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Subject: [Leica] Image difference between M and "new" M9
From: abridge at mac.com (Adam Bridge)
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 17:52:39 -0700
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Thanks John,

I don't have an immediate need, but I may be called upon to document a 
project in Africa in 2015 where high quality images would really matter so 
I've been pondering either an M9 or an M (with backup from my M8 and 
whatever Sony camera I happen to be using at the time.) 

I find that working with my M8 is very easy and natural, more so than my 
NEX-7 or my (huge) 1Ds Mk II.  My Leica glass is still good stuff.

At some point I'll be wanting to have a few real dng files from both cameras 
to work with.

Best regards,

Adam Bridge

On Sep 13, 2013, at 1:40 PM, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote:

> Little difference other than you can use a magnified LV for focussing a 
> Noctilux ;-) I can point you in the direction of shots taken with f1.0 
> Noctilux, 75mm Summilux and 90mm Summicron II (the latter two will feature 
> in this week PAW)
> 
> The M files can be pushed/pulled far more than M9 ones if needed as well 
> as better high ASA, it feels nicer to use and allows the (slow) use of SLR 
> lenses. If you can afford it, and find one for sale, the M is preferable 
> to the M9 although the M9 still produces stunning results....
> 
> john
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> 
>> Is there a verdict out on the image quality produced by the M and the M9
>> with the same lenses?
>> 
>> I read about the new M and they always seem to be using the new lenses.
>> I'm wondering about the "old" lenses.
>> 
>> If you can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it.
>> 
>> Adam
>> 
>> 
> 
> 
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