What can you say about a camera whose design has barely changed in half a century? First introduced in 1954, the M series is the German manufacturer's flagship collection of range finders.
What can you say about a camera whose design has barely changed in half a century? First introduced in 1954, the M series is the German manufacturer's flagship collection of range finders.
Finally made the plunge to return to Leica after years of SLR shooting. Yes, the camera is pricey and the lenses as well. But I had just gone too long with my 5D wishing it was more portable and more enjoyable to shoot.
Finally found a solution to my quest for "one camera, one lens." Loving this camera, will have it for a long time. Sure manual focus takes longer, and there is certainly a learning curve, but I honestly get 5x more "keepers" now than I did with AF.
The Leica M-P (Typ 240) ($7,950) is a premium version of the company's M (Typ 240) rangefinder camera with a few cosmetic changes, a more durable rear LCD, and a larger buffer for longer continuous shooting.
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; Excellent build quality; Sharp rear LCD; Resistant to dust and splashes.
Very expensive; A little slow to start up; Manual focus only.
The Leica M-P (Typ 240) ($7,950) is a premium version of the company's M (Typ 240) ( at Amazon) rangefinder camera with a few cosmetic changes, a more durable rear LCD, and a larger buffer for longer continuous shooting. It's the same camera from a handling and image-quality perspective, so refer to our review of the M to find out more about the camera. The original M is clearly a better value, and its higher rating stands up even after some time on the market. There are other full-frame mirrorless cameras now that can use M lenses via an adapter, although only Leica makes models with an optical viewfinder. One of those, the Sony Alpha 7R ($999.99 at Amazon) , is our current favorite in this category, but if you have Leica lenses, you'll still get the best image quality by shooting with a Leica camera. Design and Features The M-P($4,519.95 at Amazon) is the same size and shape as the M, with controls in all of the same places. It's the smallest full-frame interchangeable lens ca...
The Leica M-P (Typ 240) is a premium version of the standard M with a scratch-resistant rear LCD, extended shooting buffer, and inconspicuous design—but it's priced at a premium as well.
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; Excellent build quality; Sharp rear LCD; Resistant to dust and splashes; Sapphire glass display cover; Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is included
Very expensive; A little slow to start up; Manual focus only; 1080p video could be better
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