Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/12/31

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Subject: [Leica] a "pro-hobbyist" evaluates an M9 . . . ICK
From: images at comporium.net (Tina Manley)
Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:45:48 -0500
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I agree 100%.  I was never happier than when I could leave Canon and get
back to Leica!  It's not the camera I would choose if I were a sports or
wildlife photographer, but it's perfect for what I do.

Tina

On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 11:42 AM, Paul Roark <roark.paul at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>
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-- 
Tina Manley, ASMP
www.tinamanley.com


In reply to: Message from abridge at mac.com (Adam Bridge) ([Leica] a "pro-hobbyist" evaluates an M9 . . . ICK)
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Message from images at comporium.net (Tina Manley) ([Leica] a "pro-hobbyist" evaluates an M9 . . . ICK)
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Message from roark.paul at gmail.com (Paul Roark) ([Leica] a "pro-hobbyist" evaluates an M9 . . . ICK)