myk7000 Posted January 25, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 25, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Not sure how to start a poll here but I am curious to know how many of you folks who will be upgrading to the M10 (or the M240 , M262 , etc. in case prices go down) will be either keeping or getting rid of your M9s? Just curious to know what % of folks replace their M9s entirely or just add the new digital M to the herd. Also, would love to hear your reasonings! Would you keep the M9 to have a CCD sensor Leica on hand? Perhaps you would get rid of it because digital is still digital? Anyhow, love to hear your thoughts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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olgierdc Posted January 25, 2017 Share #2 Posted January 25, 2017 I hesitate whether to buy M10 and sell M 240. But I will stay with M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted January 25, 2017 Share #3 Posted January 25, 2017 I'm on an M10 wait list, but will keep my M9. I've used Leica for 50 years, and have never sold a Leica body or lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckrider Posted January 25, 2017 Share #4 Posted January 25, 2017 Perhaps get rid of one, but keep the second one... Thomas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thondup Posted January 25, 2017 Share #5 Posted January 25, 2017 Will keep my M9 until the day a new M can match my CCD images. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBarry Posted January 25, 2017 Share #6 Posted January 25, 2017 Count me in... I work with both SL and M9; they have turned out to be a v rewarding combo. Good to have CMOS and CCD working together too! M9 with 50 Lux 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/268656-folks-upgrading-how-many-will-keep-your-m9s/?do=findComment&comment=3196510'>More sharing options...
robert blu Posted January 25, 2017 Share #7 Posted January 25, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I suggest to upgrade, yes, for sure. If many of you will upgrade M9s prices will drop down and I'll be able to buy one robert PS: just joking a little bit...sure M9s are good cameras and the M10 is even better I think...we should all be glad... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBarry Posted January 25, 2017 Share #8 Posted January 25, 2017 and M9 in low light... def a keeper, no 'upgrade' for me 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/268656-folks-upgrading-how-many-will-keep-your-m9s/?do=findComment&comment=3196514'>More sharing options...
ianman Posted January 25, 2017 Share #9 Posted January 25, 2017 Although I thought about it seriously during the time my M9 was in for sensor change (it was the 3rd), I now don't see myself selling it. I'm not sure about getting the M10 yet. The specs look great, it seems to be a really good upgrade from the M9... but I am also very tempted to go back to film and get an MP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenper Posted January 25, 2017 Share #10 Posted January 25, 2017 Happily staying with my M9 (and MM v 1). Got my M9 back with the new sensor a week ago, after 7 years of daily use; now it´s just as good as when I bought it, and I´m satisfied with the results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddus Posted January 25, 2017 Share #11 Posted January 25, 2017 I just went to the local Leica Dealer to try out the M10. Beautiful Camera - but despite the "new" thickness not really that much of a change. Kind of shows just how good a camera the M9 was when it was released. I will keep my M9 - probably forever - the M10 might be a worthwhile upgrade in a few years though. When I was at the store, I kind of fell in love with the Q however ... I do have to try it now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosophos Posted January 25, 2017 Share #12 Posted January 25, 2017 and M9 in low light... def a keeper, no 'upgrade' for me untitled-001.jpg That's what I'm talking about! Great work... —Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Q Posted January 26, 2017 Share #13 Posted January 26, 2017 Buying the M10 and keeping my M9-P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMow Posted January 26, 2017 Share #14 Posted January 26, 2017 Certainly keeping my M9. As the years go by, I lose interest in bickering about CCD vs CMOS. The M8 treated me well back when, and the M9 was a welcome upgrade. My thoughts:- 18MP is more than enough. This arms race of sensor tech is wonderful for commercial photography, and my DSLR for work can benefit. But, even for large prints, 18MP handles very well and can be pushed quite far. - Camera size - Are we really playing with peanuts on this one? Maybe it becomes relative after using M cameras exclusively in my travels / street work, but compared to any mirror-based camera, and even some of the Sony/Fuji offerings, I don't see the issue. Build quality of a panzer tank combined with small size = Excellent tool, and convenient weapon should I get