Leica M Monochrom

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M Monochrom
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Model Name:	Leica M Monochrom
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General
Model Number:	M Monochrom
Camera Format:	Rangefinder
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$7950.00
Street Price:	$7950.00
Date Available:	2012-07-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	21.2 oz (600 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.5 x 3.1 x 1.5 in. (139 x 80 x 37 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Total Megapixels:	18.5
Effective Megapixels:	18.0
Sensor Format:	35mm
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.69"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0
Color Filter Type:	Just IR
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5216 x 3472 (18.1 MP, 3:2), 5212 x 3468 (18.1 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1280 x 846 (1.1 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .DNG RAW (compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:
Movie Audio:	No
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	Leica M bayonet
Kit Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:	Varies with lens used
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	No
Auto Focus Type:
Face Detection:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	n/a
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification, 4-digit, 7-segment LED display. Adjusted to -0.5 diopters, -3 to +3 diopter correction lenses available.
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	No
LCD Size (inches):	2.5
LCD Resolution:	230,000 dots
OLED Screen:	No
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, ISO 320 to 10,000 selectable in 1/3EV steps; Pull 160 option
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	6 Presets, Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	32 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Center-weighted with working aperture
Program AE:	No
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sepia, cold or selenium toning effects
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:
DCF Compliant:
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	No
HD Video Connection:
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:
DPOF Compliant:
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Threaded cable release
Other Connection:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary 3.7v 1900 mAh
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	Unknown
Software
Included Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 downloads
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	18MP full-frame CCD with no anti-alias or color filter.