Used Leica M9 Black Rangefinder Camera 10704 with Leicatime Base

Description

The Leica M9 represents a new benchmark in digital photography This digital camera is the world's most compact full-format system, and thus the Leica M9 sets a new benchmark for modern M photography.

The Leica M9 is the world's first digital system camera of its size to be built with a full-frame sensor. The history of 35-mm photography began almost 100 years ago with the legendary Ur-Leica, today, it is the Leica M9, a landmark camera that carries the proud heritage of Leica M cameras into the digital age. The Leica M9 is the world's first digital system camera of its size to be built with a full-frame sensor. This CCD sensor has been developed specifically for the M9 and is capable of perfectly capturing the full 35-mm format (24x36 mm) in ultra-high resolution. The Leica M9 follows its' predecessors with its familiar classic and timeless M design. It represents the essence of its predecessors but includes the technology of our time. It is the perfect contemporary tool for those who set the highest standards in image quality and for those who are committed to creating images that endure.

The combination of an extremely high-resolution sensor and ultra- high performance Leica M lenses plus  faithful processing of the image data ensures the best picture results under all conditions. The exclusive CCD sensor in the Leica M9 with18 Million Pixels allows the utilisation of the full 35 mm format. The sensor of the M9 uses a newly developed cover glass to eliminate infrared light interference and allows the use of existing Leica M lenses without loss of image quality. So, the use of external UV/IR filters is not required.

The simple handling and menus of the Leica M9 allow the photographer to concentrate on taking pictures, not the controls! The key control element of the Leica M9 is an intuitive four-way switch and dial combination, which is used in conjunction with the 2.5-inch LCD monitor on the back of the camera. To set the ISO sensitivity, one simply maintains light pressure on the ISO button while simultaneously turning the dial to select the required setting. All other functions important for everyday situations are quickly and easily accessible by pressing the set button: white balance, image-data compression, resolution, exposure correction, exposure bracketing, and programmable user profiles. The Leica M9 user profiles can be programmed with any combination of camera and shooting settings and are stored under an assigned name, and accessed quickly whenever required for a particular situation.

It is expected that a Leica M9 will become a lifelong companion. In spite of the larger sensor size, the compact housing of the M8 and M8.2 design has been retained. With exterior dimensions of 139 x 37 x 80 mm (5.5 x 1.5 x 3.1 in) it maintains theshape of the forerunner M cameras and becomes the smallest full frame system camera in the world. Its full metal housing is crafted from a high-strength magnesium alloy, and its upper housing and bottom plate are machined from large blocks of brass, and provide perfect protection for its inner mechanisms. The digital components and shutter assembly of the M9 are similarly constructed with endurance in mind. Free firmware updates ensure that the camera benefits from the latest technology too. In short: The Leica M9 is an investment for a lifetime. The camera is available in classic black vulcanite finish or steel grey with a traditional fine leatherette finish.