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ISO Series SHOOTOUT: Leica M11 Monochrom vs Sony A7R V, 1600 to 25000
Just how good is the high ISO performance of the Leica M11 Monochrom? This page compares its captures from ISO 125 to 25600 to those of the Sony A7R V, which shares the same generation of sensor technology, same pixel pitch, same resolution. Noise amount and character as well as hot pixels are assessed.
As well, the Sony is presented with both standard processing and Adobe Camera Raw AI Denoise.
Comparison is harder than it seems for multiple reasons:
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Diglloyd Guide to LEICA contains in-depth coverage of Leica M system cameras and lenses, with additional coverage of Leica M Monochrom, Leica Q.
Special emphasis is placed on Leica M lenses and certain Zeiss ZM lenses.
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LEICA M11 Monochrom + Voigtlander M APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2 Aspherical
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