Leica 10760, 10771 manual Sharpness redefined

LEICA M MONOCHROM

Sharpness redefined.

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M Monochrom, full-size view, black chrome finish.

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1	UNCOMPROMISING	The M Monochrom features a new full-frame, 35 mm format sensor developed especially for
	IMAGE QUALITY	black-and-white photography. In contrast to conventional sensors, it has no need for colour
		filters for individual pixels, and therefore requires no interpolation for the calculation of lumi-
		nance values. This means that raw data and even JPEG image files from the M Monochrom
		can be used directly and without any further processing. This enables photographers to cap-
		ture images with greater brilliance, superior sharpness and contrast resolution that can equal
		the quality of medium format. Due to their low compression rate, JPEG files from the camera
		also satisfy professional demands.
2	COMPATIBILITY	The M Monochrom offers access to the complete range of Leica M-Lenses, long since recog-
	AS A MATTER OF	nised as being the best in the world. The first M-Camera was built in 1954, and the system has
	PRINCIPLE	been continuously developed and improved ever since. The high-resolution, full-format image
		sensor fully exploits the performance of the lenses from corner to corner in every image.
3	ENDURING	It is not rare for a Leica to become its owner’s lifelong companion. This applies particularly to
	PERFORMANCE	the digital Leica M Monochrom: its top and base plates are machined from solid brass. Its full-
	AND VALUE	metal housing is manufactured in one piece from high-strength magnesium alloy, and offers
		perfect protection for its precious inner mechanisms. The digital components and shutter
		assembly of the M Monochrom are similarly constructed with a lifetime of endurance in mind.
		In short: an M Monochrom is a long-term investment.

4SILENCE AND DIS- Discretion and unobtrusiveness are particular strengths of the M-System. The shutter of the

CRETION	M Monochrom is also extremely quiet. The very low noise level when cocking the shutter is
	ensured by a sophisticated motor gearing system. In discreet mode, the shutter is only cocked
	after the photographer’s finger is taken from the shutter release button, when, for instance, the
	camera is concealed under a jacket. Then again, when longer exposure times requiring a steady
	camera stance are essential, even slight pressure on the shutter release button in ‘soft’ release
	mode is sufficient. At the same time, the combination of camera and lens is significantly more
	compact than any other full-frame camera system: this contributes to the fact that M-Photog-
	raphers frequently go unnoticed and often simply melt into the background.
5 SPEED AND	The Leica M Monochrom adapts flexibly to its intended use. Its sensitivity range extends from
FLEXIBILITY	ISO 320 to ISO 10000. At the same time, very low image noise and finest resolution of details in
	shadows and highlights are achieved throughout the sensitivity range, even at the highest set-
	tings: the M Monochrom delivers razor-sharp images with the finest grain, even at ISO 10000.
	Very low image noise characteristics, a bright viewfinder/rangefinder, low-vibration shutter
	release and fast lenses make the M Monochrom the perfect camera for available-light photog-
	raphy.

At first glance, the Leica M Monochrom is almost indistinguishable from other M-Cameras. Its top plate, leather trim and carrying strap in perfect matt black maintain a discreetly low profile. The camera type is engraved unobtrusively on its accessory shoe. And, just like every other M-Camera, the design of the Leica M Monochrom concentrates purely on the essential photographic functions. Its manual focusing, based on the combined viewfinder and rangefinder concept and aperture priority exposure mode, is an aid to photographers rather than imposing undesired limitations on their creative freedom. In combination with the LCD monitor on the back of the body, the simple and intuitive menu navigation, managed by only a few control elements, ensures rapid access to all the camera functions.

6 COMPLETE	The Leica M Monochrom aids photographers with automatic functions whenever required,
CONTROL OF	but it never dictates how to shoot. Depending on the lighting situation, the automatic ISO
ALL IMAGE	shift function increases the sensitivity of the camera as soon as a defined shutter speed is ex-
PARAMETERS	ceeded. At the same time, it also limits the shift to a maximum value set 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 M Monochrom also offers automatic exposure bracketing with a user-selectable­ number
	of shots and incremental exposure values. This function ensures that even high-contrast sub-
	jects are captured perfectly.

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