About this item
A new milestone for Leica, the M EV1 is the first M-system camera to feature an integrated electronic viewfinder rather than a traditional optical rangefinder. This simple-but-significant difference makes the EV1 particularly well-suited to working with ultra-wide and long focal lengths, as well as faster lenses, while still maintaining the classic slim body design, same M lens mount, and proven imaging capabilities from the M11-series of rangefinder cameras.
Focus Assistants and FN Button
The EVF also facilitates working with different focusing tools to help in acquiring sharp focus with various lenses:
Focus Peaking highlights sharp, in-focus areas and edges in bright colors to make it easier to recognize when a subject is in focus.
Focus Aid/Magnification offers two magnification steps to zoom into the frame and better recognize when details are in focus. This setting can be manually activated via the FN button or set to automatically activate when turning the focus ring of the lens.
Triple Resolution Technology
This unique pixel binning process allows photographers to select 60MP, 36MP, or 18MP output, with each resolution making use of the full sensor area and providing rich 14-bit color. By pixel binning, rather than cropping, the lower resolutions have improved dynamic range and noise levels:
60MP: 14 stops of dynamic range, highest resolution
36MP: 15 stops of dynamic range, best balance of resolution and noise
18MP: 15 stops of dynamic range, lowest noise levels
Maestro III Image Processor
The Maestro III processor contributes to the faster processing and Triple Resolution Technology, as well as helps achieve a wider sensitivity range than in previous generation M cameras. An ISO 64-50000 range is now available for greater detail, quality, and natural color rendering at lower ISO settings. The Maestro III also enables continuous shooting at up to 4.5 fps and facilitates fast file saving for an intuitive shooting experience.
Additional Imaging Features
An electronic shutter function permits shooting at shutter speeds up to 1/16,000 sec, which is useful for working with faster f/0.95 lenses without the need for ND filters. A mechanical shutter still offers shutter speed support up to 1/4000 sec and flash sync at 1/180 sec.
Multi-field exposure metering is available in addition to spot and center-weighted average, which helps reduce the need to meter and then re-compose before shooting.
Leica Content Credentials with Content Authenticity Initiative Technology
The Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) is a collaborative effort initiated by Adobe in partnership with various other organizations, including The New York Times and Leica. Its primary goal is to develop a standard for digital content attribution.
Wired and Wireless Connectivity
The USB-C port can be used in conjunction with the included FOTOS Cable, which allows direct attachment to an Apple iPhone via the Leica FOTOS app for easy file management and sharing.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can also be used for wireless connecting the camera to an iOS device using the FOTOS app.
In-app geotagging is possible along with the ability to select favorites and apply ratings to images via your mobile device.
- Features
- First M Camera with Integrated EVF
- 60MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Sensor
- Leica Content Credentials Technology
- FN Button & Focus Assist Settings
Specifications
- Lens Mount
Leica M
- Effective Sensor Resolution
60.3 Megapixel (9528 x 6328)
- Image Sensor
35.8 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) BSI CMOS
- Image Stabilization
No
- ISO Sensitivity
Native: 64 to 50,000
- Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [2 TB Maximum]
- Video I/O
No
- Audio I/O
No
- Power I/O
1x USB-C Input
- Other I/O
1x USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
- Wireless
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) / Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Type
Fixed 3" Touchscreen LCD
- Battery
1x BP-SCL7 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Polymer, 7.4 VDC, 1800 mAh (Included) • Approx. 237 Shots
- Sensor Resolution
60.3 Megapixel (9528 x 6328)
- Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent)
Crop Factor: 1x
- Capture Type
Still Only
- Shutter Type
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
- Shutter Speed
Electronic Shutter1/16000 to 60 SecondsMechanical Shutter1/4000 to 60 Seconds
- Bulb/Time Mode
No
- Metering Method
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi, Spot
- Exposure Modes
Aperture Priority, Manual
- Exposure Compensation
-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
- White Balance
2000 to 11,500KPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Manual, Shade, Tungsten
- Continuous Shooting
Up to 4.5 fps at Maximum Resolution for up to 15 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
- Interval Recording
Yes
- Self-Timer
2/12-Second Delay
- Aspect Ratio
3:2
- Image File Format
DNG, JPEG
- Bit Depth
14-Bit
- Internal Storage
64 GB
- Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOSApp Name: Leica FOTOSFunctionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, Setup, View Live Feed
- Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
GPS*Via Connected Smartphone
- Resolution
5,760,000 Dot
- Type
Electronic (OLED)
- Eye Point
20.75 mm
- Coverage
100%
- Magnification
Approx. 0.76x
- Diopter Adjustment
-4 to +2
- Focus Type
Manual Focus Only
- Built-In Flash/Light
No
- Maximum Sync Speed
1/180 Second
- Flash Compensation
-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
- Dedicated Flash System
TTL
- Shoe Mount
1x Hot Shoe
- Non-Shoe Flash Connection
No
- Tripod Mount
1x 1/4"-20 Female
- Operating Conditions
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
- Materials
Magnesium Alloy
- Dimensions (W x H x D)
5.5 x 3.2 x 1.51" / 138.8 x 80.3 x 38.45 mm (Without Protrusions)
- Weight
15 oz / 413 g (Body Only)1 lb / 495 g (With Battery)
- Package Weight
3.415 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.1 x 8 x 6.6"