$6,499.00
The M-E Digital Rangefinder Camera from Leica is a full frame, interchangeable lens camera that embodies the notion that less is more. By concentrating on essential photographic functions, the M-E produces high quality images in a fast and stealthy manner. The camera houses a full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor but retains a compact, durable and well-designed form.
The 18MP CCD sensor in full 35mm format offers high-resolution imaging and the omission of the sensor's low-pass filter creates photos with fine details and an increased visual impact. The sensor matches well with the compact M-system and M-series lenses, giving uniform exposure across the entire sensor. The camera's compatibility with the full line of superb Leica M-series lenses provides flexibility in shooting and sharp imagery.
By declining to incorporate features such as Live View and Video functions, the M-E frees itself to perfect only those functions that create a better photographic image. Its fast and accurate manual focusing is achieved via the optical viewfinder/rangefinder and the smooth, exact focusing ring of a Leica lens. Shutter speeds from bulb mode through 1/4000th of seconds can be set manually or automatically determined by the camera. The shutter mechanism is a closed type focal plane shutter with external cocking mechanics and provides a quiet and smooth action.
A 2.5" TFT LCD screen with 230,000 pixels offers clear image playback and menu control and the camera body itself is an all-metal casing made of die-cast magnesium with an attractive anthracite-gray finish and a real leather wrap
** Lens not included **
Lens Mount | Leica M |
Camera Format | Full-Frame |
Pixels | Actual: 18.5 Megapixel Effective: 18 Megapixel |
Max Resolution | 18 MP: 5270 x 3516 |
Sensor Type / Size | CCD, 35.8 x 23.9 mm |
File Formats | Still Images: DNG, JPEG |
Dust Reduction System | Yes |
Memory Card Type | SD SDHC |
AV Recording | |
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Video Recording | No |
Focus Control | |
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Focus Type | Manual |
Focus Mode | Manual Focus (M) |
Viewfinder/Display | |
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Viewfinder Type | Optical, LCD Display |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.68x |
Diopter Adjustment | - 3 to +3 m |
Display Screen | 2.5" Rear Screen LCD (230,000) |
Screen Coverage | 100% |
Exposure Control | |
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ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 160-2500 (Extended Mode: 80-) |
Shutter | 240 - 1/4000 seconds |
Metering Method | Center-weighted average metering |
Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (White), Kelvin, Manual, Shade, Tungsten |
Burst Rate | Up to 2 fps at 18 MP |
Flash | |
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Built-in Flash | No |
Max Sync Speed | 1 / 180 seconds |
Flash Compensation | -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Performance | |
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Start-up Time | 0.7 seconds |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 2 fps |
Self Timer | 2 seconds, 12 seconds |
Interval Recording | No |
Wi-Fi Capable | No |
Software System Requirements | Windows: XP, Vista, 7 Mac: OS X 10.6 or later |
Power | |
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Battery | 1x Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 3.7 VDC, 1860 mAh |
Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
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Dimensions (WxHxD) | 5.5 x 3.1 x 1.5" / 139.0 x 80.0 x 37.0 mm |
Weight | 20.64 oz / 585 g with battery |