Leica M9

Announced: 09/09/2009

Leica M9 Sample photos and Specifications - Explore a collection of sample images captured with the Leica M9.

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Body type

Body type
Rangefinder-style mirrorless

Sensor

Max resolution
5212 x 3472
Other resolutions
3840 x 2592, 2592 x 1728, 1728 x 1152, 1280 x 846
Image ratio w:h
3:2
Effective pixels
18 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors
19 megapixels
Sensor size
Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
Sensor type
CCD

Image

ISO
Auto, Pull 80, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500
Boosted ISO (minimum)
80
White balance presets
6
Custom white balance
Yes
Image stabilization
No
Uncompressed format
RAW
JPEG quality levels
Fine, Standard

Optics & Focus

Digital zoom
No
Manual focus
Yes
Lens mount
Leica M
Focal length multiplier
1×

Screen / viewfinder

Articulated LCD
Fixed
Screen size
2.5″
Screen dots
230,000
Touch screen
No
Screen type
TFT color LCD
Live view
No
Viewfinder type
Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification
0.68×

Photography features

Minimum shutter speed
4 sec
Maximum shutter speed
1/4000 sec
Aperture priority
Yes
Shutter priority
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Subject / scene modes
No
Built-in flash
No
External flash
Yes (Hot-shoe)
Flash modes
Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Continuous drive
2.0 fps
Self-timer
Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Metering modes
  • Center-weighted
    Exposure compensation
    ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    WB Bracketing
    No

    Videography features

    Microphone
    None

    Storage

    Storage types
    SD/SDHC card
    Storage included
    None

    Connectivity

    USB
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI
    No
    Remote control
    No

    Physical

    Environmentally sealed
    No
    Battery
    Battery Pack
    Battery description
    Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger
    Weight (inc. batteries)
    585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
    Dimensions
    139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.46″)

    Other features

    Orientation sensor
    Yes
    Timelapse recording
    No
    GPS
    None

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