Leica M Monochrom (TYP 246) Camera - Black

NEW LEICA M MONOCHROM Taking black and white to the next level Leica proudly presents the new M Monochrom (Typ 246), the first and only digital camera that captures a real black and white image, still or moving. Reduced to the essentials for true, authentic and direct black and white photography, the M Monochrom offers unparalleled image performance, outstanding low light capabilities and rich details. The M Monochrom is available in black chrome finish. BENEFITS & FEATURES OF THE LEICA M MONOCHROM - Outstanding imaging performance with low noise up to ISO 25,000 Live-View and focus peaking - Large buffer memory and Leica Maestro processor - High quality full-HD video function - Easy to use - reduced to the essentials - Body made of high-strength magnesium alloy and solid brass top and base plates finished in black chrome - Sapphire crystal glass cover plate and 3” monitor - Access to a wide range of M lenses from 16 - 135 mm - New filters solely for the Leica M Monochrom widening creative possibilities - Compatible with all accessories for the Leica M (Typ 240) - Access to R lenses with Leica M-Adapter-R for pictures and video - Adobe Lightroom available as a download - Made in Germany The next level Photographers who consciously employ the unique aesthetics of black-and-white photography to express their creativity can rely on the Leica M Monochrom as a modern tool. As the successor to the world’s first digital black-and-white camera, it offers the latest technologies to support creative visualisation in its archetypal form. For pictures with previously unimaginable sharpness, depth and clarity. A pioneer in every respect. A true Leica. See more Leica M Monochrom – the sharpest way to see things in black and white: thanks to a high-resolution 24-megapixel sensor that captures images in 35 mm full-frame format – with three times the speed of its predecessor. As the sensor records only luminance values, this leads to 100% sharper pictures with an exceptional depth, clarity and resolution of details that by far exceed those of colour exposures – even when shooting with the highest ISO sensitivity settings. Creative contrasts By modifying the conversion of colours to grey scale values, yellow, green and orange lens filters – calculated especially for use with the Leica M Monochrom – offer new opportunities for the exploration of creative effects with light and contrast. This means that the colour of the filter in the original scene becomes brighter and its complementary colour darker. This is effective for creating unusual moods in landscapes, portraits and other genres of photography. At the same time, multilayer coating reduces reflections and ensures high transmission without vignetting. Moving pictures in M quality The Leica M Monochrom has a separate release button for activating video recording in 1080p full-HD format. Thanks to a dedicated adapter, the legendary R-series lenses can also be used for recording video with all available functions. Perfect sound is ensured by an optional Leica microphone adapter set, comprising an adapter and a stereo microphone. More creative options With the Leica M Monochrom, characteristic toning effects from analogue black-and-white photography can be applied to images. Save the exposure in JPEG and select the desired toning effect. Other Characteristics: Battery level indicator: Y Battery technology: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery type: BP-SCL2 Battery voltage: 7.4 V Bluetooth: N Camera type: MILC Body Colour of product: Black Compatible memory cards: SD, SDHC Depth: 42 mm Display: LCD Display diagonal: 7.62 cm (3") Display resolution (numeric): 921600 pixels External flash connector: Y Fastest camera shutter speed: 1/4000 s Field of view: 100% Focal length range (f-f): 28 - 135 mm GPS (satellite): N HD type: Not supported Height: 80 mm ISO sensitivity: 25000, 320 ISO sensitivity (max): 25000 ISO sensitivity (min): 320 Image formats supported: DNG, JPG Image sensor size (W x H): 23.9 x 35.8 mm Image stabilizer: N Internal memory: 2000 MB Lens mount interface: Leica M Light exposure correction: ± 3EV (1/3EV step) Light exposure modes: Manual Light metering: Centre-weighted Magnification: 0.68x Material: Brass, Chrome, Leather, Metal Maximum image resolution: 5976 x 3992 pixels Megapixel: 24 MP Memory slots: 1 Motion JPEG frame rate: 25 fps Normal focusing range: 2 Operating temperature (T-T): 32 - 104 °F Power source type: Battery Pre-flash: Y Self-timer: 2,12,60 s Sensor type: CMOS Shoe mounting point: Y Shoe mounting point type: Hot Slowest camera shutter speed: 60 s Touchscreen: N Tripod mountable: Y Video recording: Y Weight: 680 g Wi-Fi: N Width: 138 mm