The Leica M-D Typ 262 Camera is just officially announced! This new camera is the first serial production model of the digital M family to be made without a monitor screen. Leica M-D Typ 262 costs $5,995, a little more expensive than the current M Typ 262.
- Leica M-D Typ 262—$5,995— Pre-order
Benefits at a Glance
- Compact digital M camera concentrating solely on the traditional rangefinder focusing and picture taking methods
- Quieter shutter mechanism for more discreet shooting
- 24 megapixel CMOS sensor (still-pictures only) ensures exceptional image quality (same as M/M-P (Typ 240)
- Leica Maestro processor for fast recording of captured images
- ISO values up to 6400 ensure great quality images in low light
- Fast and accurate manual focusing
- All the essential controls and functions logically and ergonomically placed
Specifications:
| 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 case made of die-cast magnesium; synthetic leather covering. Base plate made of brass |
| Image Sensor: | LEICA MAX 24 MP-Still CMOS Sensor |
| Number of effective Pixels: | 24 Million Pixels |
| Sensitivity range: | ISO 200 – ISO 6400, Pull 100 available, Auto ISO |
| 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: | 2s / 12s |
| Storage Media: | SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards |
| Image File Format: | DNG™ (RAW data uncompressed or lossless compressed), JPEG |
| File Size: | DNG approx. 20 Mbyte – approx. 30 Mbyte (compressed)/ 48.2 MByte (uncompressed), JPEG: Resolution and image content dependent |
| Available JPG Resolutions: | 5952px*3976px (24 MP), 4256px*2832px (12 MP)/ 2976px*1984px (6MP) / 1600px*1080px (1,7MP) |
| Color Spaces: | sRGB / Adobe®RGB |
| White Balance: | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shadow / Tungsten / Fluorescent warm /Fluorescent cool / Flash / Manual (Greycard) / Kelvin 2000-13100 |
| Other functions: | Film Modes, Saturation, Contrast, Sharpening |
| 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 |
| Exposure Modes: | Automatic shutter speed (A-Mode), Manual Exposure (M-Mode) |
| Compensation: | -3 EV to +3 EV, 1/3 f-stops |
| Exposure Bracketing: | 3/5 frames, 0.5 / 1 / 2 / 3 f-stops |
| 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 Synchronization: | Optional triggered at first or second shutter curtain |
| Flash Synch 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 |
| Horizon: | Yes |
| User Profiles: | 4 Profiles, exportable |
| Sensor cleaning: | Dust detection, manual cleaning function |
| 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 |
| Menu languages | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese |
| 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 licenses | Adobe® 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 |
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