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Pros Pros
  • Strong high ISO performance with usable low-light results
  • Robust, premium build quality that feels like a traditional film camera
  • Exceptional image quality with high detail and impressive dynamic range
  • Reliable battery life and improved operational speed
  • Access to a wide range of high-quality M-mount lenses
Cons Cons
  • Manual rangefinder focusing and viewfinder limitations are not suited for all users or subjects
  • Strictly limited to monochrome capture and requires careful highlight management
  • High cost and niche appeal
  • Absence of internal image stabilization
  • Potential for banding at high ISO settings

Announcement date Announcement date April 30, 2015
Launch price Launch price $7,450
Sensor Sensor 24MP Full-Frame Monochrome CMOS
Video Video 1080p 25p
Stabilization Stabilization None
Burst Burst 3 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date April 30, 2015
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $7,450
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Leica M
Body type Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 24MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology Monochrome CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Monochrome (none)
Native ISO range Native ISO range 320-25,000
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 3fps
RAW formats RAW formats DNG
Other still formats Other still formats DNG, JPEG

Shutter types Shutter types Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000 to 60 sec
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/180 sec
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/4000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -3 to +1 EV in 1/3 steps
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average

EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.68x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 0.9216M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fixed

Max video resolution Max video resolution 1080p
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 25p
Audio recording Audio recording Mono, stereo using microphone adapter

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) No

3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input No
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output No
Flash sync terminal Flash sync terminal Yes
Hot shoe Hot shoe TTL

Battery Battery BP-SCL2

Dimensions Dimensions 138.6 x 80 x 42 mm (5.46 x 3.15 x 1.65 in)
Weight Weight 680g (1 lb 8 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy, brass top panel and base
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20