LUF Admin Posted June 24, 2019 Share #1 Posted June 24, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Leica has announced today the Leica M-E (Type 240) – „Welcome to the family“. The Leica M-E will be available starting July 18th, the price tag is $ 3995 / £ 3,500 / 3,950 €. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Update 2019-06-25: Here is the English press release! Leica M-E: Entry level access to the M-System. Wetzlar, June 24, 2019. The Leica M-E makes starting out in the M-System easier than ever before. The latest model of the legendary camera family specifically addresses newcomers to the system and correspondingly comes at an extremely attractive price. As is the case with all other Leica M models, the M-E systematically reflects the Leica design philosophy of reduction to the essential photographic functions. This enables intuitive handling and, in consequence, allows its users to concentrate completely on what’s important – composing and making pictures. The Leica M-E (Typ 240) is characterized by its iconic design and the familiar high quality of its construction and finish. Its compact body is sealed against dust and water spray and features real leather trim. The top deck and the baseplate are finished in an anthracite-gray lacquer especially developed for the Leica M-E. As with other M-Cameras, photographers shooting with the new Leica M-E benefit from the extended system compatibility that is a distinctive feature of the M family – thanks to the M-Bayonet, it is fully compatible with almost every Leica M-Lens ever built. With a resolution of 24 MP, the CMOS sensor of the M-E offers a proven ideal balance between high resolution, for the reproduction of even the finest details, and a file size that supports smooth and trouble-free integration into the photographic workflow. Thanks to an ISO sensitivity range up to 6400, the M-E also delivers excellent pictures in low light. When shooting fast sequences, a 2 GB buffer memory guarantees the immediate readiness of the Leica M-E to capture every fleeting moment. The video recording function of the Leica M-E captures the inimitable look of Leica photography in moving pictures – in full-HD format (1920 x 1080 pixels) with a choice of 24, 25, or 30 frames per second. Photographic projects can therefore be enriched with professional video footage in Leica quality without the effort of having to switch cameras. The Leica M-E will be on sale from July 25, 2019. The camera is limited in quantity and will be available only as long as stocks last. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Update 2019-06-25: Here is the English press release! Leica M-E: Entry level access to the M-System. Wetzlar, June 24, 2019. The Leica M-E makes starting out in the M-System easier than ever before. The latest model of the legendary camera family specifically addresses newcomers to the system and correspondingly comes at an extremely attractive price. As is the case with all other Leica M models, the M-E systematically reflects the Leica design philosophy of reduction to the essential photographic functions. This enables intuitive handling and, in consequence, allows its users to concentrate completely on what’s important – composing and making pictures. The Leica M-E (Typ 240) is characterized by its iconic design and the familiar high quality of its construction and finish. Its compact body is sealed against dust and water spray and features real leather trim. The top deck and the baseplate are finished in an anthracite-gray lacquer especially developed for the Leica M-E. As with other M-Cameras, photographers shooting with the new Leica M-E benefit from the extended system compatibility that is a distinctive feature of the M family – thanks to the M-Bayonet, it is fully compatible with almost every Leica M-Lens ever built. With a resolution of 24 MP, the CMOS sensor of the M-E offers a proven ideal balance between high resolution, for the reproduction of even the finest details, and a file size that supports smooth and trouble-free integration into the photographic workflow. Thanks to an ISO sensitivity range up to 6400, the M-E also delivers excellent pictures in low light. When shooting fast sequences, a 2 GB buffer memory guarantees the immediate readiness of the Leica M-E to capture every fleeting moment. The video recording function of the Leica M-E captures the inimitable look of Leica photography in moving pictures – in full-HD format (1920 x 1080 pixels) with a choice of 24, 25, or 30 frames per second. Photographic projects can therefore be enriched with professional video footage in Leica quality without the effort of having to switch cameras. The Leica M-E will be on sale from July 25, 2019. The camera is limited in quantity and will be available only as long as stocks last. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/298623-new-leica-m-e-type-240/?do=findComment&comment=3765324'>More sharing options...
