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Shopper : Is there a hot shoe/EVF cover? for the M-E240
Shopper : Recommended lens for everyday use?ANDREW R : Depends on your preferred subject matter. Most street photographers prefer a mild wide angle to normal. For portraiture something longer in a short to medium telephoto. A mild wide angle is generally a good starting point for most subjects.
Nils H : Is the Leica M-E made out of brass under the special paint?ANDREW R : As indicated under the tab labeled "Specs": Camera Body Material All-metal die cast magnesium body, leather covering. Brass top panel and base, black or steel gray lacquered finish Tripod Thread A 1/4 ( 1/4") DIN Stainless steel in bottom Operating conditions 32 Degree F to 104 Degree F (0 Degree C to 40 Degree C) Interfaces ISO Flash Shoe, Accessory Socket Dimensions (W x D x H) Approx. 5.45 x 1.65 x 3.14'' (138.6 x 42 x 80mm) Weight With Battery: Approx. 24 oz (680g)

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2019-12-15T09:31:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Great update on a classic

Had a M8 when they launched the digital platform was a great camera minus the issue with dark blacks turning purple. Sold it. Was waiting for something in the middle ground price for a Leica. I now can buy a lens and a camera body for under 5k.

PETER M.

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Leica ME (Typ 240) Specifications

General

General

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  • Camera Type

    Compact digital view and range finder system camera

  • Lens Attachment

    Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit coding

  • Lens System

    Leica M lenses from 16 - 135mm

  • Picture Format / Image sensor

    CMOS chip, active area approx. 23.9 x 35.8mm (Corresponds to usable format of analog Leica M models)

  • Resolution

    DNG: 5976 x 3992 pixels (24MP), JPEG: 5952 x 3968 pixels (24MP), 4256 x 2832 pixels (12MP), 2976 x 1984 pixels (6MP), 1600 x 1072 pixels (1.7MP);
    For video recordings: 640 x 480 pixels (VGA), 720P, 1080P

  • Data Formats

    DNG (raw data), either uncompressed or compressed (lossless), 2 JPEG compression levels

  • File Size

    DNG: Compressed 20-30MB, uncompressed 48.2MB
    JPEG: Depending on resolution and picture content

  • Video Recording Format

    Motion JPG/Quicktime

  • Video Frame Rates

    24B/s, 25B/s, 30B/s (with VGA resolution only)

  • Buffer Memory

    Leica M [M-E]: 1GB [2GB] / 8 [16] pictures in series

  • Color Spaces

    Adobe RGB, sRGB

  • Sound Recording

    Mono, stereo using microphone adapter, choice of automatic or manual modulation during recording or fixed "Concert" setting

  • White Balance

    Automatic, manual, 7 presets, color temperature entry

  • Storage Medium

    SD cards up to 2GB / SDHC cards up to 32GB / SDXC cards

  • Menu Languages

    German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Korean

  • Compatibility

    Windows Vista SP2/ 7 / 8
    Mac OS X (10.5 or higher)

  • Exposure Metering

    Through the Lens (TTL) metering, with variable aperture, center-weighted TTL metering for flash exposure with systemcompliant SCA-3000/2 standard flash units

  • Metering Principle / Method

    For 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 metering

  • Metering Range

    (With ISO 200/24) At room temperature and normal humidity, corresponds to ISO 200 at aperture 1.0 EV0 to EV20 at aperture 32. Flashing of the left triangular LED in the viewfinder indicates values below the metering range

  • Sensitivity Range

    ISO 200 to ISO 6400, adjustable in 1/3 ISO increments, choice of automatic control or manual setting, PULL 100

  • Exposure Mode

    Choice of automatic shutter speed control with manual aperture preselection - aperture priority A, or manual shutter speed and aperture setting

Flash Exposure Control

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  • Flash Unit Attachment

    Using accessory shoe with center and control contacts or using SCA adapter set

  • Synchronization

    Optionally triggered at the 1st or 2nd shutter curtain

  • Flash Sync Time

    1/180s; slower shutter speeds can be used, if working below sync speed: Automatic switching to TL linear flash mode with HSS compatible Leica system flash units

  • Flash Exposure Metering

    (With SCA-3502-M5 adapter or SCA-3000 standard flash unit, e.g. Leica SF 26/Leica SF 58) Control with centerweighted TTL pre-flash metering

  • Flash Measurement Cell

    2 silicon photo diodes with collection lens on the camera base

  • Flash Exposure Compensation

    +/-31/3 EV adjustable in 1/3 EV; on Leica SF 58 +/-3EV adjustable in 1/3 EV increments in all modes

  • Displays in Flash Mode (Viewfinder only)

    Ready: Constant illumination of flash symbol LED in viewfinder
    Confirmation: Continued illumination or brief rapid flashing of LED after exposure
    Underexposure indicator: LED temporarily goes out

Viewfinder

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  • Viewfinder Principle

    Large, bright line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation

  • Eyepiece

    Calibrated to -0.5 dpt.; corrective lenses from -3 to +3 diopter available

  • Image Field Limiter

    By activating two bright lines each: for 35 and 135mm, 28 and 90mm or 50 and 75mm; automatic switching when lens is attached; frame color (red/white) selectable in menu

