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Leica M9-P Digital Camera
The LEICA M9, a camera that carries the legend of Leica M cameras into the digital age. It is the smallest full-format digital system camera the world has ever seen. In a nutshell: it is a contemporary tool for all who demand the highest standards in image quality and love freedom of composition.
24 x 36 - No Compromises
The combination of an extremely high-resolution image sensor, the superior performance of M lenses, and sophisticated processing of the captured digital information ensures the best imaging results in all photographic situations. The 18-megapixel CCD image sensor, specifically designed and developed for this camera, enables the capture of the full 35-mm film format without any compromises. All M lenses mounted on the M9 or M9-P offer the same angle of view they had when using film material. This means that the high resolution and unique imaging quality of the now-digital M9 and M9-P are capable of fully exploiting the enormous potentials of M lenses. Or, in other words: in the case of the M9 and M9-P, it wasn't a matter of modifying the lenses to match the image sensor, but rather the other way around. This results in images particularly rich in details. Natural. Authentic. Without compromise.
Intuitive Handling
When it comes to handling, the Leica M9 - and now, the new M9-P, too - concentrate on essentials. It has even been possible to further improve the already simple menu navigation. The key control element is an intuitive four-way switch and dial combination used in conjunction with the 2.5" monitor. Setting the sensitivity requires only constant pressure on the ISO button while simultaneously turning the dial to select the required setting. All other functions important for everyday situations are quickly and easily accessible by pressing the "Set" button: these include white balance, image-data compression, resolution, exposure correction, exposure bracketing, and programmable user profiles. The user profiles can be programmed with any camera and shooting settings, stored under an arbitrary name, and accessed quickly whenever required for a particular situation.
Compact, Built for a Lifetime, and Enduring in Value
It is not rare for a Leica to become its owner's lifelong companion. This also applies to the digital Leica M9 and equally to the M9-P: despite the considerably larger sensor, it has been possible to maintain the compact body size of their predecessors, the Leica M8 and M8.2. With dimensions of only 139 x 37 x 80 mm, the Leica M9 and M9-P retain the ideal size of the M series and the unique honor of being the world's smallest full-format digital system cameras. The one-piece, full-metal housing, made from a high-tensile magnesium alloy, and a top deck and bottom plate machined from blocks of solid brass, provide perfect protection for their precious inner mechanisms. The digital components and shutter assembly of the M9 and the M9-P are similarly constructed with a lifetime of endurance in mind. Free updates ensure that the cameras' firmware always embraces the latest developments. In short: an M camera is not only an investment for life, but also a lifelong companion.
Unobtrusive, Discreet, and Resilient: the New Leica M9-P
The M9 now has a twin sister, the new Leica M9-P. In technological terms, they are absolutely identical twins and feature precisely the same high performance qualities. The only differences are found in a few characteristic details.
The compact size of Leica M cameras, their unobtrusive looks, minimalist design, and the almost inaudible sound of their shutters make it possible for Leica M photographers to virtually melt into the background. The M9-P now makes photography even more unobtrusive - instead of the red dot on the front, it now bears a restrained Leica logogram on the top deck. And, in turn, is even more discreet.
The Leica M9-P now features an extremely scratch-resistant, almost unbreakable, sapphire crystal cover for its LCD monitor display. Sapphire crystal is one of the world's hardest materials and so hard that it can only be worked with special diamond-cutting tools. The antireflective coating on both sides of the monitor cover glass further improves image reviewing, particularly in unfavorable lighting conditions.
The Leica M9-P is optionally available in the classical Leica silver chrome camera finish or in black paint - the M9 offers two options, elegant steel gray or black paint. The Leica M9-P also features vulcanite leathering with particularly good grip characteristics.