mugged. - ISO - Meh. I've felt the pain of available light and ISO many times, but I try to tell myself that my technique could improve more. Shoot at 1/15 instead of 1/30. Shoot at 1250 instead of 640. Use my faster lens.It's certainly fun to get a quick bout of GAS when they release new tech, as it's us the 'purists' that keep the M legacy alive in sales. But, I'm not one to be able to shell out 7,000$ just to say I did my part. Between my M9 + 50/2.4 Summarit, and my M6 + 35 Lux V2, I don't see the need to upgrade for a long time (with an M9 sensor fix in the pocket, no less) Edit: Added a few images w/ M9, albeit quite low-res. I'll fix later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicamichael Posted January 26, 2017 Share #15 Posted January 26, 2017 I will be keeping my M9 with its one and only 2/35 Summicron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko.Fe. Posted January 26, 2017 Share #16 Posted January 26, 2017 I'm not itchy for latest cameras versions. I have and using digital camera made in 2008 (it is not limiting me at all) and was using 2007 made camera until 2016. Sold it because manufacturer support was discontinued, just by the time camera started to show its age. I don't own M9, but 2015 simplified M-E. Camera age is not significant issue to me and for camera, yet. This is were my situation is only different from M9 owners at this moment. M9 (M-E) vs M10 appearance is not the factor for me. I have no needs for 24MP. I'm often switching to 10MP with any camera I own. High ISO is something I'm not desperate, since I have Leica TTL flash for low light color and I'm totally satisfied with M9 sensor, firmware SOOC BW JPEG1 at ISO1600-2500. 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! Printing on letter size and finding it close to my darkroom prints on 8x10 from ISO400 film pushed at 1600, which are comparing to negatives scans aren't too grainy. I also printed M-E (M9) ISO2500 color files (only little noise reduction applied) on 5x7 size and it looks fine. Selling M-E adding 3500 USD to get new M10 will leave me again with one digital M. It is not what I want, get used to with other digital and film cameras. I'm planing to sell other gear and save to get 3500$ for second body. Might be another M-E (sentimental reason) or used M240, which will stay longer in support, have better battery and weather sealed. I'm finding used M240 to be more ideal to use it instead of film M4-2 I used as everyday, everywhere camera, while keeping M-E for good weather, good light use mostly on weekends. Two cameras will worn out longer and have twice amount of shutter life, instead of one. I'm taking about 10K images per year. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Printing on letter size and finding it close to my darkroom prints on 8x10 from ISO400 film pushed at 1600, which are comparing to negatives scans aren't too grainy. I also printed M-E (M9) ISO2500 color files (only little noise reduction applied) on 5x7 size and it looks fine. Selling M-E adding 3500 USD to get new M10 will leave me again with one digital M. It is not what I want, get used to with other digital and film cameras. I'm planing to sell other gear and save to get 3500$ for second body. Might be another M-E (sentimental reason) or used M240, which will stay longer in support, have better battery and weather sealed. I'm finding used M240 to be more ideal to use it instead of film M4-2 I used as everyday, everywhere camera, while keeping M-E for good weather, good light use mostly on weekends. Two cameras will worn out longer and have twice amount of shutter life, instead of one. I'm taking about 10K images per year. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268656-folks-upgrading-how-many-will-keep-your-m9s/?do=findComment&comment=3197408'>More sharing options...
TRIago Posted January 27, 2017 Share #17 Posted January 27, 2017 My M9 will stay with me for a long time. For sure I will skip the M10. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwF Posted January 27, 2017 Share #18 Posted January 27, 2017 I am without an M9 for the time being as I traded for MM. I love the MM and it is a keeper, but am debating getting another M9 or waiting and getting 262 or M10. The M9 does about all I need really. This was one of several exposures I made the night before stumbling into the MM and trading the M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhoh7 Posted January 27, 2017 Share #19 Posted January 27, 2017 M9 is 75 grams lighter than M10. Plus it's way sexier at this stage..... DSC09786 by unoh7, on Flickr Low light? Contemplation by unoh7, M9 CV 35/1.2 Let's see if M10 can hit the CCD bar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwF Posted January 27, 2017 Share #20 Posted January 27, 2017 That looks great. This one was late and not much light to work with but I love the richness. This one was with 21 SEM and 1/12th sec at f4 handheld. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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