Top: LEICA M9, LEICA SUMMILUX-M35mm f/1.4 ASPH., ISO200, f/4,1/250s, bottom: LEICA M9, LEICA APO- UMMICRON-M75mm f/2 ASPH., ISO200, f/2,1/1000s S

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A 1962 national law making professional sports illegal stopped the commercialization of boxing in Cuba. Even today, Cubas boxers train under the simplest and sometimes even the most conditions. Perhaps this explains why the sport of boxing in Cuba has retained its original character as an authentic contest between two men, for fame and honor. Its fair to say that Cuba is one of the last bastions where boxers step into the ring for little more than the love of the sport and the love of their country. Yaniel, too, who dreams of one day becoming an Olympic champion, says that he fights to win not only for himself but also for Cuba. Asked about his most significant match, he doesnt hesitate: the fight that won him an invitation to join the Cuban national team. A government talent scout discovered him at the famous Rafael Trejo boxing school, home of many of Cubas champions. It was a significant step on the path towards fulfilling his dream of Olympic gold. We briefly accompany Yaniel on this path with the new Leica M9. What camera is better suited to telling the story of this up-and-coming boxing champion, authentically and vividly, than a genuine M. Discrete, compact, precise, lightning-fast, and, like the young Cuban, ready to claim a place among the best in the world.
Top: LEICA M9, LEICA SUMMILUX-M35mm f/1.4 ASPH., ISO160, f/2,1/500s, bottom: LEICA M9, LEICA SUMMILUX-M35mm f/1.4 ASPH., ISO160, f/5.6,1/750s

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LEICA M- YSTEM S
LEICA M9, LEICA APO- UMMICRON-M75mm f/2 ASPH., ISO160, f/2.8,1/500s S
Perfection in every detail.
Yaniel doesnt leave anything to chance. Each training session is planned down to the very last detail. His days follow the strict regimen demanded of a future boxing champion. His diet, too, is carefully controlled, ensuring that he tips the scale at the perfect weight for the next fight. Every element is precisely engineered just like the components of a genuine M camera. Because thats the only way to ensure that the results are perfect every time results that prove superiority to all contenders. Its true for Yaniel in his sport, just as it is for Leica in the world of photography.

LEICA M9, LEICA NOCTILUX-M50mm f/0.95 ASPH., ISO320, f/1.4,1/60s

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M as in Messsucher.
What you see through the viewfinder of an M camera: The inner bright-line frame shows the image boundaries for a 90-mm lens, while the outer frame shows the boundaries for a 28-mm lens. The grey rectangle in the center is the rangefinder focusing area.
Leica M cameras are a living legend. The M stands for Messsucher, the German term for a combined rangefinder and viewfinder, and for a unique, individualistic kind of photography. This system, generally described as an interchangeable-lens rangefinder system, has particular merits that enable photographers to transform their very own, personal, subjective visual concepts into photographic realities seamlessly. At the same time, the Leica M has intuitive controls and is simple to use even for photographers who have previously used only SLR cameras. With a Leica M there are no superfluous functions and no overcomplicated menus. Photographers are given the opportunity to concentrate on the essential: creating memorable pictures. The rangefinder system, above all others, enables photographers to capture authentic, natural images, taken from real life. In a way, Leica M photographers become part of the action in framing whatever they wish to capture in the viewfinder a scene, a mood, a special moment. Simultaneously, the photographer still perceives what is going on outside the viewfinder frame. The decisive moment thus becomes more predictable, and it can be captured at precisely the right instant. The clear view of the subject remains visible even during the exposure and even under the most adverse lighting conditions. The bright, high-contrast viewfinder combines with the world-renowned MSystem rangefinder, assuring extremely fast and precise focusing. The minimal delay between releasing the shutter and capturing the shot makes Leica M cameras the fastest, most responsive cameras in the world. Along with the legendary MP and M7 35-mm cameras, the M8 and the M8.2 the first digital Leica M models advanced the noble heritage of Leica M cameras. But now, the M9 has established yet another new and exciting benchmark: As the worlds smallest system camera to enable digital image capture with a full-frame, format sensor, it is truly a professional tool for authentic M photography!
THE RANGEFINDER/ VIEWFINDER SYSTEM
An optical masterpiece created for the highest levels of photography. Compared to SLR photography, where focusing takes place through the lens, and lens focal length and aperture set limits on focusing accuracy, the rangefinder base of the Leica M remains precisely the same regardless of the lens being used and therefore provides extraordinarily precise focusing with all lenses. This is the fundamental reason why the focusing precision of the M-System is far superior to that of SLR cameras, particularly with short focal length lenses. The high-contrast rangefinder rectangle in the center of the viewfinder guarantees fast, precise, and pin-sharp focusing, even under the mostly adverse lighting conditions. And irrespective of whatever lens happens to be mounted on the camera, the frame selector lever allows photographers to preview the effect of using different lenses by displaying any of the bright-line frames in the viewfinder an invaluable aid for assessing in advance which lens is the most appropriate for the shot. Since the position of the six different bright-line frames is automatically corrected for parallax at all focusing distances, they always show the precise image boundaries for the selected focal length. The bright-line viewfinder shows all information relevant to the capture of a perfect image including the peripheral area around the main subject, thus providing significant advantages for creating spontaneous photographs. Unobtrusively and with absolute discretion.

