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Leica M EV1 Camera Body

$8,995.00
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Leica M EV1 – A New Chapter in the M Story

The Leica M EV1 expands the M portfolio with a bold step forward in design and functionality. As the first M camera with a built-in electronic viewfinder, it offers a modern shooting experience while staying true to the M legacy. The high-resolution 5.76 MP EVF provides real-time exposure preview, essential shooting data, and a clear, unobstructed view for precise composition. Inside, a 60 MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor delivers exceptional image quality, flexible resolution options, and up to 15 stops of dynamic range. Enhanced manual focusing tools such as Focus Peaking, Focus Aid with magnification, and Digital Zoom support a wide range of photographic styles. With a refined design, new FN button functionality, integrated composition aids, and Leica Content Credentials for image authenticity, the M EV1 is built for those who demand both heritage and innovation.
Features at a Glance
  • NEW Built-in EVF 0.5 inch & 5.76 MP
  • 0.76x Magnification
  • Focus aids
  • Diopter compensation
  • NEW FN-Button Frame selection lever with dual FN functionality for viewfinder
  • CleanDesign Clean front without a rangefinder window
  • Diamond pattern leatherette
  • 46g lighter than the Black Leica M11-P
  • LeicaContentCredentials Ensure authenticity of digital images
  • 60/36/18 Megapixel Full-frame BSI image sensor with triple resolution technology & up to 15 stops of dynamic range
  • Maestro III Image processor
  • 64GB Internal memory
  • Handmade in Germany
What's Included

Scope of Delivery:Leica M EV1, Body Cap, Battery BP-SCL7, USB Cable, Black Leather Carrying Strap, Quick Start Guide

Warranty:
Leica Camera AG (‘LEICA’) provides a two-year product warranty for this LEICA product, including the accessories contained in the original packaging, valid from the date of purchase from an authorized LEICA dealer.

Buying from an authorized Leica dealer guarantees genuine products, full manufacturer's warranty, and best in class customer service. This is not available for products purchased from unauthorized agents. Authorized dealers meet strict standards for staff expertise and product quality.
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We offer a concierge trade-in program for the gear you'd like to upgrade, cross-grade, or simply pass on to a new owner. This enables you to acquire the tools that fit your specific needs. The easiest way to trade is to bring your gear into one of our stores and meet with us in person. However, we also accommodate those who can't visit our stores. Our online process is both personal and simple.

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A New Chapter in the M Story
Leica proudly introduces the Leica M EV1, marking a significant milestone in the legendary M-System. For the first time, the M family welcomes an integrated electronic viewfinder (EVF), combining the timeless design and craftsmanship of the Leica M with advanced digital precision. This addition continues Leica’s legacy of innovation while preserving the essence of pure, manual photography.

Built-In Electronic Viewfinder
The Leica M EV1 features a 5.76-megapixel, 0.5-inch electronic viewfinder with 0.76x magnification, delivering exceptional clarity, accurate color reproduction, and brilliant image quality. It includes integrated diopter adjustment from -4 to +2 dpt and an eye sensor that automatically switches between the viewfinder and LCD panel. The EVF provides a true-to-life preview of exposure and composition, ensuring photographers always see exactly what they capture.

Advanced Focus Assistants
Manual focusing on the M EV1 is intuitive and precise. The camera introduces Focus Peaking, which highlights sharp areas in color, Focus Aid (Magnification) for detailed zoom-in views at two levels, and a Digital Zoom function of 1.3x or 1.8x that crops JPEGs while preserving full RAW files. These tools make critical focusing effortless for every shooting situation, from landscapes to macro photography.

Intuitive FN-Button Controls
A new dual-function FN button enhances user control and customization. A long press assigns a chosen function, while a short press toggles it on or off. Focus Peaking, Focus Aid, or a traditional viewfinder experience can be activated instantly, allowing photographers to adapt quickly to different shooting environments with simple, tactile precision.

Composition Aids for Creative Precision
The M EV1 integrates helpful composition tools directly into the EVF for a seamless shooting experience. Grid lines, leveling aids, and other composition guides are visible without removing the eye from the viewfinder. This enables perfect framing and alignment in every image, supporting a smooth, uninterrupted creative workflow.

Leica Content Credentials
The Leica M EV1 supports Leica Content Credentials, ensuring image authenticity in accordance with the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI). Each image carries encrypted metadata verifying details such as camera model and version. These credentials cannot be altered without resigning, giving photographers confidence that their work remains genuine and traceable.

Unrivaled Image Quality
At its core, the Leica M EV1 houses a 60-megapixel full-frame BSI CMOS sensor renowned for its exceptional performance. Delivering up to 15 stops of dynamic range and remarkable low-light capability, it captures rich tones and sharp detail across the frame. The Maestro III processor and Triple Resolution Technology allow flexible output at 60, 36, or 18 megapixels for any workflow.

Design and Craftsmanship
Handmade in Germany, the Leica M EV1 embodies precision and simplicity in equal measure. The camera features a clean, rangefinder-free front, diamond-pattern leatherette, and a body that is 46 grams lighter than the M11-P. With 64GB of internal memory and Leica’s signature build quality, the M EV1 blends timeless design with modern performance to create an exceptional photographic experience.

