Today we talk a bit about the Leica Monochrome. Yes, this is a post for reach people only 🙂
First of all BHphoto (Click here) reports that the $7,950.00 Monochrome will start to ship from August 28th. Focus Numerique posted a Leica Monochrome review by Alexander Maller: “The images are impressive. There are many, many, many details from what I know with film. The sharpness is excellent and the images are searched and really beautiful especially in the small details like hair, skin.“.
ISO Test: Leica M Monochrom vs. Leica M9 at RedDotForum.
Leica M Monochrom Hands-On Preview at ePhotozine. They also posted a Leica X2 Hands-On First Impressions Review (ePhotozine).
Leica M9 unscrambled at PetaPixel.
Now really, who of you guys preordered that camera? I can’t wait to see a FF mirrorless for $3,000. That’s what I want!
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A fullframe mirrorless should cost 1500 $ since there is no pentaprism.
The resolution of that sensor is amazing. Beautiful when looked at 100%. Noise is a clear improvement over M9. But the highlights are clipping too easily.
Once upon a time ……… I travelled with two camera housings. One for B&W, one for color. Today, owning a D800 that has similar resolution as the Leica Monochrome, I am not sure I need that.
-Well, aside the fact that Leica lenses are superior to the competition. But I am not rich enough anyway. 🙂
a camera for collectors… nothing more
After downloading a bunch of DNG Monochrom files, it is clear that Leica may have a serious defect with this camera in the highlight clipping.
The tonal transition in the clipping area is harsh and ugly. No amount of post processing can return info where none exists. I question The dynamic range of this camera.
I had one on order but cancelled after working on the DNG files.
Bill