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*'''Production era''' - February 2013-
*'''Order no.''' - 10 770 black - 10 771 silver
*'''Serial nos.''' - -4444000-
*'''Camera type''' - Compact digital view- and rangefinder system still and video camera (Type 240).
*'''Lens mount''' - Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit coding
**'''Lens system''' - Leica M lenses, Leica R lenses with optional Leica R Adapter M
*'''Materials''' - All-metal case made of die-cast magnesium; synthetic leather covering.
**'''Cap and base plate''' - made of brass
**'''Top Cover''' - Milled brass top cover with integrated thumb rest
**'''Available finishes''' - black paint and silver chrome
*'''Image Sensor''' - LEICA MAX 24 MP CMOS Sensor
**'''Number of effective Pixels''' - 24 Million Pixels
**'''Sensitivity range''' - ISO 200 – ISO 6400, Pull 100 available, Auto ISO
**'''Imaging Platform''' - Integrated imaging circuit with Leica Maestro® Image processor
*'''LCD Monitor''' - 3 inch TFT Display with 920.000 Pixels, scratch resistant cover glass (Corning®Gorilla®Glass)
**'''Electronic Viewfinder''' - Optional available, can be used for Live View and Play functionality
*'''Shutter''' - Dual type focal plane shutter for classic image exposure and Live view
**'''Shutter Speed''' - 1 /4000s – 60s (in Bulb), 1 /180s flash synchronization
**'''Burst rate''' - 3 fps
**'''Self timer''' - 2 s / 12 s
**'''Storage Media''' - SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards
*'''Imaging functions''' 
**'''Image File Format''' - DNG™ (RAW data uncompressed or lossless compressed), JPEG
**'''File Size''' - DNG approx. 20 Mbyte – approx. 30 Mbyte (compressed)/ 48,2 MByte (uncompressed), JPEG:
*'''Resolution and image content''' 
**'''Available JPG Resolutions''' 
***5952px x 3976px (24 MP), 4256px x 2832px (12 MP) /2976px x 1984px (6 MP) / 1600px x 1080px (1.7 MP)
**'''Color Spaces''' - sRGB / Adobe®RGB
**'''White Balance''' - Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shadow / Tungsten /Fluorescent warm /Fluorescent cool / Flash / Manual (Greycard) / Kelvin 2000-13100
**'''Other functions''' - Film Modes, Saturation, Contrast, Sharpening
*'''Movie recording''' 
**'''Movie Recording''' - Single frame video compression (Motion JPG), Quicktime format (mov)
**'''Movie resolution''' - 1080p, 720p, 640 x 480 (VGA)
**'''Movie sampling rate''' - 25 fps, 24 fps, 30 fps (VGA only)
**'''Microphone''' - Mono, stereo microphone adapter optional available Audio recording: Auto level adjustment, manual level adjustment (available while recording), concert preset
*'''Exposure Control''' 
**'''Exposure Metering''' - In classic viewfinder mode: Through the Lens (TTL) metering, center weighted with variable aperture.
**'''In Live View and advanced viewfinder mode''' - Through the Lens (TTL) metering, center weighted, spot or multifield measuring.
**'''Center-weighted TTL metering''' - for flash exposure with system conformant SCA-3000/2 standard flash units.
**'''Exposure setting''' - Manual shutter speed setting with direct dial, A-Mode with direct dial
**'''Exposure Modes''' - Automatic shutter speed (A-Mode), Manual Exposure (M-Mode)
*'''Exposure''' 
**'''Compensation''' . -3 EV to +3 EV, 1/3 f-stops
**'''Exposure Bracketing''' - 3 /5 frames, 0.5 / 1 / 2 / 3 f-stops
*'''Flash exposure Control''' 
**'''Flash exposure metering''' - Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or SCA-3000 standard flash unit such as Leica [[SF 24D]] /Leica [[SF-58]]).