Tech Specs

Camera type: Full-frame system camera

Type No.: 4246

Order No.: 20 229 (EU/US/CN), 20 233 (JP), 20 234 (ROW)

Buffer memory: 3 GB, DNG™: 15 shots, JPG: > 100 shots

Storage medium: UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card (SDXC cards up to 2 TB), internal memory: 64 GB

Material: Full-metal housing made of magnesium and aluminum, leatherette cover

Lens mount: Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit encoding

Operating conditions: 0°C to +40°C

Interfaces: ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units and USB 3.1 Gen1 Type C

Tripod thread: A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4”) with stainless steel in the base

Weight: approx. 495 g/413 g (with/without battery)

Sensor

Sensor size: BSI CMOS sensor, pixel pitch: 3.76 µm, 35 mm: 9528 x 6328 pixels (60.3 MP)

Processor: Leica Maestro series (Maestro III)

Filter: RGB color filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter

File formats: DNG™ (raw data, loss-free compression), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF, Exif 2.30)

Image resolution:

  • DNG™: L-DNG 60.3 MP 9528 x 6328 pixels, M-DNG 36.5 MP 7416 x 4928 pixels, S-DNG 18.4 MP 5272 x 3498 pixels
  • JPG: L-JPG 60.1 MP 9504 x 6320 pixels, M-JPG 36.2 MP 7392 x 4896 pixels, S-JPG 18.2 MP 5248 x 3472 pixels
  • Digital Zoom: 1.3x and 1.8x available (always based on L-DNG or L-JPG)

File size:

  • DNG™: L-DNG approx. 70–120 MB, M-DNG approx. 40–70 MB, S-DNG approx. 20–40 MB
  • JPG: L-JPG approx. 15–30 MB, M-JPG approx. 9–18 MB, S-JPG approx. 5–9 MB
  • Color depth: DNG™: 14 Bit, JPG: 8 Bit
  • Color space: sRGB

Viewfinder/LCD panel

Viewfinder (EVF): Resolution: 5,760,000 dots, 60 fps, magnification: 0.76x, frame coverage: 100%, exit pupil position: 20.75 mm, setting range -4/+2 dpt, with eye sensor for automatic switchover between viewfinder and LCD panel

LCD panel: 2.95” (Active Matrix TFT), Gorilla Glass, 2,332,800 dots, format 3:2, touch control available

Shutter

Shutter type: Electronically controlled focal plane shutter and electronic shutter function

Shutter speeds: Mech. shutter: 60 min to 1⁄4000 s, Electro. shutter function: 60 s to 1⁄16000 s, Flash Synch: up to 1⁄180 s, Optional noise reduction via additional “dark frame” (can be disabled)

Shutter button: Two-stage (Step 1: activation of camera electronics including exposure metering and exposure lock, Step 2: release)

Self-timer: Delay time: 2 s or 12 s

Burst shooting: Single, Continuous - Low Speed (3 fps), Continuous - High Speed (4.5 fps), Interval Shooting, Exposure Bracketing

Focusing

Focus mode: Manual (focus assist functions Magnification and Focus Peaking available)

Exposure

Exposure metering: TTL (through the lens), with working aperture

Metering principle: Exposure metering occurs via the image sensor for all exposure metering methods

Exposure metering methods: Spot, Center-Weighted, Multi-Field, Highlight-Weighted

Exposure modes: Aperture-priority mode (A), Manual (M)

Exposure compensation: ±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments

Automatic bracketing: 3 or 5 frames, graduations up to 3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments, additional optional exposure compensation: up to ±3 EV

ISO sensitivity range: Auto ISO: ISO 64 (native) to ISO 50,000; Manual: ISO 64 to ISO 50,000

White balance: Automatic (Auto), Default (Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, HMI, Fluorescent, Flash), manual metering (Gray card), manual color temperature setting (2000 K to 11,500 K)

Flash

Flash unit connector: Via the accessory shoe

Metering principle: Flash exposure metering occurs via the image sensor for all exposure metering methods

Flash sync time: 1⁄180 s, slower shutter speeds available, automatic switchover to TTL linear flash mode with HSS-compatible Leica system flash units if sync time is undercut

Flash exposure metering: Center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF 26, SF 40, SF 58, SF 60, SF 64) or system-compatible flash units, remote controlled flash SF C1

Flash exposure compensation: SF 40: ±2 EV in 1⁄2 EV increments, SF 60: ±2 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments, Other: ±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments

Displays in flash mode: Flash icon: connection of an external flash unit

Equipment

WLAN: Leica FOTOS app required, 2.4 GHz/5 GHz dual band IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave2, WPA™/WPA2™ encryption, infrastructure mode

Bluetooth: v4.2 BR/EDR/LE, BR/DR-channel 1-79, LE-channel 0-39 (2402–2480 MHz)

GPS: Geotagging via Leica FOTOS app using Bluetooth

Menu languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Portuguese

Power supply

Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-SCL7): Li-Ion, 7.4 V / 1800 mAh, charging voltage/current: DC 1000 mAh / 7.4 V, operating conditions: +10°C to +35°C (charging), +0°C to +40°C (discharged), approx. 244 shots (LCD), 237 shots (EVF)

Charger (Leica BC-SCL7) (optional): Input: USB-C DC 5 V, 2 A; Output: DC 8.4 V, 1 A; operating conditions: +10°C to +35°C

Switching adapter (Leica ACA-SCL7) (optional): Input: AC 100 V–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A; Output: DC 5 V, 2 A; operating conditions: +10°C to +35°C

USB Power supply: When in standby or Off: USB charging function; When On: USB power supply and intermittent charging
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