Leica M-Monochrom

Leica M-Monochrom

Leica M-Monochrom

Camera summary

The Leica M-Monochrom, made by Leica, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on May 10, 2012.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
0.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
0.8 out of 5 stars
Photography features
2.9 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
1.1 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Leica M11 Monochrom, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Leica M11 Monochrom

Sensor

This camera has a Monochrome CCD sensor with a 18 Megapixels resolution.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
No
Af Contrast Detection
No
Af Face detection
No
Af live view
No
Af multi area
No
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
No
Af single
No
Af touch
No
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points -

Connectivity

HDMI
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
No
partial
No
spot
No

General

AKA -
announced May 10, 2012
Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless
brand Leica
msrp $6,950.00
model Leica M-Monochrom
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier
Lens mount Leica M
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 80

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC card
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
No
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 2.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 32
Shutter priority
No
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 350 shots
Battery model -
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 600 grs

Screen

Live view
No
Screen resolution 230
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 10000
Min native ISO 160
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24 mm
Sensor resolution 18
Sensor size Full frame
Sensor type Monochrome CCD

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution -
Microphone port
No
Video formats -
Video resolutions -

Viewfinder

viewfinder Optical (rangefinder)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder