a.noctilux Posted October 12, 2022 Share #101 Posted October 12, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) @RobsonCabanas Welcome here and as M9 user. You can practice (if you wanted to ) RF focussing without a lens. The roller can be moved with a digit to simulate the process. Have a read on the battery thread, below. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 12, 2022 Posted October 12, 2022 Hi a.noctilux, Take a look here I'm also one of those "crazy ones" who purchased an M9 in 2022. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
DennisPT Posted December 23, 2022 Share #102 Posted December 23, 2022 May have to update title as we are less than 2 weeks away from 2023 😊 Merry Christmas everyone 🥂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bierniesen Posted February 6, 2023 Share #103 Posted February 6, 2023 Apology. Where is the battery thread? I got two batteries with my M9 neither of which will recharge. Bought two new batteries from leicastoredc neither of which will charge. Got new charger but batteries will not charge with it either. Now I only see M9 batteries on eBay. Where do I purchase good M9 batteries, please? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeandmylens Posted May 11, 2023 Share #104 Posted May 11, 2023 It's mid 2023 and just purchased a M9. No idea if I'll keep it since it'll be my 4th Leica body. But I am curious to see what it's all about compared to my others and whether it stays. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twogun Posted May 11, 2023 Author Share #105 Posted May 11, 2023 24 minutes ago, lifeandmylens said: It's mid 2023 and just purchased a M9. No idea if I'll keep it since it'll be my 4th Leica body. But I am curious to see what it's all about compared to my others and whether it stays. You won't regret it & will love it! It's got charm and amazing colors and even the BW out of it is excellent. Use it like a fine wine:) The closest digital body to a film/analog experience. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeandmylens Posted May 11, 2023 Share #106 Posted May 11, 2023 1 minute ago, twogun said: You won't regret it & will love it! It's got charm and amazing colors and even the BW out of it is excellent. Use it like a fine wine:) The closest digital body to a film/analog experience. Thank you! Sounds like exactly what I'm looking for 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmielx Posted May 13, 2023 Share #107 Posted May 13, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 5/11/2023 at 9:52 PM, lifeandmylens said: It's mid 2023 and just purchased a M9. No idea if I'll keep it since it'll be my 4th Leica body. But I am curious to see what it's all about compared to my others and whether it stays. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it! Since you have other Leica bodies I’d restrict the M9 to good light. It’s wonderful at ISO 160, fine up to 800, adventurous beyond. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Miller Posted May 13, 2023 Share #108 Posted May 13, 2023 I did as well. Have an M8 (and an M3 and M4) and just got an M9 Monochrom from Leica Store DC. At some point I may get a regular M9 so don't need to deal with the crop sensor M8 but shoot so little color I am going to hold off a while and see if the urge is still there 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arai Posted July 9, 2023 Share #109 Posted July 9, 2023 Am I crazier? I bought M9 Titan in Feb 2023 and just bought M9P almost brand new last month. I owned several M bodies including M10R and this M9 the one that I always bring 😉 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Miller Posted July 9, 2023 Share #110 Posted July 9, 2023 Like my M Monochrom so much I sold my M8 and got an M9 with replaced sensor. Love the colors and not having the M8 crop factor. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickT Posted August 17, 2023 Share #111 Posted August 17, 2023 On 7/8/2023 at 6:56 PM, Arai said: Am I crazier? I bought M9 Titan in Feb 2023 and just bought M9P almost brand new last month. I owned several M bodies including M10R and this M9 the one that I always bring 😉 VERY jealous of that M9 Titanium - one of the coolest Leicas ever made, in my opinion. I also bought an M9 at the beginning of this year, for a few reasons: 1. It's one of the cheaper Leica M digital cameras you can get 2. I have been intrigued by the color rendition of the files Really, really enjoying it. Paired with a Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.5 II, it's great. