Leica 10760 M Monochrom 18MP Compact System Camera with 2.5-Inch TFT LCD- Body Only (Black)

by Leica

• Newly developed monochrome CCD sensor with a native resolution of 18 Million Pixel. The sensor does no "see" color meaning real brightness values are available for each individual pixel, producing a "genuine" black-and-white image directly.
• The classic, iconic Leica M camera design is embodied in the Leica M Monochrom. Only an engraving on the black accessory shoe reveals the product's name.
• The camera features an extremely soft, tactile leatherette body covering which is perfectly in keeping with the discrete overall look. Also included with the camera is a real-leather carrying strap made of high-grade cowhide.
• A full version of the world's leading black-and-white image processing software, Silver Efex Pro 2, is supplied. Silver Efex Pro 2 incorporates a unique and powerful set of darkroom-inspired tools to produce top-quality black-and-white pictures.
• The Leica M Monochrom impresses discerning users and fine-art photographers with a raw data histogram for exact control of tonal values, depicting the actual raw data, unprocessed and uncorrupted.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.5 x 3.2 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0082ES6HA
• Item model number: 10760
• Batteries 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,803 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 10, 2012

Product Description

Leica M Rangefinder Black and White

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Leica for Black and White April 9, 2013

By David Wunsch

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This camera is probably for affluent eccentrics. I like it enormously. It's expensive but you should save money by buying the lenses used, for example from KEH. Be sure to read the instruction manual for the camera before buying your M series lens. Certain ones won't work.

Walker Evans observed that "color is vulgar." I agree with that . This camera does not record color info and thus gives you an immense gray scale as compensation. Too bad Ansel didn't live to own one. I suspect he'd give it 5 stars too.

I especially like how inconspicuous it looks-- it doesn't scream Leica--and it's small. You can blend into the masses and pretend you're Cartier-Bresson.

5.0 out of 5 stars Leica is the best May 16, 2013

By Krishna Sudarshan

Phenomenal camera! I particularly like the low light performance of this camera. My granddad borrowed this from me and it was hard to pry it out of his hands. If you are looking for a classy looking compact camera, with big sensor then look no further. I wish they had this camera in white.