User manual LEICA M9 FAQ

[. . . ] FAQ LEICA M9 Status March 2010 Why does the LEICA M9 not use the Maestro processor?The use of conventional DSP components allows a very flexible treatment on JPG processing, a great advantage with the very unique sensor design of the M9 sensor. [. . . ] ull frame sensors offer the highest image quality, therefore Leica selected this technology for the M9. A goal in the development of the M9 was to be able to offer the camera for an attractive price as possible. Depending upon demand, we may offer this as a retrofit or an additional model in the future. With Adobe we could partner with the leading provider of image processing software. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom offers a substantially larger feature range than Capture One. With Lightroom, DNG files can be converted, but additionally functions include image processing, archiving, printing preparation and web gallery functions. Page 1 of 2 / As at March 2010 Leica Camera AG / Oskar-Barnack-Straße 11 / D-35606 Solms / Phone +49 (0) 6442-208-0 / Telefax +49 (0) 6442-208-333 / www. leica-camera. com Can my LEICA M8 or M8. 2 be upgraded with the Sensor of the M9?In addition to the sensor, many additional and components have been changed (e. g. the shutter) an upgrade of the M8 or M8. 2 is economically non-sense and therefore not offered. Why was the display for battery and pictures remaining on the top plate omitted?The monitor offers substantially more room for a clear and exact display of the data and permits additional information such as card size, shutter speed and lens type. In contrast to the display on the M8, the information can be easily seen in low light situations. Why are the framelines calibrated at 1m, instead of 2m as in the M8. 2? [. . . ] The M9's performance is very much based on the card's speed. Therefore, we suggest using the faster types on the list below containing memory cards checked by Leica. Type of card Extrememory 4GB SDHC hama SDHC 4 GB Kingston SDHC 4GB class2 Lexar Professional SDHC 4GB 133x class6 Lexar Professional SDHC 8GB 133x class6 Panasonic SDHC 8GB class6 PNY SDHC 8GB SanDisk Video HD 16GB class4 SanDisk Extreme III SD 2 GB SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 4 GB SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 4GB 30 MB/s SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 8GB 30MB/s SanDisk SDHC 4GB class2 SanDisk SDHC 8GB class2 SanDisk Ultra II 16GB class4 SanDisk Ultra II SDHC 2GB 15 MB/s SanDisk Ultra II SDHC 32GB class4 Toshiba 16GB SDHC class4 Toshiba 4GB SDHC class6 Transcend SDHC 16GB class6 Transcend SDHC 1GB Transcend SDHC 32GB class6 ultron High Speed SD 512MB Page 2 of 2 / As at March 2010 Leica Camera AG / Oskar-Barnack-Straße 11 / D-35606 Solms / Phone +49 (0) 6442-208-0 / Telefax +49 (0) 6442-208-333 / www. leica-camera. com [. . . ]