- 35mm 855.6mm2
- 24.0 megapixels
- ISO 320 - 25,000
- Go in depth with our full Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Review.
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | M Monochrom (Typ 246) | M10-R |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Rangefinder | Rangefinder |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $7450.00 | $8295.00 |
| Street Price: | $7,595.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2015-05-07 | 2020-07-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
24.0 oz
(680 g)
includes batteries |
23.3 oz
(660 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
1.5 in. (139 x 80 x 39 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.0 | 41.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.01 microns | 6.58 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | None | RGBG |
| 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: |
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) |
7864 x 5200
(40.9 MP,
Other), 7840 x 5184 (40.6 MP, Other), 5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, lossless compressed), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | No |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (25p/24p)
1280x720 (25p/24p) |
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| 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: | n/a | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Focal Length (actual): | ||
| Zoom Ratio: | ||
| Aperture Range: | Varies with lens used | Varies with lens used |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | ||
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 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 (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking) | 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 / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | 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 | Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.73x magnification; Optional Visoflex Electronic Viewfinder |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.68x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.68x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,036,800 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| 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): | 25000 | 50000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 320 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 320 to 25000 in 1/3 EV steps | Auto, ISO 100 to 50,000 in 1/3 EV steps from ISO 200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | None | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Color Temperature Setting (2000-13100K), Manual |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 960 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | 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: | 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: | 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. | Centre-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF40, SF64, SF26), or flash units compatible with the system with SCA3502 M5 adapter |
| 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: | SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact | Hot shoe with additional contacts for Leica Visoflex viewfinder |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG | .DNG RAW (14-bit, lossless compressed), 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 | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | WiFi | |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Threaded cable release | Threaded cable release or Wi-Fi |
| 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 | |
| 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 7.4v 1800mAh | Proprietary 7.4v 1300mAh |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary 7.4v 1300mAh Lithium-ion recharge |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | 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: | Captures black and white stills and video with no interpolation. Finished in black chrome. | |
