jackart Posted September 7, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 7, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Basically, M9 is full-frame M8. Same camera size, +40g weight, same LCD resolution and size. 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! 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/95677-m82-and-m9-comparison-in-the-nutshell/?do=findComment&comment=1020734'>More sharing options...
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holgerf Posted September 7, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 7, 2009 Small correction: weight of M8 is without battery, weight of M battery included. Best Holger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted September 7, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 7, 2009 I'm interested in getting an M9, but frankly, several things give me pause. My biggest concern is that Leica is now in the computer technology race such as the "Race for the Megapixels" with Nikon, Canon etc. In a short time, 18 MP will seem too few (already there are 50 and 60 MP sensors available in commercial systems). Then there will be a need for HDMI outputs, faster on-board image processing, HD video capture etc. None of these has anything to do with what I consider to be the core of great photography, which is about real images, not technology, and certainly not monkeying around with Photoshop tricks. In short, what gives me pause is the feeling that the horrendous "upgrade cycle" is here....it's barely a couple of years since the M8 came out. Assuming the price of the M9 is around $8,000, this is not a system that many people will look forward to upgrading on 10/10/10. By the way, I am not bashing Leica at all. They're doing what they need to do to stay competitive. But when a system becomes inextricably linked to computers and software and the upgrade cycle, we have to wonder how long any current system will remain supported. A 50-year old film camera can still be used today. I am certain that none of today's disk drives, file formats and software will be usable in another 50 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
svllee Posted September 7, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 7, 2009 TonyK, I agree. For USD8000 I cannot justify replacing my M8 which I just got 6 months ago. What I need is a new car to replace my wife's old Colt. My clients that I shoot for just cannot see the incremental difference in quality, if any, for their magazine covers. If I was a fine art photographer needing poster sizes, perhaps, but most of my outputs are already 20 x 24 inches and they are superb in clarity. I do not need the latest and greatest..for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackart Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted September 7, 2009 ...18 MP will seem too few (already there are 50 and 60 MP sensors available in commercial systems)... I really believe, that 18Mp is very OK for full-frame cam. S2 will serve well 50-60 Mp digital back medium format sector. And 18 Mp has lower pixel per square mm rate, giving bigger noise-free pixels for low-light shooting. Remember, that Canon D5 Mk I and Nikon D700 has 12 Mp and current full-frame D5 Mk II has 21 Mp. I think that 18 Mp full-frame falls very much into the right segment. Jaak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erg Posted September 7, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 7, 2009 What's about the LCD cover ? Is it mineral glass in the M9 as well ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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