jto555;2267 wrote: Hi Al, I understand what you are saying. I spent the first part of my career shooting B/W but I think you are missing my point which is that for shooting B/W the M9 is, I believe, more convenient as the image is more open to interpretation after the event.
With the M9M, I will need a bag of filters for each size lens filter mount. Also, the idea of putting a $100 filter in front of a $7000 lens does nor appeal.One has to spent more money for less convenience.
John
John,
The M9M is not for everyone and a very bold statement for Leica in that it is a no compromise, high resolution, monochrome camera. Yes, it is not as convenient as a one camera solution but for those individuals who are dedicated to capturing their images in B&W this is an ideal solution. I too recall the days of carrying two Ms, one black loaded with TriX and a chrome one loaded with Kodachrome and having to switch back and forth. Now in post processing I can get both out of the same dng, sadly it has made me lazier and not pre visualizing in B&W as often.
So for a user like yourself, this may be a no go, but for others who shoot only B&W this is golden. The gray scale latitude would not be possible in a bayer array capture and those dedicated to high quality B&W film will be satisfied. For now enjoy the M9, it is a great camera that will be hard to improve on.
-Al