Leica M-P Digital (Typ 240) Digital Rangefinder Camera Body, Black Paint Finish {24MP} 10773

Leica M-P Typ 240: full-frame rangefinder with discreet, weather-sealed build

The M-P designation signals intent. Strip the red dot, add a front-deck frame selection lever, back the LCD with sapphire glass, and double the buffer to 2GB, these are the choices Leica made to distinguish this body from the standard M (Typ 240), and they add up to a camera built for photographers who want less ceremony and more control. The 24MP full-frame CMOS sensor feeds through the Maestro processor at ISO 200–6400 (expandable to 100), and the 0.68x optical rangefinder viewfinder puts you directly in the focusing and framing workflow that defines the M system.

The frame selection lever, resurrected from the M9, lets you preview a different focal length's frame lines before swapping glass, a practical advantage when you're working a scene with two lenses. Weather sealing keeps the body functional in rain or dust. Exposure is handled through Aperture Priority and Manual modes with ±3 EV compensation, which is exactly the toolkit a rangefinder shooter expects. At 680g and 139 x 80 x 42mm, the body is compact enough to disappear into a coat pocket with a small prime attached.

The M-P's 2GB buffer and the absence of front-panel branding aren't cosmetic gestures, they reflect a specific philosophy about what a working rangefinder camera should be. For photographers already invested in Leica M glass, this body represents a mature, platform that has proven itself across a decade of serious use.

Who It's For

Street photographers benefit directly from the logo-free front panel and weather-sealed construction, keeping the camera low-profile in tight public spaces without sacrificing durability in unpredictable conditions. Documentary and travel shooters working with legacy Leica M glass will find the frame selection lever genuinely useful when switching between 35mm and 50mm coverage on the fly. Portrait photographers shooting in Manual or Aperture Priority with fast M-mount primes get the full-frame 24MP file quality that holds up to large prints. Rangefinder enthusiasts drawn to the M system's deliberate, manual-focus workflow will appreciate the 0.68x optical viewfinder and 2GB buffer supporting sustained RAW shooting at 3 fps.

Key Features

• 24MP full-frame CMOS sensor with Maestro processor
• Leica M mount with full rangefinder coupling
• 0.68x optical rangefinder viewfinder with frame selection lever
• ISO 100–6400 with Aperture Priority and Manual modes
• 3.0 fps burst rate with 2GB buffer
• Weather-sealed construction, black paint finish
• 3-inch 920k-dot LCD with sapphire glass protection
• Hot-shoe flash support with front/rear curtain and slow sync modes

FAQ

How does the M-P differ from the standard M (Typ 240)?

The M-P strips the front red dot logo, adds a frame selection lever to preview different focal lengths before swapping lenses, doubles the buffer to 2GB, and replaces Gorilla Glass with sapphire on the LCD. The sensor, processor, and core specs remain identical.

Can you use this with any Leica M mount lens?

Yes. The M-P accepts the full range of Leica M mount glass, both rangefinder-coupled and manual-focus lenses.

What's the practical benefit of the frame selection lever?

You can rotate the lever to see what a 35mm, 50mm, or 90mm frame line looks like in the viewfinder before you physically mount the lens - useful for deciding which glass to grab for the shot.

Does the 2GB buffer mean faster shooting?

The larger buffer gives you more capacity for continuous bursts, but the 3 fps drive speed remains unchanged. You'll just shoot longer before the buffer fills.

Is this camera weather-sealed for outdoor use?

Yes. The M-P is environmentally sealed to function in rain or dust, though it's not submersible.

What's the native ISO range, and can you go lower?

Native range is ISO 200–6400, but you can expand down to ISO 100 via the camera menu. There's no boost above 6400.

Does it record video?

Yes. Full HD at 1920×1080 in Motion JPEG format at 24 or 25 fps, plus 720p options. No 4K.