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HenrikP

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What should I do?

 

I am very happy for my M-E but it has ben sitting in Wetzlar in 3 weeks without it has come closer to a fix (sensor isue), the problem is apparently that because Leica has changed the guarantee, they have been inundated with M9 models, it has created a bottleneck at Leica.

 

Now comes so my dilemma, I'm very happy for my M-E but now I am presented with the option to upgrade to a M262. I'm tempted, but it is so much better. What should I do, of course, 2,650 eur is also a kind of money.

 

Keep the M~E or?

 

Regards Henrik

 

 

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From what you've said I somehow feel that it is the long waiting time, rather than the difference between the two cameras, that seems to trouble you more :p

So here is my question:

 

Will an upgrade to 262 mean you will get your camera back sooner than if you stay with M-E? 

 

To get a real feel of the differences between the cameras and their impact on workflow, I do think the only way to decide is to search for RAW files online and process them yourself. :)

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Also, if you have been using the M-E and following the method of (when in low light situations) underexposing at ISO 640 max. and push in PP, then you will find that the 262 files do not respond to this method very well. But if you shoot the 262 in the usual way (i.e. aim for a balanced exposure every time) then you will enjoy the improved ISO performance of the 262 a bit more. 

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From what you've said I somehow feel that it is the long waiting time, rather than the difference between the two cameras, that seems to trouble you more :p

So here is my question:

 

Will an upgrade to 262 mean you will get your camera back sooner than if you stay with M-E?

 

To get a real feel of the differences between the cameras and their impact on workflow, I do think the only way to decide is to search for RAW files online and process them yourself. :)

It is a little of both. Initially I was not presented with the possibility, for the upgrade. But now it hast come, I am a bit tempted.

 

On the other hand after M10 has come out can see that the prices on the M240 has been reduced, and suddenly I'm not that sure the offer really is that good?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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It is a little of both. Initially I was not presented with the possibility, for the upgrade. But now it hast come, I am a bit tempted.

 

On the other hand after M10 has come out can see that the prices on the M240 has been reduced, and suddenly I'm not that sure the offer really is that good?

 

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Indeed as Ko.Fe says above, that upgrade price will fetch you a very good ME/M9 body with new sensor or if you spend a bit more you can get an M240. So I'd say the offer doesn't look like a really good one, unless of course if you prefer a new camera over a used one.

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I have both, the 262 and M9.

 

If proper handled the M9 files are  as good  as the M262 at high iso, the M262 has more problems with banding what makes images over 3200 less good.

The  M9 files can be cranked up quit good, even toward 8000/10.000 iso eqivalent, if you don't mind a rougher  file, the m262 needs a anti banding filter at that value.

I bought the M262 for its high iso, and kept my M9 after I saw the difference.

 

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