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Leica M (Typ 240) : Specifications and Opinions

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Fragram

sent on November 18, 2015

Pros: Lightness, strength, excellent performance, ability to take high-quality optics not only M series, uniqueness and value over time.

Cons: Jpeg not up, the system limits rangefinder not autofocus that make it very suitable for many types of photography (sports, action, etc.), sensor easily sporcabile (when it is on the shutter open to allow the metering sensor, often changing optical accidentally with the machine switched on and with the sensor exposed) rn

Opinion: Camera heir of m8 and m9 and new end point of the Leica rangefinder camera. Personally, in the past I did use and abuse of reflex, I went back to get interested in photography, because of the simplicity and quality of the Leica M system manual, which allowed me, during various trips, to create excellent photos without having to absorb as pounds of equipment, as in the past. For me it was a revelation, both for the sense of freedom that comes from the lightness and compatteza equipment, both for the quality that express these machines coupled with Leica lenses, especially those of the past. You have to try it. Even in the past I was skeptical about the cameras of the German mark, but soon got hold I changed my mind and I could not go back. Certainly for certain genres and for daily professional use, I realize that you have to look elsewhere. It seems absurd today instead having to carry around, during leisure, those beasts ... and I do not mean only the cameras but also objected toyou. rnAndando right at M10 (M240 type) I have to say that I come from the M8, M9 and possess even one against which, no doubt have been made important steps forward. If certain that the CCD M9 gives denser picture and set low ISO, the M240 while remaining extremely simple (of course for those who have mastered the technique) adopt solutions that allow a wider use. Live view, bigger screen, electronic viewfinder, and especially ability to mount many optical level. The real difference from the M9 has the ability to shoot at high ISO, I would say up to 3,200, although you can go further. The range of situations in which you can photograph widens then quite a bit, not excelling in this area (high ISO), the M9. Personally I find relevant the possibility of automatic ISO according all'accoppiata time / aperture set manually. In any case the quality of the CMOS is not significantly lower than, at least so apparand from the results, the CCD. My opinion is that the beauty of the shots so prevalent depends on excellence leica optics, even those of the past. No coincidence that my favorite ones are the 70s / 80 still in perfect condition and necks can show a kind of three-dimensional image. Again you have to try, even I was skeptical punto.rnInfine, the feeling of challenging a number M, especially now that the competition is represented by plasticoni, is truly unique. It perceives the craftsmanship of the piece, for which the price, decidedly high, can not be a counter, however, the expected value over time. rnrnrnrnrn

Ltsuper61

sent on January 02, 2015

Pros: She and her optics.

Cons: JPEG on camera (film tenuous and lively), tend to completely demolish the detail and knead the photo. with those in bn clearer the details but the noise reduction is absurd. Slow sw in LV.

Opinion: That is, the system M either love or hate. I come from cameras "modern" as D600 / D800 / DF, but the M is unique in its absurdity. detail, the three-dimensional color and timbre of this system are unique. You have to buy it only if you know what you want otherwise they are a waste of money. RNLA 240 in question is an attempt to get closer to the technologies leica competitors while maintaining its stamp inconfondibile.rnRispetto version with CCD sensor, there are several improvements but also a disadvantage; we start from this: rnIl CCD offers unrivaled detail for a CMOS sensor. The leica m is less than the engraved M9 / ME to base sensitivity (ISO 160 CCD - ISO 200 CMOS) rnSul rest instead there storia.rnISO you can push in 3200 without any major dramas of loss if the photo is properly exposed .rnMirino Electronic - this is the real advantage of the machine with the best performance ISO. In fact, in addition to having the advantage of being able to shoot with long system and be sure of the point of MAF, the reduced draftallows if one wants to attack us anything like a normal mirrorless. With the rangefinder shoot with a 50mm f 0.95 or 1.4 is practically impossible, and the percentage of good shots is much reduced. by lengthening the focal things get worse esponenzialmente.rnConservando though the optical rangefinder and working with under 35 mm, the M becomes a machine to battle for the street. You're almost always in hyperfocal and speed focheggio with the rangefinder is istantanea.rnDa try at least volta.rnrnrn

Outback

sent on December 25, 2014

Pros: The usual excellent quality materials Leica, modernity and tradition in a single device. Few frills and even fewer options for adjustment or operation. Sharpness, dynamic range and color rendering up to expectations though, at least for the dynamic range, not equal to the best SLR flagship. The arrival of a CMOS sensor has enabled the live-view. Combined with Leica optics and some of Zeiss and Voigtlander returns images of the highest quality and unmistakable imprint Leica. Great exposure that finally allows you to choose different reading systems (multi-zone and center-weighted and spot) and is also more consistent in the values ??of the previous ones. Bright viewfinder and contrasted as in the best M. The Frames viewfinder are more accurate and readable than those of the past. Battery from the considerable autonomy

Cons: Those typical of the Leica M system are but for many of us long-time users of a dress comfortable and convenient! The digital viewfinder is manufactured by Olympus quality very modest compared to the latest version but incompatible (VF4) when using liveview for obvious reasons the point of focus is only the center of the frame, which makes it very problematic focus on different points. The position of the SD below the bottom of the battery compartment is secure but very uncomfortable (for another I also Nikon DF with the same defect ..) especially if you mount one of the two optional handles. Focus peaking poor and poorly made. For those who use the Jpeg are not that great.

Opinion: Photographer with Leica M for almost 40 years and then the undeniably long curve of adaptation that the system requires to get the best you can give is established and achieved; many friends "hardline traditionalists" will not be in agreement, but I personally think the M 240 M Type the best ever, exceeds almost all the limitations of the system without losing the prerogatives best. Certain other steps forward are desirable and welcome in particular the use, vision and focus assist image with monitor and optional viewfinders. Certainly it is not a camera that shines for versatility of use and is totally alien to the main photographic interests of the average user of this forum but when it comes to reportage, street, photo-journalism and also a landscape less "fashionable" (ie without big-stopper, ND, focus stacking etc.etc.) and in the capable hands and aware is a real killer, do not miss a beat! Many consider it too expensive but no more expensive than the SLR flagship plus allows you to use natively best goalsAlways.

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