| Camera type: | | Compact digital rangefinder system still camera |
| Lens mount: | | Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit coding |
| Lens system: | | Leica M lenses |
| Top Cover: | | Brass top cover with integrated thumb rest |
| Material: | | All-metal magnesium/aluminum body, leather covering, brass top panel and base, black lacquered finish. |
| Image Sensor: | | LEICA MAX 24 MP-Still CMOS Sensor |
| Number of effective Pixels: | | 24 Million Pixels |
| Sensitivity range: | | ISO 200 – ISO 6400 |
| Imaging Platform: | | Integrated imaging circuit with Leica Maestro® Image processor |
| Electronic Viewfinder: | | Not compatible |
| LCD Monitor: | | None |
| Shutter: | | Focal plane shutter for classic image exposure |
| Shutter Speed: | | 1/4000s – 60s (in Bulb), 1/180s flash synchronization |
| Burst rate: | | 3fps thanks to 1GB buffer size |
| Self timer: | | 12s |
Storage Media: | | SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards |
| Image File Format: | | DNG™ (RAW data lossless compressed) |
| File Size: | | DNG approx. 20 Mbyte – 48.2 MByte (compressed) |
| Exposure Metering: | | In classic viewfinder mode: Through the Lens (TTL) metering, center weighted with variable aperture. |
| Exposure setting: | | Manual shutter speed setting with direct dial, A-Mode with direct dial, ISO setting with direct dial |
| Exposure Modes: | | Automatic shutter speed (A-Mode), Manual Exposure (M-Mode) |
| Compensation: | | -3 EV to +3 EV, 1/3 f-stops |
| White Balance: | | Automatic white balance |
| Flash exposure metering: | | Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or SCA-3000 standard flash unit such as Leica SF24D/Leica SF 58). |
| Hot shoe: | | SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact |
| Flash Sync time: | | 1/180s |
| Focusing Methods: | | Manual focus with optical rangefinder |
| Optical Viewfinder: | | Large, light bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation, LED illuminated frame lines. |
| Optical Viewfinder frame lines: | | Framelines size matches image sensor size at 2m focusing distance |
| Optical Viewfinder correction: | | Eyepiece adjusted to -0,5 dpt. Corrective lenses from -3 to +3 dpt. available (optional) |
| Magnification: | | 0.68x |
| Optical Viewfinder Displays: | | In the viewfinder LED symbol for flash status (at bottom). Four-digit seven-segment LED digital display, brightness adapted to ambient conditions, for: Warning in case of exposure correction; display of automatic shutter speed in automatic mode; advisory indicating use of metering memory lock LED exposure monitor with two triangular and one central circular LED with manual exposure setting |
| Rangefinder: | | Split or superimposed image range finder shown as a bright field in the center of the viewfinder image |
| Rangefinder effective metering Basis: | | 47.1 mm (mechanical metering basis 69.25 mm x viewfinder magnification 0.68 times) |
| Start up time: | | <1s |
| Power Supply: | | Li-ion battery (included), 7.4V, 1800 mAh |
| User Profiles: | | 4 Profiles, exportable |
| Tripod Thread: | | A 1/4 (1/4") DIN made of stainless steel in base plate |
| Dimensions: | | approx. 139 x 42 x 80 mm (5.5 x 1.7 x 3.1 in.) |
| Weight: | | 690 g |
| Operating Temperature: | | 0°C – 40°C |
| Accessories Included | | Battery, Charger with power cables for EU and USA (different in some export markets), 12V charging cable, Carrying strap, Accessory port cover, Body cap |
| Software Included | | 90 day trial subscription to Adobe® Creative Cloud Photoshop & Lightroom® |
| New optional accessories: | | Multifunctional Handgrip M, Handgrip M, SCA Adapter Set for Multi-functional Handgrip M, Power Adapter for Multi-functional Handgrip M, Finger loop for Multi-functional Handgrip M, Size S / M / L, Ever-Ready Case M, Li-ion Battery BP-SCL2, Battery charger BC-SCL2 |
