DXOmark released their Leica M9 test results. Leica M9 came 23th in the sensor ranking and 19th in low light ISO ranking. You can also compare the M9 RAW-based camera image quality with any other camera in their database. Have fun! Read more about DXOmark tests.
Direct link to download Leica M9 v.1.116 firmware now available, no registration required.
As previously reported, the Leica M9 firmware is now available – login in the customer area, click on your registered M9 and download it (yes, for now this is the only way to get it): Download link (https://owners.leica-camera.com/home) The official list of fixes after the break:
This is an official letter from Leica (I have the actual PDF file, so it is real): Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, We would like to inform you that you we will put a new Firmware-Update 1.116 for the LEICA M9 onto our homepage. The free of charge download is expected to be available by Monday, […]
Usually B&H doesn’t list products as “Available for pre-order” (just received e-mail notification) unless they know they will be getting some in stock in the next few days: B&H link for steel grey version.
Similar to the Leica D-Lux 4 mini-site, I started collecting Leica M9 reviews, links and related stories on the day the camera was announced – all this information is now available at the Leica M9 mini-site. To be continued…
Update: the X1 is sold out. Leica X1 is in stock right now @ OneCall (free shipping): Amazon has the Leica M9 in stock for $9,999.99 (sold by Willoughby’s): Ebay has a Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH auction with a current price of $2,700.00.
