jsrockit
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I'll wait to see how it works out AFTER you get the camera... 😉
Why I chose the SD1M over an M9.
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noimmunity
scratch my niche
I agree. The M9 is also much more reliable (none of the color shifts that I see with the Foveon). But outdoors in daylight, I prefer the Foveon. My favorite small camera compromise for color landscape. Just really wish there were a compact Merrill wider than 28mm efov.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I don't forsee a problem John. I've used my DPMs almost incessantly since I got them and although the cameras themselves can be frustrating at times their output has done nothing but delight me.
I have no problems with DSLRs (happy D700 owner) and personally think that the foveon sensor is the best thing to happen to digital photography since the release of the RD-1.
j.scooter
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Good for you Keith!
Looking forward to seeing the results, a mini review would be cool too 🙂
Looking forward to seeing the results, a mini review would be cool too 🙂
jsrockit
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GaryLH
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Have fun w/ it. Let the pics start rolling in 🙂
Gary
Gary
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
And I'll publicly take an opportunity to thank you Gary for all the help you've given me with this decision ... much appreciated. 🙂
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Congrats - looking forward to hearing your experience.
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agfa100
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I have a SD-14 with the 20, 50,105 lenses that I was happy with as long as I was shooting outside and did not need higher iso. And even the older camera did a nice job in B&W, but I kept wanting to shoot higher iso and have a smaller camera so I went with the Ricoh GXR with the M module. I was a old leica film shooter and had my M lenses, I learned never to get rid of Leica glass. I am thinking of dusting off the old SD-14 this weekend and will see what happens.
I just cannot see spending the $$$ on a M-digital body since the QC does not seem to be anywhere as close as the old film bodies. Sorry for the rambling it just made me think again.
wbill
I just cannot see spending the $$$ on a M-digital body since the QC does not seem to be anywhere as close as the old film bodies. Sorry for the rambling it just made me think again.
wbill
dfatty
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congrats, keith. i look forward to hearing and seeing more after you get it.
Margu
Established
Sony A7r is the only camera worth buying -- at present, esp for b&w
steveclem
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Woah! Now that's some statement. If you want the Merrill sensor in a SLR then this is the way to go. Good for Sigma I say.
Sparrow
Veteran
... to accept the ways of others. one must first respect your own
raid
Dad Photographer
I wish you lots of fun with your chosen digital camera, Keith. It is a personal choice, and I would not worry about any opinions that suggest to do otherwise now.
David_Manning
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Keith, I think the only difference which can't really be quantified by research is the shooting experience.
I love my M9...the files, the VF, the weight/size...but sometimes, my little Ricoh GR just scratches that itch...and lately, the GR has been my go-to camera. Go figure.
So, that's really the difference I see. Both the Merrill and the M9 have great IQ, but get there a bit differently.
Good luck, and enjoy your Sigma!
I love my M9...the files, the VF, the weight/size...but sometimes, my little Ricoh GR just scratches that itch...and lately, the GR has been my go-to camera. Go figure.
So, that's really the difference I see. Both the Merrill and the M9 have great IQ, but get there a bit differently.
Good luck, and enjoy your Sigma!
kbg32
neo-romanticist
I feel the same as you David. Not to change the subject of this thread, but that GR really does it for me lately.
fireblade
Vincenzo.
congrats Keith, just spoke to Michelle at CR's yesterday and did a deal on the DP2M.
jsrockit
Moderator
What was this supposed to accomplish?
wintoid
Back to film
Monochrom
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