Leica M9

Leica M9
Overview
TypeDigital rangefinder camera
Lens
LensLeica M-mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor35.8 mm × 23.9 mm (1.41 in × 0.94 in) image sensor, 6.8 μm pixel size
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor makerKodak
Maximum resolution18.5 Megapixels(RAW Color Depth:12bits)
Film speed80 to 2500
Storage mediaSD up to 2GB and SDHC up to 32GB
Focusing
Focus modesManual
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesManual, aperture priority auto exposure
Exposure meteringTTL, center weighted averaging
Flash
FlashFixed hot shoe
Shutter
ShutterFocal plane, metal curtains, vertical travel
Shutter speed range32s to 1/4000s
Viewfinder
ViewfinderRangefinder and additional color LCD display: 2.5", 230,000 pixels
General
BatteryLithium ion
Dimensions139 mm × 80 mm × 37 mm (5.5 in × 3.1 in × 1.5 in)
Weight585 g (20.6 oz) with battery (M9)
600 g (21 oz) with battery (M9-P)
Made inGermany
Chronology
PredecessorLeica M8
SuccessorLeica M (Typ 240)

The Leica M9 is a full-frame digital rangefinder camera from Leica Camera AG. It was introduced in September 2009. It uses an 18.5-megapixel Kodak image sensor and is compatible with almost all M mount lenses.