Of course they can, but you have them. Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images. M-D, M-P, M240 and M262 photos. I guess that how much I miss the live-view will define how soon, if at all, I start saving my pennies for a swap. Yes, it adds a Wi-Fi connectivity, which is something completely new in my workflow, but the overall experience is so much simpler. At which point I bought a stand-in M240 and I discovered the joys of live view on an m-mount Leica. Fortunately, whilst the control of ISO isnt quite perfect, I have found the way exposure compensation works on the Leica M262 to be a big step up from the M9. I drive a 15 year old car for example, dont buy clothes often, have one pair of shoes, etc. Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. Image: Leica. With the M262 even going away for a long weekend I would debate the need to even take the charger for a single battery. Really useful! On same first menus screen can have File Format to pick DNG or DNG+JPG or JPG only.When you get the M10 Ill be interested to hear how you like the B&W jpg vs. your Monochrome. The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience. Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. Unsurprisingly, the camera never really made a breakthrough in the video world so perhaps Leica decided it wasn't worth keeping it. First you have to press the ISO button, then use the thumb dial to scroll to the ISO you want, then finally either press SET or the INFO button to lock it in. Its back to the basics. It does take lovely photos however and I dont mind using I most of the time but. Never came to me idea to compare them side by side, sorry. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Completely agree I really thought thats what they were going to do. Im not trying to justify myself I certainly wouldnt to trolls the point is simply that I spend my money on something I enjoy. Your link has been automatically embedded. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The ideas with Leica is identities. By Exphotog, A Love Affair With The Leica M-D 262 by Ong Sien Hong - 35mmc, Initial experiments with a Leica M10-P and a Nikon 35mm 2.8 PC Shift Lens - 35mmc, (Mis)adventures with a Minolta Himatic 7s - By Matt Evans, 5 Frames with the new Voigtlander Color-Skopar Vintage Line 21mm f/3.5 By John Scott, Camera, Lens, Film and Peripheral Kit Reviews. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used. But, when my M262 needed to go to German camera hospital for what I guessed might be a significant amount of time (as is often the case), I figured I had little to loose trying out an M240 for a few weeks/months. Looking forward to your impressions, cheers! Image quality is exceptionally good across the native ISO range, the weight has been decreased substantially, and . Personally Id always choose an M without video capability, but thats personal preference. And thats pushing it. A few years later I sold all my Nikon DLSR kit and switched to Sony full frame A7 cameras and began to realise just how useful it can be. As an M10 owner I should say that yes, this camera is definitely a less is more sort of gadget. The sensor is not the same, by the way. We have the top best product and truth reviews that will help make your decision easy. I have looked into all three cameras and all seem like perfectly great cameras . Oddly though, handling the Leica M262 there is the slightest sense that somethings missing when comparing it to its fuller-featured sibling, the M240. 35mmc is a blog authored, edited and published by Hamish Gill featuring daily articles submitted by readers. They've been even used in a documentary made by a friend of mine. Ultra-niche appeal. Quality over quantity. After more than a month of use it is apparent the M 262 Image quality is better than that of the M-240 (which i have used since it became available). I've always wanted a Leica and was thinking of picking up a used M262 or M240 to replace my Fuji. I used the M240 for over two years before upgrading to the M10 a year and a half ago. Fortunately, when the image popped up in Lightroom, it was fine or at least it was little different to a photo that I might have expected out of the M262. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. Last year I got the 262 and had been quite pleased with it. I completely agree about the thumb rest, adds more (in a bad way) than removing the screen takes away, in my opinion. Learn how your comment data is processed. I use 3rd generation Sony A7 cameras with a cage and a big hand grip with a mic and an Atomos Ninja V external screen bolted to it. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Yes, the M240s menu is busier, but once I have the camera set up to my liking I dont really venture into the menu often. You cannot paste images directly. homestead high school staff. Both were taken at 3200 ISO to try and exaggerate any image quality issues. It's slightly lighter than the 240 and I have no use for video nor live view in a Leica. Im still getting used to it, but for me a 2 issues, weight with a big 50mm lens and editing the files you really bring out the image quality as it seems a bit flat to me. There are two things to be separated here. In the real world, I was making the M9 work for me in terms of low light shooting, as such, I have literally never found a single issue with high ISO noise from the M262. A simple exterior is my kind of camera- adverts belong on billboards, not on cameras. Now, that update costs thousands of dollars. Forget is a strong word. If you intend to use lenses wider than 28mm or longer than 135mm Liveview and EVF are very useful, also macro photography is much easier (essential with the new 90mm macro lens and macro adapter) or if you need video. Menu. Everything is very tactile. Yes!! When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp. It