Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/09/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]As well as being more weather proof... Bob Adler On Sep 13, 2013, at 5:53 PM, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote: > A would lean towards the M, it copes with high contrast far better > > john > >> -----Original Message----- >> >> 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information