible situation - not even of Leica's own making.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 3, 2015 Share #19 Posted September 3, 2015 As to the difference between the M9 and the M240, I will agree that the M240 is the more sophisticated camera by far and it fills my needs perfectly, but using the M9 brings a bigger smile to my face... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireCat Posted September 3, 2015 Share #20 Posted September 3, 2015 No way back. The M240 is so much better, if only because of the lack of pink-purplish skin tones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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