Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/02/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> I'm still with the thought that a full-size sensor isn't necessary. My > M8/Summilux 35mm combo has completely replaced my M6/Noctilux, and is > perhaps a whole pound lighter. The image quality is better in most > situations, too. > > When the full-frame M body comes out, I'm not 100% sure if I will switch > right away. Besides, by looking at the advancement of the sensor > technology, the quality can be expected to be better than today's > silver-halide film (look at the images with Nikon D3 at ISO6400 or higher. > Just amazing.) that I'm not sure if I will need a Noctilux. It is likely > that I may be happier with a M9/Summilux 50mm. > For me with the crop factor on the M8 I need to buy an 18 to get my 21 back which I'd need to do. With full frame I get to keep my 21. And the noise issues at full frame are not worth discussing. I think it eliminates it. At the highest ISO's. I like that. And the way my 17x22's are bound to look. Mark William Rabiner markrabiner.com