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Pros Pros
  • Compact and portable form factor
  • Simple, focused user experience
  • High-quality, film-like image rendering
  • Robust, solid build quality
  • Bright optical viewfinder
Cons Cons
  • Limited low-light capability and high-ISO noise
  • Lacks modern features like live view, video, or high-resolution rear screen
  • Potential for sensor-related issues and color shifts
  • Challenging manual-only focus system
  • High cost and lack of ergonomic comfort

Announcement date Announcement date September 17, 2012
Launch price Launch price $5,450
Sensor Sensor 18MP Full-Frame CCD
Video Video No video
Burst Burst 2 fps electronic

Announcement date Announcement date September 17, 2012
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $5,450
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Leica M
Body type Body type Rangefinder-style mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 18MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology CCD
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 36 x 24 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 80
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2

Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 2fps
RAW formats RAW formats DNG
Other still formats Other still formats DNG, JPEG
Color spaces Color spaces Adobe RGB, sRGB

Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Manual Focus

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 32 to 1/4000 sec, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/180 sec
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average

EVF magnification EVF magnification 0.68x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 2.5-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 0.23M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fixed

Max video resolution Max video resolution No video

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD, 1x SDHC

CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 550 shots

Dimensions Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.46 in)
Weight Weight 585g (1 lb 4.6 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy, brass
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20