LEICA introduces a new model in its range of rangefinder system cameras, the LEICA M-E. Along with the new LEICA M and the LEICA M Monochrom (the first black-and-white digital camera in 35mm format), the latest digital generation of the LEICA M system now offers three rangefinder cameras. Technically at the high level of rangefinder technology perfected over decades, the LEICA M-E highlights its concentration on the essence of rangefinder photography. With such a focus on essential photographic functions with the customary reliability in all typical M camera applications, it is the ideal camera for photographers who want to get started in the fascination of M system photography.
Key points :
- LEICA M system camera with 35mm full-frame sensor
- Exclusive LEICA M lenses provide the highest image quality
- Bright, bright viewfinder with accurate rangefinder focusing
- The essence of rangefinder photography, concentrated on essential photographic functions
- Classic LEICA M design in anthracite gray on the superior and base, plus leather finish with enhanced grip
- Ideal model for entry into the M system at a more attractive price point
- 18 megapixel "full frame" CCD image sensor
- 2.5-inch LCD screen
- JPG and DNG image recording
- SD and SDHC memory card support
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom license, downloadable from the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom web site LEICA
Technical data LEICA M-E
Product name: Product name
Product name:
LEICA M-E (Typ 220), anthracite gray finish
Camera type:
Rangefinder viewfinder system digital still camera
Lens mount:
Bayonet LEICA M with sensor for 6-bit encoding
Lens system:
Lenses LEICA M
Part superior:
In metal with classic design LEICA M
Material:
Metal in magnesium alloy with synthetic leather cover.
Part superior and bottom in metal
Image sensor:
18 MP CCD sensor KAF -18500
Number of effective pixels:
18 million pixels
Sensitivity range:
ISO 160 - ISO 2500, Pull 80 available, Auto ISO
LCD monitor:
2.5" TFT with 230,000 Pixels
Shutter:
Focal plane
Shutter speed:
1/4000s - 240s (in Bulb), flash sync 1/180s
Burst speed:
approx. 2 fps
Self-timer:
Off / 2s / 12s
Storage support :
SD / SDHC memory cards
Image functions
Image file format:
DNG™ (uncompressed RAW or lossless compressed RAW), JPEG
File size:
DNG: 18 MB (compressed)/36 MB (uncompressed), JPEG: depends on resolution and image content
Available JPG resolutions:
5212 x 3472 (18 MP), 3840 x 2592 (10 MP), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP), 1728 x 1152 (2 MP), 1280 x 846 pixels (1 MP)
Color space:
sRGB / Adobe®RGB
White balance:
Auto / Day / Day / Cloudy / Shade /Tungsten / Fluorescent 1 / Fluorescent 2 / Flash / Manual / Kelvin 2000-12800
Other functions:
Saturation, contrast, sharpness
Exposure control
Exposure metering:
Through-the-lens metering (TTL), center-weighted.
TTL center-weighted for flash exposure with flash units conforming to SCA-3000/2 standard.
Exposure setting:
Manual shutter speed setting with direct dial, mode A with direct dial
Exposure modes:
Aperture priority mode (A mode), manual exposure (M mode)
Exposure compensation:
-3 EV to +3 EV, in 1/3 steps
Exposure bracketing :
3/5/7 images in 0.5 / 1 / 1.5 / 1.5 / 2 steps
Flash exposure control
Flash exposure metering:
Control with center-weighted TTL metering with pre-flash (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or standard SCA-3000 flash unit such as the LEICA SF 24D/LEICA SF 58).
Hot shoe:
SCA-3502 compatible with center contact
Flash sync:
Optional to first or second curtain
Flash sync speed:
1/180s
Viewfinder / focus
Focusing methods:
Manual focus with optical rangefinder
Optical viewfinder:
Large rangefinder viewfinder with bright framing lines with automatic parallax compensation.
Optional optical viewfinder correction:
Optional corrective lenses between -3 to +3 diopters
Optical viewfinder magnification:
0,68x
Rangefinder:
Rangefinder with split or superimposed image in the central part of the viewfinder
Other
Start-up time:
<1s
Power supply:
Lithium ion battery included, 3.7V, 1860 mAh
User profiles:
4 profiles
Sensor cleaning:
Manual cleaning function
Tripod thread:
A 1/4 (1/4") DIN metal thread on bottom base
Dimensions:
approx. 139 x 37 x 80 mm
Weight:
585 g
Operating temperature:
0°C - 40°C
Menu languages
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
Included accessories
Battery, charger, carrying strap, body cap
Software licenses:
Adobe® Lightroom® for download from the Adobe® website LEICA
Optional accessories: