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nice review and model. I thought M9P doesn't come with the 'little red dot'? Is that an M9 instead in your first image
The LEICA M9-P, a camera that carries the legend of Leica M cameras into the digital age.
Leica Singapore and RedDotPhoto were kind enough to lend us the New Leica M9-P for one (1) day. At first I was a bit hesitant knowing that I will be holding a total of $27,400 camera system (body + lens) in my hands and I am totally responsible for it.
Basic specifications:
Sensor: 18.5 Megapixels, CCD type
Image type: Raw (Adobe DNG) or Jpeg
Storage media: SDHC up to 32GB
Sensitivity: ISO160 to 2500 (in 1/3 increments)
Shutter speed: 32s to 1/4000s
Weight: M9 585 g, M9-P 600 g (with battery).
Dimensions: (length, depth, height): Approx. 139x37x 80 mm.
Body Price: SGD$11,400
We made some few clips and a hands on review as well on the camera. It was fun. We also managed to use it in a fashion shoot to get the feel of it.
Some Photos taken handheld using the New Leica M9-P Unedited resized to 600x400 - 300dpi by default.
Photos by: ChaoxAngel & SK of Purple Glass Studio
PROS: Superb image quality and optics. Body is definitely build to last. Higlights are not blowing up easily compared to a Canon 5D MKII. Photos are 300dpi by default. You need to wait 18 months before you can order the 50mm .95 Lens. The best system for photojournalist and street photographers.
CONS: Expensive & heavy for its size. If you are used to AF cameras like CANON DSLRs or NIKON DSLRs you will struggle with the focusing.
Conclusion: The Leica M9-P image quality is way beyond I imagine. My zones bumped from 5 to 6.5. My highlights are not blowing up like the way they used to in some lighting conditions. The optics and the way the body was built definitely can take extreme weather conditions.
It takes some time to get used to its focusing system. Once you get comfortable with it.. you will be able to enjoy the richness and the rendition of the images that this camera produce. It's a little bit pricey for an average photography hobbyist and enthusiast. Consider this as an investment but how would you compare a Jaguar to a Toyota I guess it depends on a the users discretion.
The biggest debate is WILL YOU BUY THE CAMERA? If you like photojournalism or street photography this camera will impress you.
If you have the cash and you like film then definitely you will love the New LEICA M9-P
More photos at PURPLE GLASS STUDIO WEBSITE
nice review and model. I thought M9P doesn't come with the 'little red dot'? Is that an M9 instead in your first image
She seems to be 'floating' in air...Originally Posted by laposto
Looks like a female ghost!
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