#Leica m9 with gps4cam full#

I just want to use a camera as an extension of myself and make some photographs. Last thing I want in my hands this early in the morning is a fidgety complicated camera. I love walking empty streets early in the morning photographing historic areas of Southern California like Balboa. There really are no shortcuts with other cameras, even if other manufacturers make those empty promises in their designs. Where do you think you fit in? If you are ready for change, then perhaps rangefinder photography is for you. Others might have either given up too quickly or, the system just doesn’t suit them. For those who have stuck with it, its likely one of the most rewarding experiences for them. The simple truth is that shooting with a digital rangefinder is going to change the way you approach photographing, there’s no getting around that. If you are considering shooting with a rangefinder but you aren’t yet thinking about changing your style of photography, you might as well pass on the entire idea. Leica M9 Rangefinder Review (Diary Part II)- Hey You, It’s Time for Change But remember, a good investment isn’t a bad thing. Even an older M9 will run you $2,800-$4,000 USD. Most of the images in this review were made using the Voigtlander 35mm f/1.7 Ultron, and Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Nokton.Īny Leica Rangefinder is an investment, there’s simply no getting around it. I want to thank Leica Miami for the ability to use the M9 for this review, and I sincerely hope they and their families are recovering well from Hurricane Irma. Even if you decided to choose Voigtlander or Zeiss glass for your Leica rangefinder, you’ll get a great return on your money. In some cases, you can even profit from your gear if you decide to sell it. Good news, it won’t depreciate in value all that much, if at all. No matter how you slice it, the price of admission for a camera body alone is a larger investment of capital than most camera systems initially. To go from the M8, you will about double your investment in a body, even with an M-E. Currently, the M8/M-E/M9/M240 (in that order) are your most affordable options. After all, the price of admission into digital rangefinders is a financial commitment for most individuals. So here you are reading about the M9, likely you either own one or may be window shopping. Leica M9 Rangefinder Review (Diary Part II)- The Investment This is my fourth rangefinder article here, and likely won’t be the last. In a way, this is really a part II to my M8 article.

For those of you who are considering getting into rangefinders with a limited budget, this article will serve as a practical point of view when comparing the Leica M9 with the Leica M8. I continue to hone my technique using a rangefinder camera. I’ve been making new contacts, having discussions with other passionate like-minded photographers, planning more, and looking forward to my next photo outings. Since publishing my M8 article I’ve been active. All of my life I’ve understood the value of a less is more philosophy, but as I get into more mature years I realize the rewards of living your life that way. Sometimes I reflect with a heavy heart when I realize that I almost lost both of those vital components that make photography so special to me.

#Leica m9 with gps4cam full#

My creativity along with my passion for photography, seem in full swing again. Leica M9 Rangefinder Review: Since I’ve decided to switch to a rangefinder as my main camera system, life has been simpler. Leica M9 Rangefinder Review by Carl Garrard: Leica M9, Voigtlander 35mm f/1.7 Ultron (image shot with M8)