Digital Leica M9 18MP Range Finder
Front Angle View of Leica M9 Digital Rangefinder
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Digital photography
rolls into a new world era
T
he Leica M9
camera is the first digital
rangefinder in the world with a 24 x 36 mm full-format sensor . As the utmost full-format compact system camera in the world, the M9 expands the renowned tradition of the Leica M rangefinder System and brings together more than 50 years of unbroken technical progress to the one system with the finest in advanced digital technology
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Front View of Leica M9 18MP Digital Range Finder Camera in Titanium
By combining a winning super high-resolution image sensor, better quality operation of Leica M lenses, refined dispensation of the stored digital data assures the finest imaging outcome in all photographic environments. With its vast technical functions, the camera adapts to all areas of photography - from available light' to information seizure of prudent and fine-art photos equally. The M9 is the epitome tool for any
photographer that requires the utmost criterion in photo quality and the freedom to create works of art.
Leica M9 Digital Rangefinder
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The CCD image sensor is 18 megapixels, explicitly developed and designed for the
Leica M9 camera, makes it possible to capture
full 35-mm film format devoid of concessions. All M lenses attached to the Leica M9 consequently provide an identical angle of view to the 35mm film camera, allowing for the enormous capability of the existing M lens collection with focal lengths ranging from 16 to 135 mm is currently totally available for the first time ever for a digital camera . Additionally, the majority of Leica M lenses manufactured after 1953 can still be mounted on the latest M9.
Leica Camera AG
yet again substantiates their pledge to complete system compatibility and to the
durable significance of the M series
Back LCD View of Leica M9 Digital Rangefinder
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The M9 sensor introduces a newly created glass cover fabricated to suppress
infrared light in no-nonsense photography, eliminating the obligation to mount special UV/IR filters.
Left Side View of Leica M9 Digital Rangefinder
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Paying attention to basics, and its straightforward treatment is a major characteristic of the Leica M approach. The Leica M9 handling has additionally been made better by simplifiying the menu navigation: for example, setting the sensitivity simply involves holding ISO button down while turning a dial to choose the desired setting at the same time. All other functions iessential everyday occurences are quickly and effortsly available by pushing the set button. In addition, the menu also features a snapshot profile function. In the sensitivity mode, as many features as viable are set by the M9 automatically and provides a worthy aid to spur-of-the-moment and prudent
photography. The M9 also recognizes lenses automatically via 6-bit coding. Based of the coded details, the M9 can counter-act for any lens
vignetting consequences inherited by the system (dark corners on the image).
Right Side View of Leica M9 Digital Rangefinder
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Even with the significantly larger image sensor, Leica was triumphant in creating a body similar to the typically smaller size of M cameras for the M9. With its compact measurements of only 5.47 × 1.45 × 3.15 inches) the camera preserves the perfect size of the M series and consequently the smallest digital full-format system camera in the world.
Top View of Leica M9 Digital Rangefinder
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As an effective tool for professionals a determined amateur photographers, all functions and features of the Leica M9 are built for unconditional dependability and continued existence. The all-metal case is made in one-piece from high-strength alloy magnesium. furthermore, solid bras blocks are machined for the bottom plate and top deck providing ideal protection for the valuable inner mechanisms. The shutter assembly and digital components of the M9 are equally constructed with the utmost staying power available. For photographers, this creates absolute reliability for years of use.
All Metal Body Construction View of Leica M9 Digital Rangefinder
Camera
As of October 2010, there are thirteen (MILC) cameras available from four manufacturers (Olympus,
Panasonic, Samsung
and Sony), (three from Olympus, four from Panasonic, two from Samsung, and four from Sony), and some similar cameras from other manufacturers (Leica,
Ricoh).
A handful of rangefinder cameras support interchangeable lenses. Three digital rangefinders exist, they are the Epson R-D1 (APS-C-sized sensor), the Leica M8 (APS-H-sized
sensor), both smaller than 35 mm film
rangefinder cameras, and the Leica M9,
which is a full-frame camera. Leica M9 -
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Front View of Leica M9 Digital Rangefinder
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Features
Image Sensor
Specifically developed by Kodak the CCD sensor for the Leica M9 is optimized to take full advantage oft the particular characteristics of the M Leica lens system. As a consequence, the Leica M9 attains high resolution merits that insure outstanding image excellence.
The M9 image sensor uses further-advanced and methodically created micro lenses with a low refractive index. Thus the lenses of the micro sensor
boundaries are laterally moved towards the center of the image to precisely correspond to the traits of the M lens
This optimal micro lens arrangement, based on decades of precise optical engineering encounters, acquires and converges even the most circuitous rays on the image sensor and reliably puts a stop to fall-off of image brightness at the corners and edges and of the photo. As an outcome, every Leica M lens stays at its best performance when employed for digital photography.
The deliberate decision to not include a moiré filter, that optically eliminates the finest of image details, was created to allow the full exploitation of the first-class Leica M lens resolution. Any hint of moiré designs taking place with the M9 camera are
eradicated in the digital signal-processing software of the camera.
The signal-noise ratio of the CCD sensor is optimized and minimizes the need for post digital processing and makes certain that photos posses an unequalled, natural visual effect. The result is high-resolution, high-contrast exposures with expected color performance from corner to corner.
Leica lenses
Each Leica M lens that is used on the Leica M9 provides the identical angle of view as leica film cameras. So, for the first time ever, the enormous performance capability of lLeica lenses is now preserved and may be fully manulipated for digital photography.
Aligned with Leica's well known commitment to perfect system compatibility, the majority of Leica M lenses manfactured since 1954 can be mounted on the M9. As a consequence of the highly machined and optical precision with particularly good imaging execution, and specifically that of the present system, Leica M lenses perfect for digital photography use.
Specific Performance criteria, like the individual coating of every element, have been a Leica standard for a long time, and there was not a need to create and put any special measures into play for 'digital lenses
The professional image sensor in the M9 commands a spatial resolution that is particularly high and provided by the newest M lenses. The exceptional optical aberrations and high image resolution correction allow the lenses to be perfect use for digital. The newest M lenses all arrive with a 6-bit code on the mount that the M9 optically scans. Based upon the information coded, the M9 can adjust for any (slight amount of) vignetting effects inherent in the system whrn needed. Additionaly, the lens type is documented in the image file EXIF data and, when one the newest flash units is installed, such as the Leica SF 58, adjusts the reflector automatically to match the attached lens focal length.
Item Includes
• Battery charger 100-240 V with two power cords (Euro, USA, may differ for other export markets) and one car charging cable
• lithium-ion battery
• USB cable
• carrying strap
