iiiNelson
Well-known member
Probably the same reason you felt the need to bash it. I get if something doesn't work for you. Believe me I do. I went through a Canon dSLR, Micro 4/3, etc before coming to Leica M bodies. Do I think Canon is for me? Absolutely not and I do't have any strong desire to won any of their products. Do I think they're a ripoff because they don't work for me, my shooting style, and in some cases cost "Leica like" money... well no. I think the 1Dx is a great camera but I'd take the M9 (and it's outdated technology) over it everyday for what I do. Doesn't change the fact that it's an outstanding camera....
And what's the so big deal if I don't "see" the value in the monochrom? Why do you have the need to protect it so much??
In the case of the MM there's NOTHING else like it (that I'm aware of) short of the Achromatic MF backs. It's as simple as that If you can't see the difference in the tones between it and a color M (or any other color filtered sensor) then maybe your eyes aren't as sensitive. There is a difference though. Whether or not it's worth $8K is a personal financial choice but for me it will be... eventually. Like you I'm buying a Type 240 but that's more of a need. The MM is a desire for the currently best sensor in 35mm format B&W photography. It is what it is though.
I think we all get it. You don't think it's worth it... FOR YOU.