Description
The M encapsulates the essence of our philosophy like no other camera. It embodies timeless aesthetics and true photographic authenticity, paired with uncompromising craftsmanship and exceptional image quality. The Leica M EV1 honours this legacy while expanding its horizons.
Sharpness Precisely Where It Matters Most
With focus assist, the Leica M EV1 offers a seamless entry into the world of M photography. This makes manual focusing a matter of pure precision. Focus peaking highlights the active focus plane with a coloured overlay, offering real-time guidance to help you frame your composition. Used separately or additionally, the focus zoom with two levels of magnification ensures precise control. Particularly when using fast Summilux and Noctilux lenses with shallow depths of field and at close range, you can achieve sharp focus with the help of focus assist. For photographs as distinctive as your perspective on the world.
Crystal-Clear OLED Viewfinder
The high-resolution 5.76-megapixel EVF delivers brilliant colours and outstanding clarity, capturing every detail of your subject. All shooting data – shutter speed, aperture, ISO and exposure compensation – can be shown outside the image, allowing you to maintain full focus on your composition. An individually configurable eye sensor enables smooth transitions between the viewfinder and touch panel, while the dioptre adjustment from -4 to +2 fine tunes the viewfinder image to suit your vision.
See Your Images Before You Take Them
The Live View exposure preview displays every nuance – from brightness to image framing – in real time. Whether you’re working with ultra-wide-angle or super-telephoto lenses or creative photo filters, you maintain complete control over your composition, without ever taking your eye away from the camera. All settings are instantly visible, unlocking new creative possibilities with the Leica M. Using advanced tools like digital zoom, level gauge and perspective control, you can compose your images with precision, freedom and intuition.
Outstanding Image Quality
Technically, the Leica M EV1 builds on the foundation of the M11, featuring its 60 MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor with Triple Resolution Technology – one of the world’s most advanced. Precise colour rendering, remarkable detail and a high dynamic range lend images the unmistakable Leica Look, with vivid depth and striking presence. Images can be captured in DNG or JPEG format at resolutions of 60, 36 or 18 MP. The powerful Maestro III processor handles data swiftly and reliably, storing it either on the 64 GB internal memory or an SD card.
Small Lever, Big Impact
The classic frame selector on the front of M-Cameras equipped with an optical viewfinder takes on a new function in the M EV1. It can be individually configured to activate one of the focus assist functions or the digital zoom for the EVF. Moving the lever to the left or right allows you to switch swiftly and intuitively between functions, ensuring your subject remains in view throughout. Through this considered refinement, the M EV1 combines classic mechanics with contemporary functionality.
Seamless Connection with the Leica FOTOS App
The Leica M EV1 connects swiftly and securely to the Leica FOTOS App via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or cable. Images can be reviewed, edited, backed up and shared straight away. Background transfer guarantees optimal speed: it automatically transfers previews to your smartphone via Bluetooth in an energy-efficient way. This ensures that all images are accessible at any time.