TOUGH People who take photography seriously usually live their lives at the edge; in searing heat or bitter cold, pouring rain or swirling dust. The M is built to be consistent, dependable, and tough under almost any imagi able conditions. This is why resilience and endurance are always n prime concerns in the design and construction of every M camera. It also explains why the body is manufactured exclusively from only the best materials: brass for the top deck and baseplate and high-impact magnesium alloy for the chassis. The digital components are also care fully selected to ensure utter reliability over countless years of practical use. Matchless manufacturing precision and painstaking assembly guarantee functional reliability for decades to come.
UNIQUE Precision is the be-all and end-all in the construction of any Leica CUSTOMER product. No product ever leaves the Leica factory before all critical COMMITMENT manufacturing phases have been rigorously checked. Products that can still be serviced and repaired decades after they were built are extremely rare in these times of planned obsolescence and disposable products. But the Customer Service department at Leica still services and repairs all M cameras from the very first one built in 1954 to the very latest models!
LEICA M9, LEICA APO- UMMICRON-M75mm f/2 ASPH., ISO400, f/8,1/500s S

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Unrivaled, even in the lowest light.
LEICA M9, LEICA SUMMILUX-M35mm f/1.4 ASPH., ISO160, f/2,1/30s
MODERN The superior performance of Leica lenses is based on the most TECHNOLOGY modern technologies: aspherical elements enable the construction AT YOUR SERVICE highly compact lenses that provide breathtaking performance. The of use of floating elements (differentially movable optical groups) ensures superb resolution at close focusing distances. Apochromatic correction in the optical systems of telephoto lenses guarantees brilliant reproduction without any color fringing effects. Sophisticated solutions for the suppression of internal reflections enhance contrast and shadow detail. It is safe to say that every Leica lens delivers superb performance even at its maximum aperture. Stopping down serves mainly to increase the depth of field.
The construction of the extremely compact Leica M lenses is concentrated on one single aim point: delivering imaging excellence in film and digital photography. Leica engineers constantly invest enormous effort and innovative ingenuity in their quest for perfect optical solutions. The outcome: lenses with unrivaled performance. They often have fewer optical elements to reduce the number of air-glass surfaces that light rays must pass through to a minimum. This design concept, realized using highest-quality glasses and precision manufacturing techniques, creates the basis for images endowed with an unmistakable character not only in contrast and resolution, but also in structure and tonal richness. They have a uniquely natural signature thats particularly noticeable in images shot under adverse lighting conditions. This is further enhanced by the sheer pleasure of a silky-smooth focusing action without a trace of play. This outstanding quality is ensured for every single lens we produce by the experienced hands of our factorys precision optical and mechanical engineers. Its yet another reason why Leica lenses are considered by many veteran photographers and imaging experts to be the best in the world.

LEICA MACRO- LMAR- E M 90mm f/4

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LEICA M9

LEICA M9, LEICA SUMMILUX-M35mm f/1.4 ASPH., ISO160, f/5.6,1/500s
Maximum performance for unforgettable moments.
A single punch, perfectly timed and perfectly aimed, can make history. Thats the punch that Yaniel trains for, working hours a day for six days a week. His hobbies dancing and music are relegated to second place. Every three months, he attends a training camp for young athletes aspiring to join the Cuban national team. Here, especially, Yaniel must again and again prove his abilities in the ring. Unfailing performance at the highest levels of technical proficiency: its a description that applies equally to the new Leica M9. For photographs that capture the story within a moment. And sometimes a moment of history.
LEICA M9, LEICA APO- UMMICRON-M75mm f/2 ASPH., ISO200, f/2.8,1/250s S

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Digital photography enters a whole new dimension.
Full-size view; available in steel-grey paint or black paint finish.

