Leica M Monochrome Rangefinder Black
The 60MP monochrome BSI sensor with a 3.76-micron pixel pitch eliminates the color filter array, yielding extraordinary detail and low-light clarity free from interpolation artifacts. The weather-sealed, 542g body integrates seamlessly with Leica's M-lens ecosystem and focus peaking for deliberate manual control, while Wi-Fi connectivity simplifies transfers. It is best for fine-art photographers and committed monochrome shooters who compose each frame with rangefinder precision.
About This Camera
The 60MP monochrome BSI sensor with a 3.76-micron pixel pitch eliminates the color filter array, yielding extraordinary detail and low-light clarity free from interpolation artifacts. The weather-sealed, 542g body integrates seamlessly with Leica's M-lens ecosystem and focus peaking for deliberate manual control, while Wi-Fi connectivity simplifies transfers. It is best for fine-art photographers and committed monochrome shooters who compose each frame with rangefinder precision.
- Type Mirrorless
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 542
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong build (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average video (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average burst (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | Monochrome BSI CMOS sensor, pixel pitch: 3.76microm, 35mm: 9528 |
| Processor | Leica Maestro series (Maestro III) |
Autofocus
| AF Type | Manual (focus assist functions Magnification and Focus Peaking a |
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB | When in standby mode or Off: USB charging function When On: USB |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica M Monochrome Rangefinder | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 759 | 1053 | 779 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Video | - | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 542 | 609 | 579 | 610 | 1160 | 740 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica M Monochrome Rangefinder | 33.6 | 36.3 | 89.1 | 29.1 | 20.9 | 98.2 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 43.6 | 46.2 | 32.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.6 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.7 | 91 | 89.9 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.5 | 89.7 | 99.2 | 96 | 98 | 64.7 | 97.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 85.1 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX Compare | 97.3 | 88.5 | 97.4 | 91 | 93.5 | 49.1 | 90.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
Usage Scores
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