Leica M9 hands-on preview by What Digital Camera

We take a closer look at the new Leica M9 at Leica's new store in London's Mayfair

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Science & Technology

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• Leica
• M9

[MrCoolManTim]

Why did you do this inside? So there wouldn't be glare on the screen & ambient noise.

[WhatDigitalCamera]

@MrCoolManTim It was too dark inside and there was a press event going on so even noisier!

[oneandahalfasians]

or professional photographers who also love street photography

[Jez2008UK]

Thanks for that but I'm not yet worthy of one myself !

I can see the enormous benefits of having one though for doing street photography.

I recently tried my hand at this genre and had some good results, but the first thing I noticed about my camera (a Nikon D700) was how noisy it was !

Yes, even I find it a nice experience to dream about owning a Leica, but my skills aren't up there yet.

One day hopefully.

[rhoetaupsilon]

fuck the price

[elpapoga]

professionals handling a 7K USD camera without a strap ... yes ...

[NDSCollector]

@CasamiaStudios I had the Leica M9 for a while but went back to a sony cybershot because there was no place where i could put stickers on.

[CasamiaStudios]

Do you recommend this or a nikon d3000?

[adriandrewreyes]

why is The Leica M9 Sooooo Expensive i would rather buy that if it was like less than a $1000 but instead i Bought a Canon 60D Twin Lens IS Kit

[chilledout17]

It's somewhat embarrassing that a camera channel doesn't have an HD option on their videos...

[mikeismad61]

Its only a question of WHEN not IF Nikon & Canon will follow the Fuji x100 into this 'Leica' market - there is just too much money to be made.

FANCY A DIGITAL NIKON SP - SO DO I ! If it cost £3500 it would still be a bargain compared to the M9

Fuji naturally will introduce an X200 0r X1000 with switchable lenses - should make for a most interesting 2012/2013

Let the good times roll and put an end to the endless series of minor model changes by Canon & Nikon....!

[JanErikEdvartsen]

I am more than happy enough with my Nikon D7000. It takes phenomenal pictures. But I can understand the allure of the Leica M9. Full-frame sensor in such a small and handsomely retro body. Brings back the old days with manual operation.

But the price-tag alone limits this camera to the loaded connoisseur.

[johndaytona]

does this record in raw format?

[Redzo79]

Awesome camera but sadly it seems that it's got zero environmental protection which is something you realkly have to have when you ask this price. Maybe you will get it right next time.