Full-size view

The history of 35-mm photography began almost 100 years ago with the legendary Ur-Leica. Today, it is the Leica M9, a landmark camera that carries the proud heritage of Leica M cameras into the digital age. The Leica M9 is the worlds first digital system camera of its size to be built with a full-frame sensor a CCD sensor developed specifi ally for the M9 that is capable of perfectly capturing the full 35-mm format (mm) in ultra-high c resolution. The new M9 in the familiar, classic, and timeless M design, represents the quintessence of its predecessors based on the consummate technological level of our time. It is the perfect contemporary tool for those who set the highest standards in image quality and are committed to creating images of enduring value.
1 UNCOMPROMISING IMAGE QUALITY 2 COMPATIBILITY AS A MATTER OF PRINCIPLE
6 COMPLETE CONTROL OF ALL PICTURE PARAMETERS 7 FULL-FRAME 24 x 36 MM CAPTURE WITHOUT ANY COMPROMISES 8 OPTIMIZED SENSOR 9 INTUITIVE CONTROLS 10 FULL INFORMATION AT THE PUSH OF A BUTTON
3 ENDURING PERFORMANCE AND VALUE 4 SILENCE AND DISCRETION 5 SPEED AND FLEXIBILITY

5 SPEED AND FLEXIBILITY

The Leica M9 adapts to its intended uses in a seamlessly flexible manner. Its sensitivity ranges from ISO 80 for wide-open apertures on bright days to ISO 2500 for low-light image capture. Very low noise levels and finely detailed images are achieved throughout the sensitivity range, even at the highest ISO settings. Very low image noise characteristics, an extremely bright viewfinder/rangefinder, low-vibration shutter and the availability of super fast lenses make the M9 the perfect camera for available-light photography.
Like every M camera of the past half century, the M9 is concentrated, by design, on the most photographically relevant functions. Its manual focusing based on the combined viewfinder and rangefinder concept and aperture priority exposure mode enable photographers to achieve maximum creative expression without imposing any limitations on their creative freedom. In combination with the 2.5-inch LCD monitor on the back, the simple, intuitive menu navigation system controlled by only a few buttons ensures rapid access to the entire range of camera functions.
COMPLETE 6 CONTROL OF ALL PICTURE PARAMETERS
The Leica M9 aids photographers with automatic functions whenever theyre required, but it never dictates how to shoot or interferes with the picture-taking process. Depending on the light level, the automatic ISO shift function increases the sensitivity of the camera as soon as the shutter speed falls below a hand-holdable value. At the same time, it also limits the shift to a maximum value determined by the photographer. This means that correct exposure without camera shake and the lowest possible sensitivity is always available to guarantee the best possible image quality in all situations. In addition, the M9 also offers automatic exposure bracketing with a user-selectable number of shots and exposure increments. This function ensures that even high-contrast subjects are perfectly captured.

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The ultimate in rangefinder precision meets cutting-edge digital technology.
7 FULL FRAME The CCD image sensor in the M9 was specifically designed and developed for this camera MM and offers full 35-mm film format without any compromises. All M lenses mounted on the WITHOUT ANY offer the same exact angle of view they had when shooting film material and therefore M9 COMPROMISES can now be used to an optimum effect. In other words, all the outstanding characteristics of Leica M lenses are now fully maintained for digital photography as well. In short, the high resolution and superior image quality of the M9 has the ability to fully exploit the enormous potential of M lenses.
8 OPTIMIZED the case of the M9, it wasnt a matter of modifying the lenses to match the image sensor, but In SENSOR rather the other way around. Our dedication to further developing the image sensor has resulted in a component perfectly matched to its intended role in the very compact M-System as well as to the performance of M lenses. The special layout of the micro lenses found in the M9 sensor makes it tolerant of oblique light rays impinging on its surface, thus assuring uniform exposure and extreme sharpness from corner to corner in every image. As a result, future Leica M lenses can be designed and optimized with uncompromising dedication to the achievement of the highest performance and compact construction. A newly developed sensor filter ensures the suppression of undesirable infrared light. The conscious decision to do without a moir filter, a cause of image deterioration through loss of resolution, ensures maximum resolution of fine detail. The optimized signal-noise ratio of the CCD image sensor reduces the need for digital post-processing and ensures that M9 images possess an un ivaled and natural visual impact. r

LEICA M9, LEICA APO- UMMICRON-M75mm f/2 ASPH., ISO160, f/5.6,1/500s S

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LEICA M7
The crowning glory of classic Leica M photography.
PICTURE PARAMETERS AT A GLANCE A system unique to Leica rangefinder cameras clearly displays all relevant information in the brilliant viewfinder of the Leica M7: the shutter speed determined by the aperture priority exposure system, over- and underexposure values in manual metering mode, a flashready signal when a flash unit is attached and ready to fire, and a warning icon when the camera batteries are low.

