Leica M9-P Digital Rangefinder Camera Body, Black Paint Finish {18MP} 10703 ORIGINAL SENSOR *This item is NOT COVERED by the KEH.com WARRANTY

The Leica M9P is an upgraded version of the Leica M9 body.  M9P changes consist of a scratch-resistant sapphire glass covering over the LCD display, the addition of traditional MP style Leica labeling in cursive script on the camera top plate, and a camera front face that lacks any Leica logo or lettering identification.

The M9P is a full frame 35mm format digital rangefinder body.  It's 18 MegaPixel CCD retains more detail than most sensors because it does not employ an anti-aliasing filter.  Unlike the M8, the M9P sensor does have an IR (infrared) filter.  The sensor was also designed with micro lenses near the edges that angle towards the center for more even lens illumination.  Additional optimization for specific lenes can be achieved with 6-bit coded lenses or via camera menu.  Image quality is very good thanks in part to new analog to digital conversion processing that is 14-Bit for additional tonal range, smoother gradations, and more colors.

The .68 magnification range-finding viewfinder has automatic parallax compensation and automatic bright-line frame-lines for six focal lengths: 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, 90mm, and 135mm, as well as a frame preview lever.  Leica's tradition of building the worlds's most solid cameras continues: the build quality on the M9P is first class thanks in part to a milled brass top and bottom plates, solid magnesium case, and durable grip surface.

Key Features

• Clean look without Leica Logo or lettering on front
• Sapphire glass covered scratch-resistant 2.5inch LCD display
• Quiet and unobtrusive
• 18 MegaPixel full frame 35mm format CCD sensor
• Built-in sensor IR filter, no Anti-Aliasing filter on sensor
• Bright-line automatic parallax compensation rangefinder
• Manual viewfinder frame selection preview lever
• ISO range of 100-2500
• Aperture Priority and Manual exposure modes
• TTL Flash and ambient light metering, 1/180sec flash sync
• SDHC card slot
• Classic elegant Leica design
• Compact, made to travel
• Leica M Mount

Available accessories include Leica 14464 batteries, 14470 Charger, M9 Hand Grip 14486, SF24D flash, SF58 flash, and M-Mount lenses.