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*'''Production era''' - | *'''Production era''' - April 2013- | ||
*'''Order no.''' - | *'''Order no.''' - 10770 black - 10771 silver - 10773 black M-P - 10779 silver M-P - 10933 Safari | ||
*'''Camera type''' - Compact digital view- and rangefinder system still and video camera (Type 240). | *'''Camera type''' - Compact digital view- and rangefinder system still and video camera (Type 240). | ||
*'''Variants''' - Leica M-P introduced August 2014 (sapphire screen, 2 gig buffer, field selector) | |||
*'''Editions''' | |||
**'''100 yr''' - black + silver w/ 100 logo centered on top (2014) | |||
**'''M60''' - stainless steel camera (w/o back screen) + Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens (2014) | |||
**'''M-P Safari''' - olive green camera + Summilux-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH. lens (2015) | |||
*'''Lens mount''' - Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit coding | *'''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 | **'''Lens system''' - Leica M lenses, Leica R lenses with optional Leica R Adapter M | ||
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**'''Dimensions''' - approx. 139 x 42 x 80 mm (5.5 x 1.7 x 3.1 in.) | **'''Dimensions''' - approx. 139 x 42 x 80 mm (5.5 x 1.7 x 3.1 in.) | ||
**'''Weight''' - 680 g (23.9 oz) | **'''Weight''' - 680 g (23.9 oz) | ||
**'''Operating Temperature''' - | **'''Operating Temperature''' - 0° – 40°C / 32° - 104° F (in-camera sensor) | ||
**'''Menu languages''' - English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese | **'''Menu languages''' - English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese | ||
[[File:Mmp.jpg|380px]] [[File:Mma.jpg|420px]] | [[File:Mmp.jpg|380px]] [[File:Mma.jpg|420px]] | ||
*'''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® | *'''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 | :Manufacturer's data as of September 2012 | ||
*'''Manuals & brochures''' | |||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/images/0/0e/M-ME-MonoBrochure.pdf Leica M M-E Monochrom Brochure.pdf] | |||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/images/d/d7/Instruction_LeicaM-240_DE-EN.pdf Leica M Instructions DE-EN.pdf] (English starts on pg. 129) | |||
=== Accessories === | === Accessories === | ||
*''' | *'''DIGITAL-M CAMERA ACCESSORIES''' | ||
**'''Close-up Accessories''' | |||
***'''14652''' [[File:Macam2.jpg|50px]] - [[MACRO-ADAPTER-M]] | |||
***'''[[OUFRO]]''' - Macro extension ring for all M-lenses per Overgaard review [2] below | |||
**'''Film Advance''' | **'''Film Advance''' | ||
***''' | ***'''14408''' - [[Motor-M]] | ||
***''' | ***'''14009''' - Leicavit-M - Black lacquered - '''14450''' Black chrome-plated - '''14008''' Silver chrome-plated | ||
***''' | ***'''14437''' - Rewind crank-MP - Silver chrome-plated - '''14438''' Black lacquered | ||
**'''Flash Units''' | **'''Flash Units''' | ||
***''' | ***'''14488''' - [[SF-58]] Flash Unit | ||
****''' | ****'''14489''' - [[SF-58]] Diffuser | ||
***''' | ***'''14444''' - [[SF 24D]] - Black /Silver Flash Unit | ||
****''' | ****'''14445''' - [[SF 24D]] Diffuser (24 /28 mm) - '''14446''' [[SF 24D]] (85 mm) | ||
**'''Viewfinder Accessories''' | **'''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 | ***'''[[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 | ||
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****'''Viewfinder correction lenses''' - +1 DPT 14380, +2 DPT 14381, +3 DPT 14382, -1 DPT 14383, -2 DPT 14384, -3 DPT 14385 | ****'''Viewfinder correction lenses''' - +1 DPT 14380, +2 DPT 14381, +3 DPT 14382, -1 DPT 14383, -2 DPT 14384, -3 DPT 14385 | ||
**'''Cases and Straps''' | **'''Cases and Straps''' | ||
***''' | ***'''à la Carte Carrying Straps''' - '''14453''', '''14469''', '''14457''', '''14458''', '''14454''', '''14456''', '''14468''', '''14465''', '''14466''', '''14467''' | ||
***''' | ***'''14455''' - Wide Carrying Strap | ||
***''' | ***'''14869''' - Camera Protector for [[M8]], [[M8.2]], [[M9]], M9-P and [[M Monochrom]] | ||
***''' | ***'''14872''' - 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''' | ***'''Neoprene Case M''' - with short front part '''14867''' - with long fromt part '''14868''' | ||
***''' "Billingham" Combination Case M ''' - black '''14854''' - khaki '''14855''' | ***''' "Billingham" Combination Case M ''' - black '''14854''' - khaki '''14855''' | ||
**'''Tripod Accessories''' | **'''Tripod Accessories''' | ||
***''' | ***'''14100''' - Miniature Tripod, folding type | ||
***''' | ***'''14110''' - Ball Head | ||
***''' | ***'''[[14076]]''' - Cable Release, 50 cm long | ||
**'''Ergonomics''' | **'''Ergonomics''' | ||
***''' | ***'''14400''' - HAND GRIP [[M9]] - steel-gray paint | ||
*'''New Digital-M Camera Accessories''' | *'''New Digital-M Camera Accessories''' | ||
