Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/03/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> I totally agree from what I've read too. > Scott > > On 2013-03-12, at 2:46 AM, Gerry Walden <gerry.walden at me.com> wrote: > >> Thought others ma be interested in these comments from street >> photographer Eric Kim on the new Leica: >> >> "Had some time to test out the new Leica M in Hong Kong from Gary Tyson. >> Initial thoughts : I like the new sound of the shutter, a lot quieter >> than the M9. Ergonomics are improved with the "thumbs up" esque grip in >> the back. High iso performance is improved from the M9, although not as >> much as I would like it to be. Colors om the camera looked good, but not >> sure if necessarily better than the M9. The new LCD is quite beautiful >> and the new interface is slick and nicely polished. Huge improvement over >> the M9. Live view is pretty cool and works well, but the optional >> electronic viewfinder lags a bit after you take a shot. Video is also >> quite nice, but doing most people would use it in real life. Bottom line >> : I would stick to the Leica M9 if you are a street photographer, as the >> extra bells and whistles are unnecessary on the streets." >> >> His words, not mine. >> >> Gerry >> >> Gerry Walden >> +44 (0)23 8046 3076 or >> +44 (0)797 287 7932 >> www.gwpics.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information