爱华网买了徕卡M9-P后下载徕卡官网提供的中文说明书（http://en.leica-camera.com/service/downloads/rangefinder_cameras/m9_m9-p/index.html），看得我一头雾水！看几行就知道是香港人的“杰作”，费劲看完后只能用一个字评价他们的翻译：烂！2个字：弱智！好端端的中文让他们糟践成这样，徕卡总部就没有中文好的人以致容忍如此低劣中文译本流入市面，给徕卡用户提供如此恶劣的中文使用说明就不怕败坏了徕卡的声誉？请问翻译的人及其公司：你们自己愿意看吗？你吃惯了锯末也要拉着所有徕卡中文用户与你分享？翻译者的良心大大地坏了！香港人何时不再作践、亵渎中文？其实佳能、尼康的简体中文说明书翻译的非常出色，图文并茂，一看就懂，为何徕卡做不到？
搜索网上徕卡M9-P中文介绍，同样不尽如人意。
我从美国的B&H网站找来英文介绍（http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/798870-REG/Leica_10703_M9_P_Digital_Camera_Black.html），请朋友IVY（http://blog.sina.com.cn/u/1878025257）捉刀，看看他们是如何介绍这一款机器的。以下是IVY的译作，如有错谬，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.
作为M9的兄弟款产品，Leica M9-P数码相机与M9一样拥有高水平的技术含量，但相对而言，LeicaM系列产品的经典特征得到了进一步提升。对于街拍摄影者来说，这款相机的设计具有极简抽象派艺术风格，便于携带、握持，同时其操作简易的特性使M9-P在众多相机中脱颖而出。这款相机同样秉承徕卡相机自上世纪五十年代以来代表的精准及独树一帜的摄影技术，如同MP为玛格南摄影师们设计的“新闻”照相机。
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.徕卡M9与徕卡M9-P这两款相机的最显著区别在于新的M9-P相机机身正面去掉了红色圆形商标。这一改动使相机外观更为谦虚低调从而更加贴合专业摄影人员的需求。目前M9-P相机的商标是在机身顶部以经典徕卡字体雕刻而成的徕卡名称。
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相机的另一个特征是它在机身部分采用了硬橡胶皮革材质。这一材质不仅使相机拥有极佳的握持感，也为这款相机再添魅力。
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与M9相机的第三点不同之处在于M9-P后背的2.5英寸液晶显示屏覆盖具备极强的防划痕功能蓝宝石层。在一些特殊情况下拍照的时候，传统的相机包一般不便携带，这样相机就极易受到恶劣天气的损害。蓝宝石材质极为坚硬，几乎牢不可破，可有效防止磨损、保护液晶显示屏。同时由于液晶显示屏两面都覆盖防反射镀膜，即使在户外，也能获得最佳的图片浏览效果。
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继承了M9相机在成像效果方面的显著优势，是徕卡相机中的经典之作。徕卡M9-P采用1800万像素的35mm全画幅成像36 x24mm规格的CCD感光元件。所有M系列镜头都能在M9-P相机上使用，这种兼容性确保了最佳的成像质量。虽然M9和M9-P是数码相机，他们依然能给使用者提供类似旁轴传统胶片相机的拍摄体验。在带给摄影者传统拍摄品味的同时也提供了数码技术的便利。从这一点来说，简约的界面、直观的菜单导航系统让M9-P的使用充满乐趣。
Focused on Essentials -Maximum Image Quality（聚焦核心{去芜存菁，只关注“摄影”}——最高图像质量）
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是徕卡M相机进入数码时代的一个传奇。它是史上最小的全画幅数码相机。一言以蔽之，它是喜爱自由创作的摄影者追求最高标准图像质量的现代工具。（对于那些要求最高标准图像质量及决心追求具有永恒价值的摄影作品的人而言，他是完美的现代工具。）
IntuitiveHandling（操作简易）
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.
说到使用，徕卡M9-P更关注核心环节。M9-P进一步改进了原本就很简单的导航菜单。Mp-9最主要的控制部件是一个四向的控制键和一个2.5英寸显示屏。在持续按下ISO按键同时选择所需的拍摄模式即可满足相关设置要求。其它适用于日常拍摄要求的功能均能通过设置健（Set键）方便快捷地实现。这些功能包括：白平衡，图像数据压缩，分辨率，曝光补偿，包围式曝光，可编程用户配置文件等等。用户文件可以用任何相机和摄影设备进行编辑，存储为任意名称并在需要搜索照片的时候快速查找到。
Compact and Built for aLifetime （轻便耐用）
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
对于摄影者来说，徕卡 相机常常是他们终生相伴的选择。M9和M9-P相机自然也不例外。除了相对更大的感光元件，M9和M9-P保持了以往徕卡相机如M8和M8.2在紧凑机身设计方面的优势，相机机身尺寸仅为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画幅数码相机的美誉。机身由高强度镁合金全金属外壳铸造，相机的顶盖和底板部分所采用的黄铜材料为内部珍贵的机械系统提供了完善的保护。M9和M9-P相机的数码元件和快门部件的组装均本着可供终生使用的宗旨。免费更新相机软件确保证了相机的固件总能适应最新的行业标准。总而言之，购买一款M系列相机不仅是对生活的一种投资，更是选择了可以相伴终生的摄影伴侣。
Unobtrusive（不显眼）,Discreet（谨慎）, and Resilient（适应性强）: 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目前有了兄弟款相机那就是M9-P相机。从技术角度来看，这两款相机就像孪生兄弟，都着眼于同样高品质的成像表现。仅存的区别只表现在屈指可数的个性化细节上。
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
徕卡M系列相机紧凑的机身、谦逊低调的外形、极简抽象派艺术风格的设计以及安静的快门声音都使得使用徕卡M系列的摄影师不经意间融入了摄影的过程，自然成为拍摄背景的一部分。M9-P更因以在机身顶部以经典徕卡字体雕刻而成的徕卡名称取代了原先机身正面的红色圆点商标使产品变得更为低调内敛。
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
徕卡M9-P相机的液晶显示屏覆盖蓝宝石层，具备极强的防划痕功能。这种蓝宝石材质极为坚硬，只能用特殊钻石切割工具才能进行处理，是世界上最坚固的材质之一。显示屏两面均覆盖防反射镀膜，即使在不利光照条件下回放图片，也能获得清晰的图片浏览效果。
The Leica M9-P is optionallyavailable in the classical Leica silver chrome camerafinish（古典的徕卡银灰色） or in black paint - the M9 offers two options,elegant steel gray（简洁的铁灰色） or black paint. The Leica M9-P alsofeatures vulcanite leathering（硬橡胶皮作为机身表面） with particularly goodgrip characteristics
徕卡M9-P有两个颜色可选：经典徕卡银灰色和黑色。徕卡M9也有两个颜色可选：典雅铁灰色和黑色。徕卡M9-P还使用硬橡胶皮革材质来确保使用者获得最佳的握持感受。
