Leica M-Monochrom : specification sheet, prices and discussions

Type

Mirrorless
Effective pixels

18 MP
Size

Full frame

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Key points

Focal length multiplier (Interchangeable lens)

1 x

Capacity (Rechargeable)

1900 mAh

Interchangeable lens

Yes

Minimum shutter speed

32 s

Weak points

Width

139 in

Weight

600 oz

Viewfinder magnification (Viewfinder)

0.68 x

Display size

2.5 in

Custom white balance

No

Image stabilization

No

Integrated lens

No

LiveView

No

Internal Flash

No

Scene modes

No

HDMI

No

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Expert reviews

DPReview

Preview based on an M-Monochrom with Firmware 0.012 Leica has long been a manufacturer happy to exploit niche markets - its M9 may be a fascinating...

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TechRadar

Although it is based on the Leica M9, the Leica M Monochrom has no colour filter array, so it can only record black and white images. You might also...

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PCMAG

Leica's decision to bring the M Monochrom ($7,950 list, body only) to market last year was a bold one. Many expected the company to announce the M10,...

8/10

Cameras Reviewed.com

While the world of photography revolves almost entirely around digital cameras these days, there are still some film-era qualities that modern bodies...

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Ephotozine

The Leica M Monochrom introduced in 2012 was the solution provided by Leica for anyone who wanted to shoot true black and white photos with a digital...

7/10

TechRadar

Despite the advent and ubiquity of colour film, it's quite likely that a number of Leica cameras have been used exclusively for black and white...

6/10

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Technical specifications

General
Type	Mirrorless
Available	Yes
Release date (US)	July 2012
Street price (US)	7950 $
Released (FR)	July 2012
Street price (EUR)	6800 €
Colors	Black
Sensor
Effective pixels	18 MP
Type	CCD
Size	Full frame
Area	36x24 mm
Optics
Integrated lens	No
Interchangeable lens	Yes
Lens mount	Leica M
Focal length multiplier	1 x
Minimum shutter speed	32 s
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 s
Display
Viewfinder	Yes
Mounting	Integrated
Type	Optical
Viewfinder magnification	0.68 x
LiveView	No
Display size	2.5 in
Display resolution	230000 px
Touchscreen	No
Flip-out screen	No
Second display	No
Camera features
Exposure modes	Full manual
Metering modes	Center-weighted
Self timer	Yes
Type	2 seconds 12 seconds
Scene modes	No
Connectivity
USB	Yes
USB version	2.0
HDMI	No
Wi-Fi	No
Ethernet (RJ45)	No
DLNA	No
Memory card support	Yes
Type	SD SDHC
Dual slot	No
Eye-Fi compatible	No
Remote control	No
Audio	No
NFC	No

Size and weight
80 in 37 in 139 in 600 oz
Height	80 in
Width	139 in
Deep	37 in
Weight	600 oz
Image
Max resolution	5212x3472 pixels
Ratio	3:2
ISO min	160
ISO max	10000
Custom white balance	No
Image stabilization	No
Uncompressed format	Yes
Formats	RAW
Focus
Manual focus	Yes
Flash
Internal Flash	No
Modes	First curtain (front) Second curtain (rear) Slow Sync
External flash	Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
Proximity sensor	No
GPS	No
Timelapse	No
3D	No
Projector	No
Waterproof	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Power
Standard	No
Rechargeable	Yes
Type	Lithium-ion
Capacity	1900 mAh

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