The Leica M is the first camera to implement a newly designed and constructed CMOS image sensor and to feature additional focusing methods and functions like Live View and Full HD video capability, it is the most versatile model ever in the history of Leica rangefinder cameras and sets entirely new standards.

La Leica M es la primer cámara de implementar y construir el nuevo diseño de sensor de imagen CMOS,  ofrecer métodos de enfoque adicionales,  funciones como Live View, asi como tambien capacidad de vídeo Full HD. Es el modelo más versátil jamás en la historia de las cámaras rangefinder Leica, y establece completamente nuevas normas.

The New LEICA M

  • New CMOS 24 MP Sensor
  • Live View for additional focusing methods – 10x zoom and focus peaking
  • 1080p Full HD, video capability
  • Accessories expanding the opportunities of rangefinder photography

One thing you’ll miss: No more number suffix for Leica M cameras thus no LEICA M10 or M11. Leica wants to “emphasise the enduring and long-term significance of the respective systems”. In order to distinguish single Leica models will have a type code of three digits deriving from the internal numbering. The now introduced LEICA M is “type 240″, the LEICA M-E is “type 220″.

Una de las cosas que extrañaras:  No más serie de números para cámaras Leica M. Por lo tanto no LEICA M10 o M11. Leica quiere “subrayar la importancia duradera y de largo plazo, de los respectivos sistemas”.  A fin de distinguir modelos Leica individuales, tendrán un código de tipo de tres dígitos que se derivan de la numeración interna. La LEICA M introducida ahora es “de tipo240” LEICA, ME es “tipo 220”.

The LEICA M in Detail:

CMOS Sensor

Nikon M black front The new Leica M 

 

Leica Camera presents a groundbreaking milestone in the nearly 60 year history of the Leica rangefinder system: The Leica M. Setting entirely new standards, the Leica M unites the ultimate in rangefinder precision with cutting edge digital technology. As the first camera to implement a newly designed CMOS image sensor and to feature additional focusing methods and functions such as Live View and Full HD video capability, it is the most versatile Leica rangefinder model ever. Remaining true to the legendary values of the M-System, the Leica M not only provides the advantages of rangefinder photography, but also for the first time, offers compatibility with Leica R legacy lenses. As with every innovation and development since the flagship line’s inception, the Leica M was created to capture fleeting moments of time and transform them into living history.

In every respect, the new Leica M is the most innovative and versatile model the modern M-System has ever created. Looking to the future, the Leica M is the first in a long line of Leica rangefinder cameras to feature a completely new development in sensor technology; the Leica Max CMOS image sensor. This 24 MP, full 35 mm format sensor was designed and constructed in collaboration with CMOSIS especially for the camera and its use with M- and R-Lenses. This new development successfully transfers the characteristic advantages of CCD sensors, such as natural and brilliant color rendition and impressive reproduction of details, to a CMOS sensor.

New full format sensor guarantees maximum imaging quality and speed. Now, all elements in the image creation chain, from the lens to the image file, are under complete control of the Leica engineers. This guarantees the ultimate in imaging performance and quality.

Nuevo sensor de “Full” formato completo garantiza la máxima calidad de imagen y velocidad. Ahora, todos los elementos de la cadena de creación de la imagen, desde el objetivo hasta el archivo de imagen, están bajo el control total de los ingenieros de Leica. Esto garantiza el máximo rendimiento de imagen y calidad.

The new 24 MP, full 35 mm format CMOS sensor doesn’t come from one of the big manufacturers but was designed and constructed in collaboration with the Belgian company CMOSIS especially for the camera and its use with M and R lenses. One of the biggest advantages of a CMOS sensor is its live view ability. Now you can assess your image on the camera’s 3-inch, monitor screen with 920,000 pixels.

LEICA M offers two additional focusing methods

  • The new ‘Live View Zoom’ option enables up to 10 x magnification for precise focusing
  • The second focusing aid is ‘Live View Focus Peaking’. Here, contours in the subject are automatically displayed as red lines to allow simple and convenient focus assessment.

Leica M Video

The LEICA M is the first Leica rangefinder camera with video capabilities – up to 25 fps in 1080p in MOV and Motion JPEG. Sound is recorded via an internal mono microphone or an external stereo microphone adapter. The level can be adjusted automatically or manually while recording.

La LEICA M es la primera cámara de telémetro Leica con funciones de vídeo – hasta 25 fps en 1080p en formato MOV y Motion JPEG. El sonido se graba a través de un micrófono mono interno o un adaptador de micrófono estéreo externo. El nivel se puede ajustar automáticamente o manualmente durante la grabación.

With the new LEICA R adapter almost all Leica R lenses ever built can be mounted.

The multifunctional handgrip-M has a dedicated SCA hot shoe, a socket for a remote power supply and a DIN/ISO X-sync socket for studio flash systems.

The Leica M will be available from Leica dealers, including the Leica Store Washington DC, in early 2013 in a choice of black paint or silver chrome finish.

all supported R-Lenses listed in the menu of the Leica M:

Super-Elmarit-R 15 mm f/2.8
Elmarit-R 19 mm f/2.8
Elmarit-R 28 mm f/2.8
Summilux-R 35 mm f/1.4
Summicron-R 35 mm f/2
Summicron-R 50 mm f/2
Summilux-R 50 mm f/1.4
Macro-Elmarit-R 60 mm f/2.8
Summilux-R 80 mm f/1.4
Summicron-R 90 mm f/2
Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100 mm f/2.8
Apo-Telyt-R 180 mm f/3.4
Apo-Elmarit-R 180 mm f/2.8
Apo-Summicron-R 180 mm f/2
Apo-Telyt-R 280 mm f/4
Vario-Elmar-R 21-35 mm f/3.5-4
Vario-Elmar-R 28-70 mm f/3.5-4.5
Vario-Elmar-R 35-70 mm f/4
Vario-Elmarit-R 28-90 mm f/2.8-4.5
Vario-Apo-Elmarit-R 70-180 mm f/2.8
Vario-Elmar-R 80-200 mm f/4

 

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