Pick One Digital M

[Archlich]

"It’s roughly the same weight or perhaps a tad heavier than the regular black M9" — Seal writes in the comments.

I find the 335 grams (battery included) claim a bit beyond my imagination. It's lighter than a Hexar RF, lighter than a Contax G2 (both have titanium shells), even lighter than the tiny Nikon 28Ti that I recently acquired. The famously titanium-crafted 28Ti, with battery and film, weigh 358 grams. In fact, the M9 Titanium is as light as a fully loaded Contax T2...

What's going on within that M9? Why couldn't Leica repeat the miracle with the M240 Titanium?

I found here that the titanium 35/1.4 ASPH that came with the kit also weighs 335 grams. Hmm. A coincidence, or a mistake?

 

[Archlich]

Found a Japanese reviewer who had actually weighted the camera:

https://zigsow.jp/review/132/196012

Body weighs 600 grams and the lens is 344 grams. In accordance with Seal's impression - it's actually heavier than a regular M9, which weighs 585 grams.

 

[pyeh]

In that case, if I could take back my vote I would!

 

[brennanphotoguy]

No re-dos.

 

[willie_901]

I would always choose the camera with the highest raw-file signal-to-noise ratio. This assumes that camera does not have a profound flaw or other disadvantage that would affect my creative interests.

 

[narsuitus]

I prefer titanium bodies for the way they resist wear and tear; not for the light weight.

However, I prefer the features of M10 compared to the M9; therefore, I voted for the M10.

If only a titanium Leica M10 were available.

 

[uhoh7]

Found a Japanese reviewer who had actually weighted the camera:

https://zigsow.jp/review/132/196012

Body weighs 600 grams and the lens is 344 grams. In accordance with Seal's impression - it's actually heavier than a regular M9, which weighs 585 grams.

I was going by José Manuel Serrano Esparza
"The remarkable lightness of this noble metal joined together with its extreme sturdiness, have enabled to achieve a camera body weight 250 g lower than the 585 g of the Leica M9"

Somebody was fibbing....or

Who wants to call him? 😉
http://www.reportajes-jmserrano.com/principal.html

He is member of LHS can't find his email. Let's find one more source which is definitive on weight.

Looking more here it is "20 grams lighter"
https://photothisandthat.co.uk/2010/11/14/leica-m9-titanium/

 

[jaapv]

Neither...

 

[taemo]

M10 for me.. thinner, ISO dial.. no sensor corrosion.

M9 Titanium if I were a collector and have money to throw away.

 

[jsrockit]

M10 if we are playing fantasy. M-D or Q in alternate reality. Fuji in reality.

 

[Out to Lunch]

Even though I am happy with Fuji, in relation to the Leica M it's comparing apples and pears.

 

[f16sunshine]

Neither...

+1
Finally a chance to 100% agree with Jaapv 😀

 

[jsrockit]

Even though I am happy with Fuji, in relation to the Leica M it's comparing apples and pears.

Not a comparison, just reality for me. Both are awesome.

 

[Emile de Leon]

I'll wait..nothing for now..

 

[sepiareverb]

If only a titanium Leica M10 were available.

Just wait.

...no sensor corrosion...

Just wait.

 

[uhoh7]

Neither...

You and Puts totally agree on that one, Mr 240 🙂
I think you will weaken eventually 😉

What does M9 Titan really weigh? I'm surprised Esparzo was so far off, and I also saw a spec sheet with 330 grams listed....

Did it just come in much heavier than they first planned?

If it's true the Titan is about M9 weight (or more), I would take M10 myself, for sure. I also did not realize it had no strap lugs. Gorgeous thing, though. Many little differences.

I'm surprised you are a strong 240 defender, though I know you love the camera. Are you shooting video alot, or is it the battery?