carl_valiquet Posted January 24, 2022 Share #41 Posted January 24, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Quote Nope I am not sharing.... Of course my wife did share me some of her croissant. M9 Summilux M-50 ASPH 200 ASA. 1/180 f.2 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! 2 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/328895-leica-m9-%E2%80%94-your-next-camera/?do=findComment&comment=4366351'>More sharing options...
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ianman Posted January 24, 2022 Share #42 Posted January 24, 2022 15 hours ago, Ray Vonn said: If only the battery was as world class as that M11 one. What? It’s not even galaxy class yet? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted January 24, 2022 Share #43 Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) After using the M11 for the past week, I can say with confidence that Leica’s updates after the M9, while significant for some users, do not add to the pure rangefinder experience. Again just my opinion, and I’m totally fine with those who think differently, that’s why it’s great we have options that fit our needs..but for me, the M9 does everything a Leica camera needs to do, and does it beautifully. (And the M9M). Live view = Why do people want LV or want to use EVF in an M is something that I just can’t wrap my head around since day 1. File size = 18MP is perfect and super easy to work with in post CCD = Closest rendering to film (set WB to Kelvin 5200 or so and you’ll get amazing results) The M9 has the perfect weight, the perfect body design (no ‘thumb / dial bump’ in the back or unnecessary fn buttons, tiny screen with enough room to hold the camera, black paint), and everything you’d ever need from a digital M. In trying to catch up with the latest technology of competitors, the M further diverged from this essence, and although I still do think it’s an amazing camera (all the way from the M3 to the M11), my advice is if you have an M9, stick with it. No significant reason to ever upgrade from there, unless your camera breaks. Edited January 24, 2022 by shirubadanieru 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cboy Posted January 24, 2022 Share #44 Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) If only Leica heard people calls for a reissue of the M9. Only change would be with the M10p shutter. Edited January 24, 2022 by cboy 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMi Posted January 24, 2022 Share #45 Posted January 24, 2022 4 hours ago, shirubadanieru said: After using the M11 for the past week, I can say with confidence that Leica’s updates after the M9, while significant for some users, do not add to the pure rangefinder experience. Again just my opinion, and I’m totally fine with those who think differently, that’s why it’s great we have options that fit our needs..but for me, the M9 does everything a Leica camera needs to do, and does it beautifully. (And the M9M). Live view = Why do people want LV or want to use EVF in an M is something that I just can’t wrap my head around since day 1. File size = 18MP is perfect and super easy to work with in post CCD = Closest rendering to film (set WB to Kelvin 5200 or so and you’ll get amazing results) The M9 has the perfect weight, the perfect body design (no ‘thumb / dial bump’ in the back or unnecessary fn buttons, tiny screen with enough room to hold the camera, black paint), and everything you’d ever need from a digital M. In trying to catch up with the latest technology of competitors, the M further diverged from this essence, and although I still do think it’s an amazing camera (all the way from the M3 to the M11), my advice is if you have an M9, stick with it. No significant reason to ever upgrade from there, unless your camera breaks. I never owned one, by I would say that Leica M-D and M10-D have the "purest rangefinder experience" of all digital Ms. I like my M9 (still with the original sensor, keeping my fingers crossed), but I am looking for the best rangefinder experience, not the "purest." 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
setuporg Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share #46 Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, SrMi said: Leica M-D and M10-D have the "purest rangefinder experience" of all digital Ms. The purest is Edition 60 that started it all. It’s so pure it even has no strap lugs! And stainless steel houses the most satisfying shutter sound in an M. Like locking a projectile in a Seydlitz turret at Jutland when the HMS Queen Mary is in the rangefinder. Edited January 24, 2022 by setuporg 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted January 24, 2022 Share #47 Posted January 24, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) I loved my M9's. After 20+ years of shooting Canon I sold the lot for a pair of M9's and 4 CV lenses (Leica lenses were incredibly hard to get at the time). I shot those 2 cameas professionally for years until I upgraded to the M-P and latter M10. M9 M9's gave stellar results and fed me and my family. I no longer have them and I no don't miss them. Hopefully they're still getting heavy use. That's what they're designed for. There were lots of compromises, biggest of which was the shutter re-cocking sound. Really not ideal in a church. And I was glad to have something less clunky so I could shoot a WATE than the Frankenfinder. To me the purest digital M was the M10-D. Looked like an M6 and handled like one. Quiet like a film M as well. But Like @SrMi I'm lookig for the best rangefinder experience, for me, not the purest one. I still have my beautiful M-P though. SHould pull it out and give it a run. Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted January 24, 2022 Share #48 Posted January 24, 2022 yeah purest are the MD models, but I still preferred the M9/M9M to those. The second MD already had wifi & all that technology that didn't even work well. The first MD was fat & heavy (great body design other than that). Too bad we never got a M9D. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted January 24, 2022 Share #49 Posted January 24, 2022 5 hours ago, setuporg said: The purest is Edition 60 that started it all. Leica stripped it down to the bare bones, no cable release socket, no self-timer, the M240 grip will not fit. There's nothing left not to love 🙂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted January 24, 2022 Share #50 Posted January 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, Artin said: Yup I feel the same way about my Ford model T , it was the purest vehicle experience I ever had. Who needs to go more then 20kmh anyhow. Forget all this new automobile experience I am sticking with my model T. Totally fine with me if you choose whatever car you wanna choose (and camera). There's a reason why vintage cars (despite the lack of technology) exist in the market, and also a reason why some people still shoot film or cameras like the M9. Isn't it ok that some people don't need the latest technology to enjoy their hobby? As it's also ok that some people do want the latest as part of their hobby, that's ok too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted January 24, 2022 Share #51 Posted January 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, darylgo said: Leica stripped it down to the bare bones, no cable release socket, no self-timer, the M240 grip will not fit. There's nothing left not to love 🙂 Truly going back to the roots with no strap lugs hehe back to the Barnack II (also a great camera :p) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted January 24, 2022 Share #52 Posted January 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, Artin said: It’s all good buddy different strokes for different folks, my favourite film M was the M5. To me. the M4-2 was a step back from a perfect film camera. I personally like evolution, I like the way the M11 blends the best of the traditional M rangefinder with enough advanced features to give me the best quality IQ and experience of using a rangefinder with the best compact lenses on the planet. Someone once pointed out that the really revolutionary Leica’s are the odd-numbered ones. And this is surely true for the M3 (first M), M5 (love child of M and Leicaflex), M7 (first Auto metered M), M9 (first full-frame digital M), and now M11 (first Leica with no bottom plate)! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted January 24, 2022 Share #53 Posted January 24, 2022 Just now, M9reno said: Someone once pointed out that the really revolutionary Leica’s are the odd-numbered ones. And this is surely true for the M3 (first M), M5 (love child of M and Leicaflex), M7 (first Auto metered M), M9 (first full-frame digital M), and now M11 (first Leica with no bottom plate)! Interesting; in that sense, the M11 feels similar to the M5 right? It feels the M11 is kinda like a love child of M and SL, and also there's a significant body design change (not as radical as the M5 & this time around most people are happy about the bottom plate change, but still a significant one considering the 60+ years of history). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailronin Posted January 24, 2022 Share #54 Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) What was wrong with M9 rendering of red? Sold my M9 after 8 years, should have kept it!!! 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! Edited January 24, 2022 by Sailronin 5 2 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/328895-leica-m9-%E2%80%94-your-next-camera/?do=findComment&comment=4366974'>More sharing options...
M9reno Posted January 24, 2022 Share #55 Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, shirubadanieru said: Interesting; in that sense, the M11 feels similar to the M5 right? It feels the M11 is kinda like a love child of M and SL, and also there's a significant body design change (not as radical as the M5 & this time around most people are happy about the bottom plate change, but still a significant one considering the 60+ years of history). Yes, I definitely see the similarities between the M5 and M11 (I like the M5, by the way, and would probably like the M11, too, from what I have heard and seen, but I am happy to hang back for a few more years yet). By the way, only (half-)kidding about the baseplate being the only “revolutionary” feature the M11 brings to the table. 🙂 Edited January 24, 2022 by M9reno 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
setuporg Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share #56 Posted January 24, 2022 59 minutes ago, shirubadanieru said: M11 is kinda like a love child of M and SL That’s not what the neighbors described, M was pretty drunk and SL kind of led her by the arm… 2 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Vonn Posted January 25, 2022 Share #57 Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sailronin said: What was wrong with M9 rendering of red? Sold my M9 after 8 years, should have kept it!!! 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! If I saw any rendering like that in the M11 thread, I'd be interested in getting one. Edited January 25, 2022 by Ray Vonn 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailwagger Posted January 25, 2022 Share #58 Posted January 25, 2022 32 minutes ago, setuporg said: That’s not what the neighbors described, M was pretty drunk and SL kind of led her by the arm… Hmmm... then can you please tell me why, when my 10-R and SL2 have had a year and half to do the deed, did I actually have to pay the $10K adoption fee to bring home little baby M11? Hell, I left them alone night after night, and mind you they were both in the bag, with not so much as even a memory card ever popping out. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted January 25, 2022 Share #59 Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) The M9's ability to render reds was unique and quite stunning among cameras, to say the least. Looking at M9 photos always make me wonder why I'm not shooting it still. M10 is just so much more comfortable operationally, alas, and I can get close to the M9 look in post. What I've seen so far of the M11 looks even further away from the M9 than ever before. 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! Edited January 25, 2022 by charlesphoto99 4 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/328895-leica-m9-%E2%80%94-your-next-camera/?do=findComment&comment=4367027'>More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted January 25, 2022 Share #60 Posted January 25, 2022 About as close as I could find with the M10. Most others the red goes 'warm' and and a bit orangey. I think Leica did that to make skin tones better (not the M9's high point). I pulled the WB temp down just a bit on this. 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! 2 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/328895-leica-m9-%E2%80%94-your-next-camera/?do=findComment&comment=4367042'>More sharing options...
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