Full-size view 1 2

1 ENHANCED PRECISION PLUS MANUAL BACKUP
The legendary Leica horizontal cloth focal plane shutter incorporated in all previous M-series film cameras was fundamentally revised for the M7. Its barely audible when controlling the shutter speeds electroni cally, and constitutes an essential element of the aperture priority ex op s ure system. The commonly used shutter speeds of 1/60 sec and 1/125 sec function without battery power.

2 CREATIVE FLASH OPTIONS

In combination with a special dedicated flash unit, the M7 also offers second-curtain flash synchronization. The advantage: A more natural look to captured images of moving subjects including time exposures with fill-in flash. In addition to the standard synchronization speed of 1/50 sec, the M7 also synchronizes at a speed of up to 1/1000 sec when used in combination with certain SCA dedicated Metz flash units.
3 AVOIDING INCORRECT EXPOSURES
The Leica M7 offers photographers the choice of setting the film speed (ISO) manually or by using the contactless automatic film-speed de tection built into the camera body (DX Coding). This effectively avoids incorrect exposures due to wrongly set ISO film speeds. As a further option, in automatic exposure mode, photographers can input exposure corrections of up to 2 stops.
Full-size view; available in silver chrome and black chrome.
Classics are works that have a curious relationship with the present. They are never reformulated with respect to their essential character, but rather reinterpreted on the basis of a changed world: The Leica M7 film camera is just such a classic. Like every other Leica M camera, the M7 is primarily a mechanical and optical precision ins m tru ent. However, because of the intelligent use of the latest electronics, it is simultaneously the most versatile and most precise Leica M film camera ever built. For example, Leica M7 photographers can select a continuously variable aperture priority exposure mode leaving the photographer free to concentrate on the creative essentials of focusing and framing the subject.

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The Leica MP is available in two different body finishes: silver chrome or black paint. After years of hard use, when a bit of bright brass begins to show through the black or silver at the corners and edges, its a sure sign to savvy photographers that the camera and its owner have shared many memorable experiences.
It is noteworthy to mention that even in this increasingly electronic age, the Leica MP is a purely mechanical camera that transforms the act of capturing compelling images into something indescribably exciting and sensual. Over 80 years of experience and expertise in the design and construction of exclusively mechanical rangefinder cameras has culminated in the current Leica MP. This timeless classic embodies the essence of fine mechanical precision. It is a veritable masterpiece possessing a visceral and emotional quality that captivates any photographer at the very first touch. In this era of accelerating transition, the Leica MP stands supreme as a camera for a lifetime.

5 UNDERSTATED

It is well known that most professionals just love the red Leica dot on their cameras, but for the sake of maintaining a low profile, many mask the telltale dot with gaffer tape. This is why the Leica MP was manufactured without this iconic emblem right from the start. Of course, knowledgeable owners and aficionados can identify a Leica anywhere without the need for special branding. The Leica inscription on the top deck is identification enough.

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LEICA A LA CARTE

Handcrafted and one of a kind.

FUNCTIONAL OPTIONS

Viewfinder frames and magnification can be custom ordered to meet the requirements of the lenses you prefer. The la carte program offers a choice of universal viewfinder magnifications: the standard 0.72x version, the wide-angle and eyeglasses-wearers version with 0.58x magnification, and the telephoto version with 0.85x. The choice of control elements allows you to tailor the camera precisely to your shooting requirements, for example to favor ruggedness or faster operation.

1 GIVE IT TO A GO

Performance, precision and reliability these are attributes that all Leica M cameras have in common. Nevertheless, the looks of M7 and MP film cameras can be changed in a variety of unique ways to express your individual tastes. Even technical details can be modified to match any photographers personal use profile. This is how a fully personalized Leica M camera is born. A choice of the finest materials, different styles and colors, and a multitude of variable elements and functional details open up almost endless creative opportunities from an unobtrusive professional street-shooters tool to an extravagant and eye-catching lifestyle icon. The individual components are assembled by hand. Up to and including final quality control, each la carte Leica M7 or MP is custom-crafted according to the precise specifications of each individual order.

