Ruffmeister
Member
After some deliberation following a few questions set on here, I finally pulled the trigger after I sold my Fuji X gear.
New sensor, 25k actuations, Nice condition with a little bit of brassing on the edges.
Have only shot a couple of things indoors to test it out but all looks good. Full frame feels great in such a small, light body. In comparison to the M8, it feels a lot more mature. Not that there is anything wrong with the M8 at all. I love shooting with it and it's what ended up getting me here!
Aside from being FF, the first thing I noticed was the quieter shutter (used in the M8.2 I believe) along with the dedicated ISO button and the option for uncompressed DNGs in camera. No more UVIR cut filters and lens coding built in which is a nice feature. I haven't had a proper play yet but will do in the coming weeks.
I may end up selling the M8. I'm not sure if I can justify both. But for the time being I will keep hold of it and see how it goes with the M9.
Thanks for all your help here. Has been greatly appreciated.
New sensor, 25k actuations, Nice condition with a little bit of brassing on the edges.
Have only shot a couple of things indoors to test it out but all looks good. Full frame feels great in such a small, light body. In comparison to the M8, it feels a lot more mature. Not that there is anything wrong with the M8 at all. I love shooting with it and it's what ended up getting me here!
Aside from being FF, the first thing I noticed was the quieter shutter (used in the M8.2 I believe) along with the dedicated ISO button and the option for uncompressed DNGs in camera. No more UVIR cut filters and lens coding built in which is a nice feature. I haven't had a proper play yet but will do in the coming weeks.
I may end up selling the M8. I'm not sure if I can justify both. But for the time being I will keep hold of it and see how it goes with the M9.
Thanks for all your help here. Has been greatly appreciated.
donny
Member
Were I in the same situation, I think I would keep the M8 around. If you need to service the M9 you can probably count on it being out of your hands for 2-3 months if not more.
seakayaker1
Well-known
Congratulations! I know I loved my M9 when I had it, a great camera.
I would hold onto the M8 as a backup for the M9, if never hurts to have a second camera where the lens are interchangeable.
I would hold onto the M8 as a backup for the M9, if never hurts to have a second camera where the lens are interchangeable.
Ruffmeister
Member
Thank you 
You raise fair points on the M8 as a backup. There is an allure to it as well with the b&w files.
It feels an extravagant purchase but I have had so much fun shooting with the M8, more than I expected in some ways, I just feel that the move to the M9 is perfect. Looking forward to getting out with it over the weekend.
You raise fair points on the M8 as a backup. There is an allure to it as well with the b&w files.
It feels an extravagant purchase but I have had so much fun shooting with the M8, more than I expected in some ways, I just feel that the move to the M9 is perfect. Looking forward to getting out with it over the weekend.
jaapv
RFF Sponsoring Member.
Don't sell your IR filters! Although it is a lot better than the M8, the M9 is certainly not completely IR-proof, (the M (Typ 240) even less so)
willie_901
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macfiend
Established
Congratulations on your purchase. I love my M9 and never get tired of shooting with it.
Although I sold my M8, I do miss it from time to time. If finances aren't an issue then perhaps holding onto it for a bit would be a wise decision.
All the best,
John
Although I sold my M8, I do miss it from time to time. If finances aren't an issue then perhaps holding onto it for a bit would be a wise decision.
All the best,
John
Ruffmeister
Member
Thanks John. I still have it for the time being.
Used it alongside the M9 the other day and still love it. I've sold the rest of my Fuji lenses now so have topped up the bank balance a bit. I will see how it gets used in the coming months. They don't seem to be really losing any money.The M9 is a great camera. Love the full frame look and have no regrets so far of letting the Fuji X go.
I didn't realise that. I haven't run in to many issues so far with the Cron V4 but will keep it in mind. Thanks
Ronald M
Veteran
Never sell my M8. It is backup, IR camera, and to be honest the files are super nice.
Mine get super sharp in ACR, .5 radius, 25 to 40 amount. My M9 is a little better, but for most prints the M8 is plenty good.
The firmware is better with the 9, but not by much.
Not worth selling for todays value.
Mine get super sharp in ACR, .5 radius, 25 to 40 amount. My M9 is a little better, but for most prints the M8 is plenty good.
The firmware is better with the 9, but not by much.
Not worth selling for todays value.
Ruffmeister
Member
I have used it for IR a couple of times and must admit, do like what I get from it. I'd probably buy an IR camera if I sold it so almost seems pointless haha.
I'm very happy with the 9. Differences between them are pretty marginal other than FF but the 9 feels a lot more mature. Selling an M always seems a difficult thing to consider and I think I'd regret getting rid of the 8 at this stage, unless I had to.
The M9 is a fine camera for sure, and I hope and expect you'll enjoy it. I sold my M9 to finance a M240 but kept both my M8 bodies. The used sale prices dropped so far I figured the M8 was worth more to me than the money it would get. I still use the M8s regularly.
Also, from my experience, I agree with Jaapv above. When I first got the M8s I resisted the IR cut filter need, but learned for myself within a couple months. The IR has a pervasive effect on colors and in many cases is not fixable in post, nor ignorable either! And, yes, I see the same issue in the M240 to a lesser degree, and now always use the filters to assure colors of faces, foliage, those black man-made fabrics, and indoor scenes under incandescent light. I am getting by ok with dSLRs but I guess they have heavier IR filtration in the sensor stack.
Congrats and enjoy!
Also, from my experience, I agree with Jaapv above. When I first got the M8s I resisted the IR cut filter need, but learned for myself within a couple months. The IR has a pervasive effect on colors and in many cases is not fixable in post, nor ignorable either! And, yes, I see the same issue in the M240 to a lesser degree, and now always use the filters to assure colors of faces, foliage, those black man-made fabrics, and indoor scenes under incandescent light. I am getting by ok with dSLRs but I guess they have heavier IR filtration in the sensor stack.
Congrats and enjoy!
Ruffmeister
Member
Thanks for your wishes, Doug.
I didn't realise that the IR issue was still partly there on the M9 so will keep it in mind. I remember using my M8 in the early days without a UV/IR filter and I agree, some of the weird colours couldn't be fixed, certainly not easily.