Leica M9 (Expanded Guides)

I like this book a lot. It gives the same general information as the M9 camera booklet that accompanies the camera but for me it is easier to get into and more interesting as well.

I've read all of the other reviews and its interesting that those who don't care for this guide book fail to mention that it does indeed cover more ground then the manual. It is, as one would expect, an "expanded" manual...which is pretty obvious considering the name of the book. So I fail to comprehend the reviews that are less than flattering when the author/publisher made no great claims that this was a plethora of untold M9 knowledge. So yes, it is the same information you can find in the manual but "expanded" in regards to depth of information on a specific function with supportive guides, instructions and visual aids to help a newcomer to the M9 learn about the camera. I've shot Leica's before in digital and film and I found the guide useful. Plus it does contain information regarding subjects such as lens selection, post processing of images, available accessories and other info that is not going to be covered in a guide. If you're curious, pick it up. Leica users tend to be a fickle crowd who pride themselves in being inherently brilliant simply because they own a Leica rather than being capable photographers. We all start out learning somewhere and this particular guide is a good start.

I bought a used M9 and there was no manual with it. This book had all the information I needed.

Including grammatical errors. Followed by general photography 101 topics. Just download the manual from Leica and save some money.

Really liked the way they presented this guide. You may have the same information in the instruction booklet, but the examples, graphics and detailed explanations made me carry it with me instead of the one of the camera.

I bought the book to evaluate the M9 as a potential purchase back into the "M" system. This book is well laid out and has color graphics of the points the author is making in each of his chapters. At this time, I rated the book as a four star as I have not finished my review of the wealth of information contained therein. I own a Nikon "Df" that I can use with my older AI lenses in the manual mode. I can do the same thing with a "M" camera and two lenses. Both cameras offer me what I am looking for in my photography. However, I'm still between the purchase of the M9 or a M262 to join my "Df" system, but I'm coming close. The task would be easier if the author offered a book for the M262 of the same quality. JPG

I wanted to like this book and appreciate what the author was trying to accomplish. Unfortunately, I feel that the author missed the mark. This book is a generic overview of camera functions, lightroom software, and digital imaging thrown in. I do not believe that most Leica M9 users need this general overview - it is contained in the manual and from general digital imaging experience. The missed opportunity here is that the author could have delved into the details of the M9 and their practical impact in image-making decisions day-in and day-out; that is what I hoped the book would be. Net/net - if you are a beginning digital photographer who has purchased an M9, this book could be of value to you. Otherwise, best to look elsewhere for more in-depth knowledge and advice.

This book is really great and uses language that is easy to follow. Good first source to go by and then branch out to more resources more involved. So far loving it!

I don't have the M9 yet, and I don't know what the camera manual looks like, but before spending some 5000£, I found it extremely useful to spend a few £ and study this expanded guide which is richly documented, comprehensive and easy to consult so as to have a better idea of what I was planning to buy and which lenses would be more useful to me. I would say a must have before buying the camera itself, because once you have the camera in your hands, who would care to dream about for hours looking at it in the manual?

Da meine gebrauchte M9 ohne Bedienungsanleitung kam (man kann sie allerdings bei Leica herunterladen), habe ich mir dieses Buch gekauft. Es ist ein vollwertiger Ersatz und mehr. Es enthält viele Tips zur besseren Bildgestaltung und Aufnahmetechnik.

M9購入をきっかけに、ガイド本を探しましたが、まったくありません。 しかたなく英語版の本書を購入しました。 以下はとりあえずの印象：購入希望者の参考になればありがたいです。 意外に小さいサイズ、装丁はきれい、巻末にいわゆるポケットガイド的な 切り取って利用するカード的なものあり（それぞれのボタンの役割などの 表示）、掲載されている写真にシャッター速度やF値の詳細はない・・・ レンズの解説あるが、6-bit codeの一覧は未掲載。ライカ以外のレンズ はcarl zeiss製品がさらりと触れてあるだけ。フォクトレンダーのレンズ については記載なし。 総合的に見て； 純正の取扱説明書よりは内容があるものの、特に参考になる記載はない。 スペックを解説しただけの印象の項目も多い。 Photoshop(デジタルのライカを購入したらダウンロードできるようになって いる）の解説部分がけっこうページ数をとっている。Photoshopの日本語の 解説本を買った方がよい。 本書の価格は、1500円程度であり、必要な英語力は、おそらく高卒程度で 十分なため、買っても損した気分にはならないと思われます。 意外に奇麗な本なので、書棚に飾るにはよいかもです。

Un ottima guida per approfondire la conoscenza di un piccolo gioiello, erede di una dinastia blasonata. Utile strumento riassuntivo delle funzionalità.

Ce livre complète la notice de l'appareil. Des techniques de prises de vues sont indiquées ainsi que des conseils. Très bien fait et qui se lit très facilement