Leica M-E (Typ 240) Camera
The Leica M-E (Typ 240) is a 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera — with 1080p video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Camera Overview — Leica M-E (Typ 240)
Key Features — Leica M-E (Typ 240)
24MP Full-Frame Sensor: The 35mm CMOS sensor captures stills at 5952x3976 pixels, delivering high-resolution files suitable for significant cropping and large prints.
Leica Maestro Processor: Handles image processing and color rendering in the Leica M tradition, supporting both sRGB and Adobe RGB color profiles for stills.
Optical Rangefinder Viewfinder: A classic rangefinder viewing system with no electronic lag, allowing precise manual focus via coincident-image patch alignment.
Manual Focus Only: Designed exclusively for manual focus shooting, making it best suited for deliberate, considered photography workflows.
Weather-Resistant Construction: Magnesium alloy chassis with brass top and base plates provides dust and moisture resistance for use in demanding outdoor conditions.
Native ISO 200–6400: A conservative but clean native sensitivity range suited to controlled lighting environments and the M system's traditional shooting approach.
Camera Specifications — Leica M-E (Typ 240)
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Documentary, Travel |
| Type | Rangefinder |
| Sensor | Full Frame (35mm) |
| Resolution | 24MP |
| Processor | Leica Maestro |
| ISO Range | 200 – 6400 |
| AF System | Manual Focus Only |
| AF Points | N/A |
| Max Photo Resolution | 5952x3976 |
| Burst Rate | 3 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 1080p |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
Description — Leica M-E (Typ 240)
The Leica M-E (Typ 240) centers on a 24MP full-frame sensor processed by the Leica Maestro image processor, delivering still images at a maximum resolution of 5952x3976 pixels. The ISO range runs from 200 to 6400, and the camera supports a burst rate of 3 frames per second with color output in both sRGB and Adobe RGB. An optical rangefinder viewfinder handles composition duties, backed by a fixed 3.0-inch LCD at 920,000 dots for image review.
Video capability reaches 1080p at 24fps, 25fps, or 30fps in 8-bit sRGB, with an optional external microphone jack available. The body — measuring 138.6 x 80 x 42mm and weighing 680g — is built from a magnesium alloy chassis with brass top and base plates and a synthetic leather covering, rated as weather sealed. Storage uses SD, SDHC, or SDXC cards, and the flash system includes a hot shoe with 1/180s sync speed, slow sync, rear sync, and red-eye reduction.
The camera is manual focus only with no image stabilization of any type.
Pros — Leica M-E (Typ 240)
- ✓Full-frame 24MP sensor with Leica Maestro processor delivers high-resolution 5952x3976 stills
- ✓Weather-sealed body construction using magnesium alloy chassis with brass top and base plates
- ✓Optical rangefinder viewfinder provides a traditional, lag-free shooting experience
Cons — Leica M-E (Typ 240)
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus system of any kind
- ✗No image stabilization: no in-body IS and no digital IS
- ✗No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity
Videos — Leica M-E (Typ 240)
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