| Camera Name: | Leica M (Typ 262) |
| Maker: | Leica |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Size: | 35.8 x 23.9mm (Full frame type) |
| Recording Medium: | SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card |
| Res: | 5952 x 3976 (24 megapixels) |
| Lens Mount: | Leica M |
| Shutter Speeds: | 1/4000s to 60s |
| Cont: | 3.0 frames per second |
| Magnification: | 0.68 |
| Speedrange: | 100-6400 |
| Wb: | Yes |
| Rearlcd: | 3 inches with 921,000 dots |
| Dimensions: | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.65 inches) |
| Weight: | 680g including battery[1] |
| Iproc: | Maestro |
| Predecessor: | Leica M-E |
| Successor: | Leica M-E (Typ 240) |
The Leica M (Typ 262) is a digital rangefinder camera announced by Leica Camera on November 19, 2015.[1] [2] The shutter and cocking mechanism are much quieter than in the earlier and higher-priced M Typ 240, and allow two frames per second to be recorded in single shot mode.[3] The model omits the Typ 240's live view and video capabilities, and has a much simpler menu structure and one-button access to white balance settings. The Leica M (Typ 262) has a CMOS full-frame sensor with a 24 Megapixel resolution, with an ISO of up to 6400. The usual brass camera body has been replaced with an aluminum alloy top plate, for a reduction in weight.
In 2017 Leica released a Leica M (Typ 262) with a ‘red anodized finish’ with a special edition Leica Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH in the same finish. Only 100 bodies were made.[4]
The Leica M (Typ 262) superseded the Leica M-E (Typ 220), and was superseded by Leica M-E (Typ 240) in 2019.