[Leica] a "pro-hobbyist" evaluates an M9 . . . ICK

[roark.paul at gmail.com (Paul Roark)]

As one who had/has a 5D2 and moved to the M9, I understand what Adam
is saying.  I doubt Canon feels particularly threatened by the M9 for
its main market.  However for those who are proficient in operating
Leica rangefinders or for new Leica users like me who like to get
medium if not large format performance from a relatively light,
compact camera, the M9 simply blows the 5D2 out of the water.  At
native ISO, that Canon sensor can't touch the M9's.  Nor can the Canon
optics, and I have a boatload of "L" lenses.  But I do think he's
right that the average shooter would prefer the Canon.  The average
shooter in this group, however, is hardly average.

Happy New Year LUGers.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com