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Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) - Black Chrome
SKU: 799429109301 Mfg Code: 10930
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The new Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) is the first and only digital camera that captures a real black and white image, still or moving. Reduced to the essentials for true, authentic and direct black and white photography, the Leica M Monochrom offers unparalleled image performance, outstanding low light capabilities and rich details.
Black and white photography is the essence of photography. Leica produced the first first digital monochrome camera in the 35 mm format and the new Leica M Monochrom is a step into the next generation. For a complete review and sample images, visit Red Dot Forum.
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- Outstanding imaging performance with low noise up to ISO 25,000
- Live-View and focus peaking
- Large buffer memory and Leica Maestro processor
- High quality full-HD video function
- Easy to use - reduced to the essentials
- Body made of high-strength magnesium alloy and solid brass top and base plates finished in black chrome
- Sapphire crystal glass cover plate and 3” monitor
- Access to a wide range of M lenses from 16 - 135 mm
- New filters solely for the Leica M Monochrom widening creative possibilities
- Compatible with all accessories for the Leica M (Typ 240)
- Access to R lenses with Leica M-Adapter-R for pictures and video
- Includes 90 day trial subscription to Adobe® Creative Cloud Photoshop & Lightroom®
- Made in Germany
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Camera type: Compact digital view and rangefinder system camera with a dedicated black-and-white image sensor. Lens mount: Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit coding Lens system: Leica M lenses from 16 to 135 mm. Material: All-metal die cast magnesium body, synthetic leather covering. Brass top panel and base, black chrome plated finish.
Image Sensor: B/W CMOS chip, active area approx. 23.9 × 35.8 mm (corresponds to usable format of analog Leica M models)
without color and low-pass filter.Resolution: DNG™: 5976 × 3992 (24 megapixels), JPEG: 5952 × 3968 (24 megapixels), 4256 × 2832 (12 megapixels),
2976× 17984 (6 megapixels), 1600 × 1072 (1.7 megapixels). For video recordings: 720 P, 1080 P.Data formats: DNG™ (raw data), either uncompressed or compressed (lossless), JPEG. File size: DNG™: compressed 20-30 MB, uncompressed 34.5 MB, JPEG: depending on resolution and picture content Video recording format : 24 fps, 25 fps Buffer memory: 2 GB/30 pictures in series. Sound recording: Mono, stereo using microphone adapter, choice of automatic or manual modulation during recording or fixed
“Concert” setting.Storage media: SD cards up to 2 GB, SDHC cards up to 32 GB, SDXC cards. Burst rate: 3fps Self timer: 2s / 12s Storage Media:
SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards Compatibility: Windows® Vista ®SP2 / 7 ®/ 8 ®; Mac ® OS X (10.5 or higher). Exposure metering: Through-the-lens (TTL) metering, with variable aperture, center-weighted TTL metering for flash exposure with
system-compliant SCA-3000/2 standard flash units.Metering principle/
method: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. Metering range: (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. Sensitivity range: ISO 320 to ISO 25000, adjustable in 1/3 ISO increments, choice of automatic control or manual setting Exposure mode:
Choice of automatic shutter speed control with manual aperture preselection – aperture priority A, or manual shutter speed and aperture setting.
Viewfinder principle: Large, bright, combined bright-line viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation. Image field indication: 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.Magnification: 0.68 x (for all lenses). Display
In the viewfinder:Four-digit digital display with dots above and below, displays. On back: 3" TFT LCD monitor with 16 million colors and 921,600 pixels, approx. 100 % image field, max. 170° viewing angle, glass cover of extremely hard, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal for LiveView and review mode. Shutter : Metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement Shutter speeds: For aperture priority: (A)continuous from 60 s to 1/4000 s. For manual adjustment: 8 s to 1/4000 s in half steps.
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); for video recordings
(aperture priority and manual mode): 1/30 to 1/4000 s, for manual mode possible override of specified shutter speed
to ensure correct exposure.Shutter release button: 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.GPS: 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.Software Included: 90 day trial subscription to Adobe® Creative Cloud Photoshop & Lightroom®. Dimensions (L × H × D): Approx. 138,6× 42 × 80 mm (5.45 × 1.65 × 3.15 in). Weight (with battery): Approx. 680 g (24 oz).
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