jackal Posted August 27, 2009 Share #1 Posted August 27, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) ok, so its not out yet... but i'm sure the forum already has a ton of gripes, moans and complaints ? anyone care to get the ball rolling ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 27, 2009 Posted August 27, 2009 Hi jackal, Take a look here M9 gripes thread.... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
lct Posted August 27, 2009 Share #2 Posted August 27, 2009 ok, so its not out yet... but i'm sure the forum already has a ton of gripes, moans and complaints ?anyone care to get the ball rolling ? If you insist... Vignettes badly with uncoded lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adli Posted August 27, 2009 Share #3 Posted August 27, 2009 pointless thread... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdai Posted August 27, 2009 Share #4 Posted August 27, 2009 This one bugs the hell out of me ... it is not a SLR! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard.no Posted August 27, 2009 Share #5 Posted August 27, 2009 If you insist... Vignettes badly with uncoded lenses. To be completely honest, this is one of my fears. The vignetting showed in Mark Nortons excellent FF experiment could be an indication that software correction might be needed. The 6-bit coding must have brought quite a lot of business to Leica through lens sales, as using third party lenses becomes, how should I say, less of a breeze. Leica could have a motive to keep the "6-bit business" up and running. On the other hand, I suspect it would be way easier to batch correct vignetting rather than color drift caused by the UVIR-filter. The M9 will probably prove itself worth the upgrade anyway, but it would indeed be a lot better if you could just slam a CV lens on it and forget about Milich adapters and lens surgery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted August 27, 2009 pointless thread... yep, it won't be in a few months time though it'll be the ONLY thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted August 27, 2009 Share #7 Posted August 27, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Gripe - it isn't here yet... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry Posted August 27, 2009 Share #8 Posted August 27, 2009 Give me time, I'll think of something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy Posted August 27, 2009 Share #9 Posted August 27, 2009 Frankly, there are so many things about this camera that bug the hell out of me that it's hard to know where to begin... * I don't like the colour. Who on earth thought that "Leica Beige" was ever going to fly? It looks like a prosthetic limb. * I do admittedly like FF, but it's irritating to have to buy a new Luigi case to accommodate the 14.5cm depth of the new body. * The version 1.0 firmware won't upload my iTunes library properly. All I can get is "Video Killed The Radio Star", no matter what shot I take. * Switching the camera to portrait orientation disengages the anti-aliasing filter for a smoother and more beautiful you, which I like. But switching the camera to landscape orientation engages the GPS system and suggests better nearby landscape shots, which irritates me. Also, why is the Sydney Harbour Bridge suddenly within walking distance of Oxford? * I could do without the time and date stamp in the corner of the shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleica Posted August 27, 2009 Share #10 Posted August 27, 2009 * The version 1.0 firmware won't upload my iTunes library properly. All I can get is "Video Killed The Radio Star", no matter what shot I take. According to the manual, this may occur if you have selected 'MTV' mode. (Menu 3.1.41.5.9.26.5) * Switching the camera to portrait orientation disengages the anti-aliasing filter for a smoother and more beautiful you, which I like. But switching the camera to landscape orientation engages the GPS system and suggests better nearby landscape shots, which irritates me. Also, why is the Sydney Harbour Bridge suddenly within walking distance of Oxford? This is due to an internal library fault. It can also result in you being directed to Oggsford if activated during lunchtime discussions. * I could do without the time and date stamp in the corner of the shot This can be switched off by removing the camera from 'Classic-JPG' mode. One further word of advice. If using the M9 near Oxford, do not switch it on whilst travelling in a Jaguar motor car. There is a risk that the LCD will switch off, and all communications from the camera will be via a series of tones entered by tapping the shutter release. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJP Posted August 27, 2009 Share #11 Posted August 27, 2009 Price (too high or too low low or the xchange rate is wrong, or all of the above) Different shape/thickness than the M8 My 28 summicron is way too wide on the M9 No suitable bag Can I get a white M9 as an upgrade of my safari M8? Why can't I use my lenses with UV/IR filters? How about a visoflex for the M9? The M8 batteries don't fit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted August 27, 2009 well i'll be getting one, no question my 2 M8's have served me well.. never had cause to moan once and never had a single problem with either only tricky bit might be selling them on ebay without giving them away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_murray Posted August 27, 2009 Share #13 Posted August 27, 2009 It makes my 21mm just .....too wide! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted August 27, 2009 Share #14 Posted August 27, 2009 ...won't accept film, no matter how hard I try. Bah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleica Posted August 27, 2009 Share #15 Posted August 27, 2009 ...won't accept film, no matter how hard I try. Bah. Yes, at least the M8 looks as though it should accept an APS film. (If you don't believe me, remove the baseplate and have a look!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesop Posted August 27, 2009 Share #16 Posted August 27, 2009 Yes, at least the M8 looks as though it should accept an APS film. (If you don't believe me, remove the baseplate and have a look!) ...alas, I do not own an M8. Send me yours and I'll try blu-tacking a strip of Tri-X on to the sensor thingiewhatnot . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted August 27, 2009 Share #17 Posted August 27, 2009 I put coloured filters on the lens but I can't see the effect through the viewfinder - what use is that??! And the blasted autofocus doesn't work! Pah!! Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted August 27, 2009 Share #18 Posted August 27, 2009 Too many people waiting for 09/09 have no sense of humour. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy Posted August 28, 2009 Share #19 Posted August 28, 2009 One further word of advice. If using the M9 near Oxford, do not switch it on whilst travelling in a Jaguar motor car. There is a risk that the LCD will switch off, and all communications from the camera will be via a series of tones entered by tapping the shutter release. I've heard this can be reset by applying beer – although only if the beer is of the requisite temperature (ie, warm) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted August 28, 2009 Share #20 Posted August 28, 2009 Different shape/thickness than the M8 Actually, this may be grounds for a genuine gripe. I've been informed by a very reliable source that the M9 has a different shape to the top-plate - it's flat without the 'drop' down for the shutter speed dial and shutter release. No big deal in itself but it may suggest that the M9 is a little larger than ideal. Remember the fuss when the M6TTL came out with an extra 2mm of height? There are also general rumours (not from my source) that the M9 is thicker than the M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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