• 35mm 855.6mm2
  • 24.0 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 35mm 855.6mm2
  • 24.0 megapixels
  • ISO 320 - 25,000
  • Detailed specifications
  • Leica M Edition 60
  • Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
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General
Model Number: M Edition 60 M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Alternate Model Number(s): M-60  
Camera Format: Rangefinder Rangefinder
Currently Manufactured: No Yes
Retail Price: $18500.00 $7450.00
Street Price: $15,999.00 $7,595.00
Date Available: 2014-11-15 2015-05-07
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 36.7 oz (1,040 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
24.0 oz (680 g)
includes batteries
Size: 5.5 x 3.1 x 1.7 in.
(139 x 80 x 42 mm)
5.5 x 3.1 x 1.7 in.
(139 x 80 x 42 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:    
Effective Megapixels: 24.0 24.0
Sensor Format: 35mm 35mm
Sensor size: 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 5.99 microns 6.01 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.0x 1.0x
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG None
Anti Aliasing Filter: None None
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:    
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):    
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):    
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):    
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 5976 x 3992 (23.9 MP, 3:2) 5952 x 3968 (23.6 MP, 3:2),
4256 x 2832 (12.1 MP, 3:2),
2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2),
1600 x 1072 (1.7 MP, Other)
Image File Format: , RAW only (DNG, uncompressed) JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: 3.0 3.0
Video Capture
Can take movies: No Yes
Movie Resolution: 1920x1080 (25p/​24p)
1280x720 (25p/​24p)
Movie File Format:   QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available
Composite Video Out: No No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: n/a n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a n/a
HD Video Out: No No
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: Leica M bayonet Leica M bayonet
Lens: Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH stainless steel lens n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 35mm  
Focal Length (actual): 35mm  
Zoom Ratio: 1.00x  
Aperture Range: f/1.4 - 16; with 9-blade rounded iris diaphragm Varies with lens used
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 70 cm to Infinity
27.6 in to Infinity
 
Macro Focus Range:    
Filter Thread: 46.0mm n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: No No
Digital Zoom Values: n/a n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: No No
Auto Focus Type: n/a N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking)
Auto Focus Assist Light? n/a n/a
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / No LCD Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type: Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification; Optional EVF available, can be used for Live View and Play functionality Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification, calibrated to -0.5 dpt (corrective lenses from -3 to +3 diopter available); Optional Visoflex EVF-2 Electronic Viewfinder
Focus Peaking: No Yes
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): 0.68x 0.68x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): 0.68x 0.68x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: No Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 0.0 3.0
Rear Display Resolution:   921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom:    
Top Deck Display: No No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 6400 25000
Minimum ISO (native): 200 320
ISO Settings: ISO 200 - 6400, manually adjustable in 1/3 ISO increments Auto, ISO 320 to 25000 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO Mode: No Yes
White Balance Settings: N/A (RAW capture only) None
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 - 8 sec 1/4000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes Yes
Exposure Compensation:   +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Center-weighted with working aperture OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure: No No
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: No No
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: n/a B&W capture only; Filters available including new yellow, orange and green filters.
Self Timer: 2 or 12 seconds 2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: No No
Flash Modes: n/a Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or SCA-3000 standard flash unit such as Leica SF 24D/Leica SF 58); First or second curtain sync.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: n/a n/a
Max Flash Sync: 1/180 1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: Hot shoe SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC / SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: RAW only (DNG, uncompressed) .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:   QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available
Included Memory: No memory included No memory included
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: No No
DPOF Compliant: No No
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: Threaded cable release Threaded cable release
Connections (extended):   Accessory port, contact strip for Multifunction Hand Grip M
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):    
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 3.0 3.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):   30
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):    
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):    
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused):    
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:    
Play -> Record Time:    
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):    
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh
Usable Battery Types: 7.4v 1800mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: Yes
Internal Charging Supported: No
Software
Included Software: Adobe Lightroom Free download of Adobe Lightroom for registered owners
OS Compatibility:   Windows Vista SP2 /7/ 8; Mac OS X (10.5 or higher)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: First digital camera to concentrate exclusively on the bare functions of photography - shutter speed, aperture, focusing and ISO sensitivity and a newly designed Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH stainless steel lens. The camera design excludes the LCD and shoots in RAW. The camera design excludes the LCD and shoots in RAW. Designed in collaboration with Audi Design, there are only 600 sets worldwide. Each set is presented in a specially designed hand-made presentation box. Captures black and white stills and video with no interpolation. Finished in black chrome.