leica m9-p vs leica m (type 240)

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10 Nov 2012 - 7:41 PM

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Paul Morgan (e2 Member)

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10 Nov 2012 - 7:51 PM

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What`s a type 240 Col

I`m guessing its the Monochrome only version.

adamduckworth

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10 Nov 2012 - 8:13 PM

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No, it's the brand new Leica M. That's not on sale yet and nobody has tested yet. So it's unknown how good it is, but it's three year newer technology so should be better.

It looks a lot like the old one but with totally different sensor.

M9-Ps are listed as higher price but in reality there are lots of deals to be had, like £1000 off if you trade in any DSLR.

New Leica M (called type 240) is here.

Sooty_1 (Critique Team)

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10 Nov 2012 - 9:37 PM

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The M has a newer CMOS sensor which has live view and more MPs. It doesn't have the frame selector on the front that previous Ms have.
It's supposed to be faster writing, but I don't think that will be too significant in actual use, but what might be significant is the coding on the lens is necessary for the correct viewfinder.... No coding on your older lens, so you either have to have them retro coded, or do it yourself with a Sharpie!

The M is supposed to be cheaper than the M9 by about £1000, making it a "budget" version!!!

If only I could afford one.

Nick