愛華網(wǎng)買了徠卡M9-P后下載徠卡官網(wǎng)提供的中文說明書（http://en.leica-camera.com/service/downloads/rangefinder_cameras/m9_m9-p/index.html），看得我一頭霧水！看幾行就知道是香港人的“杰作”，費(fèi)勁看完后只能用一個字評價(jià)他們的翻譯：爛！2個字：弱智！好端端的中文讓他們糟踐成這樣，徠卡總部就沒有中文好的人以致容忍如此低劣中文譯本流入市面，給徠卡用戶提供如此惡劣的中文使用說明就不怕敗壞了徠卡的聲譽(yù)？請問翻譯的人及其公司：你們自己愿意看嗎？你吃慣了鋸末也要拉著所有徠卡中文用戶與你分享？翻譯者的良心大大地壞了！香港人何時不再作踐、褻瀆中文？其實(shí)佳能、尼康的簡體中文說明書翻譯的非常出色，圖文并茂，一看就懂，為何徠卡做不到？
搜索網(wǎng)上徠卡M9-P中文介紹，同樣不盡如人意。
我從美國的B&H網(wǎng)站找來英文介紹（http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/798870-REG/Leica_10703_M9_P_Digital_Camera_Black.html），請朋友IVY（http://blog.sina.com.cn/u/1878025257）捉刀，看看他們是如何介紹這一款機(jī)器的。以下是IVY的譯作，如有錯謬，望方家指正。
Sister to the M9, the Leica M9-P Digital Camera carries forth allthe same technology of its predecessor, with enhancements towardsan even more discrete design. Minimalist, and all camera, the M9-Pstands out in subtle but beneficial ways for the streetphotographer. It also follows in the footsteps of hallowed Leicatradition, harkening back to the 1950s, and the original MP "press"camera designed for Magnum shooters.
作為M9的兄弟款產(chǎn)品，Leica M9-P數(shù)碼相機(jī)與M9一樣擁有高水平的技術(shù)含量，但相對而言，LeicaM系列產(chǎn)品的經(jīng)典特征得到了進(jìn)一步提升。對于街拍攝影者來說，這款相機(jī)的設(shè)計(jì)具有極簡抽象派藝術(shù)風(fēng)格，便于攜帶、握持，同時其操作簡易的特性使M9-P在眾多相機(jī)中脫穎而出。這款相機(jī)同樣秉承徠卡相機(jī)自上世紀(jì)五十年代以來代表的精準(zhǔn)及獨(dú)樹一幟的攝影技術(shù)，如同MP為瑪格南攝影師們設(shè)計(jì)的“新聞”照相機(jī)。
1、Perhaps the most noticeabledifference between the two cameras is the lack of the red Leica doton the front of the body. This alteration ensures even lessattention will be drawn to the photographer with this unassumingcamera. Instead of the traditional Leica logo, the M9-P has whatLeica terms a, "restrained Leica logogram," on the top deck of thecamera.
1.徠卡M9與徠卡M9-P這兩款相機(jī)的最顯著區(qū)別在于新的M9-P相機(jī)機(jī)身正面去掉了紅色圓形商標(biāo)。這一改動使相機(jī)外觀更為謙虛低調(diào)從而更加貼合專業(yè)攝影人員的需求。目前M9-P相機(jī)的商標(biāo)是在機(jī)身頂部以經(jīng)典徠卡字體雕刻而成的徠卡名稱。
2、Another feature of the M9-P is thevulcanite leathering on the body. In addition to lookingexceptionally attractive, the leathering provides a goodgrip.
2.M9-P相機(jī)的另一個特征是它在機(jī)身部分采用了硬橡膠皮革材質(zhì)。這一材質(zhì)不僅使相機(jī)擁有極佳的握持感，也為這款相機(jī)再添魅力。
3、A third difference between the M9and this, its reincarnation, is an extremely scratch-resistantsapphire crystal cover for the 2.5" LCD monitor. When beingstealth(is of the utmost, the traditional camera bag is usually notpart of the picture. Consequently, the camera is prone to more oflife's hazards. Sapphire crystal is exceptionally hard（, making italmost unbreakable, and therefore, extremely protective of theM9-P's LCD display. The sapphire crystal cover also features anantireflective coating on both sides for optimal image viewing,even outdoors.