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satijntje Posted June 24, 2019 Share #2 Posted June 24, 2019 Is this the cheapest digital M ever? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted June 24, 2019 Share #3 Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) Yes, wise price tag must boost selling volume. I think this is indeed the cheapest NEW digital M since M8 (launched in France 4 500 € the former "old" M-E was 4 800 €). Edited June 24, 2019 by a.noctilux Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags27 Posted June 24, 2019 Share #4 Posted June 24, 2019 Even cheaper in the US: $3995. Difference equals a plane ticket to US. C'mon over! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klassika Posted June 24, 2019 Share #5 Posted June 24, 2019 Yes, looks nice. But is it brass underneath? I wonder... Greetings, Klassika. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted June 24, 2019 Share #6 Posted June 24, 2019 26 minutes ago, bags27 said: Even cheaper in the US: $3995. Difference equals a plane ticket to US. C'mon over! Add tax for France 20% or Germany 19% to that when return home. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags27 Posted June 24, 2019 Share #7 Posted June 24, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) 7 minutes ago, a.noctilux said: Add tax for France 20% or Germany 19% to that when return home. sorry.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronilux Posted June 24, 2019 Share #8 Posted June 24, 2019 Is that a new designed sensor or is it the same as in the old M240? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonomaBear Posted June 24, 2019 Share #9 Posted June 24, 2019 I wonder what's missing? I wouldn't miss ultra high ISO - I have my Q for that... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
squarenegs Posted June 24, 2019 Share #10 Posted June 24, 2019 They could dump the video function and make some of Us happy. 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted June 25, 2019 Share #11 Posted June 25, 2019 4 hours ago, a.noctilux said: Add tax for France 20% or Germany 19% to that when return home. All that “free stuff” has it's price. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted June 25, 2019 Share #12 Posted June 25, 2019 LR says M240 sensor and 2GB buffer, with new finish and cover. https://leicarumors.com/2019/06/24/leica-m-e-typ-240-camera-price-3995-3500.aspx/ Great price, relatively. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko.Fe. Posted June 25, 2019 Share #13 Posted June 25, 2019 E might be for the End. My original M-E is made in 2015. It might be the end of M240 (2019) M-E mark II has Lowes shovel handle finish. It might match less expensive "white" Cosina lenses a.k.a Voigtlander and Zeiss. Something I wouldn't mind to upgrade my original (220) M-E for. If it is around 4K USD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ru2far2c Posted June 25, 2019 Share #14 Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) I thought the 3950€ in Germany would include VAT/IVA. Just purchased a SL in Munich and got back 14.5% leaving the EU. Plus you have to take into consideration the exchange rate of the Euro to the dollar. Edited June 25, 2019 by ru2far2c 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted June 25, 2019 Share #15 Posted June 25, 2019 For German speakers, there is more of a press release here: 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillavoider Posted June 25, 2019 Share #16 Posted June 25, 2019 makes a Panasonic S1 look really good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.liam Posted June 25, 2019 Share #17 Posted June 25, 2019 3 hours ago, squarenegs said: They could dump the video function and make some of Us happy. That's called the "M10". 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
waex99 Posted June 25, 2019 Share #18 Posted June 25, 2019 The M240 without video nor live view is called M262 (I have one for 3 years now), so yes I wonder what is the difference between the 240 and the new M-E. I think the M-E declination is the end of the life cycle for the M240, I read a post about the lifestyle of the product somewhere: it starts with the M, added the M-D and M-262 variations, upgraded to M-P then "downgrade" to M-E, then exit. I am still very happy with the M262 and don't plan to change it soon but this is as least 10 years old technology. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted June 25, 2019 Share #19 Posted June 25, 2019 It says in the releases that quantities will be limited, presumably to when the M240 parts bins are down to the level needed to support warranty repairs for the next 5-10 years. I hope this supports the price of nearly new M240s for a little bit longer as I am ready to pass mine along. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted June 25, 2019 Share #20 Posted June 25, 2019 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Red Dot specify 750 examples..... Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Red Dot specify 750 examples..... ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/298623-new-leica-m-e-type-240/?do=findComment&comment=3765973'>More sharing options...
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