**'''Viewfinder Accessories''' | **'''Viewfinder Accessories''' | ||
***'''[[18753]]''' - Electronic Viewfinder (EVF-2) | ***'''[[18753]]''' - Electronic Viewfinder (EVF-2) | ||
**'''Ergonomics''' | **'''Ergonomics''' | ||
***'''14495''' - Multi-functional Handgrip M with SCA Adapter Set and Power Adapter | ***'''14495''' - Multi-functional [[Handgrip-M]] (shown) with SCA Adapter Set and Power Adapter (not shown) | ||
***'''14496''' - Handgrip M | ***'''14496''' - [[Handgrip-M]] | ||
***'''14646''' - Finger loop Size S - '''14647''' Size M - '''14648''' Size L (shown) | ***'''14646''' - Finger loop Size S - '''14647''' Size M - '''14648''' Size L (shown) | ||
**'''Video Accessories''' | **'''Video Accessories''' | ||
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**'''Adapters''' | **'''Adapters''' | ||
***'''[[14624]]''' - Leica R-Adapter M | ***'''[[14624]]''' - Leica R-Adapter M | ||
***'''42334''' - T2 Adapter M (see [[Photography Accessories for Monoscopes]]) | |||
**'''Cases and Straps''' | **'''Cases and Straps''' | ||
***'''14872''' - Ever-Ready Case M | ***'''14872''' - Ever-Ready Case M | ||
**'''Power Supply''' - see [[DIGITAL-M POWER SUPPLY]] | **'''Power Supply''' - see [[DIGITAL-M POWER SUPPLY]] | ||
***''' | ***'''14499''' - Li-ion Battery BP-SCL2 | ||
***''' | ***'''14494''' - Charger-M BC-SCL2 | ||
*'''AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES''' | |||
**'''Novoflex LEM/VIS II''' [[File:Lemle.jpg|40px]] - Image scale of .84 : 1, .62 : 1, .48 : 1 & .28 : 1 with 50mm lens | |||
***[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-type-240/326437-close-ups-my-m-240-a.html Forum discussion] | |||
**'''Schneider Kreuznach PC Tilt/Shift Lens''' - PC-TS SUPER-ANGULON 2.8/50 HM [[File:SKts1.jpg|70px]] with Novoflex Adapter | |||
***[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-type-240/341218-m-mount-tilt-shift-its-time.html Forum discussion] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-type-240/341218-m-mount-tilt-shift-its-time-2.html] | |||
**'''Novoflex CASTBAL''' [[File:Ncastbal.jpg|80px]] LEMA + AUNI for the M240-camera body, UNILEI + LEI-M for M-lenses, UNILEI + LEI-F for R-lenses | |||
***[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-type-240/322563-leica-m-240-macro-photography-bellows.html Forum discussion] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-type-240/349546-m240-tilt-shift-lens-commercial-use-3.html] | |||
***[http://overgaard.dk/Leica-M-Type-240-aka-Leica-M10-digital-rangefinder-camera-page-33-The-Leica-R-Lenses-on-Leica-M240-Catwalk.html Thorsten Overgaard] - (see CASTBAL at article midpoint)<br> | |||
[[File:AppeL.jpg|180px]] $1.8M - 1 . . . [[File:240sss.jpg|136px]] $18.5K - 600 | |||
== Comment == | == Comment == | ||
*'''On the street''' - | *'''On the street''' - €EU 6,200 - $US 6,950 in 2013 - €EU 4,890-5,290 in 2015 | ||
*'''Vimeo videos''' | *'''Vimeo videos''' | ||
**[http://vimeo.com/49464083 John Dooley] | **[http://vimeo.com/49464083 John Dooley] | ||
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**[http://vimeo.com/49544593 Engadget] | **[http://vimeo.com/49544593 Engadget] | ||
*'''Reviews''' | *'''Reviews''' | ||
**[http://www.reddotforum.com/content.php/278-Photokina-2012-Day-1-The-Leica-M David Farkas] | **[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.overgaard.dk/leica-M10-digital-rangefinder-camera-page-Leica-M10-Monochrome-Digital-Rangefinder.html Thorsten Overgaard] [http://www.overgaard.dk/Leica-M-Type-240-aka-Leica-M10-digital-rangefinder-camera-page-30.html] [http://www.overgaard.dk/Leica-M-Type-240-aka-Leica-M10-digital-rangefinder-camera-page-32-Messucher-Electronic-Viewfinder-Focusing-CMOS-sensor.html] [http://overgaard.dk/Leica-M-Type-240-aka-Leica-M10-digital-rangefinder-camera-page-39-The-Menu-Settings-of-the-Leica-M240.html] | ||
**[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.eoshd.com/content/9060/the-new-leica-m-as-a-filmmakers-tool-an-interview-with-leicas-jesko-von-oeynhausen Jesko von Oeynhausen] | ||
**[http:// | **[http://imx.nl/photo/leica/leica-m-part-1.html Erwin Puts 1] [http://imx.nl/photo/leica/leica-m-part-2-comparison.html 2] [http://www.imx.nl/photo/leica/comparison-m-bodies.html 3] | ||
**[http://blog.mingthein.com/2012/10/25/quick-hands-on-the-2012-leica-m-typ-240/ Ming Thein 1] [http://blog.mingthein.com/2013/02/22/2013-leica-m-typ-240-review/ 2] [http://blog.mingthein.com/2013/02/22/2013-leica-m-typ-240-review/ B+W] | **[http://blog.mingthein.com/2012/10/25/quick-hands-on-the-2012-leica-m-typ-240/ Ming Thein 1] [http://blog.mingthein.com/2013/02/22/2013-leica-m-typ-240-review/ 2] [http://blog.mingthein.com/2013/02/22/2013-leica-m-typ-240-review/ B+W] | ||
**[http://kristiandowling.com/blog/2013/5/3/leica-m-typ240-user-review Kristian Dowling] | **[http://kristiandowling.com/blog/2013/5/3/leica-m-typ240-user-review Kristian Dowling] | ||
**[http://tobinators.com/blog/index.php/2013/04/everything-else/sony-rx1-v-leica-m-240/ Andrew Tobin 240 vs RX1] | |||
**[http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/i_will_not_buy_that_camera_i_promise.shtml Mark Dubovoy] | |||
**[http://www.pebbleplace.com/Review/Leica_M_Type_240_Page_1.html Pebble Place] | |||
**[http://www.kenrockwell.com/leica/m-240.htm Ken Rockwell] | |||
*'''Forum discussion''' | *'''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/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] | ||
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**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/283303-leica-m-typ-240-field-test.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/283303-leica-m-typ-240-field-test-2.html] | **[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/283303-leica-m-typ-240-field-test.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/283303-leica-m-typ-240-field-test-2.html] | ||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/274616-leica-m-240-faq-thread.html 240-FAQ] | **[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/274616-leica-m-240-faq-thread.html 240-FAQ] | ||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/281519-leica-m-video-capability.html 240-Video] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/281519-leica-m-video-capability-2.html] | |||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/287713-auto-iso-issue-m240.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/287713-auto-iso-issue-m240-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/287713-auto-iso-issue-m240-3.html] | |||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-post-processing-forum/291112-post-processing-m240.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-post-processing-forum/291112-post-processing-m240-2.html] | |||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/291572-m-240-calibration.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/291572-m-240-calibration-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/291572-m-240-calibration-3.html] | |||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/292583-diglloyd-leica-typ-m-usablity.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/292583-diglloyd-leica-typ-m-usablity-2.html] | |||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-post-processing-forum/291112-post-processing-m240.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-post-processing-forum/291112-post-processing-m240-2.html] | |||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/293412-m-typ-240-niggles-grumbles.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/293412-m-typ-240-niggles-grumbles-2.html] | |||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-type-240/308010-question-re-m240-colours.html] | |||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-type-240/337409-remaining-new-bugs-fw-2-0-a.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-type-240/337409-remaining-new-bugs-fw-2-0-a-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-type-240/337409-remaining-new-bugs-fw-2-0-a-3.html] | |||
== M-240 Serial Numbers == | |||
{| class="prettytable" | |||
!SN Start | |||
!SN End | |||
!Product | |||
!Year | |||
!Total | |||
|- | |||
| -4444000||[[4444918-]]||M-240 (black)||2013||919+ [[~4444453]] | |||
|- | |||
| -4699353||4789268-||M-240 (black+silver)||2013||89,916+ | |||
|- | |||
| -4803890||4827409-||M-240 (black+silver)||2014||23,520+ | |||
|- | |||
| -4850695||unknown-||M-240 (110yr.black+silver)||2014||unknown | |||
|- | |||
| -4851201||unknown-||M-240 (silver)||2014||unknown | |||
|- | |||
| -4891471||4892960-||M-240 (M-P.black)||2014||1,490+ | |||
|- | |||
| -4905239||unknown-||M-240 (M-P.silver)||2014||unknown | |||
|- | |||
| -4928730||unknown-||M-240 (M-P.safari)||2014||1,500 | |||
|- | |||
|TOTAL||ASSIGNED||SERIAL NUMBERS ||2013-||unknown | |||
|- | |||
Serial numbers compiled from known M-240 cameras<br>[[~ stolen camera, please report if found on sale]] | |||
|} |
Latest revision as of 21:09, 25 August 2015
- Production era - April 2013-
- Order no. - 10770 black - 10771 silver - 10773 black M-P - 10779 silver M-P - 10933 Safari
- Camera type - Compact digital view- and rangefinder system still and video camera (Type 240).