3.M9-P與M9相機(jī)的第三點(diǎn)不同之處在于M9-P后背的2.5英寸液晶顯示屏覆蓋具備極強(qiáng)的防劃痕功能藍(lán)寶石層。在一些特殊情況下拍照的時候，傳統(tǒng)的相機(jī)包一般不便攜帶，這樣相機(jī)就極易受到惡劣天氣的損害。藍(lán)寶石材質(zhì)極為堅(jiān)硬，幾乎牢不可破，可有效防止磨損、保護(hù)液晶顯示屏。同時由于液晶顯示屏兩面都覆蓋防反射鍍膜，即使在戶外，也能獲得最佳的圖片瀏覽效果。
The M9-P boasts all the sameremarkable image making characteristics of the M9; image quality,after all, is the hallmark of a Leica camera. The 24 x 36 18Mp CCDimage sensor provides full size 35mm image capture in the digitalformat. All M lenses mount to the M9-P as well, for a wealth ofchoices to make the most of each shot. And even though the M9-P andM9 are digital, they still provide the user with the classic feelof a film rangefinder. Perhaps inspiring in the shooter a taste ofthe old days, yet putting all the benefits of digital at hand. Withthat being said, the intuitive interface and menu controls of theM9-P make it a joy to use.
M9-P繼承了M9相機(jī)在成像效果方面的顯著優(yōu)勢，是徠卡相機(jī)中的經(jīng)典之作。徠卡M9-P采用1800萬像素的35mm全畫幅成像36 x24mm規(guī)格的CCD感光元件。所有M系列鏡頭都能在M9-P相機(jī)上使用，這種兼容性確保了最佳的成像質(zhì)量。雖然M9和M9-P是數(shù)碼相機(jī)，他們依然能給使用者提供類似旁軸傳統(tǒng)膠片相機(jī)的拍攝體驗(yàn)。在帶給攝影者傳統(tǒng)拍攝品味的同時也提供了數(shù)碼技術(shù)的便利。從這一點(diǎn)來說，簡約的界面、直觀的菜單導(dǎo)航系統(tǒng)讓M9-P的使用充滿樂趣。
Focused on Essentials -Maximum Image Quality（聚焦核心{去蕪存菁，只關(guān)注“攝影”}——最高圖像質(zhì)量）
TheLEICA M9-P, a camera that carries the legend of Leica M camerasinto the digital age. It is the smallest full-format digital systemcamera the world has ever seen. In a nutshell: it is a contemporarytool for all who demand the highest standards in image quality andlove freedom of composition。
M9-P是徠卡M相機(jī)進(jìn)入數(shù)碼時代的一個傳奇。它是史上最小的全畫幅數(shù)碼相機(jī)。一言以蔽之，它是喜愛自由創(chuàng)作的攝影者追求最高標(biāo)準(zhǔn)圖像質(zhì)量的現(xiàn)代工具。（對于那些要求最高標(biāo)準(zhǔn)圖像質(zhì)量及決心追求具有永恒價(jià)值的攝影作品的人而言，他是完美的現(xiàn)代工具。）
IntuitiveHandling（操作簡易）
When it comes to handling, the Leica M9-P concentrates onessentials. It has even been possible to further improve thealready simple menu navigation. The key control element is anintuitive four-way switch and dial combination used in conjunctionwith the 2.5" monitor. Setting the sensitivity requires onlyconstant pressure on the ISO button while simultaneously turningthe dial to select the required setting. All other functionsimportant for everyday situations are quickly and easily accessibleby pressing the "Set" button: these include white balance,image-data compression, resolution, exposure correction, exposurebracketing, and programmable user profiles. The user profiles canbe programmed with any camera and shooting settings, stored underan arbitrary name, and accessed quickly whenever required for aparticular situation.
