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Leica M9-P
nightbreath:
Leica M9-P is a superior camera, but different from what you used to see. So, if you want an SLR, just buy it and forget about hesitation. M9-P is rangefinder with full-frame CCD sensor. It doesn't have AA filter and can make stunning images if used properly. Here's a sample shot made usin Leica M9-P and 50mm f/0.95 @ f/1.0:
dr croubie:
The Leica M9 is not a camera, it's a test.
If you look at the price tag, think "wtf?" and keep walking, then you should stick with your dslr/evil/p&s/phone and be thankful.
If you still want one despite the pricetag, then you're one of us special people, and no amount of psychiatric help or medication can cure it (I hear the symptoms are worse than those of L-Fever)
Old Shooter:
--- Quote from: dr croubie on March 08, 2012, 05:20:03 AM ---The Leica M9 is not a camera, it's a test.
If you look at the price tag, think "wtf?" and keep walking, then you should stick with your dslr/evil/p&s/phone and be thankful.
If you still want one despite the pricetag, then you're one of us special people, and no amount of psychiatric help or medication can cure it (I hear the symptoms are worse than those of L-Fever)
--- End quote ---
LOL!
I secretly long for an S2, but one body and three lenses is almost $50,000! :o ??? :-\
But there is something about that little red ball...
Tijn:
--- Quote from: dr croubie on March 08, 2012, 05:20:03 AM ---The Leica M9 is not a camera, it's a test.
If you look at the price tag, think "wtf?" and keep walking, then you should stick with your dslr/evil/p&s/phone and be thankful.
If you still want one despite the pricetag, then you're one of us special people, and no amount of psychiatric help or medication can cure it (I hear the symptoms are worse than those of L-Fever)
--- End quote ---
And I wouldn't blame anyone for having it, but is there anything to understand? The thing is, I can perfectly imagine the "back to basic" feeling, and I get the stripping of automatic functionality to forcibly bring some more personal input into the photography process. I really understand that, and forcing one to do the whole thing yourself is more than just flipping a "manual" switch that you flip back when you're fed up with it. I also understand that the small size and looks may appeal to you, in particular for street photography. But even with all that, I just cannot comprehend the $8000 price tag.
For buyers, it's an achievement getting the money together and buying one; and I bet people are happy when they manage to do it just because of the effort that went into it. But have they really achieved much more than buying a massively overpriced but decent manual camera? Might they as well have bought, say, a completely functional but $2000-costing dustbin?
mjp:
It was always my understanding that most serious photographers wanted a Leica.
I think dr croubie wrote it best. It is indeed a test. The camera is unforgiving, as it is truly a tool where you the photographer have to make all the big decisions. With a DSLR a decent photo can still be made, even if there was little thought into it. With a Leica, not likely. If the photo sucks, there is absolutely no way you can blame the camera!
I don't think Leica is overpriced and it is definitely far above being a decent manual camera! Cheers.
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