How quiet is the M9?

[jamato8]

For some photography just fine for some of what I shoot, it gets noticed and can change the mood as I work in intimate settings at times, as is the nature of my work.

 

[arnulf]

One thing is the shutter itself. It's, as has been said already, quiet enough. Maybe not as quiet as a film M, but close enough. But I find it strange that noone has pointed out that you on a film camera need to advance the film, and that's not exactly a quiet affair, especially if you have to do it quickly. So even if the re-cocking of the shutter is a little loud, I think it's quieter than the film camera if you consider the speed.

 

[LCT]

Wishful thinkings here. We can recock the shutter when we want with film Ms. Try to shoot in a church or a court house with both and you'll see what i mean.

 

[rxmd]

Wishful thinkings here. We can recock the shutter when we want with film Ms. Try to shoot in a church or a court house with both and you'll see what i mean.

You can do the same with an M9. It has a mode where it recocks the shutter only when you release the shutter button.

 

[jamato8]

Yes you can use it in the discrete mode but I still find that noisy compared to the slight, click of an M2.

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

I just compared it to the M4-P and the M9's shutter is definitely quieter. If I remember right, the M7 is similarly damped. If you can make good use of discreet mode, the M9's shutter will serve you well.

 

[LCT]

You can do the same with an M9. It has a mode where it recocks the shutter only when you release the shutter button.

Haha yes same with my M8.2. Better training my index finger to avoid cramps then. 😀

 

[back alley]

youtube m9 shooter

 

[back alley]

anyone watch & listen?

 

[jamato8]

Yes, very nice. M2 is quieter but I use all digital now so it's ok. Maybe the M10 or oh no, the M10-P!

 

[doolittle]

anyone watch & listen?

Thanks for the link, it made me laugh.