The new information provided was in the form of DNG files . You could assume that the intent was to allow potential buyers or just interested photographers to compare . Compare to what ? In my case I use 3 systems ..the M9 ,the D800e and the Leica S2 all with Leica lenses .
Comparing the files provides insights in the potential IQ that can be obtained from the new M . CCD verse CMOS has been the big question. IMHO comparing the D800E provides a good look at Leica glass on CMOS .
Anyone can fall back on ..only when I have the camera using my lenses on my favorite subjects will I know anything . If so why bother to participate ?
Roger,
I don't believe in the "compare every little bit to the point of absurdity" aesthetic. I don't think it's a productive way to understand a camera. If you do, fine: I'm not opposed to others enjoying their hobbies.
I've downloaded and looked at all the supplied samples now, and what they tell me is that I have no issues with the imaging capabilities of the camera. Samples just give you a keyhole idea of what to expect, nothing more or less. The way to understand what the M can do beyond that is to buy one and make a few thousand photos with it with lenses that you already know.
The CMOS vs CCD stuff is way overblown IMO. Yes, the technology has an impact on the imaging potential of a sensor, but the tuning of a particular imager through the base hardware that moves the data to a raw format file, and the image processing that happens on top of that, has a FAR greater impact. The pixel density and the strength of the AA filter are much bigger impacts on imaging performance.
The D800E sensor is quite different from the CMOSIS sensor in the M, both in pixel density and in micro-lens design. Comparing them tells me very little, and is mostly not relevant to my interests in the new M anyway as I have no intention whatsoever in buying into a Nikon D800 and lens system. I'm glad you enjoy using three systems ...
I wanted to articulate what *I'm* interested to know about the new M beyond just what its sensor does. I'm certain the sensor is up to snuff for my needs: I want to know how it improves on the M9 as a camera in use. That's what's important to me. Is that not allowed in your world?
G