- Variants - Leica M-P introduced August 2014 (sapphire screen, 2 gig buffer, field selector)
- Editions
- 100 yr - black + silver w/ 100 logo centered on top (2014)
- M60 - stainless steel camera (w/o back screen) + Summilux-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens (2014)
- M-P Safari - olive green camera + Summilux-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH. lens (2015)
- 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
- Available JPG Resolutions
- 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° – 40°C / 32° - 104° F (in-camera sensor)
- Menu languages - English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
- 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
- Manuals & brochures
- Leica M M-E Monochrom Brochure.pdf
- Leica M Instructions DE-EN.pdf (English starts on pg. 129)
Accessories
- DIGITAL-M CAMERA ACCESSORIES
- Close-up Accessories
- 14652 - MACRO-ADAPTER-M
- OUFRO - Macro extension ring for all M-lenses per Overgaard review [2] below
- Film Advance
- 14408 - Motor-M
- 14009 - Leicavit-M - Black lacquered - 14450 Black chrome-plated - 14008 Silver chrome-plated
- 14437 - Rewind crank-MP - Silver chrome-plated - 14438 Black lacquered
- Flash Units
- 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
- à la Carte Carrying Straps - 14453, 14469, 14457, 14458, 14454, 14456, 14468, 14465, 14466, 14467
- 14455 - Wide Carrying Strap
- 14869 - Camera Protector for M8, M8.2, M9, M9-P and M Monochrom
- 14872 - 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
- 14100 - Miniature Tripod, folding type
- 14110 - Ball Head
- 14076 - Cable Release, 50 cm long
- Ergonomics
- 14400 - HAND GRIP M9 - steel-gray paint
- Close-up Accessories
- New Digital-M Camera Accessories
- Viewfinder Accessories
- 18753 - Electronic Viewfinder (EVF-2)
- Ergonomics
- 14495 - Multi-functional Handgrip-M (shown) with SCA Adapter Set and Power Adapter (not shown)
- 14496 - Handgrip-M
- 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
- 42334 - T2 Adapter M (see Photography Accessories for Monoscopes)
- Cases and Straps
- 14872 - Ever-Ready Case M
- Power Supply - see DIGITAL-M POWER SUPPLY
- 14499 - Li-ion Battery BP-SCL2
- 14494 - Charger-M BC-SCL2
- Viewfinder Accessories
- AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES
- Novoflex LEM/VIS II - Image scale of .84 : 1, .62 : 1, .48 : 1 & .28 : 1 with 50mm lens
- Schneider Kreuznach PC Tilt/Shift Lens - PC-TS SUPER-ANGULON 2.8/50 HM with Novoflex Adapter
- Novoflex CASTBAL LEMA + AUNI for the M240-camera body, UNILEI + LEI-M for M-lenses, UNILEI + LEI-F for R-lenses
- Forum discussion [2]
- Thorsten Overgaard - (see CASTBAL at article midpoint)
Comment
- On the street - €EU 6,200 - $US 6,950 in 2013 - €EU 4,890-5,290 in 2015
- Vimeo videos
- Reviews
- Forum discussion
M-240 Serial Numbers
Serial numbers compiled from known M-240 cameras~ stolen camera, please report if found on sale
SN Start | SN End | Product | Year | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
-4444000 | 4444918- | M-240 (black) | 2013 | 919+ ~4444453 |
-4699353 | 4789268- | M-240 (black+silver) | 2013 | 89,916+ |
-4803890 | 4827409- | M-240 (black+silver) | 2014 | 23,520+ |
-4850695 | unknown- | M-240 (110yr.black+silver) | 2014 | unknown |
-4851201 | unknown- | M-240 (silver) | 2014 | unknown |
-4891471 | 4892960- | M-240 (M-P.black) | 2014 | 1,490+ |
-4905239 | unknown- | M-240 (M-P.silver) | 2014 | unknown |
-4928730 | unknown- | M-240 (M-P.safari) | 2014 | 1,500 |
TOTAL | ASSIGNED | SERIAL NUMBERS | 2013- | unknown |