**'''Hot shoe''' - SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact
**'''Flash Synchronization''' - Optional triggered at first or second shutter curtain
**'''Flash Synch time''' - 1 /180s
*'''Viewfinder / Focusing''' 
**'''Focusing Methods''' - Manual focus with optical rangefinder, Live View, 100% Live View Zoom, Live View focus peaking
*'''Optical Viewfinder''' - Large, light bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation, LED illuminated frame lines.
**'''Optical Viewfinder frame lines''' - Framelines size matches image sensor size at 2m focusing distance
**'''Optical Viewfinder correction''' - Eyepiece adjusted to -0.5 dpt. Corrective lenses from -3 to +3 dpt. available (optional)
**'''Optical Viewfinder Magnification''' - 0.68 x
**'''Optical Viewfinder Displays''' - In the viewfinder LED symbol for flash status (at bottom).
::Four-digit seven-segment LED digital display, brightness adapted to ambient conditions, for - warning in case of exposure correction; display of automatic shutter speed in automatic mode - advisory indicating use of metering memory lock LED exposure monitor with two triangular and one central circular LED with manual exposure setting 
*'''Rangefinder''' - Split or superimposed image range finder shown as a bright field in the center of the viewfinder image
**'''Rangefinder effective metering basis''' - 47.1 mm (mechanical metering basis 69.25 mm x viewfinder magnification 0.68 times)
*'''Other features''' 
**'''Start up time''' - < 1s
**'''Power Supply''' - Li-ion battery (included), 7.4V, 1800 mAh
**'''Horizon''' - Yes
**'''User Profiles''' - 4 Profiles, exportable
**'''Sensor cleaning''' - Dust detection, manual cleaning function
**'''Tripod Thread''' - A 1 /4 (1 /4") DIN made of stainless steel in base plate
**'''Dimensions''' - approx. 139 x 42 x 80 mm (5.5 x 1.7 x 3.1 in.)
**'''Weight''' - 680 g (23.9 oz)
**'''Operating Temperature''' - 0°C – 40°C
**'''Menu languages''' - English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
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*'''Accessories Included''' - Battery, Charger with power cables for EU and USA (different in some export markets), 12V charging cable, Carrying strap, Accessory port cover, Body cap - '''Software licenses supplied''' - Adobe® Lightroom®
:Manufacturer's data as of September 2012
*'''Current Digital-M Camera Accessories'''
**'''Film Advance'''
***'''14 408''' - [[Motor-M]] 	 
***'''14 009''' - Leicavit-M - Black lacquered - '''14 450''' Black chrome-plated - '''14 008'''  Silver chrome-plated 	 
***'''14 437''' - Rewind crank-MP - Silver chrome-plated - '''14 438''' Black lacquered 
**'''Flash Units'''	 
***'''14 488''' - [[SF-58]] Flash Unit	 
****'''14 489''' - [[SF-58]] Diffuser 
***'''14 444''' - [[SF 24D]] - Black /Silver Flash Unit	 
****'''14 445''' - [[SF 24D]] Diffuser - 24 /28 mm - '''14 446''' [[SF 24D]] 85 mm 
**'''Viewfinder Accessories'''	
***'''[[Diopter Correction Lenses]]''' -  +0.5 DPT 14350, +1 DPT 14351, +2 DPT 14353, +3 DPT 14354, -0.5 14355, -1 DPT 14356, -1.5 14357, -2 DPT 14358, -3 DPT 14359
*** LEICA VIEWFINDER-M 
****'''[[12011]]''' - UNIVERSAL WIDE-ANGLE VIEWFINDER M
****'''[[12022]]'''  - 18 mm / black paint finish - '''[[12023]]''' silver-chrome
****'''[[12024]]''' - 21 mm / black paint finish - '''[[12025]]''' silver-chrome
****'''[[12026]]''' - 24 mm / black paint finish - '''[[12027]]''' silver-chrome
****'''[[12004 - 12006]]''' - VIEWFINDER MAGNIFIERS M 1.25x /1.4x
****'''[[12531]]''' - ANGLEFINDER M
****'''Viewfinder correction lenses''' -  +1 DPT 14380, +2 DPT 14381, +3 DPT 14382, -1 DPT 14383, -2 DPT 14384, -3 DPT 14385
**'''Cases and Straps'''
***'''[http://us.leica-camera.com/photography/m_system/accessories/cases_and_straps/2202.html à la Carte Carrying