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Nikon Bob
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Thank you, well put. I could not reply as my post would have been shorter and deleted.
As to what cameras become classics only time will tell.
Bob
Bag my Nikon gear for an M9
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Thank you, well put. I could not reply as my post would have been shorter and deleted.
As to what cameras become classics only time will tell.
Bob
RObert Budding
D'oh!
Agreed. Particularly in light of the fact that so many Nikon cameras from the 50's and 60's still work perfectly well. But, hey, some people need a way to rationalize dropping serious $$$ on a camera that under-performs the D700.
anthony_semone
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Now, now, boys, let's play nice 
I didn't intend my post to start a feud LOL. As to going to the gym?? I'll wager I can out-lift you, RObert, on any apparatus you choose , and I'm 73 LOL
I didn't intend my post to start a feud LOL. As to going to the gym?? I'll wager I can out-lift you, RObert, on any apparatus you choose , and I'm 73 LOL
f6andBthere
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Now, now, boys, let's play nice
Well ... suggesting that a DSLR of the D700's ilk, or it's potential successor, is for the photographically challenged is asking for trouble from the credibility police IMO!
A camera, whatever it may be, is a tool a photographer uses to take photographs. No more, no less!
I'd say this is nonsense... what other camera, produced at the time of the M8 and as dated as the M8, sells for over $2000 to this day? The M8 is 5-6 years old and many people still use them. The M9 being full frame will still have many fans after the M10 is released.
Yeah, because ergonomics and personal preference never come into play when choosing a camera...
The D700 is a nice camera, but buying a M9 has nothing to do with rationalization. It has everything to do with preferring to use a digital camera with mechanical rangefinder with Leica m mount lenses. I'm not saying the M9 is worth the cash, I'm just saying that it's the only game in town for people who have always wanted a digital full frame M mount camera. Ergonomics and the "just want to get out and use it" factor cannot be underestimated for some.
seakayaker1
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I believe your original question was asking if the M9 is good solution as a camera when walking about 4 to 6 hours a day with a bag and a couple of lens?
I would say it is an excellent alternative to the heavy Nikon DSL and you will enjoy the capabilities of the M9 and the quality photographs that you will be able to produce with it.
Yes there are lots of other options out there. I use my M mount lens on my GF1 and enjoy the results as well. You can find positive reviews on the Ricoh, Pansonic, Olympus, Fugifilm, Sony, and others.
I would recommend the M9 without hesitation.
Semper Fi
I would say it is an excellent alternative to the heavy Nikon DSL and you will enjoy the capabilities of the M9 and the quality photographs that you will be able to produce with it.
Yes there are lots of other options out there. I use my M mount lens on my GF1 and enjoy the results as well. You can find positive reviews on the Ricoh, Pansonic, Olympus, Fugifilm, Sony, and others.
I would recommend the M9 without hesitation.
Semper Fi
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Nikon Bob
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I expect that if my Nikon gear sells as I expect it to, then I'll get an M9; or, as somebody, either here or on Fred Miranda said "It's only camera gear." If I don't like the M9, I'll just sell it, or, since I'll be getting it from Adorama, I'll have effectively 30 days to give a try, and if I don't like it, I'll send it back. I can then use the money for the forthcoming D800, ya know, the one with 28 trillion mp, weighs 12oz, shoots in digital medium format at 12fps and costs $29.95
Seems that you already know what you are going to do having considered the options. So, good luck and post your experiences with the M9 vs your Nikon kit.
Bob
Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
I wonder if people make a final choice between using a fork, a knife, a spoon, a spork, or their hands. Given these questions, I wouldn't be surprised some kitchens have nothing but one utensil.
dave lackey
Veteran
They might be the most versatile, but that does not mean they are the best. And is this stating that if you use a rangefinder (or any non-SLR) you are not primarily focused on photography?
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My SLRs are for those things the M3 is not as good at...but the M3 is best for all the rest.
I cut my teeth beginning in the early 70's in motorsports and football/baseball/soccer coverage using Nikon SLRs and DSLRs. Macro is so fun with the same cameras. But, when those tasks are done, I reach for the M3 as it focuses me more into photography than anything else. And it does the tasks I need done better than I could with any SLR/DSLR.
dseelig
David
I would after using a nex 5n and leica m9 and a full canon system susggest a m9 son nex system two sony zooms 18-55 and 55-200 for the slower high quality work leica lenses . a 24 and a 50 leica lens goes a long way on those two bodies you end up with a 24 35 50 and 75 angle of view with two lenses and two bodies also the90 cron is great on a sony. think of the cameras as complimentry and use them for there strengths just do
not shoot jpegs with sony or leica
not shoot jpegs with sony or leica
awslee
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You should keep both, M9 for every day shooting and traveling and the Nikon for events shooting.