Leica M-E (Typ 240) Explained

Camera Name:Leica M (Typ 240)
Maker:Leica
Sensor Type:CMOS
Sensor Size:35.8 x 23.9mm (Full frame type)
Recording Medium:SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card
Res:5976 x 3992 (24 megapixels)
Lens Mount:Leica M
Shutter Speeds:1/4000s to 60s
Cont:3.0 frames per second
Magnification:0.68
Speedrange:200-6400
Wb:Yes
Rearlcd:3 inches with 921,000 dots
Dimensions:138.6 x 80 x 42mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.65 inches)
Weight:680g including battery[1]
Iproc:Maestro
Vidrecord:1080p, 720p, 640*480 (VGA)
25 fps, 24 fps, 30 fps (VGA only)
Predecessor:Leica M (Typ 262)

The Leica M-E (Typ 240) is a digital rangefinder camera announced by Leica Camera on June 24, 2019. The Leica M-E (Typ 240) is part of the long running Leica M mount line. It features a 24 Megapixels full-frame CMOS sensor (with a top ISO of 6400), Leica's Maestro processor, and a 2GB buffer for sustained burst capture. Video can be captured at 1080/30p. As with all Leica M-series models, the camera is hand-built and weather-sealed. The camera is finished in "Anthracite Paint" with black leather wrap and limited to 700 units worldwide.[1] [2] [3] [4]

The Leica M-E (Typ 240) is a successor of the Leica M-E (Typ 220) and the Leica M (Typ 262).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Leica M-E Typ 240: Digital Photography Review . www.dpreview.com . 2019-11-27.
  2. Web site: Leica Unveils the M-E (Typ 240) Entry-Level M Rangefinder . petapixel.com . 24 June 2019 . 2019-11-27.
  3. Web site: Leica M-E (Typ 240) launched for Leica fans on a budget . Cameras . Matt Golowczynski 2019-06-25T11:30:43Z . TechRadar . 25 June 2019 . en . 2019-11-27.
  4. Web site: New products, Jul 10, 2019: Leica M-E (Typ 240), Synology DiskStation DS419slim and more . hermes . 2019-07-10 . The Straits Times . en . 2019-11-27.