Straps]''' - '''14453''', '''14469''', '''14457''', '''14458''', '''14454''', '''14456''', '''14468''', '''14465''', '''14466''', '''14467'''
***'''14 455''' - Wide Carrying Strap 
***'''14 869''' - Camera Protector for [[M8]], [[M8.2]], [[M9]], M9-P and [[M Monochrom]]
***'''14 872''' - Ever Ready Case for [[M8]], [[M8.2]], [[M9]], M9-P and [[M Monochrom]]
***'''Neoprene Case M''' - with short front part '''14867''' -  with long fromt part  '''14868'''
***''' "Billingham" Combination Case M ''' - 	black '''14854''' -  khaki   '''14855'''
**'''Tripod Accessories'''
***'''14 100''' - Miniature Tripod, folding type 
***'''14 110''' - Ball Head
***'''14 076''' - Cable Release, 50 cm long
**'''Close-up Accessories'''
***'''14 409''' -  [[MACRO-ADAPTER-M]]
**'''Ergonomics'''
***'''14 400''' -  HAND GRIP [[M9]] - steel-gray paint 
*'''New Digital-M Camera Accessories'''
**'''Viewfinder Accessories'''	 
***'''[[18753]]''' - Electronic Viewfinder (EVF-2)
**'''Ergonomics'''
***'''14495''' - Multi-functional Handgrip M with SCA Adapter Set and Power Adapter
***'''14496''' - Handgrip M (shown)
***'''14646''' -  Finger loop Size S - '''14647''' Size M - '''14648''' Size L (shown)
**'''Video Accessories'''
***'''14634''' - Leica Microphone Adapter Set (shown)
**'''Adapters'''
***'''[[14624]]''' - Leica R-Adapter M
**'''Cases and Straps'''
***'''14872''' - Ever-Ready Case M
**'''Power Supply''' - see [[DIGITAL-M POWER SUPPLY]]
***'''14 499''' -  Li-ion Battery BP-SCL2
***'''14 494''' -  Charger-M BC-SCL2

== Comment ==

*'''On the street''' - EU€ 6,200 - US$ 6,950 2013
*'''Videos'''
**[http://vimeo.com/49464083 John Dooley]
*'''Reviews'''
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-news/2012/09/leica-m/#!prettyPhoto Andreas Jürgensen]
**[http://www.reddotforum.com/content.php/278-Photokina-2012-Day-1-The-Leica-M David Farkas]
**[http://www.overgaard.dk/leica-M10-digital-rangefinder-camera-page-Leica-M10-Monochrome-Digital-Rangefinder.html Thorsten Overgaard]
**[http://www.eoshd.com/content/9060/the-new-leica-m-as-a-filmmakers-tool-an-interview-with-leicas-jesko-von-oeynhausen  Jesko von Oeynhausen]
**[http://www.imx.nl/photo/leica/camera/styled-11/colorimetryM9.html Erwin Puts]
*'''Forum discussion'''
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/255379-leica-m-m-e.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/255379-leica-m-m-e-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/255379-leica-m-m-e-3.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/255379-leica-m-m-e-4.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/255379-leica-m-m-e-5.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/255379-leica-m-m-e-6.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/255379-leica-m-m-e-7.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/255379-leica-m-m-e-8.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/255379-leica-m-m-e-9.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/255379-leica-m-m-e-10.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/255379-leica-m-m-e-11.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/255379-leica-m-m-e-12.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/255379-leica-m-m-e-13.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/255379-leica-m-m-e-14.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/255379-leica-m-m-e-15.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/255379-leica-m-m-e-16.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/255379-leica-m-m-e-17.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/260186-options-shift-lenses-m-240-merged.html Manolo Shift] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/260186-options-shift-lenses-m-240-merged-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/260186-options-shift-lenses-m-240-merged-3.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/260186-options-shift-lenses-m-240-merged-4.html]