說到使用，徠卡M9-P更關(guān)注核心環(huán)節(jié)。M9-P進(jìn)一步改進(jìn)了原本就很簡單的導(dǎo)航菜單。Mp-9最主要的控制部件是一個四向的控制鍵和一個2.5英寸顯示屏。在持續(xù)按下ISO按鍵同時選擇所需的拍攝模式即可滿足相關(guān)設(shè)置要求。其它適用于日常拍攝要求的功能均能通過設(shè)置?。⊿et鍵）方便快捷地實(shí)現(xiàn)。這些功能包括：白平衡，圖像數(shù)據(jù)壓縮，分辨率，曝光補(bǔ)償，包圍式曝光，可編程用戶配置文件等等。用戶文件可以用任何相機(jī)和攝影設(shè)備進(jìn)行編輯，存儲為任意名稱并在需要搜索照片的時候快速查找到。
Compact and Built for aLifetime （輕便耐用）
It is not rare for a Leica to becomeits owner's lifelong companion. This also applies to the digitalLeica M9 and equally to the M9-P: despite the considerably largersensor, it has been possible to maintain the compact body size oftheir predecessors, the Leica M8 and M8.2. With dimensions of only139 x 37 x 80mm, the Leica M9 and M9-P retain the ideal size of theM series and the unique honor of being the world's smallestfull-format digital system cameras. The one-piece, full-metalhousing, made from a high-tensile magnesium alloy, and a top deckand bottom plate machined from blocks of solid brass, provideperfect protection for their precious inner mechanisms. The digitalcomponents and shutter assembly of the M9 and the M9-P aresimilarly constructed with a lifetime of endurance in mind. Freeupdates ensure that the cameras' firmware always embraces thelatest developments. In short: an M camera is not only aninvestment for life, but also a lifelong companion
對于攝影者來說，徠卡 相機(jī)常常是他們終生相伴的選擇。M9和M9-P相機(jī)自然也不例外。除了相對更大的感光元件，M9和M9-P保持了以往徠卡相機(jī)如M8和M8.2在緊湊機(jī)身設(shè)計(jì)方面的優(yōu)勢，相機(jī)機(jī)身尺寸僅為139×37×80mm的M9和M9-P保持了M系列的完美尺寸以及世界上最小的全畫幅數(shù)碼相機(jī)的美譽(yù)。機(jī)身由高強(qiáng)度鎂合金全金屬外殼鑄造，相機(jī)的頂蓋和底板部分所采用的黃銅材料為內(nèi)部珍貴的機(jī)械系統(tǒng)提供了完善的保護(hù)。M9和M9-P相機(jī)的數(shù)碼元件和快門部件的組裝均本著可供終生使用的宗旨。免費(fèi)更新相機(jī)軟件確保證了相機(jī)的固件總能適應(yīng)最新的行業(yè)標(biāo)準(zhǔn)?？偠灾?，購買一款M系列相機(jī)不僅是對生活的一種投資，更是選擇了可以相伴終生的攝影伴侶。
Unobtrusive（不顯眼）,Discreet（謹(jǐn)慎）, and Resilient（適應(yīng)性強(qiáng)）: The Leica M9-P
TheM9 now has a twin sister, the Leica M9-P. In technological terms,they are absolutely identical twins and feature precisely the samehigh performance qualities. The only differences are found in a fewcharacteristic details
M9目前有了兄弟款相機(jī)那就是M9-P相機(jī)。從技術(shù)角度來看，這兩款相機(jī)就像孿生兄弟，都著眼于同樣高品質(zhì)的成像表現(xiàn)。僅存的區(qū)別只表現(xiàn)在屈指可數(shù)的個性化細(xì)節(jié)上。
The compact size of Leica M cameras,their unobtrusive looks, minimalist design, and the almostinaudible sound of their shutters make it possible for Leica Mphotographers to virtually melt into the background. The M9-P nowmakes photography even more unobtrusive - instead of the red dot onthe front, it now bears a restrained Leica logogram on the topdeck. And, in turn, is even more discreet
徠卡M系列相機(jī)緊湊的機(jī)身、謙遜低調(diào)的外形、極簡抽象派藝術(shù)風(fēng)格的設(shè)計(jì)以及安靜的快門聲音都使得使用徠卡M系列的攝影師不經(jīng)意間融入了攝影的過程，自然成為拍攝背景的一部分。M9-P更因以在機(jī)身頂部以經(jīng)典徠卡字體雕刻而成的徠卡名稱取代了原先機(jī)身正面的紅色圓點(diǎn)商標(biāo)使產(chǎn)品變得更為低調(diào)內(nèi)斂。
The Leica M9-P now features anextremely scratch-resistant, almost unbreakable, sapphire crystalcover for its LCD monitor display. Sapphire crystal is one of theworld's hardest materials and so hard that it can only be workedwith special diamond-cutting tools. The antireflective coating onboth sides of the monitor cover glass further improves imagereviewing, particularly in unfavorable lighting conditions
徠卡M9-P相機(jī)的液晶顯示屏覆蓋藍(lán)寶石層，具備極強(qiáng)的防劃痕功能。這種藍(lán)寶石材質(zhì)極為堅(jiān)硬，只能用特殊鉆石切割工具才能進(jìn)行處理，是世界上最堅(jiān)固的材質(zhì)之一。顯示屏兩面均覆蓋防反射鍍膜，即使在不利光照條件下回放圖片，也能獲得清晰的圖片瀏覽效果。
The Leica M9-P is optionallyavailable in the classical Leica silver chrome camerafinish（古典的徠卡銀灰色） or in black paint - the M9 offers two options,elegant steel gray（簡潔的鐵灰色） or black paint. The Leica M9-P alsofeatures vulcanite leathering（硬橡膠皮作為機(jī)身表面） with particularly goodgrip characteristics
徠卡M9-P有兩個顏色可選：經(jīng)典徠卡銀灰色和黑色。徠卡M9也有兩個顏色可選：典雅鐵灰色和黑色。徠卡M9-P還使用硬橡膠皮革材質(zhì)來確保使用者獲得最佳的握持感受。
