Leica M Monochrom Specifications

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M Monochrom
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Model Name:	Leica M Monochrom
Prices:	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	M Monochrom
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Rangefinder
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$7950.00
Street Price:	$7,950.00
Date Available:	2012-07-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	21.2 oz (600 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.5 x 3.1 x 1.5 in. (139 x 80 x 37 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	18.0
Sensor Format:	35mm
Sensor size:	855.62mm² (35.80mm x 23.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.86 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2
Color Filter Type:	Just IR
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5216 x 3472 (18.1 MP, 3:2), 5212 x 3468 (18.1 MP, 3:2), 3840 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1280 x 846 (1.1 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .DNG RAW (compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	2.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No
Movie Resolution:
Movie File Format:
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	No
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Leica M bayonet
Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:	Varies with lens used
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	No
Auto Focus Type:	n/a
Auto Focus Assist Light?	n/a
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD (playback only)
Viewfinder Type:	Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification, 4-digit, 7-segment LED display. Adjusted to -0.5 diopters, -3 to +3 diopter correction lenses available.
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.68x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.68x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.5
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	10000
Minimum ISO (native):	320
ISO Settings:	Auto, ISO 320 to 10,000 selectable in 1/3EV steps; Pull 160 option
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	6 Presets, Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 32 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Center-weighted with working aperture
Program Auto Exposure:	No
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sepia, cold or selenium toning effects
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.DNG RAW (compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	No
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Threaded cable release
Connections (extended):

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	2.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	8
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary 3.7v 1900 mAh
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 downloads
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	18MP full-frame CCD with no anti-alias or color filter.