Leica M EV1

Sharpness Precisely Where It Matters Most

With focus assist, the Leica M EV1 offers a seamless entry into the world of M photography. This makes manual focusing a matter of pure precision. Focus peaking highlights the active focus plane with a coloured overlay, offering real-time guidance to help you frame your composition. Used separately or additionally, the focus zoom with two levels of magnification ensures precise control. Particularly when using fast Summilux and Noctilux lenses with shallow depths of field and at close range, you can achieve sharp focus with the help of focus assist. For photographs as distinctive as your perspective on the world.

Crystal-Clear OLED Viewfinder

The high-resolution 5.76-megapixel EVF delivers brilliant colours and outstanding clarity, capturing every detail of your subject. All shooting data – shutter speed, aperture, ISO and exposure compensation – can be shown outside the image, allowing you to maintain full focus on your composition. An individually configurable eye sensor enables smooth transitions between the viewfinder and touch panel, while the dioptre adjustment from -4 to +2 fine tunes the viewfinder image to suit your vision.

See Your Images Before You Take Them

The Live View exposure preview displays every nuance – from brightness to image framing – in real time. Whether you’re working with ultra-wide-angle or super-telephoto lenses or creative photo filters, you maintain complete control over your composition, without ever taking your eye away from the camera. All settings are instantly visible, unlocking new creative possibilities with the Leica M. Using advanced tools like digital zoom, level gauge and perspective control, you can compose your images with precision, freedom and intuition.

Outstanding Image Quality

Technically, the Leica M EV1 builds on the foundation of the M11, featuring its 60 MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor with Triple Resolution Technology – one of the world’s most advanced. Precise colour rendering, remarkable detail and a high dynamic range lend images the unmistakable Leica Look, with vivid depth and striking presence. Images can be captured in DNG or JPEG format at resolutions of 60, 36 or 18 MP. The powerful Maestro III processor handles data swiftly and reliably, storing it either on the 64 GB internal memory or an SD card.

Small Lever, Big Impact

The classic frame selector on the front of M-Cameras equipped with an optical viewfinder takes on a new function in the M EV1. It can be individually configured to activate one of the focus assist functions or the digital zoom for the EVF. Moving the lever to the left or right allows you to switch swiftly and intuitively between functions, ensuring your subject remains in view throughout. Through this considered refinement, the M EV1 combines classic mechanics with contemporary functionality.

Seamless Connection with the Leica FOTOS App

The Leica M EV1 connects swiftly and securely to the Leica FOTOS App via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or cable. Images can be reviewed, edited, backed up and shared straight away. Background transfer guarantees optimal speed: it automatically transfers previews to your smartphone via Bluetooth in an energy-efficient way. This ensures that all images are accessible at any time.

Masterpieces Crafted by Hand: The Leica M-Lenses

The Leica M EV1 expands the horizons of M photography. Whether you’re photographing close-up subjects or sweeping vistas, the EVF renders every perspective in brilliant clarity and streamlines the use of every M-Lens since 1954. Unlike a traditional rangefinder, the integrated EVF consistently displays the lens’ full field of view – from wide angle to telephoto. This enables you to see every detail precisely as it will be captured. For M photography, where the legendary strengths of M-Lenses can be harnessed more effortlessly than ever.

Leica M EV1
Body Cap
Hot Shoe Cover
BP-SCL7 Battery
Leica FOTOS Cable
Carrying Strap
Quick Start Guide

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

The entire sensor surface will always be used irrespective of format and resolution.
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

JPG: depending on resolution and image content

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 the 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 (exposure metering 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): automatic shutter speed control with manual aperture preselection
Manual (M): manual setting for shutter speed and aperture
Exposure compensation ±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments
Automatic bracketing 3 or 5 frames, graduations between shoots up to 3 EV, in 1⁄3 EV increments, additional optional exposure com-
pensation: up to ±3 EV
ISO sensitivity range Auto ISO: ISO 64 (native) to ISO 50 000, also available in flash mode
Manual: ISO 64 to ISO 50 000
White balance Automatic (Auto), Default (Daylight – 5200 K, Cloudy – 6100 K, Shadow – 6600 K, Tungsten – 2950 K, HMI – 5700 K,
Fluorescent (warm) – 3650 K, Fluorescent (cool) – 5800 K, Flash – 6600 K), manual metering (Gray card), manual color temperature setting (Color Temperature, 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 Using center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF 26, SF 40, SF 58, SF 60, SF 64) or with
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 The Leica FOTOS app is required to use the WLAN function. The Leica app is available from the Apple App
Store™ or the Google Play Store™. 2.4 GHz/5 GHz* dual band IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave2 WLAN (stan-
dard WLAN protocol), encryption method: WLAN-compatible WPA™/WPA2™, access method: infrastructure
mode
Bluetooth 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 (Lithium-Polymer) rechargeable battery, rated voltage: 7.4 V / capacity: 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),
manufacturer: Fuji Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. made in China
Approx. 244 shots (based on CIPA standard with LV via LCD panel), approx. 237 shots (based on CIPA standard
with LV via viewfinder (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, manufacturer: Dee Van
Enterprises Co., Ltd., made in China
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, manufacturer:
Dee Van Enterprises Co., Ltd., made in China
USB Power supply When in standby mode or Off: USB charging function
When On: USB power supply and intermittent charging