- 35mm 864.0mm2
- 61.0 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 25,600
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General | ||
Model Number: | M-E (Typ 220) | fp L |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Rangefinder | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $5450.00 | $2499.00 |
Street Price: | $7,999.00 | |
Date Available: | 2012-09-30 | 2021-04-14 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
20.6 oz
(585 g)
includes batteries |
15.1 oz
(427 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.5 x
3.1 x
1.5 in. (139 x 80 x 37 mm) |
4.4 x
2.8 x
1.8 in. (113 x 70 x 45 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Kodak KAF-18500 | |
Effective Megapixels: | 18.0 | 61.0 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 864mm2 (36mm x 24mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.91 microns | 3.78 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | Bayer |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 69 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.7 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.7 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 787 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
5212 x 3472
(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) |
9520 x 6328
(60.2 MP,
3:2), 6240 x 4144 (25.9 MP, Other), 4768 x 3168 (15.1 MP, Other), 3840 x 2552 (9.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 8944 x 6328 (56.6 MP, Other), 5856 x 4144 (24.3 MP, Other), 4480 x 3168 (14.2 MP, Other), 3616 x 2552 (9.2 MP, Other), 1808 x 1280 (2.3 MP, Other), 8432 x 6328 (53.4 MP, 4:3), 5520 x 4144 (22.9 MP, 4:3), 4224 x 3168 (13.4 MP, 4:3), 3408 x 2552 (8.7 MP, Other), 1696 x 1280 (2.2 MP, 4:3), 9520 x 5352 (51.0 MP, 16:9), 6240 x 3512 (21.9 MP, 16:9), 4768 x 2680 (12.8 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 7856 x 6328 (49.7 MP, Other), 5152 x 4144 (21.3 MP, Other), 3920 x 3168 (12.4 MP, Other), 3168 x 2552 (8.1 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (lossless compressed DNG (12 or 14 bit)), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.0 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
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Movie File Format: | CinemaDNG (8/10/12-bit) / MOV H.264( ALL-I /GOP) with Linear PCM stereo audio (48KHz, 16-bit) | |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Leica M bayonet | L Mount |
Lens: | n/a | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
Focal Length (actual): | ||
Zoom Ratio: | ||
Aperture Range: | Varies with lens used | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: | ||
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | No | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | n/a | Hybrid Image plane phase-difference AF + Contrast detect AF: Auto, 49-points selection mode, Free Movement mode, Face / Eye Detection AF mode, Tracking AF mode |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | n/a | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification | Optional Electronic Viewfinder EVF-11 can be attached to side of camera (0.5 inch OLED panel, approx. 3.68 M dots; 0.83x mag. ratio; 21mm eyepoint; -4 to +3 diopter) / LCD View Finder LVF-11 can be attached to rear LCD |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.68x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.68x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 2,100,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 2500 | 25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 160 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 160 to 2,500 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to ISO 80 | Auto, 100-25600, expandable to ISO 6, 12, 25, 50, 51200, 102400 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Flash, Kelvin Setting (2000-12800K), Manual | Auto, Auto (Lighting Source Priority), Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Color Temperature, Flash, Custom 1/2/3 |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 32 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Center-weighted with working aperture | Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | n/a | Color modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Teal & Orange, Sunset Red, Forest Green,FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Monochrome; Fill Light, Shading Correction, HDR shooting |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | No |
Flash Modes: | 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). | S-TTL automatic light control, Manual, Wireless flash, Multi-emission; Red-eye effect reduction, Slow synchronization, 2nd Curtain Synchronization |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/15 (1/10 or less in 14-bit RAW mode) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot Shoe Unit HU-11 (supplied) |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-II | |
Other Memory: | Supports Portable SSD storage | |
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG | RAW (lossless compressed DNG (12 or 14 bit)), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | CinemaDNG (8/10/12-bit) / MOV H.264( ALL-I /GOP) with Linear PCM stereo audio (48KHz, 16-bit) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 3.0 Super Speed | |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Threaded cable release | Optional wired (Cable Release CR-41) |
Connections (extended): | USB Type-C (USB3.1 Gen1, with Power Delivery), Micro HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm stereo mic/remote jack, Headphone jack available on optional EVF-11 accessory | |
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 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | |
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): | 240 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | 1 x proprietary 3.7v 1860mAh | Proprietary BP-51 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-51 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | No |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Free download of Adobe Lightroom 4 for registered owners | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Cost reduced M9. No framing guide selector, no USB port. Available in Anthracite grey paint. | The SIGMA fp L supports USB charging while the camera is powered on. You can shoot without interruption while charging the camera using a mobile battery. Functions as a webcam with PC powering camera via the USB connection. |