Over 4,000 different configuration options fulfill even the most un sual wishes. Whether youre a professional or a collector Leica u la carte has exactly the camera you are looking for. The individual components can be viewed, handled, and selected at any authorized Leica store. However, the Internet configurator is almost certainly the most fascinating way to try out the various combinations: To do so, please visit www.leica-a-la-carte.com

2 ESTHETIC OPTIONS

A selection of top deck colors and body leathering in a wide range of organically tanned leathers in various textures and colors is available to complement the body finish. Camera bags, cases, and carrying straps are also available in matching leathers. And, last but not least, personalized engraving in the form of signatures, monograms, graphic elements, or family crests make any Leica a truly unique and unmistak able work of art.

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LEICA M9, LEICA SUMMILUX-M21mm f/1.4 ASPH., ISO160, f/4,1/750s

The best in the world.

Founded in 1940, the Gimnasio Rafael Trejo enjoys a legendary reputation among fans of boxing. The list of inter nationally successful boxers who have trained at this school is lengthy. Any visitor to the unassuming gym at Calle Cuba 815 has a good chance of bumping into an ex-Olympic champion who might be looking in on the boys. And the studio is certainly worth a visit: under a corrugated iron roof, the open-air gym fills a vacant lot between two apartment blocks. The punching bags hang a mere arms-length from the neighbors windows. Boxing is literally part of everyday life here. Compared with the high-tech studios in the West, Gimnasio Rafael Trejo is a Spartan affair, yet it continues to produce world-class boxers. Its something that Cubas boxers have in common with the renowned M lenses from Leica. M lenses are recognized as the benchmark in their class, garnering accolades from around the world for their brilliant performance and compact design.

LEICA SUMMARITM 35 mm f/2.5.
LEICA SUMMARITM 50 mm f/2.5
As the smallest and lightest 35-mm lens in the M-System, its a true all-rounder. Constructed using the latest technologies, it offers excellent image quality, and offers an ideal alternative to the 28-mm lenses for Leica users starting to build their first Leica M-System. Special, high-refraction glass types with anomalous partial dispersion guarantee a level of color correction otherwise unattainable with standard glass formulations.
Classical in design and reduced to the bare essentials, this exquisitely compact normal lens offers state-of-the art construction, a very useful maximum aperture, and it delivers the discernible level of optical quality Leica users have come to expect. In addition to excellent overall image quality, it provides very good contrast, outstanding flatness of field, impressive chromatic correction, and minimal distor tion. Its a great choice for anyone, especially ambitious newcomers to the world of Leica photography.

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LEICA SUMMARITM 75 mm f/2.5
This extremely compact portrait lens based on classical spherical designs is an ideal entry-level lens for introducing photographers to the creative flexibility of this focal length class. Special glass types with high refractive indices offer superb imaging performance with high contrast across the entire image field. Extremely tight tolerances in the machining of its mechanical components ensure the highest possible reliability in practical use. This unobtrusive, everyday companion weighs in at only 345 grams.
LEICA APO UMMICRONM 90 mm f/2 ASPH. S
This exquisite lens sets new standards for its class in terms of image quality. The first lens ever to combine apochromatic correction and one aspherical lens sur face, its brilliance and high resolution guarantee superlative images throughout the aperture range. The perfect lens for portraiture, reportage, or studio photography, its compact size and large maximum aperture make this lens ideal for hand-held photography.
LEICA SUMMARITM 90 mm f/2.5
Extraordinarily compact considering its combination of long focal length and wide maximum aperture, it embodies the tradition of classical spherical design and adds state-of-the-art technology and superb performance. Its compact construction keeps viewfinder obstruction to a bare minimum, while the choice of glass types employed guarantees outstanding color fidelity. Silky-smooth focusing action is another characteristic feature of this superb telephoto portrait lens.
LEICA APOTELYTM 135 mm f/3.4
The longest focal length in the M-System, this uncompromising telephoto lens delivers superlative Leica APO quality. Resolution and contrast are virtually perfect at every aperture, so distinctive landscape images with optical compression of foreground and background perspectives as well as full-format candid portraits can be captured unobtrusively from discreet distances. Note: The use of this lens on the Leica M9 is recommended only when certain criteria are met, for example, it must be stopped down by at least two stops.

