Tag: Leica M9

Leica M9: Looking back to a turning point in camera history

…both for Leica, and for me personally. The first time I saw a picture of the Leica M9 (I think...

Leica M9 CCD sensor corrosion upgrade now includes M11 family and Q3 cameras

Owners of Leica's M9-series cameras with sensor corrosion can now upgrade to the latest Leica M11 cameras… but they will have to write off their beloved CCD sensor body.

Paolo Burlando: A textbook Leica photographer shows us the world

The Leica Galerie at Konstanz, Germany, is showing images by Italian-born photographer Paolo Burlando from January 27 to April 8, 2023. The passionate Leica M user captures mainly urban scenes all over the world.

The rise and rise of the Leica M9

The Leica M9 occupies a unique place among digital rangefinders. The first full-frame M, with a CCD sensor, has achieved something of cult status and is in great demand, whether in colour or monochrome versions...

Leica M Digitals: The lengthening timeline

As we wait for the fifth version of the digital Leica M, the M11, Mike reflects on the past 16 years of models and seemingly increasing interval between major upgrades...

On the road to Santiago de Compostela with a Leica M9

For many years Leica photographer John Brockliss yearned to explore the role of pilgrimage in the modern world. Finally after many months of planning he travelled to northern Spain in October 2019, camera in hand and backpack laden, ready to make his dream a reality.

M9 Sensor Corrosion: An explanation and a new opportunity for owners

Following Leica's ending of the M9 sensor replacement programme, a New Jersey company comes to the rescue of stranded owners.

Japan: Impressions and a quirky angle on a fascinating country

More travels in Japan viewed in colour and with emphasis on the wider angles

Yellowstone in January: Why? Why? Why?

A business trip in the middle of winter, stopovers in Washington, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana, and the winter kit of Leica M9s and a TT Artisans 35mm f/1.4

Huge mirrorless lenses are here to stay

Huge prime lenses for professional mirrorless cameras are here to stay. The weight and size advantage of early mirrorless designs have been squandered. Only the Leica M system keeps the compact flag flying.

Now we are ten: Happy birthday, Leica M9 and X1

This week sees the 10th birthday of the Leica M9 — and let's not forget the little X1 which, in its way, made a big impression