[Leica] Re:High ISOs Comparison

[leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams)]

Apples and oranges completely. But you are comparing a FF CMOS chip to a non 
FF CCD chip. The Canon 24/1.4 looks like it has allot
of falloff on the edges, even at 5.6.

Of course seeing it on a screen and seeing in print are another story.

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Filippone"
Subject: RE: [Leica] High ISOs Comparison


> In my monitor, on my computer......
>
> The Canon far blows away the M8 at ASA 2500 / 3600 in the cropped images.  
> Not even close.
> Ditto ASA 1250
>
> The amount of "noise" in the M8 is significantly higher, however, the 
> sharpness favors the Leica.  This could be the 24 F1.4 lens
vs
> the 21 F2.8 lens compromises.....  The Leica lens could be just plain 
> sharper.
>
> In total, using the criteria of the total image, the Canon looks like a 
> "better" image maker in this comparison, for these light
> levels and ASA.
>
> Are these cameras the same price?  Ditto the lens prices (new, street 
> prices).  Apples = Apples?
>
> BTW, the Canon 24 is a full 2 stops faster.....So at the same shutter 
> speed ( or hand holding speed), the Canon can work at 1/4
the
> light..... still favors the Canon.
>
>
>
> Frank Filippone