The Leica M9 is deserving of its accolades and undoubtedly will earn its place in history. ... If you are more interested in clearly capturing fast moving objects, having video (buy a SONY for goodness sake), or paparazzi snappiness then move along.

The M9 and M9-P are cameras for none but the uber-wealthy, which is a shame, as we've found ourselves more impressed with the results in these tests than from any other camera, period.

Bottom line, if you're looking for a digital camera that works like a Leica, the Leica M9 is for you. If you're looking for a simple snapshot camera to get pictures of family and friends, the Leica M9 will make you work harder than you probably want to.

The M9 is the best digital camera on the market today. But it has one major flaw: it is also one of the most expensive, at around £5,000.

The Leica M9 is a beautifully-crafted camera, capable of excellent image quality. Although its price puts it out of the reach of many, the lucky few are unlikely to feel disappointed with the results of which it's capable.

I can easily recommend the M9. ... A Leica M system to me, is the holy grail of cameras. Just lovely!