Ashwin, awesome tango shots. You are killing me, man. I was debating between the Nex 7 and buying more M and R glass, or saving and saving and saving and saving for an M9, but with three kids, etc.
Having traveled with the camera and glass for a while, what is the verdict? Is it worth owning if the M9 is a bit of a pipe dream?
Thanks, Mikal! Lol...the NEX 7 is a solid camera and appears to "play well" with Leica glass, from 35 mm (50 mm equiv) and onward.
Your question is a tough one to answer. M9 prices on the used market are going down, and with an M10 looming for a May 10th announcement, I suspect that prices will drop further, since Leica has made so many of these. I personally plan to stick with the M9 unless the M10 is a game changer, which I am somewhat doubtful about. I do feel that M9 files have something special, and while the NEX7 files are great, the M9 files, particularly at ISO's of 400 and less, are simply better. The NEX7 is far more capable at high ISO, but I find focus peaking to be less accurate on the NEX.
As a counterpoint, I find that focussing longer glass (90-135) is easier on the NEX bodies...
Tough choice. Owning an M9 is a unique, satisfying experience. Using the NEX 7 is very satisfying, but not quite in the same league, in my opinion.
Best,
Ashwin