Luxirious Leica M 240 full frame mirrorless interchangeable lens digital camera

Leica M was announced in Photokina 2012 and features a full frame sensor. Leica have changed the previously used 18Mp CCD to a CMOSIS 24Mp CMOS.  This camera retires the Leica M9 and M9 P. The list price of the body is US$6950. Leica M 240 rundown features are:

• 24MP Full Frame Leica Max CMOS Sensor
• Leica Maestro Image Processor
• 3.0" LCD with 920,000 pixels
• Full HD 1080p Video
• Live View and Rangefinder Focusing
• ISO Sensitivity to 6400
• Fits Leica M-series Lenses
• R-series Lenses Fit M Body via R-adapter
• Splash Protected Body

The Leica M offers both rangefinder focusing through the optical viewfinder and Live View focusing and preview on the 3.0" LCD or an optional electronic viewfinder

Leica M 240

 

Preview/Hands On

Specification

Lens Mount	Leica M Mount
Camera Format	Full-Frame
Pixels	24 Megapixel
Max Resolution	24MP: 5952 x 3976
Other Resolutions	12MP: 4256 x 2832 6MP: 2976 x 1984 1.7MP: 1600 x 1080
Sensor Type / Size	CMOS, 36 x 24 mm
File Formats	Still Images: DNG, JPEG Movies: MJPEG, MOV
Dust Reduction System	Yes
Noise Reduction	No
Memory Card Type	SD SDHC SDXC

AV Recording
Video Recording	Yes, NTSC/PAL
Resolution	1920 x 1080: 25 fps, 24 fps 1280 x 720: 25 fps, 24 fps 640 x 480: 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Audio Recording	With Video, Mono, Via Optional External Mic

Focus Control
Focus Type	Manual
Focus Mode	Manual Focus (M)

Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type	Optical, LCD Display
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.68x
Diopter Adjustment	- 3 to +3 m
Display Screen	3.0" Rear Screen  Live Preview LCD (920000)
Screen Coverage	100%
Live View	Yes

Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 200-6400 (Extended Mode: 100-)
Shutter	60 - 1/4000 seconds
Metering Method	Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering, Spot 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 3 fps at 24 MP

Flash
Built-in Flash	No
Max Sync Speed	1 / 180 sec
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe

Performance
Start-up Time	0.7 Seconds
Shutter Lag	Not Specified By Manufacturer
Continuous Shooting	Up to 3 fps
Self Timer	2 sec, 12 sec
Wi-Fi Capable	No

Power
Battery	1x Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.4VDC, 1800mAh
Operating/Storage Temperature	Operating 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)

Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD)	5.5 x 3.1 x 1.7" / 139 x 80 x 42 mm
Weight	23.99 oz / 680 g