With quick-charger function for charging the battery. It takes up minimal space in the camera case. The LED flashes yellow after about two hours when 80 percent of the charging capacity has been reached. This is sufficient for approx. 400 pictures. EU and USA power cords as well as car charging cable for 1224 V are included. UK and AUS power cords (100240 V) are supplied as separate accessories.
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Product Cable release

Product Leica motor M
Order No.cm long with set screw. Lens holder

Order No.14408

Order No.14404 For fitting onto the cameras baseplate, creates a compact set of photographic equipment with two lenses. Camera carrying strap la carte Order No.14453 Order No.14456 Order No.14458 Order No.14466 Order No.14468 saddle leather, black napa, racing green calf leather, mocha ostrich texture, black napa, bordeaux red Order No.14454 Order No.14457 Order No.14465 Order No.14467 Order No.14469 veg.-tanned leather, cognac calf leather, smooth, red reptile texture, black ostrich texture, chestnut calf leather, blue x x x x x
Extremely small and handy, battery-powered motor drive for Leica M film cameras. Connecting to cameras: The motor is mounted on the camera in place of the cameras baseplate using a mechanical connection. Picture frequency: Optionally 1.5 or up to 3 pictures per second. Motor/transmission: Specially developed DC motor with extraordinarily low-noise friction wheel drive, additional noise reduction at picture frequency of 1.5 pictures/s Capacity (in accordance with Leicas test conditions): at least 100 36-exposure films at 20C. Tripod thread: A1/4 (1/4), centered below the lens axis. Dimensions (W H D): 138 (5 1/2 in.) 78 (3 in.) (with hand grip)/18.5 (2/3 in.) (to bottom edge of camera) x 56 (2 2/5 in.) mm. Weight: approx. 225 g (7 1/2 oz) (without batteries). Not suitable for use with lenses with viewfinder attachment. Combi bag Billingham

x x x x x

Order No.14854

Order No.14855

khaki
T he most flexible bag for Leica M equipment holds two M bodies with two lenses or one M body with three lenses. Even large lenses and a mounted Leicavit M or Leica motor M can be comfortably carried in a compact package. The zipper compartment holds the Leica SF 24 D flash as well as films and additional accessories. Waterproof material. Produced exclusively for Leica in the United Kingdom.

All-metal die cast magnesium body, KTL dip painted, synthetic leather covering. Top deck and baseplate in brass, black, or steel-grey paint finish. Allows the bright-line pairs to be manually displayed at any time (e.g. for framing comparisons). Stainless steel, A 1/4 (1/4) DIN, in baseplate. 0 to +40C 5-pin mini-USB 2.0 High-Speed socket for fast data transfer. (Width x Depth x Height) approx. 139 x 37 x 80 mm (5 1/2 x 11/2 x 3 1/6 in.). 585 g (19.8 oz) (with battery). Charger 100240 V with 2 mains cables (EU, USA, different in some export markets) and 1 car charger, lithium ion battery, USB cable, carrying strap.

Weight Included extras

*Subject to changes in design, manufacture, and scope.
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Product Order-No. Camera

Leica M7

silver 10 504

black 10 503

Leica MP

silver 10 301

black 10 302

Product Viewfinder displays (at lower edge)

silver

Compact 35 mm rangefinder system camera with electronically controlled shutter and two mechanically controlled shutter speeds. Leica M bayonet mount. Leica M lenses from 21135 mm.
Compact 35 mm rangefinder system camera with mechancally controlled shutter. i Leica M bayonet mount. Leica M lenses from 21135 mm.
Lenses Lens mount Lens system Viewfinder Viewfinder principle Eyepiece Image framing
Large, bright line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation. Optimized flare resistance and reduced stray light sensitivity and optimum visibility of all bright line frames. Calibrated to 0.5 dpt. Correction lenses from 3 to + 3 dpt. available. Bright line frames activated in pairs: for 28 and 90 mm, 35 and 135 mm or 50 and 75 mm. Automatically displayed when the lens is mounted. The preview selector can be used to display each of the pairs of frames. Alternative bright line frame configurations are available as part of the Leica la carte range.* The horizontal and vertical difference between the viewfinder and the lens is automatically compensated in line with the current distance setting, i.e. the bright line frame in the viewfinder automatically covers the section of the subject that will be captured by the lens. At the shortest possible distance setting for each focal length, the bright line frame size corresponds to an image size of approx. 23 x 35 mm. When set to infinity, depending on the focal length between 9% (28 mm) and 23% (135 mm) more is captured by the film than is shown in the corresponding bright line frame. 0.72x (for all lenses). Alternative viewfinder magnifications of 0.85x and 0.58x are available as part of the Leica la carte range.* Split and superimposed image rangefinder displayed as a bright field in the centre of the viewfinder image. Effective measuring basis 49.9 mm (actual measuring base 69.25 mmx viewfinder magnification 0.72x). For the alternative viewfinder magnifications of 0.85x and 0.58x available as part of the Leica la carte range, it is 58.9 mm (actual measuring base 69.25 mm x viewfinder magnification 0.85x) and 40.2 mm (actual measuring base 69.25 mm x viewfinder magnifi ation c 0.58x) respectively. Flash exposure metering and control Flash unit connection Flash synchronization speed

