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August 2013
(84%)
56 Reviews
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110 Reviews
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84010056
The editors liked
Delivers highquality blackandwhite images with depth of information
Simple
Mostly manual user interface
No lag time
Rangefinder viewfinder does not black out during exposure
Compatible with some of the best prime lenses in the universe
Compact. Full-frame CCD sensor. Digital black-and-white image capture. Top ISO of 10000. Bright optical viewfinder. Classic design. Includes Adobe Lightroom and Nik Silver Efex Pro software.
Big
Bright optical viewfinder. Large
High-contrast rangefinder focusing patch. Full-frame CMOS image sensor. Compact for a full-frame camera. Live view with focus peaking. Detailed images at every ISO. Impressive build quality. Sharp rear LCD. Resistant
The editors didn't like
Insufficient buffer
Lowresolution LCD monitor
Drains batteries relatively quickly
No autofocus
Expensive
Expensive. Outdated LCD. No video support. High base ISO. Manual focus only
Very expensive. A little slow to start up. Manual focus only. 1080p video could be better. Odd auto ISO exposure issue
Shooting with a Leica has never been easier than it is with the M240. Not only is the new sensor a great performer, but features like live view, video, and focus peaking dramatically expand the overall experience. The M is still a tool designed to take gr...
The Leica M (Typ 240) is the camera that many a rangefinder photographer has been waiting for. It fixes many of the issues of previous models, but it doesn't come cheap....
In updating the Leica M9 with more current features, one cant help get the feeling that Leica has slightly missed the point with the M Typ 240. Yes, the additions of live view, an EVF and full HD video are welcome (especially for Leica R-mount owners), b...
The Leica M Monochrom is one of the more fascinating cameras we've ever reviewed. It has an impressively well-built body that is designed for a very small niche of shooters who want a camera that does one thing extremely well at the expense of nearly ever...
The Leica M Monochrom is somewhat unsual, as many will baulk at the idea of paying such a large chunk of change for a camera that can't even take colour snaps. However, if you've got the cash to spend, you're unlikely to be disappointed. Do we need the Mo...
Abstract: Leica rangefinder cameras were beloved of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa and other legends of photojournalism who documented the historic events of the 20th century. They shot almost exclusively in black and white. Now, there is the new Leica M Monoc...
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Published: 2014-02-05, Author: Adrian , review by: 01net.com
Nouveau capteur 24 Mpix conçu pour l'occasion, Ecran 921 000 points, Conception plus moderne: Liveview, vidéo, GPS en option, etc, Processeur d'image Maestro issu des appareils professionnels de Leica (gamme S)
Prix élevé, Pas d'autofocus pour les néophytes
Vu la spécificité de la niche télémétrique, nous ne jugeons pas l'appareil face à la compétition classique des appareils à moins de 2000 € mais face à la génération précédente. Et force est de constater que le M240 domine le M9 sous tous les aspects, que...
Abstract: Décidément, Leica souhaite simplifier l'image de ses produits en utilisant des dénominations simples. Le Leica M est une véritable révolution pour le système M. Presque tout ce que l'on pouvait reprocher au Leica M9 a été corrigé.Pour la première fois,...