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nthomas Posted August 20, 2023 Share #112 Posted August 20, 2023 You are not alone. I just bought a M-E(typ 220) a couple days ago even I already have a M11. I am really into this legendary CCD sensor. Can't wait to try it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesc Posted September 6, 2023 Share #113 Posted September 6, 2023 I sold my M10 last year, and now I am really intrigued by the idea of buying an M9 or M9M. Reading your comments reassures me. My biggest concern is whether an M9 body would still keep working for 10 years or if it's more likely to break down sooner than a more modern M camera, like the M10 or M10M. This morning, I had an M9M in my hands with only 4K shutter exposures, but it had the CCD ID 52 sensor, so I didn't buy it. I'll keep tracking this post and reading your opinions. Essentially, I'm looking for a camera that provides an experience closest to film and renders noise like film for my Leica M journey. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted September 6, 2023 Share #114 Posted September 6, 2023 I've been shooting my M9 since my M10-R is in the shop for repair. It still takes great photographs except it does feel a little bit like using a Windows '97 laptop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesc Posted September 15, 2023 Share #115 Posted September 15, 2023 I've just bought an M9M with new CCD sensor and serviced last year by Leica. It's 2023! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mujk Posted November 24, 2023 Share #116 Posted November 24, 2023 On 9/6/2023 at 3:25 PM, cesc said: I sold my M10 last year, and now I am really intrigued by the idea of buying an M9 or M9M. Reading your comments reassures me. My biggest concern is whether an M9 body would still keep working for 10 years or if it's more likely to break down sooner than a more modern M camera, like the M10 or M10M. This morning, I had an M9M in my hands with only 4K shutter exposures, but it had the CCD ID 52 sensor, so I didn't buy it. I'll keep tracking this post and reading your opinions. Essentially, I'm looking for a camera that provides an experience closest to film and renders noise like film for my Leica M journey. Electronic components not producing a lot of heat do not really wear out particularly rapidly in use, nor will they deteriorate when being properly stored. The exception is SSD memory, which lasts a certain number of write operations, but the M9 does not have any of those built in, only removable memory cards. The image sensor may develop faulty pixels, which can be mapped out by Leica service (custom firmware) for as long as they are willing to do so. Of the mechanical components the shutter is the most probable to eventually wear out because of use (shutter actuations). And the batteries will of course deteriorate over time, both because of many charge-discharge cycles and when being left unused. I don't think there are any bigger differences between the M9 and M10 when it comes to how long they are expected work. Either can of course break at any point of time, but the M10 is likely to be serviceable longer than the M9 because of spare part availability (sensors are already unavailable for the M9). And I would recommend buying extra batteries while they are still available. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted November 25, 2023 Share #117 Posted November 25, 2023 Today I was thinking if a m9 could be a camera just next to my m10m, not to expensive, easy to toss around. But them looking a bit around I was shocked, they are basically the same as a m240, and for a bit more, one can buy a m10. pity Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted November 27, 2023 Share #118 Posted November 27, 2023 On 11/25/2023 at 5:42 PM, Olaf_ZG said: But them looking a bit around I was shocked, they are basically the same as a m240 The same? They are very different. The M240 has a cmos, so live view and video if that’s your thing. The M240 also has electronic frame lines IIRC, the M9 was the last with illuminated frame lines. I’d take an M9 over the M240 any day of the week. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olaf_ZG Posted November 28, 2023 Share #119 Posted November 28, 2023 6 hours ago, ianman said: The same? They are very different. The M240 has a cmos, so live view and video if that’s your thing. The M240 also has electronic frame lines IIRC, the M9 was the last with illuminated frame lines. I’d take an M9 over the M240 any day of the week. I meant the prices… 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted November 28, 2023 Share #120 Posted November 28, 2023 23 hours ago, ianman said: The same? They are very different. The M240 has a cmos, so live view and video if that’s your thing. The M240 also has electronic frame lines IIRC, the M9 was the last with illuminated frame lines. I’d take an M9 over the M240 any day of the week. The frame lines in the M-9 and M-240 are the same. One is lit by natural light and the other is lit by and LED. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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