Leica M-E
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Leica |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Leica M |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Sensor size | 36 x 24mm (Full frame type) |
| Maximum resolution | 5212 x 3472 (18 megapixels) |
| Film speed | 80-2500 |
| Recording medium | SD, SDHC memory card |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter speeds | 1/4000s to 4s |
| Continuous shooting | 2.0 frames per second |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68 |
| Image processing | |
| White balance | Yes |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 2.5 inches with 230,000 dots |
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.46 inches) |
| Weight | 585 g including battery |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Leica M (Typ 262) |
The Leica M-E (Typ 220) is a digital rangefinder camera manufactured by Leica Camera. It was released on 17 September 2012. The M-E is Leica's first entry-level rangefinder model, with a technical specification that is nearly identical to the Leica M9, and based around the same 18MP full frame CCD sensor. It does not offer the M9's built-in USB port, but keeps pace with an identical 2 frames per second continuous shooting mode, hot shoe and Leica's classic rangefinder design. The M-E does not have a frame-lines lever, it preselects the correct frame-line for any lens when it is attached. The M-E, like the M9 and the M Monochrom, was made of brass around a magnesium chassis. The M-E is only available with an anthracite grey paint finish.
The Leica M-E (Typ 220) was succeeded by the Leica M (Typ 262) in 2015.