Neare
Well-known
Well, I wouldn't diss it if someone gave me one to use ... or sell. However, the price tag is disgusting.
hteasley
Pupil
They've evolved M cameras over those 60 years. The M9 is a great technological innovation. They can do it.
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sepiareverb
genius and moron
Well, read this thread for starters. Anything that Leica does seems to ruffle feathers, as messing with the M is sacrilege to many. Can you imagine the outcry from all those people who won't buy an M9 anyway if the M9 had electronic framelines? Seems logical to me to make some inroads on innovation with a camera that will certainly pay for itself quickly. The special editions help keep Leica afloat today just as they did years ago. They're not asking us to buy it, they've obviously got enough people to buy the edition they set.
ferider
Veteran
I wonder if student discount applies to the M9T. 
urban_alchemist
Well-known
I think it looks fantastic, and will probably work a treat.
If I had €20,000+ Euros to spare, I'd buy one and use the sh!t out of it...
If I had €20,000+ Euros to spare, I'd buy one and use the sh!t out of it...
sanmich
Veteran
ok, the look is a question of taste.
The tech innovation...could be interesting, and there is a logic at trying the market before releasing the M10.
The price has been discussed, and let's assume they know what they are doing.
But how, HOW, can they justify this ridiculous holster contraption??
The tech innovation...could be interesting, and there is a logic at trying the market before releasing the M10.
The price has been discussed, and let's assume they know what they are doing.
But how, HOW, can they justify this ridiculous holster contraption??
popeye
Established
6 pages of 'Ugly, wretched excess, Leica is gone downhill again, etc, etc...". Heck, I only posted here to boost my post count...
Pavel+
Established
Does it come with a titanium display case?
ederek
Well-known
Found this image on the official M9T page - wonder if those models on the right were rejected M9T design models or ideas for the M10?
Ooh ooh <jumping up and down> - do I see a WHITE one there??? Quick, let me grab it before Keith gets it!
I admit there's plenty of bashing going on, but next to some other announcements out there right now, this is a bit underwhelming..
sper
Well-known
I think the camera looks pretty cool actually. I like it.
But...
Leica should be ashamed of themselves for charging so much for it, along with the rest of their products.
But...
Leica should be ashamed of themselves for charging so much for it, along with the rest of their products.
nonot
Well-known
Reminds me more of a DeLorean than an Audi. At this point I wouldn't be surprised if they did a collaboration with Christian Audiger.
ywenz
Veteran
Found this image on the official M9T page - wonder if those models on the right were rejected M9T design models or ideas for the M10?
What a shame.. the M series' body design needs no evolution. Any new model should retain the M's classic look, with the leatherette cover running the whole width of the body. Instead, this body looks like a prop from the set of Battlestar Galactica.
YOu know it's poor design when compared to that timeless looking Omega Speedmaster on the guy's wrist, this M looks like garbage.
antiquark
Derek Ross
I understand the titanium lenshood can also be thrown like a ninja star, with deadly effect.
ederek
Well-known
Soooo much now makes sense!!
Steve Jobs was reported by Bloomberg to have been stopped coming back from Japan with Ninja Throwing Stars.
This was refuted by Apple.
It would seem perhaps Leica had provided Steve with a new Titanium M, complete with throwing star lens hood?!?
Perhaps to thank him for the free Leica brand pump during the iPhone 4 launch??
Will there really be a Leica lens element in the iPhone 5???
J J Kapsberger
Well-known
I applaud Leica. It's a step in the right direction in terms of styling. They've given the M9 a very modern look. Now, the next step is to move further away from building genuine imitation M6s. Let the later M9s and M10 be totally designed around the latest technology Leica has in its grasp.
(Just don't let them build only titanium cameras at that price.)
(Just don't let them build only titanium cameras at that price.)
tim_c
Established
Some art student has given a Leica a reskin. Whoop-e-do.
igi
Well-known
Even cabinets get gifts from the rich people!?
The looks is a match for a carbon-fibre clad Japanese rice rocket
The looks is a match for a carbon-fibre clad Japanese rice rocket
heatherselkie
Member
Wow, really? On one hand an interesting modern design that yes reminds me of a Battlestar Gallactica prop(yes in our world we had leicas too), but not fitting with the Leica M. I don't like it at all. What is that silly holster thing? It very much looks like an item for the very very rich. Sometimes I go into the fancy schmanzy fairmont castle to use their lovely washrooms and walk past the luxury stores and this M9T is the kind of thing you see in the display windows. Kind of disgusting. I know Leica has a history of appalling special editions, but I thought the latest ownership put a stop to that?
The promo I read mentioned nothing about the technical specs-just how stylish it is. The language again was very much for a certain clientel-very very rich.
So, if there are any technical advances, hopefully they will put it into a normal body for the mere mortal M10. Way to appeal to your fan base Leica!
The promo I read mentioned nothing about the technical specs-just how stylish it is. The language again was very much for a certain clientel-very very rich.
So, if there are any technical advances, hopefully they will put it into a normal body for the mere mortal M10. Way to appeal to your fan base Leica!
Hmmm, why are there black, silver and white M9's in that pic? Is this going to be the M9.2 eventually?