Leica M Review

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M Overview
Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
Specs
Samples
Gallery
Video

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Model Name:	Leica M (Typ 240)
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	M
Camera Format:	Rangefinder
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$6950.00
Street Price:
Date Available:	2012-02-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	24.0 oz (680 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.5 x 3.1 x 1.7 in. (139 x 80 x 42 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Total Megapixels:	24.00
Effective Megapixels:	24.0
Sensor Format:	35mm
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.69"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5952 x 3976 (23.7 MP, Other), 4256 x 2823 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1080 (1.7 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	25p/24p, 25p/24p, 30p
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available
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:	N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking)
Face Detection:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	n/a
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Yes
Viewfinder Type:	Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification; Optional Visoflex EVF-2 Electronic Viewfinder
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	920,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, ISO 200 to 6,400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to ISO 100
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Kelvin Setting (2000-13100K), Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	60 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program AE:	No
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Film Simulation Modes
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:	SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
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:
PictBridge Compliant:
DPOF Compliant:
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Threaded cable release
Other Connection:	Accessory port
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	Unknown
Software
Included Software:	Free download of Adobe Lightroom for registered owners
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	24MP CMOS sensor, Maestro processor, Live View with 10x focus magnification and focus peaking, 1080p Full HD movies, 920K-dot LCD with Gorilla Glass, optional EVF-2 electronic viewfinder.