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Introduction to the Leica CM, highlighting its titanium body, precision craftsmanship, and the SUMMARIT f/2.4 lens.
Details on 'Made in Germany' quality, solid titanium body, and classic leather covering.
Explanation of autofocus, automatic program, and manual settings for easy picture composition.
Description of the LC-Display and viewfinder information for camera status and control.
Focus on ergonomic design, operating elements, and intuitive parameter selection.
Discussion of the camera's high durability, timeless styling, and quality.
Detailed explanation of the information available in the large real-image viewfinder, including LED displays.
Details on the built-in flash, external flash compatibility, and automatic guide number control.
Detailed specifications for the Leica CM camera, including dimensions, weight, and operational modes.
Technical specifications and features of the dedicated SF 24D flash unit for the Leica CM.
List of accessories for the Leica CM, including order numbers for wrist loops, carrying straps, and cases.
Introduction to the Leica CM, highlighting its titanium body, precision craftsmanship, and the SUMMARIT f/2.4 lens.
Details on 'Made in Germany' quality, solid titanium body, and classic leather covering.
Explanation of autofocus, automatic program, and manual settings for easy picture composition.
Description of the LC-Display and viewfinder information for camera status and control.
Focus on ergonomic design, operating elements, and intuitive parameter selection.
Discussion of the camera's high durability, timeless styling, and quality.
Detailed explanation of the information available in the large real-image viewfinder, including LED displays.
Details on the built-in flash, external flash compatibility, and automatic guide number control.
Detailed specifications for the Leica CM camera, including dimensions, weight, and operational modes.
Technical specifications and features of the dedicated SF 24D flash unit for the Leica CM.
List of accessories for the Leica CM, including order numbers for wrist loops, carrying straps, and cases.
The Leica CM is a compact 35mm camera that stands out in its class for its professional-grade performance and meticulous craftsmanship. Designed and fabricated in Germany, it boasts a solid titanium body, ensuring durability and a premium feel. The camera is equipped with a high-quality 40mm f/2.4 LEICA SUMMARIT lens, which has been further refined for the CM model. This lens features multiple coatings on its six optical glass elements, a process that significantly reduces reflections and stray light. This optimization results in exceptional sharpness and brilliance, even in challenging lighting conditions like backlit scenes, making it particularly suitable for slide photography where image quality is paramount. Each lens is individually adjusted and balanced by Leica specialists to guarantee the highest possible imaging performance.
The Leica CM offers a versatile range of operating modes, catering to both beginners and experienced photographers. For quick and convenient shooting, it features a fully automatic program mode that accurately sets exposure and an autofocus system that precisely determines distances from 70 cm to infinity. This program mode can be easily modified without taking the camera away from the eye, as all relevant information is displayed in the viewfinder. This allows for on-the-fly adjustments to shutter speed and aperture combinations within the exposure latitude. For those who prefer more creative control, the camera also supports manual setting of both distance and aperture. This enables photographers to precisely control sharpness, depth of field, and shutter speed, allowing for individualized pictorial results. The camera's fast shutter speed, up to 1/1,000 second, further expands creative possibilities.
A key feature of the Leica CM is its intuitive and informative display system. The large, illuminated LC-Display on the camera's back provides comprehensive information at all times, including flash readiness, exposure override, exposure counter, battery condition, self-timer, date setting, and exposure mode. When focusing manually, the corresponding distance is also clearly displayed. This information, combined with the exceptionally detailed viewfinder display, ensures that users are always aware of the camera's functions and settings. The real-image viewfinder, with diopter compensation, offers a clear view and presents complete, detailed LED information on focusing, flash readiness, aperture, and shutter speed. It incorporates a light balance system, similar to modern Leica M cameras, as a focusing aid for manual distance setting. The viewfinder also provides warnings for over- and under-exposures, activated override, films without DX coding, and un-loaded film. The brightness of the display adapts to ambient light, preventing it from being blinding in darkness and ensuring readability in bright conditions. This extensive information feedback, unique among compact cameras, allows photographers to make necessary corrections and adjustments in real-time.
The camera's design prioritizes ease of use and ergonomic comfort. Its size, shape, and leather covering are optimally tailored to fit and feel good in the hand. Large, clearly labeled operating elements, free from dual functions, contribute to quick and precise parameter selection. The ability to control settings via the viewfinder display without removing the camera from the eye is a significant advantage, ensuring that no "magic moment" is missed.
The Leica CM also features a robust built-in flash that automatically activates for fill-in flash in backlit situations. For more advanced flash photography, the camera's external flash accessory shoe supports SCA flash units. When paired with the dedicated LEICA SF 24D flash unit, the camera precisely controls the amount of light based on aperture and subject distance through an automatic guide number control system. This ensures accurately exposed flash pictures with well-balanced subject illumination. The slow mode, which allows flash synchronization to the second shutter curtain, further enhances creative composition possibilities.
Maintenance and durability are central to the Leica CM's design philosophy. Leica Camera has a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality, durable products, and the CM is no exception. Its timeless elegance and robust construction are designed to withstand the test of time, positioning it well above the trend of short-lived consumer electronics. Leica cameras are built to last a lifetime, a commitment underscored by a three-year warranty. The camera also includes practical features such as a tripod socket, a film cartridge window, automatic film advance, and the option for manual rewinding. A connector for a remote release further expands its utility for various photographic scenarios. The integrated dating device allows for imprinting the day, time, or date onto the film, adding a practical touch for archiving and documentation. The camera comes complete with a carrying strap, wrist loop, battery, and a high-grade velour pouch, emphasizing the premium experience from the moment of unboxing.
General| Camera Type | Compact camera |
|---|---|
| Focus | Auto Focus |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Flash | Built-in |
| Storage | SD card |
| Battery | Lithium-ion battery |
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