  • Parallax Compensation

    The horizontal and vertical difference between the viewfinder and the lens is automatically compensated according to the relevant distance setting, i.e. the viewfinder bright-line automatically aligns with the subject detail recorded by the lens

  • Matching Viewfinder and Actual Image

    At a range setting of 2m, the bright-line frame size corresponds exactly to the sensor size of approx. 23.9 x 35.8mm; 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

  • Magnification (for all Lenses)

    0.68 x

  • Large-basis Range Finder

    Split or superimposed image range finder shown as a bright field in the center of the viewfinder image

  • Effective Metering Basis

    47.1mm (mechanical measurement basis 69.25mm x viewfinder magnification 0.68x)

Displays

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  • In the Viewfinder

    Four-digit digital display with dots above and below, displays

  • On Back

    3" color TFT LCD monitor with 16m colors and 921,600 pixels, approx. 100% image field, max. 170 Degree viewing angle

Shutter and Shutter Release

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  • Shutter

    Metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement

  • Shutter Speeds

    For aperture priority: (A) continuous from 32s to 1/4000s., For manual adjustment: 8s to 1/4000s in half steps, B: For long exposures up to maximum 60s (in conjunction with self-timer T function, i.e. 1st release = shutter opens, 2nd release = shutter closes). Flash (1/180s): Fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization, HSS linear flash mode possible with all

  • Shutter Speeds (Contd.)

    Flash (1/180s): Fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization, HSS linear flash mode possible with all shutter speeds faster than 1/180s with HSS-compatible Leica system flash units); for video recordings (aperture priority and manual mode): 1/30 to 1/4000s, for manual mode possible override of specified shutter speed to ensure correct exposure

  • Activation of Shutter

    By integrated motor
    Low noise operation

  • Picture Series

    Approx. 3 pictures/s, <= 12 pictures in series

  • Shutter Release

    For single pictures: Two-stage, 1. Activation of exposure metering and exposure lock (in aperture priority mode), 2. Shutter release; standard thread for cable release integrated

  • Self-timer

    Delay optionally 2s (aperture priority and manual exposure setting) or 12s, set in menu, indicated by flashing LED on front of camera and corresponding display in monitor

  • Turning the Camera On/Off

    Using main switch on top of camera; optional automatic shutdown of camera electronics after approx. 2/5/10 minutes;
    Reactivated by tapping the shutter release

  • Power Supply

    Power supply 1 lithium ion battery, 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, 1100mA/ 8,25V.
    Model no.: BP-SCL2
    Manufacturer: VARTA Microbattery, Made in Indonesia

  • Charger

    Inputs: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, automatic switching, or 12V DC, 1.3A
    Output: DC, 7.4V, 1000mA
    Model no.: BC-SCL2
    Manufacturer: Guangdong PISEN Electronics Co., Ltd., Made in China

  • Spirit level

    Measurement by 3-level acceleration sensor, measuring range: inclination (about transverse axis) and tilt (about longitudinal axis) each +/-90 Degree , measuring accuracy / display sensitivity: <=1 Degree at 0-40 Degree C and horizontal alignment, display in monitor

Camera Body

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  • Material

    All-metal die cast magnesium body, leather covering. Brass top panel and base, black or steel gray lacquered finish

  • Tripod Thread

    A 1/4 ( 1/4") DIN Stainless steel in bottom

  • Operating conditions

    32 Degree F to 104 Degree F (0 Degree C to 40 Degree C)

  • Interfaces

    ISO Flash Shoe, Accessory Socket

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    Approx. 5.45 x 1.65 x 3.14'' (138.6 x 42 x 80mm)

  • Weight

    With Battery: Approx. 24 oz (680g)

  • UPC Code

    4022243109810

26 Accessories for Leica ME (Typ 240) Mirrorless Digital Rangefinder Camera

  • All Accessories (26)
  • Lens Adapters (3)
  • Memory & Storage (2)
  • Lenses (14)
  • Cleaning Accessories (1)
  • Flash & Lighting (2)
  • Tripods (3)
  • Caps (1)

About Leica ME (Typ 240)

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great update on a classic

By PETER M.

Had a M8 when they launched the digital platform was a great camera minus the issue with dark blacks turning purple. Sold it. Was waiting for something in the middle ground price for a Leica. I now can buy a lens and a camera body for under 5k.

The Leica Rangefinder
System 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.

The Iconic M Design
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 gray paint which has been developed especially for the M-E.

24-Megapixel CMOS Sensor
Image Quality without Compromise
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 Video Function
Leica Look in Full-HD
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.

Leica ME (Typ 240) Features

  • New "Anthracite Paint" finish with black cowhide leather
  • Full Frame 24MP CMOS sensor with 2GB buffer
  • Full-HD video
  • Integrated spirit level
  • Leica 2-Year Warranty
  • Long lasting 1800mAh battery

What's in the box:

  • ME (Typ 240) Mirrorless Digital Rangefinder Camera
  • Charger (100-240V)
  • 2x Mains Cables
  • Car Charging Cable
  • Lithium Ion Battery
  • Carrying Strap
  • Body Bayonet Cover
  • Cover for Flash Shoe / Accessory Sockets
  • Leica 1 Year Limited Warranty