Leica M Monochrom

Leica M Monochrom
Overview
TypeDigital rangefinder camera
Lens
LensLeica M-mount
Sensor/medium
SensorMonochrome 35.8 mm × 23.9 mm (1.41 in × 0.94 in) image sensor
Maximum resolution18 Megapixels
Film speed320 to 10000
Storage mediaSD up to 2 GB and SDHC up to 32 GB
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 range32 s to 1/4000
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)
Weight600 g (21 oz)
Made inGermany
Chronology
SuccessorLeica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

The Leica M Monochrom is a full-frame digital rangefinder camera of Leica Camera AG, and features a monochrome sensor.[1][2] The camera was announced on May 10, 2012. Delivery started September 2012 in black finish only. A Leica M Monochrom in Silver was announced May 22, 2014.

The camera was succeeded by the Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) in 2015.

  1. ^ Horaczek, Stan (10 May 2012). "New Gear: Leica M-Monochrom Has a Full-Frame Black and White Sensor". Popular Photography. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  2. ^ Lischka, Konrad (9 April 2013). "Leica M Monochrom: Die Schwarzweiß-Kamera im Test". Spiegel Online. Retrieved 24 March 2017.