Leica announced the M9 - P, a variant of its 18MP full-frame M9 rangefinder camera. The p version wins the Sapphire LCD already seen on the M8.2 Leica but now featuring anti-reflective coatings enhanced for the improvement of the visibility in difficult lighting conditions. To provide a discreet appearance, the M9 - P fails the traditional Leica red dot and M9 designation of the front of the camera, the Leica name is rather engaved in the metal top-plate in the traditional script of the company.

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Leica has today a new version of the camera smaller, full-frame digital system of the world: the Leica M9 - P. This new model will sit alongside the Leica M9 in portfolio telemetric company, providing an alternative, more discreet and resilient design which reinforces the nature of the M9 par excellence - and especially meets the needs of professional photographers. The new model will be available in a chrome classic Silver or subtle black paint finish.

Providing the same technical specifications as the very successful Leica M9, M9 - P combines all the advantages of the original: compact size, full-frame, 18 megapixel 24 x 36 mm sensor (35 mm format), sophisticated image processing and robust construction, with features designed for the professional user or photographers who prefer a pure style, yet more discrete.

The Leica M9 - P includes a Crystal resistant to scratch, Sapphire covering on the LCD. This material is so difficult that the screen can only be produced with special diamond tools and is one of the hardest materials in the world. Accordingly, coverage sapphire glass LCD is extremely wear-resistant and virtually unbreakable, means many years of reliable use. In addition, thanks to an anti-reflective coating on both sides of the cover, examine the images on the screen in composition and after capture is further enhanced, especially in adverse lighting conditions.

The external covering of the body of the M9 - P, finished leather vulcanite, features a coarselytextured more finish that ensures a constant support during the shooting, to the M9 - P of the individual and secure in hand.

A discrete feature more Leica M9 - P is his minimalist style, which focuses on the most essential aspects. Many professional photographers using Leica cameras are known about the band on the "red dot" logo Leica to make their equipment as discreet and unobtrusive as possible. For this reason, the logo of the red dot Leica and M9 lettering on the front have been omitted. Instead, the top plate is etched with the name of Leica in classic script.

Since 1954, the Leica M system represents a genus unmistakable, individual photography and a photographic style very aware. With a Leica M, the photographer becomes a "part of the action" in the process of capturing images difficult, authentic and creative.

The telemetry frames precisely the stroke of the photographer is considering, while providing a clear vision of the scene outside the framework of the viewfinder. This allows the photographer to predict the decisive moment and capture discreetly and reliable at the right time - in all areas of photography, photojournalism, broadcast, and "light" for the capture of portraits and aesthetics, fine-art images.

Another advantage for discrete photography is almost silent shutter, a feature of the M9 and M9-p.. In addition, when exposure over long times requiring a highly stable camera position are essential, only a slight pressure on the shutter mode "soft release" button is required. Photographers can also choose the most appropriate time for re-cocking the shutter.

The functions of the Leica M are always built for extreme durability and a long working life. The highest quality of materials, complex manufacturing processes and meticulous Assembly manual installation of the Leica in Germany guarantee functional reliability for years to come.

The commitment of Leica System compatibility, almost all Leica M built since 1954 can be used with the M9 and M9 - P - an important factor in the value of the Mr. the 6 megapixel image sensor series, specially designed and developed for the M9, to capture the full 35 mm without compromise film format. All lenses mounted on the M9 and M9 - million P therefore offer the same focal as originally planned and the enormous potential yield of the portfolio wide lens M, with 16 to 135 mm focal lengths, can be fully exploited by the two cameras.

The Leica M9 - P (available in black paint or chrome-plated silver) should be available at the United Kingdom of June
Leica dealers, including the Leica store Mayfair 2011: www.leica-storemayfair.co.uk, Tel:
020 7629 1351. A complete list of UK Leica dealers is available at www.leica-camera.co.uk. The UK
Leica M9 - P suggested retail price is £ 5,395 including the VAT.

The MSRP for the M9 - P will be $7,995.00.

The Leica M9 - P comes with a warranty of two years and one Leica UK 'passport' (free)
(cover against accidental damage), starting from the date of purchase. UK customers are also
Welcome to visit the store Leica and Akademie of Mayfair, London, for a training workshop free
on the capabilities of the camera. Technical phone support is available through the London-based Client to the Leica
Department of care.