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Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) is a flagship full-frame compact camera with Leica's classic rangefinder construction paired with an APO-Summicron-M 2/50 lens. Introduced by Leica in 2015, it comes with a full-frame sensor with 24 MP (5952 x 3968) resolution.
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What we found**
Neoscore: 52% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Full-frame sensor
- Superb construction
- Best in class handling
Cons
- Menu not touch-enabled
- 320 base ISO
- Lacks weather sealing
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
HDMI + Remote Control + USB 2.0
Construction
Form Factor
Compact camera with prime lens
Image Size
Full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm)
Microphone
None
Sensor | Resolution
24 MP (5952 x 3968)
Sensor | Type
CMOS
Speakers
Mono
Dimensions
Size | Depth
80 mm / 3.15 in
Size | Height
42 mm / 1.65 in
Size | Width
139 mm / 5.47 in
Weight
680 g / 24.03 oz
Display
Display Diagonal
3 inch
Display Type
Fixed TFT LCD
Resolution
921,000 dots
Viewfinder | Magnification
0.68x
Viewfinder | Type
Optical (rangefinder)
Function
Exposure Mode
Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
GPS
Optional via multifunctional handgrip
Image Stabilization
No
ISO Range
320 ~ 25000
Processor
Maestro
Touch Screen
No
Video Recording
1920 x 1080 (25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (25p, 24p)
Weather Resistance
No
Performance
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Production
Battery
BP-SCL2 lithium-ion battery & charger
Debut
2015-04-30
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