Leica M-E Typ 240 User Manual

LEICA M (Typ 240) E Edition

Technical Data.

Camera Leica M (Typ 240) E Edition

Order no. 10 981

Camera type compact digital view and range finder system camera

Lens attachment Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit coding

Lens system Leica M lenses from 16 – 135mm

Picture format / Image
sensor

Resolution DNG™: 5976 x 3992 pixels (24MP), JPEG: 5952 x 3968 pixels (24MP), 4256 x 2832 pixels (12MP), 2976 x 1984 pixels

Data formats DNG™ (raw data), either uncompressed or compressed (lossless), 2 JPEG compression levels

File size DNG™: Compressed 20-30MB, uncompressed 48.2MB, JPEG: Depending on resolution and picture content

Video recording format Motion JPG/Quicktime

Video frame rates 24B/s, 25B/s, 30B/s (with VGA resolution only)

Buffer memory Leica M [M-E]: 1GB [2GB] / 8 [16] pictures in series

Color spaces Adobe

Sound recording Mono, stereo using microphone adapter, choice of automatic or manual modulation during recording or fixed “Concert”

White balance Automatic, manual, 7 presets, color temperature entry

Storage medium SD cards up to 2GB / SDHC cards up to 32GB / SDXC cards

Menu languages German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Korean

Compatibility Windows

Exposure metering Through the Lens (TTL) metering, with variable aperture, center-weighted TTL metering for flash exposure with system-

Metering principle / method For metering the light reflected by light blades of the 1st shutter curtain onto a measuring cell: Strong center-weighted;

Metering range (with ISO 200/24) At room temperature and normal humidity, corresponds to ISO 200 at aperture 1.0 EV0 to EV20 at

Sensitivity range ISO 200 to ISO 6400, adjustable in

Exposure mode Choice of automatic shutter speed control with manual aperture preselection - aperture priority A, or manual shutter

Flash exposure control

Flash unit attachment Using accessory shoe with center and control contacts or using SCA adapter set

Synchronization Optionally triggered at the 1st or 2nd shutter curtain

Flash sync time

Flash exposure metering (with SCA-3502-M5 adapter or SCA-3000 standard flash unit, e.g. Leica SF 26/Leica SF 58) Control with center-

Flash measurement cell 2 silicon photo diodes with collection lens on the camera base

Flash exposure
compensation

Displays in flash mode (in
viewfinder only)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder principle Large, bright line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation.

Eyepiece Calibrated to -0.5 dpt.; corrective lenses from -3 to +3 diopter available.

CMOS chip, active area approx. 23.9 x 35.8mm (corresponds to usable format of analog Leica M models)

(6MP), 1600 x 1072 pixels (1.7MP); For video recordings: 640 x 480 pixels (VGA), 720P, 1080P

®

RGB, sRGB

setting

®

Vista® SP2/ 7® / 8®; Mac® OS X (10.5 or higher)

compliant SCA-3000/2 standard flash units

for metering on the sensor: Spot, center-weighted, multi-field metering

aperture 32. Flashing of the left triangular LED in the viewfinder indicates values below the metering range

1

/3 ISO increments, choice of automatic control or manual setting, PULL 100

speed and aperture setting

= 1/

s; slower shutter speeds can be used, if working below sync speed: Automatic switching to TL linear flash

180

mode with HSS compatible Leica system flash units

weighted TTL pre-flash metering

1

/3 EV adjustable in 1/3 EV; on Leica SF 58 ±3EV adjustable in 1/3 EV increments in all modes

±3

Ready: Constant illumination of flash symbol LED in viewfinder. Confirmation: Continued illumination or brief rapid
flashing of LED after exposure. Underexposure indicator: LED temporarily goes out.

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Image field limiter By activating two bright lines each: for 35 and 135mm, 28 and 90mm or 50 and 75mm; automatic switching when lens is

attached; frame color (red/white) selectable in menu.

Parallax compensation The horizontal and vertical difference between the viewfinder and the lens is automatically compensated according to the

relevant distance setting, i.e. the viewfinder bright-line automatically aligns with the subject detail recorded by the lens.

Matching viewfinder and
actual image

At a range setting of 2m, the bright-line frame size corresponds exactly to the sensor size of approx. 23.9 x 35.8mm; at
infinity setting, depending on the focal length, approx. 7.3% (28mm) to 18% (135mm) more is recorded by the sensor
than indicated by the corresponding bright line frame and slightly less for shorter distance settings than 2m

Magnification (For all lenses) 0.68 x

Large-basis range finder Split or superimposed image range finder shown as a bright field in the center of the viewfinder image

Effective metering basis 47.1mm (mechanical measurement basis 69.25mm x viewfinder magnification 0.68x)

Displays

In the viewfinder Four-digit digital display with dots above and below, displays

On back 3” color TFT LCD monitor with 16m colors and 921,600 pixels, approx. 100% image field, max. 170° viewing angle

Shutter and shutter
release

Shutter Metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement

Shutter speeds For aperture priority: (A) continuous from 32s to

exposures up to maximum 60s (in conjunction with self-timer T function, i.e. 1st release = shutter opens, 2nd release =
shutter closes). (1/
shutter speeds faster than 1/
and manual mode): 1/30 to 1/
exposure

s): Fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization, HSS linear flash mode possible with all

180

s with HSS-compatible Leica system flash units); for video recordings (aperture priority

180

s, for manual mode possible override of specified shutter speed to ensure correct

4000

s., For manual adjustment: 8s to 1/

4000

s in half steps, B: For long

4000

1

/

Activation of shutter By integrated motor, low noise operation

Picture series Approx. 3 pictures/s, ≤ 12 pictures in series

Shutter release For single pictures: Two-stage, 1. Activation of exposure metering and exposure lock (in aperture priority mode), 2.

Shutter release; standard thread for cable release integrated.

Self-timer Delay optionally 2s (aperture priority and manual exposure setting) or 12s, set in menu, indicated by flashing LED on front

of camera and corresponding display in monitor.

Turning the camera on/off Using main switch on top of camera; optional automatic shutdown of camera electronics after approx. 2/5/10 minutes;

reactivated by tapping the shutter release

Power supply Power supply 1 lithium ion battery, rated voltage 7.4V, capacity 1800mAh, capacity indicated in top panel display, when

shutter held open (for sensor cleaning) additional acoustic warning of low capacity, maximum charging current/voltage:
DC, 1100mA/ 8,25V. Model no.: BP-SCL2. Manufacturer: VARTA Microbattery, made in Indonesia

Charger Inputs: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, automatic switching, or 12V DC, 1.3A; Output: DC, 7.4V, 1000mA. Model no.:

BC-SCL2. Manufacturer: Guangdong PISEN Electronics Co., Ltd., made in China

Spirit level Measurement by 3-level acceleration sensor, measuring range: inclination (about transverse axis) and tilt (about

longitudinal axis) each ±90°, measuring accuracy / display sensitivity: ≤1° at 0-40°C and horizontal alignment, display in
monitor

Camera body

Material All-metal die cast magnesium body, leather covering. Brass top panel and base, black or steel gray lacquered finish

Tripod thread A ¼ (¼“) DIN stainless steel in bottom

Operating conditions 0-40°C

Interfaces ISO flash shoe, accessory socket

Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) Approx. 138.6 x 42 x 80mm

Weight Approx. 680g (with battery)

Package contents Charger 100-240V with 2 mains cables (Euro, USA, varies in some export markets) and 1 car charging cable, lithium ion

battery, carrying strap, body bayonet cover, cover for flash shoe / accessory socket

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