Leica M Monochrom vs Leica M9P In the Field (Saddlebag Overlook)

2012-10-08 • SEND FEEDBACK |
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In my Guide to Leica I address the question: how much better is the Leica M Monochrom over the Leica M9P for monochrome images?

Both cameras have identical resolutions (18 megapixels), but one is a monochrome sensor and one is a conventional Bayer-matrix RGB sensor.

Using the Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH FLE, I present a detailed comparison using the Leica MM, Leica M9P in grayscale, Leica M9P in color over the full apertures series from f/1.4 through f/16.

This comparison not only illustrates camera performance, it shows an instructive aperture series for the 35/1.4 Summilux on both cameras.

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Leica M Monochrom + Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH FLE @ f/5.6

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Leica M9P + Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH FLE @ f/5.6