chris_tribble Posted September 2, 2009 Share #1  Posted September 2, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Assuming that it's 18MP, full frame, has framelines from 29-135, and has significantly better performance up to 3200, what would your reasons be for getting one? My top 5 (off the top of my head) are:  my 28 cron asph will be a true 28 again (and usable without needing an external finder) When I shoot the M9 alongside the 5D2, the file size discrepancy won't be so exteme I'll have the low light performance I need for performance and documentary work the beautiful 90 cron asph that I rarely use will come back into its own as a preferred portrait lens the occasional annoyance of reflected lights from the IR filter won't be there any more  Looking forward to the 9th! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 2, 2009 Posted September 2, 2009 Hi chris_tribble, Take a look here 100 reasons for getting an M9. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
danyves Posted September 2, 2009 Share #2 Â Posted September 2, 2009 Exactly for 1 & 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuckley Posted September 2, 2009 Share #3 Â Posted September 2, 2009 For me, I would add: Â 1. The WATE would actually now have a 15mm angle of view; Â 2. My 21 Summilux would now be a 21mm lens. Â 3. My 50mm Summilux would once again be the lens that stays on my camera 90% of the time. Â Among those three, #3 is the one that makes me smile. Â On the downside: the 135 I sold in 2006 when I got an M8 sure looks good again.... :-( JB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share #4 Â Posted September 2, 2009 Two extra reasons ... Â 1] I didn't sell my 135 Apo Telyt! 2] I invested in a FrankenFinder which will now cover everything from the CV15 through to my 21 Elmarit (which will now be a true 21 again - and am I looking forward to that!) Â Reflecting on this, I think the real issue against the M8 is the compromise we've had to make. It's been SO much better than not having a DRF, and I'll not regret having bought back in to Leica, but I won't regret leaving the cropped sensor behind. It's exactly the same feeling I had making the transition (with the lenses I'd invested in) from Canon 1n and 1v to 20D / 1Dmk2 and then 5 series (I never could bring myself to make the spend on a 1Ds2 or 3...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falk61462 Posted September 2, 2009 Share #5 Â Posted September 2, 2009 Assuming that it's 18MP, full frame, has framelines from 29-135, and has significantly better performance up to 3200, ..... Â How can a FF 18 MP Kodak CCD Sensor with ISO between 80 and 2500 ISO achieve that? To that end you can look forward to the 9th - yet you will be disappointed. We should not expect Nikon D700/D3 type of high ISO performance from the M9, unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamiji Posted September 2, 2009 Share #6 Â Posted September 2, 2009 How can a FF 18 MP Kodak CCD Sensor with ISO between 80 and 2500 ISO achieve that? Â An interesting assumption. My Dealer still swears the Sensor will be Canon (CMOS). But Seven Days and counting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egibaud Posted September 2, 2009 Share #7 Â Posted September 2, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) An interesting assumption. My Dealer still swears the Sensor will be Canon (CMOS). But Seven Days and counting. Â your dealer is wrong. Kodak, no doubt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamiji Posted September 2, 2009 Share #8  Posted September 2, 2009 your dealer is wrong. Kodak, no doubt  The information came from Leica (NJ)... Still Right or Wrong (or perhaps red herring) ... 7 days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted September 2, 2009 Share #9 Â Posted September 2, 2009 An interesting assumption. My Dealer still swears the Sensor will be Canon (CMOS). But Seven Days and counting. Â If true I won't be buying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UliWer Posted September 2, 2009 Share #10  Posted September 2, 2009 Two extra reasons ... 1] I didn't sell my 135 Apo Telyt!  Good reason!  It alone counts for 5 other reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 2, 2009 Share #11 Â Posted September 2, 2009 There is one very obvious reason that nobody has mentioned yet, that I suspect will motivate many current M8x owners. Â - Being the first kid on the block with the newest, shiniest, more expensive toy. Â There are those who will be incandescent with frustration until they can do so. Â Regards, Â Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share #12 Â Posted September 2, 2009 How can a FF 18 MP Kodak CCD Sensor with ISO between 80 and 2500 ISO achieve that? To that end you can look forward to the 9th - yet you will be disappointed. We should not expect Nikon D700/D3 type of high ISO performance from the M9, unfortunately. Â Actually - REALLY good at 1250 will do me - most of my work with the M8 is between 21 and 50, and I have fast lenses. Above that and I tend to use the Canon 85 1.2 / 70-200 2.8 / 300 2.8. That's the combo I want to pair with the M9... I use the M8 all the time alongside the 5D/5D2 at the moment - but for the reasons mentioned (file size / high ISO issues) it's not ideal, GOOD, but not ideal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
efftee Posted September 2, 2009 Share #13 Â Posted September 2, 2009 Honestly, for anyone who is not a pro and already own an M8/8.2, there is absolutely no justifiable reason to buy an M9. That said, like me, I'm certain there are many such amateurs already on the pre-order list for one. No why, no how. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthury Posted September 2, 2009 Share #14  Posted September 2, 2009 >the beautiful 90 cron asph that I rarely use will come back into its own as a preferred portrait lens  I have the same issues with the 90mm on the M8:  small, tiny focusing area need a enlarger accessory lens screwed onto the viewfinder to truly enjoy it focusing is tough to get it right I wonder if they have corrected [1] for the M9. Anyone know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adli Posted September 2, 2009 Share #15 Â Posted September 2, 2009 Honestly, for anyone who is not a pro and already own an M8/8.2, there is absolutely no justifiable reason to buy an M9. That said, like me, I'm certain there are many such amateurs already on the pre-order list for one. No why, no how. Â The good thing about not being a pro is that you don't a justifiable reason to buy the camera you want Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giordano Posted September 2, 2009 Share #16  Posted September 2, 2009 There is one very obvious reason that nobody has mentioned yet, that I suspect will motivate many current M8x owners. - Being the first kid on the block with the newest, shiniest, more expensive toy.  There are those who will be incandescent with frustration until they can do so.  +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
efftee Posted September 2, 2009 Share #17  Posted September 2, 2009 The good thing about not being a pro is that you don't a justifiable reason to buy the camera you want  That's only completely true if you also don't have a wife! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UliWer Posted September 2, 2009 Share #18  Posted September 2, 2009 The good thing about not being a pro is that you don't a justifiable reason to buy the camera you want  As there is no reasonble reason to buy a Leica, any reason to buy the M9 is justifiable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_S Posted September 2, 2009 Share #19 Â Posted September 2, 2009 ...I didn't sell my 135 Apo Telyt! Â I just bought one as I suspect that my (very good) Elmarit 2.8/135 won't deliver the same quality in FF. After just a few images, I like the Apo-Telyt very much already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted September 2, 2009 Share #20 Â Posted September 2, 2009 ... the occasional annoyance of reflected lights from the IR filter won't be there any more ,,, Â This is a fun speculation. Â I too am looking forward to the 9th. I'll be in NY for the *Event*. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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