The new Fuji X100 looks great but until we actually see one in person and in use, we can not say it will be a better bet than the X1, which is a proven image quality powerhouse. They released a killer looking version of the X1 in all black with the M9 vulcanite, and they finally released the D-Lux 5 we have all been waiting for. They released a camera they can show off and sell to collectors AND users with deep enough pockets.
But as for Photokina, Leica did as good as they could expect to do given the size of the company and the fact that LAST YEAR they release TWO major cameras. I still think they will be coming out with some sort of “R” solution within a year or so, but that is just my gut feeling. But the design, the feel, and the image quality is all there. They were riding high on the M9 and X1 announcements and rightly so. The M9 is an awesome “Picture Taking Machine” which is really all that matters in the end isn’t it? Why do we need an M9.2 right now? We dont! DO we not all see amazing results from our M9’s already? Is there something there that hinders our ability to get great results with it? NO! Leica can not be expected to pump out new cameras every year, just not possible and besides, why would we want that anyway? Why would we want to spend $7000 on an M9 and months later have them release an M9.2? I know I would be PISSED if this happened. Leica is a small company, MANY times smaller than Nikon, Canon, or Panasonic. More profit for Leica, new features for future M’s, etc. Nothing but good can come from this TiM9 for everyone. Also, I feel that things they did in THIS M9 will pave the way for new features in the M10 when that is announced in 2012/2013. Leica had to have something special for Photokina so this is what they did. They are not going anywhere and this TI M9 is not a replacement to the current, standard M9! Those are still here and they are all highly capable cameras. They still offer the classics like the MP, M7, and M9. I will not get into my complaints about them here but by building this almost futuristic looking digital M9 Leica has created loads of buzz once again. Leica is smart in many ways, and not so smart in others. Nothing wrong with press, even if its controversial. This will boost not only Leicas bottom line, but also it will get their name out into the world even more as more and more websites will report on this crazy $20k+ camera produced by Leica! Im sure if you google “Titanium M9” right now that the news of this camera is everywhere. I see nothing wrong with Leica producing a special edition that they know they can sell to collectors and some users alike. This Titanium M9 may be a bit over the top in its design, but I will predict that Leica will sell all 500 of them. Same goes for an M8 and M9, and even the little X1.
Pick up an M3, M6 or MP and you will know that you are holding a REAL camera in your hand.
Personally, I enjoy Leica for their style, their simplicity, their “too the point” nature. Yes! I said a GOOD THING! BTW, David Farkas has some great photos from the Leica event yesterday at his blog HERE. I wanted to chime in with my thoughts on the “Titanium M9” and why I feel it was a good thing for Leica to do right now. Many say the design is ugly, the cost too high, and Leica is more concerned with being a fashion statement than a camera company.
Ok, so the Titanium M9 has landed and it has stirred up quite a bit of controversy with most of the responses on this site saying it was a bad move by Leica to introduce this camera.
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