Leica M9 Specifications

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Auto Focus

Auto FocusNo
Auto Focus Typen/a
Auto Focus Assist Light?n/a
Manual FocusYes

Power

Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)350 shots
Battery Form Factor1 x proprietary 3.7v 1900mAh
Usable Battery TypesLithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)Yes

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom Valuesn/a
Lens MountLeica M bayonet
Lensn/a
Aperture RangeVaries with lens used
Integrated ND FilterNo
Filter Threadn/a
Thread Typen/a
Optical Image StabilizationNo
Digital ZoomNo

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase DetectNo
DxO Sensor Score69
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)22.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)11.7
Sensor TypeCCD
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)884
Sensor ManufacturerKodak KAF-18500
Effective Megapixels18.0
Sensor Format35mm
Approximate Pixel Pitch6.87 microns
Focal Length Multiplier1.0x
Aspect Ratio3:2
Color Filter TypeRGBG
Anti Aliasing FilterNone
Self-CleaningNo
Sensor shift image stabilizationNo

Image Storage

Usable Memory TypesSD / SDHC
Dual Card SlotsNo
RAW Capture SupportYes
Uncompressed Format.DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG
Included MemoryNo memory included

Image Capture

Image Resolution5212 x 3472 (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 FormatJPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second1.7

General

Size5.5 x 3.1 x 1.5 in. (139 x 80 x 37 mm)
WaterproofNo
Waterproof Depthn/a
Model NumberM9
Alternate Model Number(s)M9-P
Camera FormatRangefinder
Currently ManufacturedNo
Retail Price$7999.99
Date Available2009-09-14
Tripod MountYes

Viewfinder

ViewfinderOptical / LCD (playback only)
Viewfinder TypeNon-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification
Focus PeakingNo
EVF Resolutionn/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.68x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)0.68x

Exposure

Exposure Compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering ModesCenter-weighted with working aperture
Program Auto ExposureNo
Aperture PriorityYes
Shutter PriorityNo
Full Manual ExposureYes
Creative Exposure Modesn/a
Self Timer2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer)No
Maximum ISO (native)2500
High Resolution CompositeNo
Minimum ISO (native)160
ISO SettingsAuto, ISO 160 to 2,500 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to ISO 80
Auto ISO ModeYes
White Balance SettingsAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Flash, Kelvin Setting, Manual
Shutter Speed Range1/4000 - 32 sec
Bulb ModeYes

Video Capture

HD Video OutNo
Can take moviesNo
Composite Video OutNo
NTSC/PAL Switchable Videon/a
Video Usable as Viewfindern/a

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash ConnectionHot shoe
Built-in FlashNo
Flash Modesn/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)n/a
Flash Range Descriptionn/a
Max Flash Sync1/180

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)1.7
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)7
Shutter Lag (manual focus)0.125 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)0.63
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame)0.66
Shutter Lag (prefocused)0.125 seconds
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames)8
Startup Time0.8 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?Yes
Play -> Record Time0.1 seconds

Software

Included SoftwareFree download of Adobe Lightroom for registered owners
OS CompatibilityWindows, Mac OS

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)2.5
Rear Display Resolution230,000 dots
TouchscreenNo
Articulating ScreenNo
Tilt Swivel ScreenNo
Selfie ScreenNo
Top Deck DisplayNo
Eye-level ViewfinderYes
Rear DisplayYes

Connectivity

BluetoothNo
Built-In GPSNo
Microphone JackNo
Headphone JackNo
External ConnectionsUSB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge CompliantNo
DPOF CompliantNo
Remote ControlYes
Remote Control TypeThreaded cable release
Built-In Wi-FiNo
NFCNo

Basic

Sensor size855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm)
Weight21.3 oz (605 g) includes batteries