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1st pictures with the M9


pascal_meheut

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i have just tried out the CV 15mm M mount model and -with firmware 0.922 it gives horrible cyan-purple corners. but it is sharp all the way, even wide open. maybe there will also be a firmware fix for this.. peter

 

I guess I don't understand, where is the cyan shift coming from? Was this WITH an IR filter on? Did you try it WITHOUT filter, that's what I'm interested in...

 

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I guess I don't understand, where is the cyan shift coming from? Was this WITH an IR filter on? Did you try it WITHOUT filter, that's what I'm interested in...

 

c.

 

Umm, see here: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/97058-m9-lens-coding.html#post1019027

 

That, if DPReview is right, they have the shift in the corner of an FF sensor the same as that on the M8, is a major achievement in itself.

 

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I can't quite put my finger on it yet, but I've noticed in a few shots from both dpreview.com and lenstips.com - are the corners a bit soft? I know I saw it in the Tri-Elmar shot, but even a 2/50 Summicron seems to show it a little. Server problems are keeping the latter images offline at the moment, argh.

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Umm, see here: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/97058-m9-lens-coding.html#post1019027

 

That, if DPReview is right, they have the shift in the corner of an FF sensor the same as that on the M8, is a major achievement in itself.

 

Sandy

 

If the filter is under the microlenses, the light at that point is more perpendicular to the sensor surface, and therefore the cyan corners due to the frequency shift won't be as much of a problem.

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Hi Pascal and All,

I took M9 in hand this afternoon and took some photos with a 50mm lens .

I compared the same shot and picture with M8.2 that my dealer had in his shop (the M8.1 is any more sold) but unfortunately with a 24mm lens.

 

My first impression is:

-the picture (both in DNG) seems more contrasting and better defined in comparison with M8.2 by making crops

-the release shutter seems more silent

 

On the contrary I do not like the new form of the upper bonnet notably to its left side:

it is cut now, pointed in the left edge and not rounded as before:not very aesthetic according to me.

The pictures counter and the state of the battery disappeared and to have this information it is necessary to look now at the screen (consumption of battery?)

The camera seems a little heavier.

I could not compare with M8.1

I must come back shortly with the same optics to compare better and with my M8.1.

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Well, I'm in line.

 

Anyone have a DNG they want to throw up? I'd love to know how Aperture does with the M9 RAWs.

 

Check the link above that KM-25 put up. I'm looking at the ISO 1600 file right now in Aperture and it looks a huge improvement over ISO1250 on the M8.

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Saw that. I agree, the 1600 is pretty decent, though it's a photograph I wouldn't take (no offense, Erik). Store lights, no real subject, etc.

 

Even though better high ISO performance wasn't really on my list of wants, I'll take it :).

 

I'd like to see what Aperture is doing with the files. I've heard you get at least a stop better on the highlights.

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