Description
The LEICA R9 is the meticulously handcrafted centerpiece of a carefully conceived system of professional calibre photography. Based on closely coordinated system components, this ultra-high-performance camera can be adapted to specific tasks and situations. With maximum precision, high-grade materials, sophisticated electronics and all the controls in just the right place, the LEICA R9 is designed to help you express your creative ideas .It produces brilliant pictures even in the most difficult lighting conditions - a camera you can always rely on whether it's set for automatic or manual control.
You also have the pleasure of working with a thoroughly unique camera. From macro to ultra-wide to super telephoto, Leica R lenses, based on decades of proven performance, deliver outstanding optical quality whichever capture mode you choose.
On 5 March 2009, Leica announced plans to cease production of its R-Series manual focus SLR and lenses.
Features
Leica s manually focusing, 35mm single lens reflex camera with black metal body and easy to find settings are basics for any photographer. The R bayonet lens mount is compatible with all R lenses made since 1965. Camera accepts motorized accessories. Features: The operating mode selector dial locks in place to prevent unintended changes of your selected settings. Flash options allows flash exposures with shutter speeds as high as 1/8000 Specifications: Weight: 790g, less than 28 oz. Dimensions: 158(w) x 101(h) x 62(d)mm or 61/4(w) x 4(h) x 27/16(d) Settings display: located on back cover and viewfinder. Among other data, it shows the number of exposed pictures, film speed, exposure correction settings and battery condition.
Reviews
A PROFESSIONAL'S 35MM WONDER CHOICE, September 27, 2007
By Philip A. Shelton
The Leica Company made this camera based largely upon a wish list from professional photographers.
For those who love the simplicity and style of the "M" series, this camera will appear to be unwieldy. It is NOT unwieldy. Handle it. Shoot with it. It is an electro-mechanical wonder, and it is for the pros.
I shoot for National Geographic. I always have my M6, but I take my R9 for the really tough shots, and the shots I think may make cover page.
A WIDE range of lenses, all photoelectrically linked to the Mitsubishi computer chip in the strong housing of the camera.
You may use the automatic shutter, film speed, and aperture program. It is excellent. I use manual, or shutter priority or aperture priority, and manual focus.
But the auto feature for gymnastic shots like hanging from a tree, or urgent shooting is truly excellent. It fits the hands well, and its advance and button layout is excellent. The lenses (16mm to 400+mm) are as accurate as the "M"s, (after all, it is a Leica) but larger for the most part in the telephoto range, and it can use R8 or earlier lenses. The wide angle lenses are a reportage, marine, and architectural photographers dream, and when used correctly, show so little "pincushion" and other angle
aberrations that you will scarcely believe it. Speeds from 8000th of a second up to two seconds. Rugged. A wonder.
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