I heard Leica M9 only can 1-2 frames per sec

[artspraken]

I read alot of praise for the M9, but only one review mentioned that it has a limitation of 1 - 2 frames per sec.

I find this very difficult to accept leh. do you?

The Major Flaw of the M9

For all there is to recommend the M9, there are a few things where cameras selling for thousands of dollars less put it to shame and may affect the suitability of the M9 for certain pro applications.

These include the following:.

* Capable of only 1-2 frames per second
* Lack of weather sealing
* No live view
* No integrated dust removal system
* Absence of any video mode

http://www.digitaljournalist.org/issue0911/camera-corner-the-leica-m9.html

 

[surrephoto]

I don't find this a limitation at all.

Prevents over-shooting and gives you a real feel of a rangefinder.

 

[enivre]

Hm, for all you know they purposely made it as such to make the experience feel more "authentic"...

I don't think it's a big deal, most traditional RF shooters shoot WAAAAAAAY slower than that.

 

[krishna91]

any serious leica shooter would have shot with film leicas before and 1-2 frames was acceptable back then and no one complained. Neither do they now. You don't buy leicas because of features. You buy them because they are leicas.

 

[chiif]

I read alot of praise for the M9, but only one review mentioned that it has a limitation of 1 - 2 frames per sec.

I find this very difficult to accept leh. do you?



http://www.digitaljournalist.org/issue0911/camera-corner-the-leica-m9.html

why is it so difficult to accept leh?

It's not meant to be used for shooting football matches. You can buy a cheaper D3 to do that...

Even if the M9 body is capable of shooting at 8 frames per sec, can someone focus that fast in 1 sec?

 

[grey_fox]

Sounds ok to me for a RF. :bsmilie:

Anyways most ppl can dream about owning a Leica. ;P me included.

 

[Cactus jACK]

Even if the M9 body is capable of shooting at 8 frames per sec, can someone focus that fast in 1 sec?

how many other high end cameras can say that it comes with an unique one-point manual continuous servo focusing. :bsmilie:

 

[night86mare]

I read alot of praise for the M9, but only one review mentioned that it has a limitation of 1 - 2 frames per sec.

you want to burst shot?

poor hcb must be turning over in his grave, the decisive moment has become captured by machine gunning.. :bsmilie::bsmilie:

 

[Rangefinder_fan]

And that statement alone explains the very robust sales..

...You don't buy leicas because of features. You buy them because they are leicas.

 

[lokewl]

I have been using a Leica M8 for almost 3 years, I nave not use continuous mode more than 5 times. To be frank, I can't focus that fast either.

 

[Rangefinder_fan]

Question. When sports photogs shoot in burst mode, do they change their focus mid-burst?
If they don't, then rf users not being able to focus that fast seems to be a moot point.

I have been using a Leica M8 for almost 3 years, I nave not use continuous mode more than 5 times. To be frank, I can't focus that fast either.

 

[artspraken]

Even if the M9 body is capable of shooting at 8 frames per sec, can someone focus that fast in 1 sec?

yah hor. how come i never think of this. very true.

 

[Daedalus Trent]

Question. When sports photogs shoot in burst mode, do they change their focus mid-burst?
If they don't, then rf users not being able to focus that fast seems to be a moot point.

I believe they do :think:

 

[artspraken]

Not say sports photography (dun think M9 the tele zoom got so power enough for sports),

But hor, lets suppose I am GWC and want to use M9 to pewpew during a model shoot.

If the fps is only 1 to 2, then I might miss the model's pose lei. That means must play slow music so that the posture dun move so fast

 

[Daedalus Trent]

Not say sports photography, lets suppose I am GWC and want to use M9 to pewpew during a model shoot.

If the fps is only 1 to 2, then I might miss the model's pose lei. That means must play slow music so that the posture dun move so fast

I think you answered your own question ya? :bsmilie:

Leica's simply aren't built for optimal functionality, in comparision to other professional digital bodies out there

 

[hookonclassic]

M9 is almost the ideal digital rangefinder to me.

Do I need fast burst mode?
No. Not for digital rangefinder. I will use a DSLR with auto focus lens for this purpose.

Do I need weather sealing?
Yes. It will be perfect.

Do I need live view?
No. Not necessary.

Do I need auto cleaning sensor?
Good to have, not a must.

Do I need Video mode?
No, no, no way. I will use video cam and not a rangefinder.

 

[IamJeFfy]

burst fire?

post-DSLR syndrome

 

[Anjinnete Ross]

poor hcb must be turning over in his grave, the decisive moment has become captured by machine gunning.. :bsmilie::bsmilie:

You think so? :devil:

Wonder which camera would HCB choose if he had a choice of an autofocus SLR with burst mode, and a rangefinder? I suppose we will never know. HCB never had the choice, did he? :bsmilie: :bsmilie:

 

[Anjinnete Ross]

Leica's simply aren't built for optimal functionality, in comparision to other professional digital bodies out there

Wow!

You mean people actually buy Leica knowing that these cameras are not built for optimal functionality? Or maybe I got you wrong?

 

[aloyyolaaloy]

Not say sports photography (dun think M9 the tele zoom got so power enough for sports),

But hor, lets suppose I am GWC and want to use M9 to pewpew during a model shoot.

If the fps is only 1 to 2, then I might miss the model's pose lei. That means must play slow music so that the posture dun move so fast

you're better off with a dslr :bsmilie: