asiafish
All-Pro
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
- Name
- Andrew
Just bought a used M9 (black paint) off Fred Miranda forum. $3500 shipped. Camera is described as like-new, with only 1225 actuations and all packaging/accessories plus a Thumbs up (with hot shoe extension) and extra battery.
After walking all over Germany and Austria with the Canon 6D and 24-105 zoom I decided that what felt light and nimble enough walking around locally was far too bulky and heavy overseas. I also found that I very rarely shot at any focal lengths other than 24mm and 50mm with a few shots at 105mm. The M9 with 24 and 50mm lenses would likely have covered the entire trip just as well and I possibly could have pulled it off with just the 35mm lens.
Next time it will be the M9 with the 24mm on the body, 35 and 50mm lenses in pockets, at night swap the M9 out for the Monochrom and if on a bus or taking a taxi, bring both.
After walking all over Germany and Austria with the Canon 6D and 24-105 zoom I decided that what felt light and nimble enough walking around locally was far too bulky and heavy overseas. I also found that I very rarely shot at any focal lengths other than 24mm and 50mm with a few shots at 105mm. The M9 with 24 and 50mm lenses would likely have covered the entire trip just as well and I possibly could have pulled it off with just the 35mm lens.
Next time it will be the M9 with the 24mm on the body, 35 and 50mm lenses in pockets, at night swap the M9 out for the Monochrom and if on a bus or taking a taxi, bring both.