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2017-01-26T11:34:52
I love this camera. There is just something liberating about using a digital camera with none of the trappings of digital. It is always in raw (DNG) mode, so while balance and picture settings don't exist and aren't needed. Focus, shutter speed, aperture and ISO, just like in the film days. As for image quality, well its a Leica. It is everything I want in a digital rangefinder camera, and nothing I don't.
Andrew F.
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Compact digital view and rangefinder system camera
Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit coding
Leica M lenses from 16 to 135mm
CMOS chip, active area approx. 23.9 x 35.8mm (corresponds to usable format of analog Leica M models)
5976 x 3992 pixels (24 MP)
DNG (raw data), compressed loss-free, JPEG
Depends on subject
1GB
SD cards up to 2 GB, SDHC cards up to 32 GB, SDXC cards
Ambient light: Through the lens (TTL), with working aperture, flash light: TTL metering with system-compatible, SCA-3000/2-standard flash units
By metering the light reflected by light blades of the 1st shutter curtain onto a measuring cell: strong center-weighted;
for metering on the sensor: spot, center-weighted, multi-field mete ring.
Metering the light reflected by light blades of the 1st shutter cur tain onto a measuring cell: heavily center-weighted
ISO 200 bis ISO 6400, can be set manually in 1/3 ISO steps
Choice of automatic shutter speed control with manual aperture pres election aperture priority A, or manual shutter speed and aperture setting
Via accessory shoe with center and control contacts
To the 1st shutter curtain
= 1 /180 s; slower shutter speeds can be used, if working below sync speed: Automatic changeover to TTL linear flash mode with HSS-compatible and system-compatible flash units
(with system-compatible flash units, e.g. Leica SF 26) Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering
+/- 3 1 /3 EV, adjustable in 1 /3 EV steps can be set (only with system-compatible flash units that do not have their own setting possibility)
Readiness: by means of constant lighting of the flash symbol LED in the viewfinder, success control: by further lighting or temporary fast flashing of the LED after the picture has been ta ken, underexposure display: by the LED going out temporarily
Large, bright line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation
Calibrated to - 0.5 dpt.; corrective lenses from -3 to +3 diopter available
By activating two bright-line frames each: for 35 and 135mm, or for 28 and 90mm, or for 50 and 75mm; automatic switching when lens is attached; frame color: white
The horizontal and vertical difference between the viewfinder and l ens is automatically balanced by moving the brightline frame in line with the relevant distance setting
At a focusing distance of 2m, the bright-line frame size correspond s exactly to the sensor size of approx. 23.9x35.8mm; at infinity setting, depending on the focal length, approx. 7.3 % ( 28mm) to 18 % (135mm) more is recorded by the sensor than indicated by the corresponding bright line frame and slightly less for shorter distance settings than 2m
(For all lenses) 0.68x
Split or superimposed image rangefinder shown as a bright rectangular field in the center of the viewfinder image
47.1mm (mechanical measurement base 69.25mmx viewfinder magnification 0.68x)
Four-digit digital display with dots above and below, displays
Metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement
For aperture priority: (A) continuously from 60 s (ISO-dependent) to 1 /4000 s. For manual adjustment: 8 s to 1 /4000 s in half steps. B: For long exposures up to max. 60 s (together with self-timer: T function, i.e. 1st press = Shutter opens, 2nd press = Shutter closes), (1 /180 s): Fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization, HSS linear flash mode possible with all shutter speeds faster than 1 /180 s with HSS-compatible Leica system flash units
By integrated motor, low noise operation
Two-stage, 1. Activation of exposure metering and exposure lock (in aperture priority mode), 2. Shutter release; standard thread for cable release integrated
With main switch on the camera top panel, reactivation by touching the shutter release button
1 lithium ion battery Leica BP-SCL2, rated voltage 7.4V, capacity 1800mAh, capacity indicated in top panel display, when shutter held open (for sensor cleaning) additional acoustic warning of low capacity, maximum charging current/ voltage: DC, 1000mA, 7.4V; manufacturer: VARTA Microbattery, Made in Indonesia
Leica BP-SCL2, Inputs: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, automatic switching or 12V DC, 1.3A; Output: DC, max. 8.25 V, 1100mA; manufacturer: Guangdong PISEN Electronics Co., Ltd., Made in China
All-metal magnesium/aluminum body, leather covering, brass top panel and base, black lacquered finish
A 1/4 (1/4") DIN stainless steel in bottom
ISO flash shoe
0 to 40 deg. C / 32 to 104 deg. F
5.45 x 1.65 x 3.15" / 138.43 x 41.91 x 80.01mm (Approx.)
680g / 24oz (with battery)
4022243109452
Wonderfully archaic, completely modern
By Andrew F.
I love this camera. There is just something liberating about using a digital camera with none of the trappings of digital. It is always in raw (DNG) mode, so while balance and picture settings don't exist and aren't needed. Focus, shutter speed, aperture and ISO, just like in the film days. As for image quality, well its a Leica. It is everything I want in a digital rangefinder camera, and nothing I don't.
LEICA M-D (Typ 262)
The digital M rangefinder in its simplest form
Leica Camera presents the Leica M-D (Typ 262), a digital camera without an LCD display which embodies the M rangefinder philosophy in its purest and simplest form. The Leica M-D (Typ 262) focuses solely on the core essential functions for photography. It is a compact full-frame camera system with access to the best lenses in the world. The Leica M-D (Typ 262) is dedicated to the essence of digital M rangefinder photography, and brings the analog experience of taking pictures into the modern digital photography age.
Reduced to the essentials both in features and design, the Leica M-D (Typ 262) embodies the essence of rangefinder photography. For features, it has setting options for ISO values, aperture and shutter speeds. Design wise, the camera excludes an LCD monitor, menu controls and Leica red dot logo. It features the classic step at the end of the top plate.
The images from the Leica M-D (Typ 262) are characterized by outstanding contrast, exceptional detail resolution and low image noise. It is ideal to shoot with available light.
The Leica M-D (Typ 262) features a shutter cocking system that is quieter than that of its sister models the M and M-P (Typ 240). In single exposure mode, the shutter release frequency is up to two frames per second. In continuous mode, the Leica M (Typ 262) has the same burst rate as its sister models and shoots up to three frames per second.
The discreteness and compact size of the camera allows photographers to not only get close to the action, but into the heart of where it's happening.
Benefits at a Glance
Compact digital M camera without an LCD display, focused solely on the traditional rangefinder experience
Simple and intuitive control via the shutter speed and ISO dials, the only exposure controls on the camera body
Brass top cover and bottom plate, black paint finish
Quieter shutter mechanism for more discreet shooting
24 megapixel CMOS sensor (still-pictures only) ensures exceptional image quality
Leica Maestro processor for fast recording of captured images
ISO values up to 6,400 ensure great quality images in low light
Fast and accurate manual focusing
All the essential controls and functions logically and ergonomically placed
Packaged with a genuine, full-grain cowhide leather strap
Made in Germany
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