Leica M9-P - a new model of camera sapphire-coated

Leica has officially introduced an improved version of its professional rangefinder camera M9, ​​released back in 2009. When the whole equal to its predecessor the price at the time of the announcement ($ 7995) new named Leica M9-P has some features missing from the original model, in particular, the sapphire coating on the LCD screen, which protects from scratches, and it weighs a little more - 600 grams . In addition, there is anti-reflective coating, and a large part of the body is hidden under the artificial skin with a rough texture that only reinforces the similarity Leica M9-P film cameras with 70-80s of last century.

With regard to the characteristics of new items, they include the same full-frame 18 megapixel sensor with dimensions of 24 x 36 mm, as in the previous model. Note also that the front panel removed logos "Leica" and "M9". There is also a "virtually silent" shutter plus compatibility with high-quality and expensive proprietary optics series M. Besides the actual camera Leica M9-P, manufacturer rolled out to the surface and the new lens Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm/f3.4 ASPH, included in the line of M-System and has excellent optical characteristics. This wide-angle lens is relatively compact and, thus, is the right solution for wealthy travelers.