CURIOU: G12 versus Leica M9 Rangefinder

As an avid G user this blows my mind. I would LOVE to "play" with one. Does anyone have or ever used this camera?

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …inder_Digital_C​amera.html

Also, I apologize if I am in the wrong forum but it was listed as a P&S (compact) in this Thread: (see comment by joeshot & MikeFairbanks)

https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1053742

GilBean

That $7,000 Leica is a full-frame model plus it will take the finest Leitz Elmer or whatever $ 2,000 Leica lens. Will the G12 do that?
For WWW posted images and 4x6 prints I doubt if much difference may be detected if shot at a low ISO and with, say, f5.6 or f8. For large prints I would expect the Leica full frame to greatly outperform the G12.
Every camera is a compromise ...size, coat, performance, etc. and in most cases it is best to determine one's needs and budget then decide on what tool will do the job within those parameters.

Yes, I would consider trading my G12 for that Leica.

G12 'just another P&S'' from Canon

Anything to do with Leica will be more than a religion experiment

Here's something to read, and dream over...

http://snapsort.com …PowerShot_G12-vs-Leica_M9

Dennis

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I'm a has-been Leica shooter. Favourite camera of all time? Leica M3. I could only afford 2 lenses--50/2.0 and 90/2.8. Camera was stolen from my car after an accident. This camera improved my workflow, so that I got images that were excellent, where I couldn't get them with previous cameras. (Pentax SpotmaticII) Then I bought an M4P. Two lenses. The same, but more modern versions. I hated the M4P, even though I put a Leica power winder on it. Point is--Leica land is hallowed ground, but choose the right rig for you.
Fast forward...I bought a G9 after reading an article at Luminous Landscape about a photographer's journed to Japan. He took a G9 and Leica M8; left the M8 in his room and shot almost exclusively with the G9 and Franiec grip. So--for me--G9 and Richard Franiec's grip. What an excellent camera! Great for street photography, and the lens was an extended zoom that opened up possibilities.

Your post caught my eye. Canon and Leica both make excellent cameras.

Perhaps you should consider the new Fuji X100 vs the M9? More realistic budget.

http://www.stevehuffph​oto.com …on-asph-vs-the-fuji-x100/

Dennis

I have/used a Leica 11f , with a 50 mm collapsible F 3.5 50 Elmar since '82. I've extensively used a Leica M4 and a 35, 50 and 90mm lenses extensively.

I've got a G12.

Also Pentax slr/dslr (s), Mamiya medium format system, Zeiss Ikon, etc.

The Leica's are extremely well built. The G12, well built for a small advance compact camera. I don't call the G 12 a point and shoot...it's an advanced compact.

Pix quality...G 12 very good....Leica...excell​ent.

Cost...G 12, not cheap...Leica...can be out of this world.

You can't compare a G12 with a Leica Rangefinder. Different as apples and oranges.

Although having said that, I bought my G12 as a daily carry around to replace my Leica RF 35 mm in that task. I wanted to go digital.

Back in the '80's, I did some non scientific comparisons between a Leica M4 and a Pentax slr, an ES 11...same subject, same time blew up to 8 X 10's.

I used Pentax Takumar lenses. In my view i thought at 8 X 10 it was a toss up between the two makes. Zap it up to larger size prints...well I don't know. Probably the Leica.

I think there are exceptional cameras out there on the market that I would eventually like to own.

In no particular order:

Canon 5D Mk 11- a great camera, full sensor, video..capable, capable, capable.

Pentax K5...some (I do) think this might be the best cropped sensor DSLR out there currently and it is built like a tank.

Leica M9. As a long time Leica owner....I do love the unapproachable quality...the Rolex of cameras. I have used an M9....I want one.

Thanks all. I just thought it was a COOL camera. No Way I would buy it but it looks NICE!!!

Thanks again for your 2 cents. Loved your comments.

GilBean

denncald wrote in post #12606800
Here's something to read, and dream over...

http://snapsort.com …PowerShot_G12-vs-Leica_M9

Dennis

I LIKE THAT!!! Makes my G12 a steal