M10 (Monochrome mode) <-> Monochrom (246)?

[analog-digital]

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Question and opinions on:

What are the differences, if any, between the Leica M10 (20000) in monochrome mode and the Leica M monochrome type 246?

What are your experiences and impressions?

[Probus5002]

I have both.  Leica M10 in monochrome mode produces JPEGs.   In RAW you can desaturate or process in B&W in Lightroom.

The 246 produces monochrome RAW files with much greater tonality.   The dynamic range is incredible.  The 246 can be acquired at a very reasonable cost since the M10 Monochrom was released.  I recently picked one up and I am enjoying it. 

[analog-digital]

vor 4 Minuten schrieb Probus5002:

I have both.  Leica M10 in monochrome mode produces JPEGs.   In RAW you can desaturate or process in B&W in Lightroom.

The 246 produces monochrome RAW files with much greater tonality.   The dynamic range is incredible.  The 246 can be acquired at a very reasonable cost since the M10 Monochrom was released.  I recently picked one up and I am enjoying it. 

Thank you for your thoughts. What that means exactly "very reasonable cost"?

[Probus5002]

A mint example can be found 15 - 20% cheaper than it was 6 months ago.

[analog-digital]

vor 2 Minuten schrieb Probus5002:

A mint example can be found 15 - 20% cheaper than it was 6 months ago.

And how much was it 6 month ago 😇😇 💪

[a.noctilux]

Hello Daniel,

I use the two M10/M246 but not really for same kind of pictures, and rarely at same time.

When I have the Monochrom as MM1/M246 in hand, I have the acquired monochrom mindset.

When I have color M in hand, I see in color so never now ( only before Monochrom period ) needing to convert files in b&w.

 

Curiously, I use much more now those Monochroms than color Ms.

Second hand market has more units now than when I wanted one preowned, last year.

We can find some M ( type 246) second hand like here Leica Store France priced from 3.690€ to 4.490€ with 6 months warranty.