Used Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Digital Rangefinder Camera Body, 24MP, Black & White Image Sensor, Black

Compact digital rangefinder system camera with a dedicated black-and-white image sensor

Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit coding

Leica M lenses from 16 to 135 mm

B/W CMOS chip, active area approx. 23.9 x 35.8 mm (corresponds to usable format of analog Leica M models) without color and low-pass filter.

DNG: 5976 x 3992 (24 megapixels), JPEG: 5952 x 3968 (24 megapixels), 4256 x 2832 (12 megapixels), 2976x 17984 (6 megapixels), 1600 x 1072 (1.7 megapixels). For video recordings: 720 P, 1080 P.

DNG (raw data), either uncompressed or compressed (lossless), JPEG.

DNG: compressed 20-30 MB, uncompressed 34.5 MB, JPEG: depending on resolution and picture content.

24 fps, 25 fps.

2 GB/30 pictures in series.

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

SD cards up to 2 GB, SDHC cards up to 32 GB, 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 system-compliant 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 metering.

(to ISO 320, room temperature and normal relative humidity:) EV 0 (with aperture 1.0) to EV 20 (with aperture 32). Flashing of the left-hand triangular LED in the viewfinder signals that the exposure meter reading is below the working range.

ISO 320 to ISO 25000, adjustable in 1/3 ISO increments, choice of automatic control or manual setting.

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.

Optional, on first or second 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 Leica system flash units.

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

2 silicon photodiodes with condenser lens in camera base

+/-3 1/3 EV in 1/3 EV increments via the menu, and when using correspondingly equipped Leica system flash units.

Ready: constant illumination of flash symbol LED in viewfinder only.

Large, bright, combined bright-line viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation.

Adjusted to -0.5 diopters Correction lenses for -3 to +3 dptr. available

By activating two bright-line frames each: for 35 and 135 mm, or for 28 and 90 mm, or for 50 and 75 mm. Automatic switching when lens is attached. Frame color (red/white) selectable in menu.

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

At a focusing distance of 2 meter, the bright-line frame size corresponds exactly to the sensor size of approx. 23.9 x 35.8 mm. At infinity setting, depending on the focal length, approx. 7.3 % (28 mm) to 18 % (135 mm) more is recorded by the sensor than indicated by the corresponding bright line frame and slightly less f or shorter distance settings than 2 meter.

0.68-fold (for all lenses)

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

47.1 mm (mechanical rangefinder base 69.25 mm x viewfinder magnification 0.68x)

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

3" TFT LCD monitor with 16 million colors and 921,600 pixels, approx. 100 % image field, max. 170½ viewing angle, glass cover of extremely hard, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal for LiveView and review mode.

Metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement

In aperture priority mode (A) continuous from 60 s to 1/4000 s. In manual setting mode, 8 s to 1/4000 s in half-speed increments, B for time exposures up to max. 60 s (in conjunction with self-timer T function, i.e. 1st release = shutter opens, 2nd release = 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)

(aperture priority and manual mode): 1/30 to 1/4000 s, for manual mode possible override of specified shutter speed to ensure correct exposure.

By integrated motor, low noise operation.

Approx. 3 pictures/s, 30 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.

Countdown 2 s (in aperture priority mode and manual exposure mode) or 12 s, menu setting option, countdown is indicated by a flashing LED on the front of the camera and a corresponding display on the 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

1 lithium ion battery, rated voltage 7.4 V, capacity 1800 mAh, capacity indicated in top panel display, when shutter held open (for sensor cleaning) additional acoustic warning of low capacity, maximum charging current/voltage: DC, 1100 mA/8,25 V. Model no.: BP-SCL2, Manufacturer: VARTA Microbattery, made in Indonesia

Inputs: 100 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, automatic switching, or 12 V DC, 1.3 A; Output: DC, 7.4 V, 1000 mA. Model no.: BC-SCL2,

Optional (only with multifunction hand grip attached, not available everywhere due to country-specific legislation, i.e. enforced automatic shutdown in those countries), data written to EXIF header in picture files.

Measurement using 3-level acceleration sensor, measuring range: inclination (about transverse axis) and tilt (about longitudinal axis)

All-metal die cast magnesium body, synthetic leather covering. Brass top panel and base, black chrome plated finish.

Allows the bright-line frame pairs to be manually activated at any time (e.g. to compare detail).

ISO hot shoe, accessory socket, contact strip for Multifunction Hand Grip M.

Approx. 138,6x 42 x 80 mm (5.45 x 1.65 x 3.15 in).

24 oz / 680g with battery