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Leica M Edition 60 is a Digital Camera with No Menu or LCD

September 18, 2014 By Eric Reagan

Leica M Edition 60_back_02

Leica has taken the retro idea to the extreme in the new M Edition 60. The camera is the barebones of what is needed to shoot images with a digital camera. There will be no chimping on the Leica M Edition 60 because there is no LCD on which to preview images.

Leica M Edition 60_front

Additionally, there is no way to adjust menu settings. In fact, there are no settings to adjust other than shutter speed, aperture, focus and ISO – all of which are handled via manual input dials and rings.

Leica M Edition 60_top

Images are saved as DNG raw files for later processing. Other than the digital sensor and storage, the M Edition 60 is basically like using a film camera with the most convenient feature of the digital camera age removed.

Leica M Edition 60 Key Features

  • Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens
  • 24MP Full-Frame Leica Max CMOS Sensor
  • Minimalist Design; No Rear LCD Screen
  • Optical 0.68x-Magnification Viewfinder
  • Manual Rangefinder-Style Focusing
  • Manually-Controlled ISO 200-6400 Dial
  • Up to 3 fps Shooting, DNG File Recording
  • Stainless Steel Body and Leather Accents
  • Made in Germany, Limited Edition of 600
  • Includes Handmade Box & Camera Protector

Leica M Edition 60_right

The Leica M Edition 60 will be made in a limited run of 600 cameras and will be paired with a matching Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens for each unit. It will be available in October for $18,500. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Leica Tagged With: Leica, M Edition 60, Photokina 2014

 

Comments

  1. snaketail says

    September 19, 2014 at 10:20 am

    Fantastic!
    I wanted to say “let them eat cake.” but fear that modern photographers may not understand the reference.
    Imagine shooting all day and not “seeing” your images until you get back to the computer!!! Gee, just like the old days – guess you’l have to ‘man-up’ and be a real photographer to use one of these.
    Only a real photographer could love this one.

  2. John Pettey says

    September 21, 2014 at 6:12 am

    €18,500! How do you know when the card is full? I’m gonna try that with my x100 and save a few bob

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