Leica ME (Typ 240) Mirrorless Digital Rangefinder Camera

Compact digital view and range finder system camera

Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit coding

Leica M lenses from 16 - 135mm

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

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

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

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

Motion JPG/Quicktime

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

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

Adobe RGB, sRGB

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

Automatic, manual, 7 presets, color temperature entry

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

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

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

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

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

(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

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

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

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

Optionally triggered at the 1st or 2nd shutter curtain

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

(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

2 silicon photo diodes with collection lens on the camera base

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

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

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 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

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

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

0.68 x

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

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

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

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

Metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement

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

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

By integrated motor
Low noise operation

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

ISO Flash Shoe, Accessory Socket

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

With Battery: Approx. 24 oz (680g)

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