In the box: Leica M EV1, rechargeable battery (BP-SCL7), carrying strap made of black leather, USB-C cable, quick start guide
Technical Data
| General | |
|---|---|
| Camera Type | Full-frame system camera |
| Type No. | 4246 |
| Order No. | 20 229 (EU/US/CN), 20 233 (JP), 20 234 (ROW) |
| Buffer Memory | 3 GB – DNG™: 15 shots / JPG: > 100 shots |
| Storage Medium | UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC (up to 2 TB), Internal Memory: 64 GB |
| Material | Full-metal housing (magnesium & aluminium) with leatherette cover |
| Lens Mount | Leica M bayonet with 6-bit encoding sensor |
| Operating Conditions | 0 °C to +40 °C |
| Interfaces | ISO accessory shoe with control contacts for Leica flash units, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C |
| Tripod Thread | ¼ DIN 4503 (¼”) stainless steel base |
| Weight | Approx. 495 g (with battery) / 413 g (without battery) |
| Sensor & Imaging | |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS sensor – 35 mm format, 60.3 MP (9528 × 6328), pixel pitch 3.76 µm |
| Processor | Leica Maestro III |
| Filter | RGB color filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter |
| File Formats | DNG™ (raw, loss-free compression), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF, Exif 2.30) |
| Image Resolution (DNG™) | L 60.3 MP (9528×6328), M 36.5 MP (7416×4928), S 18.4 MP (5272×3498) |
| Image Resolution (JPG) | L 60.1 MP (9504×6320), M 36.2 MP (7392×4896), S 18.2 MP (5248×3472) |
| Sensor Usage | Entire sensor surface used for all formats and resolutions |
| Digital Zoom | 1.3× and 1.8× (based on L-DNG or L-JPG) |
| File Size (DNG™) | L 70–120 MB, M 40–70 MB, S 20–40 MB |
| File Size (JPG) | L 15–30 MB, M 9–18 MB, S 5–9 MB (depends on content) |
| Color Depth | DNG™ 14 bit / JPG 8 bit |
| Color Space | sRGB |
| Viewfinder / Display | |
| EVF | OLED 5.76 MP, 60 fps, 0.76× magnification, 100 % coverage, exit pupil 20.75 mm, dioptre –4 to +2 dpt, eye sensor auto switch |
| LCD Panel | 2.95” TFT (Gorilla Glass), 2 332 800 dots, 3:2 format, touch control |
| Shutter & Drive | |
| Shutter Type | Electronic focal-plane & electronic shutter function |
| Shutter Speeds | Mechanical 60 min to 1/4000 s, Electronic 60 s to 1/16000 s, Flash sync 1/180 s |
| Noise Reduction | Optional dark-frame subtraction (can be disabled) |
| Shutter Button | Two-stage (half-press: metering & lock, full-press: release) |
| Self-Timer | 2 s or 12 s delay |
| Burst Shooting | Single, 3 fps (Low), 4.5 fps (High), Interval Shooting, Exposure Bracketing |
| Focusing & Exposure | |
| Focus Mode | Manual with Magnification and Focus Peaking assist |
| Exposure Metering | TTL through the lens, via image sensor |
| Metering Methods | Spot, Center-Weighted, Multi-Field, Highlight-Weighted |
| Exposure Modes | A (Aperture-priority) / M (Manual) |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV in ⅓ EV steps |
| Auto Bracketing | 3 or 5 frames, up to 3 EV difference (⅓ EV increments), plus optional ±3 EV compensation |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto ISO 64 (native) to ISO 50 000 / Manual 64–50 000 (in flash mode too) |
| White Balance | Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, HMI, Fluorescent warm/cool, Flash), Manual (gray card or Kelvin 2000–11 500 K) |
| Flash | |
| Connector | Via accessory shoe |
| Flash Metering | TTL pre-flash via image sensor (compatible with SF 26/40/58/60/64 & SF C1 remote) |
| Sync Time | 1/180 s (max), supports HSS with compatible units |
| Exposure Compensation | SF 40: ±2 EV (½ steps); SF 60: ±2 EV (⅓ steps); Others: ±3 EV (⅓ steps) |
| Indicators | Flash icon for external unit connection |
| Connectivity & Software | |
| WLAN | 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (WPA/WPA2), requires Leica FOTOS App (iOS/Android) |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 BR/EDR/LE (2402–2480 MHz) |
| GPS | Via Leica FOTOS App using Bluetooth geotagging |
| Menu Languages | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Korean, Portuguese |
| Power Supply | |
| Battery (Leica BP-SCL7) | Li-Ion 7.4 V / 1800 mAh, approx. 244 shots (LCD) / 237 shots (EVF), charging +10 °C to +35 °C, use 0 °C to +40 °C |
| Charger (BC-SCL7, optional) | USB-C DC 5 V 2 A input / DC 8.4 V 1 A output (+10 °C to +35 °C) |
| Switching Adapter (ACA-SCL7, optional) | AC 100–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 0.3 A / DC 5 V 2 A (+10 °C to +35 °C) |
| USB Power Supply | Standby/Off: USB charging / On: USB power supply and intermittent charging |