Leica Announces M (Type 242) Digital Rangefinder

Craig
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Leica has officially announced their new entry level M digital rangefinder camera. This new camera will replace the Leica M-E and bring to an end the CCD M rangefinder.

Compared to the Leica M (Type 24), these are the main differences in the Type 242:

  • No Liveview (So no EVF?)
  • No Video
  • 100g lighter, top plate made of aluminum
  • Smaller red dot Leica Logo
  • Shutter is quieter than the Type 240
  • There are only 2 pages in the menu system.
  • A closer body design to the M9
  • Price: € 5,500/£4,050 (incl. VAT), $5,195 in the US (available for pre-order now)

 

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Craig is the founder and editorial director for Canon Rumors. He has been writing about all things Canon for more than 17 years. When he's not writing, you can find him shooting professional basketball and travelling the world looking for the next wildlife adventure. The Canon EOS R1 is his camera of choice.
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