The letter "M" in the name of the new Leica CM is eminently justified: Its outstanding performance is unusual for a compact camera and makes it as unique in its class as the Leica M cameras are in the category of rangefinder photography. The Leica CM has a solid titanium body and is fabricated with precision craftsmanship in Germany. A Leica lens with a speed of f/2.4 masters virtually every application and it achieves impressive pictorial results with the finest nuances. Whether it is used in the fully automatic mode or with manual settings – with its extensive, easy-to-operate settings, this compact camera offers the best conditions for individual picture composition. With its brilliant viewfinder, the subject coverage can be evaluated confidently, even under poor light conditions. A detailed LED display in the viewfinder helps in controlling the photographic parameters. And its looks? Typically Leica!
The Leica CM at a glance
- Made in Germany: A worldwide synonym for top technical performance. It also righteously applies to the Leica CM, which is subject to the highest quality standards in optical and mechanical craftsmanship.
- Clear information: The large illuminated LC-Display on the camera back keeps you informed at all times. Flash readiness, exposure over-ride, exposure counter, battery condition, self-timer, date setting and exposure mode are clearly legible.
- Easy to operate and distinguish ergonomics
- Large, bright viewfinder with diopter adjustment, close-up markings
- Integrated viewfinder displays (like those on the Leica M7) for aperture, shutter speed, flash and distance automatic mode or with manual settings, Focusing aid for manual distance setting.
- Manual setting of aperture (aperture priority) and manual focusing possible.
- Powerful built-in flash with a guide number of 14. The flash also serves for automatic fill-in flash in backlit situations.
- Leica SF 24D dedicated flash unit available as an accessory.
- Program shift
Product Description:
The Leica CM is the first Compact Camera completely manufactured in Germany. Leica CM, whose functions, finish, value, and image quality establish a new standard for Compact Cameras.The Leica CM represents the synthesis of the easy and quick operation of a Compact Camera with the setting possibilities and optical quality of a System Camera. The styling of the Leica CM leans very strongly towards the "M-Look", appealing to those who value Classic Camera Design. While the Leica CM is based on the experiences gained with the Minilux, it goes well beyond the Minilux, setting a new standard of Leica Camera Excellence. The improved lens, significantly expanded and improved range of functions, and improved ergonomics, clearly position the Leica CM in a class above the Minilux. The most important phases of the camera's manufacturing process are performed in Germany. The entire Viewfinder display, for example, is fabricated and installed in Germany. That requires extremely tight tolerances that can only be achieved in manufacture by hand. As is the Case with the Leica M7, the filigree of the display's thickness, with its complex display, cannot be produced & installed in Asia.The important balancing & adjustment steps for the Auto-focus are also performed in Germany, because that insures the fulfilment of the stringent quality demands that apply to the optical performance and exposure accuracy of Leica Cameras. In keeping with this policy, every single