All products manufactured by Leica are characterized by an uncompromising dedication to quality and outstanding optical performance. This, of course, also applies to the Leica Sport Optics division, where new standards are set time and time again with a commitment to bringing the world of nature closer to hunting enthusiasts and lovers of the great outdoors with unrivaled authenticity. Leica Sport Optics designs and manufactures superior quality binoculars, spotting scopes, and rangefinders that guarantee that every special moment becomes a truly memorable visual experience. Each one of them embodies something special and unique in its own way just like the world of nature.
Illustration shows: LEICA D-LUX 4 with LEICA D-LUX 4 DIGISCOPING- DAPTER A LEICA APO TELEVID 82 with LEICA 2550xWW ASPH. EYEPIECE LEICA TRIPOD HEAD DH1 with LEICA TRIPOD TRICA 1
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Trademarks of Leica Camera Group Leica as well as product names = Registered trademark 2009 Leica Camera AG Subject to modifications in design, specification and offer Concept and design: argonauten G2, Frankfurt Product Photography: Alexander Ghr Authors Photography: Maik Scharfscheer Brochure order number: German 91448 / English 91449 / French 91450 / Japanese 91451 / 09/2009 Leica Camera AG / Oskar-Barnack-Strae 11 / 35606 Solms / Germany Telephone + 49(0)6442-208-0 / Telefax + 49(0)6442-2 08-333 / www.leica-camera.com

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Leica Camera AG / Oskar-Barnack-Strae 11 / 35606 Solms / Germany Telephone +49(0)6442-208-0 / Telefax +49(0)6442-208-333 / www.leica-camera.com

LEICA M7

Technical Data
Camera Order No. Camera type Lenses Viewfinder
LEICA M7 Silver : , Black : Compact 35mm rangefinder system camera with electronically controlled shutter and two mechanically controlled shutter speeds. Leica M bayonet mount. Lens system Leica M lenses from 21-135 mm. Viewfinder principle Large, bright line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation. Viewfinder optical system with reduced stray light sensitivity and optimum visibility of all bright line frames. Eyepiece Calibrated to 0.5 dpt. Correction lenses from 3 to +3 diopter available. Bright line frames activated in pairs: for 28 and 90 mm, 35 and 135 mm or 50 and 75 mm. Automatically displayed when the lens is mounted. The preview selector can be used to display each of the pairs of frames. Alternative bright line frame configurations are available as part of the Leica a la carte range.* Parallax compensation The horizontal and vertical difference between the viewfinder and the lens is automatically compensated in line with the current distance setting, i.e. the bright line frame in the viewfinder automatically covers the section of the subject that will be captured by the lens. Correlation between viewfinder and film images At the shortest possible distance setting for each focal length, the bright line frame size corresponds to an image size of approx. 23 x 35 mm. When set to infinity, depending on the focal length between 9% (28mm) and 23% (135 mm) more is captured by the film than is shown in the corresponding bright line frame. Magnification 0.72x (for all lenses). Alternative viewfinder magnifications of 0.85x and 0.58x are available as part of the Leica a la carte range.* Wide-base rangefinder Split and superposed-image ranger finder displayed as a bright field in the centre of the viewfinder image. Effective measuring basis 49.9 mm (mechanical measuring basis 69.25 mm x viewfinder magnification 0.72x). For the alternative viewfinder magnifications of 0.85x and 0.58x available as part of the Leica a la carte range, it is 58.9 mm (mechanical measuring basis 69.25 mm x viewfinder magnification 0.85x) and 40.2 mm (mechanical mea-suring basis 69.25 mm x viewfinder magnification 0.58x) respectively. Exposure metering through the lens (TTL), selectively with working aperture. Metering principle The light reflected by a metering spot in the center of the first shutter curtain. The metering spot has a diameter of 12 mm and thus corresponds to approx. 13% of the full film format or approx. 2/3 of the short side of the applicable bright line frame in the viewfinder. Metering range (for ISO 100/21) From 0.03 to 125000 cd/m2 at room temperature, normal humidity and f/1.0. For ISO 100/21 this corresponds to EV-2 to 20 or f/1 and 4s to f/32 and 1/1000s. Flashing of the left-hand triangular LED in the viewfinder indicates that the brightness reflected is below the metering range. Metering cell Silicon photodiode with focusing lens to the top left behind the bayonet. Choice of automatic control of shutter speed with corresponding digital display with manual aperture selection (automatic mode) or manual shutter speed and aperture setting with adjustment using LED light balance. Choice of automatic setting from ISO 25/15 to ISO 5000/38 for DX coded films or manual setting from ISO 6/9 to ISO 6400/39. Setting an additional exposure compensation (/ 2EV) allows speeds of ISO 1.5/3 to ISO 25000/45 to be used. LED symbol for flash status, four-digit, seven segment LED digital display with points above and below (display brightness adapted to outside brightness) for: Film speed information, exposure correction warnings, automatically set shutter speed in automatic mode, indication of use of stored exposure setting, indication of brightness readings above or below the metering range in automatic mode and progress of shutter speeds slower than 2s. LED light balance with two triangular LEDs and a central circular LED to adjust the exposure (for manual setting only) Underexposure of at least one stop Underexposure of stop Correct exposure Overexposure of stop Overexposure of at least one stop Triangular LEDs give the required direction to rotate the aperture dial and the shutter speed dial to adjust the exposure. The LEDs flash to warn that the brightness reading is above or below the metering range.