does make me wonder if they could have slimmed down this body like the M10, were they to have released this camera as a major upgrade rather than a stripped-back sidestep from the M240. Content contributor - become a part of the worlds biggest film and alternative photography community blog. You cannot paste images directly. Additionally, I really like the simplified look and small upgrades the MP versions offer. Be the first. I'm in between the m262 bundle or a used 240. I have one for the M240 and dont use it that much but at times it helps with critical focus. I also dont shoot flash and I dont bracket, so really the only part of the set-menu thats of use to me is the ISO settings, and the ISO settings have their own dedicated button. I think the sensor is the same, only the signal processing is different because there is no LV. I really enjoyed the m60 when I shot it a few years back, but for practical day-to-day photography, I think a screen suits my digital shooting desires better.And besides, the little flip out thumb-rest?! This includes the M10-R, M10-P, M10 Monochrom, M10, and M10-D from the current generation, as well as the M (Typ 240), M-P (Typ 240), M (Typ 262), M-D (Typ 262) and the M Monochrom (Typ 246) from the prior generation. A blessing in some ways, though frustratingly its taken the edge off a feature Ive enjoyed more than I expected to. Controls feel well balanced and satisfyingly precise. I currently shoot with a Fuji X-Pro2 and love it. I cant even work out how to hold the Leica M240 for video, and whilst it has focus peaking, it certainly doesnt have the features the Atomos brings to the table. Id prefer to do this with the Leica as its the camera I use most often and so the battery is always charged with space on a memory card. At this point, Leica will probably keep video for its SL series. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. If you intend to use lenses wider than 28mm or longer than 135mm Liveview and EVF are very useful, also macro photography is much easier (essential with the new 90mm macro lens and macro adapter) or if you need video. The settings I use (format and manual or auto lens designation) pop up first on the main menu and with 2 clicks both actions are completed. At0.68 magnification itll be hard to push to 75mm without a magnifier eyepiece x1.25 or x1.4. Paste as plain text instead, Now, Im writing this after my M262 has come back from Germany (it only took a couple of months!! As I said at the end of that post, I then found myself in with a big chuck of the dreaded GAS. The M262 was not available when I bought my my M240 but if I was buying now I would still go for the M240. From what I gather, skin tones have better rendering with the M10. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'35mmc_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_17',188,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-35mmc_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); Overall, these changes made the move from the M9 to M262 feel greater than the sum of their parts. Hello Hamish,Great writeup. And thats pushing it. It was mentioned in LFI first issue of 2016. Thanks. I appreciate your thoughts on the 262 v the 240 as I am thinking about setting an MD body. Got a spare lottery ticket? I upgrade cameras, selling them and adding a little bit of funds from what disposable income I do have, also relying on credit a bit too much. A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones. Learn how your comment data is processed. Funny thing that while the M10 launched, I ordered one early 2017 thinking this may be the M I waited for. CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies. With ACR, my standard daylight setting for the M240 is 5300/10, while with the M262, it is 5000/0, both with embedded profile. My primary reasons for upgrading were: better high ISO capabilities ie. Our camera evaluations and conclusions are based . As @Jeff Skindly pointed out (when I asked about the M262), this might be a better place to seek views and opinions on this model. The M240 is a camera where perhaps 50% of the image is created in camera, 50% in computer. From what I understand the M10 has substantially improved this feature and this is an attractive change. Ive read all too often from M10 owners how much they miss an M9 or M8 variant because of the simplicity and CCD image quality. Thanks!These new Nikons look fairly amazing I do wish theyd been quicker to market though!M10 review I guess it depends on how much it inspires a post out of me its the first new Leica Digital camera Ive ever bought, and with it being new/current, I might try and squeeze something out sooner rather than later. They arent rangefinder coupled past 1m, but nonetheless they do focus that close. I am primarily a Nikon digital and film shooter, and my quest for minimalism and the fact that I already own a Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera were the major reasons to sell the digital Leica 262. Has a built-in focus motor Leica M (Typ 262) Compared to the M9 Ive found less of a problem with magenta shift, especially in skin tones, though its fair to say the bias is still toward magenta as opposed the the green bias I found in my Sonys especially the older and cheapest ones that had frankly horrible colour-science. If not, get the 262. It is certainly one of the most economical full frame digital Leica M cameras out there, however, still a very expensive camera, even used. So, yeah, as I said, video is just not something I want to do with a Leica M camera! All content, design, and layout are Copyright 19982023 Digital Photography Review All Rights Reserved. I hadnt noticed that it focused closer though. I currently own a 262. Weight is certainly a thing though! With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera.