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Free standard delivery to UK Mainland on all orders over £50
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The new Leica M-E continues the unique tradition of rangefinder photography. A stringent paring down to the most essential camera functions ensures a streamlined and intuitive operation. Compact, quiet and characteristically discreet, the new Leica M-E allows photographers to blend into their surroundings, establish a direct connection with their subject, and capture each scene with absolute authenticity and brilliant image quality.
Seeing the Bigger Picture
Leica’s unique M-System – whose name is based on the German term ‘Messsucher’, meaning rangefinder — has been making history for 65 years. The ‘Messsucher’ presents a bigger picture - a broader view of your subject - and opens up a whole new world of creative freedom: this enables the photographer to anticipate the way in which a composition might develop — and press the shutter at the decisive moment. Consequently, Leica M cameras are particularly suited to street and reportage photography. In addition, the rangefinder allows for a fast and precise focus, even in challenging lighting conditions.
Visual and Tactile Perfection
The Leica M-E (Typ 240) is distinguished by a timelessly elegant aesthetic and high-end construction; each model is handcrafted in Germany. The compact camera body is dust and spray water resistant, while the genuine leather trim offers both a sophisticated appearance and a safer grip on the camera. Top and base plate are finished in an anthracite grey paint which has been developed especially for the M-E.
24 Megapixel CMOS Sensor
The new Leica M-E ranks among the most compact full-frame camera systems in the world. Its 24MP CMOS sensor offers a high light sensitivity of up to ISO 6400 – facilitating outstanding image results even in low-light situations. Its 2GB buffer memory ensures that the Leica M-E is always ready to shoot, even when capturing a rapid succession of frames – so you can rest assured that you will never miss out on the decisive moment.
Integrated Full-HD Video Function
Thanks to its exceedingly high resolution and light sensitivity, the Leica M-E delivers photographs imbued with the classic ‘Leica look’, characterized by a unique bokeh rendition. Owners of the new Leica M-E are also able to apply this distinctive quality to their moving images: the Leica M-E features a 1080p, full-HD movie mode — allowing you to capture stunning videos using a dedicated recording button, adding yet another dimension to your creative pursuits.
Camera type | Compact digital view- and rangefinder system still and video camera |
Lens mount | Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit coding |
Lens system | Leica M lenses, Leica R lenses with optional Leica R-Adapter M |
Top Cover | Milled brass top cover with integrated thumb rest |
Material | All-metal case made of die-cast magnesium; synthetic leather covering. Cap and base plate made of brass |
Image Sensor | LEICA MAX 24 MP CMOS Sensor |
Number of effective Pixels | 24 Million Pixels |
Sensitivity range | ISO 200 - ISO 6400, Pull 100 available, Auto ISO |
Imaging Platform | Integrated imaging circuit with Leica Maestro® Image processor |
Electronic Viewfinder | Optional available, can be used for Live View and Play functionality |
LCD Monitor | 3" TFT Display with 920.000 Pixels, scratch resistant cover glass (Corning®Gorilla®Glass) |
Shutter | Dual type focal plane shutter for classic image exposure and Live view |
Shutter Speed | 1/4000s - 60s (in Bulb), 1/180s flash synchronization |
Burst rate | 3fps |
Self timer | 2s / 12s |
Storage Media | SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards |
Image File Format | DNG™ (RAW data uncompressed or lossless compressed), JPEG |
File Size | DNG approx. 20 Mbyte - approx. 30 Mbyte (compressed)/ 48.2 MByte (uncompressed), JPEG: Resolution and image content dependent |
Available JPG Resolutions | 5952px*3976px (24 MP), 4256px*2832px (12 MP)/ 2976px*1984px (6MP) / 1600px*1080px (1,7MP) |
Color Spaces | sRGB / Adobe®RGB |
White Balance | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shadow / Tungsten / Fluorescent warm /Fluorescent cool / Flash / Manual (Greycard) / Kelvin 2000-13100 |
Other functions | Film Modes, Saturation, Contrast, Sharpening |
Movie Recording | Single frame video compression (Motion JPG), Quicktime format (mov) |
Movie resolution | 1080p, 720p, 640*480 (VGA) |
Movie sampling rate | 25 fps, 24 fps, 30 fps (VGA only) |
Microphone | Mono, stereo microphone adapter optional available |
Audio recording | Auto level adjustment, manual level adjustment (available while recording), concert preset |
Exposure Metering | In classic viewfinder mode: Through the Lens (TTL) metering, center weighted with variable aperture. In Live View and advanced viewfinder mode: Through the Lens (TTL) metering, center weighted, spot or multifield measuring. Center-weighted TTL metering for flash exposure with system conformant SCA-3000/2 standard flash units. |
Exposure setting | Manual shutter speed setting with direct dial, A-Mode with direct dial |
Exposure Modes | Automatic shutter speed (A-Mode), Manual Exposure (M-Mode) |
Compensation | -3 EV to +3 EV, 1/3 f-stops |
Exposure Bracketing | 3/5 frames, 0.5 / 1 / 2 / 3 f-stops |
Flash exposure metering | Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or SCA-3000 standard flash unit such as Leica SF24D/Leica SF 58). |
Hot shoe | SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact |
Flash Synchronization | Optional triggered at first or second shutter curtain |
Flash Synch time | 1/180s |
Focusing Methods | Manual focus with optical rangefinder, Live View, 100% Live View Zoom, Live View focus peaking |
Optical Viewfinder | Large, light bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation, LED illuminated frame lines. |
Optical Viewfinder frame lines | Framelines size matches image sensor size at 2m focusing distance |
Optical Viewfinder correction | Eyepiece adjusted to -0,5 dpt. Corrective lenses from -3 to +3 dpt. available (optional) |
Magnification | 0.68x |
Optical Viewfinder Displays | In the viewfinder LED symbol for flash status (at bottom). Four-digit seven-segment LED digital display, brightness adapted to ambient conditions, for: Warning in case of exposure correction; display of automatic shutter speed in automatic mode; advisory indicating use of metering memory lock LED exposure monitor with two triangular and one central circular LED with manual exposure setting |
Rangefinder | Split or superimposed image range finder shown as a bright field in the center of the viewfinder image |
Rangefinder effective metering Basis | 47.1 mm (mechanical metering basis 69.25 mm x viewfinder magnification 0.68 times) |
Start up time | <1s |
Power Supply | Li-ion battery (included), 7.4V, 1800 mAh |
Horizon | Yes |
User Profiles | 4 Profiles, exportable |
Sensor cleaning | Dust detection, manual cleaning function |
Tripod Thread | A 1/4 (1/4") DIN made of stainless steel in base plate |
Dimensions | approx. 139 x 42 x 80 mm (5.5 x 1.7 x 3.1 in.) |
Weight | 680 g (23.9 oz) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C - 40°C |
Menu languages | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese |
Accessories Included | Battery, Charger with power cables for EU and USA (different in some export markets), 12V charging cable, Carrying strap, Accessory port cover, Body cap |
Internal Buffer | 2GB |
New optional accessories | Electronic Viewfinder (EVF-2), Multifunctional Handgrip M, Handgrip M, SCA Adapter Set for Multi-functional Handgrip M, Power Adapter for Multi-functional Handgrip M, Finger loop for Multi-functional Handgrip M, Size S / M / L, Leica Microphone Adapter Set, Leica M-Adapter R, Ever-Ready Case M, Li-ion Battery BP-SCL2, Battery charger BC-SCL2 |