Saturday, August 13, 2011

The Leica M9-P: A High-Tech Camera that doesn't disappoint




Leica's new M9-P digital rangefinder taps the till at $7,995,  the same price as the original M9 commanded when it was released in 2009 but you don't stay in the business of making pricey cameras for nearly a century without doing something right.

The new version adds a virtually unbreakable sapphire crystal covering on the LCD, produced using diamond cutting tools, and an anti-reflective coating.

The body includes a vulcanite leatherette body finish, for a more secure grip, but curiously lacks the familiar red Leica logo and M9 lettering on the front, in line with the camera's elegant "minimalist styling."

Beyond that, the P includes the same full-frame 18 megapixel sensor featured on the M9, an "almost silent" shutter, and is compatible with Leica's full range of astronomically expensive M lenses.

The M9-P will be available in black or chrome for $7,995 (£5,300) or $15,990 (£10,600) for two, since we know you'll want both.

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