Olaf_ZG Posted January 24, 2022 Share #1 Posted January 24, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) The m11 launched, it’s marvelous. Many m10’s will come in the used market. I have an m8 for infrared, and the m9m. To me, Leica is about bw, as colour is handled by a gfx and as I do long exposure, Leica still is not an option though I considered both the m11 and sl2(s). Instead of an iPhone, i use an gr3x. That said, a colorful m would be nice. Am I crazy to buy a m9 in 2022? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pgk Posted January 24, 2022 Share #2 Posted January 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, Olaf_ZG said: Am I crazy to buy a m9 in 2022? No. 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Michel Posted January 24, 2022 Share #3 Posted January 24, 2022 I own both an M9 and M-P(240). While I am not selling my M9, a potential buyer would get a camera that should last quite some time - but no way of guaranteeing for how long. The M9 is a fine camera, it of course has fewer features than the M-P or successor Ms. Buying one today does require a very good sense of caveat emptor. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted January 24, 2022 I assume that with replaced sensor, corrosion is not an issue. One could buy three m9’s for the price of one m11, so I guess lifespan is equal… that said, just saw on the german ebay a m9 for 89999 euro. That equals 10 m11’s 😇 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted January 24, 2022 @Al Brownthanks. i would buy via a boutique though, anywhere in Europe, so I assume they would be honest upfront. After all, they have a name to keep up. so, thanks imagine, technically the camera is fine, am I crazy to pay almost the same money for a m9 vs m240 or for a bit more money the m10? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted January 24, 2022 Share #6 Posted January 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Olaf_ZG said: That said, a colorful m would be nice. Am I crazy to buy a m9 in 2022? No, it’s a perfectly good camera as it was the day it came out and the day it was replaced by the M240. And btw it’s also very good at long exposures. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted January 24, 2022 Share #7 Posted January 24, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 40 minutes ago, Al Brown said: Some earlier replaced ones have been replaced with the same vile sensor. Hence the warning, so nobody slips you a dud. Yes, it’s worth asking the seller for the date the sensor was changed or if it comes with the Leica documentation that it was changed. If not you can ask Leica customer service by providing the serial number, I believe they answer very quickly. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted January 24, 2022 Share #8 Posted January 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Olaf_ZG said: @Al Brownthanks. i would buy via a boutique though, anywhere in Europe, so I assume they would be honest upfront. After all, they have a name to keep up. so, thanks imagine, technically the camera is fine, am I crazy to pay almost the same money for a m9 vs m240 or for a bit more money the m10? I have two. Both going strong with replaced sensors (latest). If I had to change them it would be for the M10, nothing else. But they will be kept until they fail. Very competent cameras with flexible image files. I have printed their images at up to nearly 30" x 20" with no problem. That said, i am a low ISO shooter. Not so good for higher. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted January 25, 2022 Share #9 Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) I've got 3 all with new 2nd generation sensor replacements I will keep and use them until they fail then decide which model to get to replace them, I don't think it will be M11 though perhaps M10 P or D if I can get one. If you can get one with the later 2nd gen sensor it's a fine camera as long as you can live with it's basic operation and few features that come with today's cameras. Edited January 25, 2022 by Topsy 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted January 25, 2022 Share #10 Posted January 25, 2022 Still Leica’s best digital camera; it’s the M3 of digital cameras, go for it, forget the rest. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko.Fe. Posted January 25, 2022 Share #11 Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) Crazy? 🙃 I use GRDIII instead of any GR. And my GR shares same batteries charger with GRDIII. And both are CCD cameras, not just another CMOS. M9 is also CCD camera and shares same batteries with M8, M9M. Makes sense, you won't be spending 400/600 USD just for two spare batteries. Which would be crazy indeed. Edited January 25, 2022 by Ko.Fe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 8:44 PM, Ko.Fe. said: Crazy? 🙃 I use GRDIII instead of any GR. And my GR shares same batteries charger with GRDIII. And both are CCD cameras, not just another CMOS. M9 is also CCD camera and shares same batteries with M8, M9M. Makes sense, you won't be spending 400/600 USD just for two spare batteries. Which would be crazy indeed. Never had the grdiii. Tried the first gr, but was disappointed with IQ. This autumn I bought the gr3x, to replace my Q. Two reasons: ability to use it with one hand and 40mm. That said, I am not happy with IQ… (and with the fact that the ring around the lens disappeared already) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musotographer Posted February 1, 2022 Share #13 Posted February 1, 2022 (edited) No you're not crazy - or if you are, I am too as I (re)bought an M9-P in December. As everyone says, just make sure that it has the second generation replaced sensor (if there's no paperwork to prove that, Leica in Germany will help you if you tell them the serial number. I think those 2nd gen sensors were fitted from late 2015.) It's still a wonderful camera even if it doesn't have the high ISO and bells and whistles of the latest and 'greatest'. Edited February 1, 2022 by Musotographer 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matted Posted February 2, 2022 Share #14 Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) No, not crazy at all. I purchased my M9 in 2020 and have zero regrets. I love the simplicity of its interface, long battery life, and the fact that other than the screen, it really feels like a "digital film" camera. I just wish I waited for an M9P to show up at a good price... Since you already have an M9M I think adding a colour M9 makes a lot of sense. Looking at your arsenal, you may find yourself wanting a high-ISO camera sometimes, but that's really up to you and your shooting habits. That's the only thing I think the M9 "lacks", but it is also part of what makes it feel like a "digital film" camera... Edited February 2, 2022 by matted 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matted Posted February 2, 2022 Share #15 Posted February 2, 2022 On 1/24/2022 at 3:33 PM, ianman said: No, it’s a perfectly good camera as it was the day it came out and the day it was replaced by the M240. And btw it’s also very good at long exposures. I admit I have never actually tried my M9 for long exposures because it is limited to 4 minutes... is that correct, or was I misinformed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted February 2, 2022 Share #16 Posted February 2, 2022 25 minutes ago, matted said: I admit I have never actually tried my M9 for long exposures because it is limited to 4 minutes... is that correct, or was I misinformed? Depending on what we call long exposure. For me long exposure begins with "B" setting, so limited to 240s ( 4min.). Still this may be long enough if we add the necessary 4 min. "blank frame" after real frame. However, I wonder if "T" setting ( with B + self-timer trick) can go further than this. I never try "T" setting. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twogun Posted February 2, 2022 Share #17 Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) I guess we are both crazy here...or maybe not I just picked up an M9 with replaced sensor. It feels odd buying a "digital camera" from 2009 and will see how I feel after I get it on my hands and use it. For reference I have a fuji x100v, a Gr2, a Sony A9 (used specifically to adapt M lenses on) and a few M film bodies. I love using my analog M bodies but after I spent a considerable amount of time developing and scanning (using my Sony) over 30 rolls of color negative films last week - I decided that it might be time to try the M9 and give myself a break at least for a little while with film development and scanning. Edited February 2, 2022 by twogun 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted February 2, 2022 Share #18 Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) @twogun FYI, some years ago, I did scan with M9 (Beoon, Focotar), not bad considering it as film M, no LV (so working old style) https://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/BEOON Edited February 2, 2022 by a.noctilux 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twogun Posted February 2, 2022 Share #19 Posted February 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, a.noctilux said: @twogun FYI, some years ago, I did scan with M9 (Beoon, Focotar), not bad considering it as film M, no LV (so working old style) https://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/BEOON wow! this is pure dedication and first time I'm hearing about scanning with an M9. Impressive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share #20 Posted February 4, 2022 Update: just ordered a used SL. Decided that my M’s are for b/w, and colour will be done by the SL. one of the reasons for the SL is that in future I might use longer lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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