Exposure metering

Exposure control Film speed range
Viewfinder displays (at lower edge)
Flash exposure metering and control Flash unit connection Flash synchronisation speed Using accessory hotshoe with center contacts or standard flash connector socket. = 1/50s; slower shutter speeds can be used (with manual setting only) Automatic setting in AUTO mode; faster shutter speeds (1/250s, 1/500s, 1/1000s) available with manual setting if the connected flash unit has the High Speed Synchronisation function and an SCA-3502 adapter is used. Optionally with 1st or 2nd shutter curtain (with appropriate flash unit and SCA-3502 adapter) (With SCA-3501/3502 adapter or SCA-3000 standard flash unit, e.g. LEICA SF 20 / SF 24D) TTL control with center-weighted integral metering. Silicon photodiode with focusing lens at lower right behind bayonet.
Synchronisation time Exposure metering / metering characteristics Metering cell
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Film speed range for TTL flash exposure metering Flash exposure compensation Displays in flash mode Shutter and shutter release Shutter Shutter speeds Shutter release Film transport
ISO 12/12 to 3200/EV in EV increments on SCA-3501/3502 adapter. On LEICA SF 20 / SF 24D, +/- 3EV in 1/3 EV increments or from 0 to 3 EV in 1EV increments with computer control. Ready: Constant illumination of flash symbol LED in viewfinder. Confirmation: Continued illumination or brief rapid flashing of LED after exposure. Underexposure indicated by LED temporarily going out.
Rubberized cloth focal plane shutter with horizontal movement; extremely quiet. Electronically controlled with two mechanically controlled shutter speeds, 1/60 s and 1/125 s. In automatic mode (AUTO) continuous from 32s to 1/1000s. With manual setting 4s to 1/1000s in whole increments. B for very long exposures of any duration, (1/50s) for flash synchronisation. Three stage: Power up Exposure value storage (in automatic mode) Release Standard thread for cable release integrated. Loading Manual film loading after opening base plate and rear panel. Advance Manually with quick wind lever or LEICAVIT M or motorized using LEICA MOTOR M, LEICA WINDER-M, LEICA WINDER M4-P or LEICA WINDER M4-2 (from serial no. 10350). Rewind Rewind crank (LEICA M7) after turning R lever on front of camera. Frame counter On top of camera. Automatic reset after removing base plate. Material Enclosed all metal body with hinged rear panel. Brass top and base plate. Silver or black chrome finish. Tripod thread A 1/4 (1/4") DIN in base plate. 6V from 2 lithium cells, type DL 1/3 N. Battery monitoring by flashing of LEDs in digital display or light balance or by illumination of bc display or all LEDs going out. Approx. 138 mm x 79,5 mm x 38 mm Approx. 610 g Carrying strap with non-slip pad (14 312), camera cover with M bayonet (14 195), flash contact shoe connector (14 348) and batteries.

Camera body Power supply Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (without batteries) Items supplied
*For the possible combinations, the bright line frames (pairs) displayed in each case and further details of the equipment options in the Leica a la carte range, please refer to our homepage: www.leica-a-la-carte.com
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