LEICA M9-P: Technical specifications
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Camera type
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Compact digital view and rangefinder system camera
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Lens mount
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Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit coding
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Lens system
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Leica M lenses from 16 to135 mm
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Image format /
image sensor
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5270 × 3516 pixels (18.5 megapixels) CCD sensor, active area approx. 23.9 × 35.8mm / 5212 x 3472 pixels (18 megapixels) (corresponds to the effective image format of Leica M film cameras)
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Image file formats
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Adjustable, DNGTM: 5212 × 3472 (18 MP)
JPEG: 5212 × 3472 (18 MP), 3840 × 2592 (10 MP), 2592 ×1728 (4.5 MP), 1728 ×1152 (2 MP), 1280 x 846 pixels (1 MP)
DNGTM (RAW data), choice of uncompressed or slightly compressed (by non-linear reduction of colour depth), 2 JPEG compression levels
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File sizes
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DNGTM: 18 MB (compressed) 36 MB (uncompressed)
JPEG: approx. 2 to10 MB (depending on image content)
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Colour spaces
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Adobe® RGB, sRGB
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White balance
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Automatic, manual, 7 presets, direct colour temperature selection
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Storage media
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SD cards up to 2 GB / SDHC cards up to 32 GB
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Menu languages
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German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, traditional Chinese,
simplified Chinese, Russian
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Compatibility
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Windows® 7, Windows® XP/Vista®; Mac® OS X (10.6)
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Exposure metering
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Through-the-lens (TTL) metering, centre-weighted at working aperture.
Centre-weighted TTL metering for flash exposure with system-compatible SCA-3000/2 standard flash units
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Metering principle
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Measured by light reflected by bright shutter blades on the first shutter curtain
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Metering range (at ISO 160/23°)
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At room temperature and normal humidity, equivalent to EV 0 to 20 or
f/1.0 and 1.2s to f/32 and 1/1000 s. Flashing left triangular LED in viewfinder indicates values below metering capability
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Metering cell for available light
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(continuous light measurement) Silicon photo diode with condensing lens, positioned in the bottom centre of camera base
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Sensitivity range
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ISO 160 /19° to ISO 2500/35°, adjustable in 1/3 ISO increments, with aperture priority A and manual exposure setting, choice of automatic control or manual setting, automatic control in snapshot profile
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Exposure modes
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Choice of automatic shutter speed control with manual aperture selection - aperture priority A - with corresponding digital display, or manual setting of shutter speed and aperture and adjustment using LED light balance with indication of correct exposure, or risk of over-exposure / camera shake (with snapshot profile only)
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Flash unit connection
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Via accessory shoe with centre and control contacts
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Synchronisation
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Optional synchronisation, on first or second shutter curtain
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Flash synchronisation speed
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1/180 s; longer shutter speeds possible
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Flash exposure metering
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(With SCA-3501/3502 adapter or SCA-3000-standard flash unit, e.g. Leica SF 24D / Leica SF 58) Flash exposure control with centre-weighted TTL pre-flash metering
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Flash metering cell
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2 silicon photo diodes with condensing lens in camera base
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Flash exposure compensation
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±3 1/3 EV in 1/3 EV steps, adjustable on SCA-3501/3502 adapter
On Leica SF 24D, ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps with computer control or from 0 to -3 EV in 1 EV steps
On Leica SF 58, adjustable in all modes ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps
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Displays in flash mode
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Flash ready: flash symbol LED in the viewfinder constant
Correct flash exposure: LED constant or flashes rapidly after exposure
Under-exposure: LED extinguished after exposure
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Viewfinder principle
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Large, bright-line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation
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Eyepiece
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Adjusted to -0.5 dioptre Correction lenses for -3 to +3 dioptre available
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Image framing
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By activating two bright-line frames: for 35 and 135mm, or for 28 and 90mm, or for 50 and 75mm. Automatic activation when lens is attached. Any pair of bright-line frames can be activated by using the image field selector
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Parallax compensation
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The horizontal and vertical difference between the viewfinder and the lens is automatically compensated in accordance with the relevant distance setting, i.e. the viewfinder bright-line automatically aligns with the subject detail recorded by the lens
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Matching of viewfinder and actual picture
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The size of the bright-line frame corresponds exactly to the sensor size of approx. 23.9 x 35.8mm at a setting distance of 1 metre. At infinity setting, depending on the focal length, approx. 7.3% (28mm) to 18% (135mm) more is recorded by the sensor than indicated by the corresponding bright-line frame and slightly less for distances shorter than 1 metre
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Viewfinder magnification (for all lenses):
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0.68×
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Large base rangefinder
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Split or super-imposed image rangefinder shown as bright field in the centre of the viewfinder image
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Effective rangefinder base
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47.1 mm (actual rangefinder base 69.25 mm × viewfinder enlargement 0.68×)
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Viewfinder display
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(Lower edge) LED symbol for flash status.
Four-digit, seven-segment digital display with dots above and below, display brightness adjusted for ambient light, for: Warning of exposure compensation, display for automatically generated shutter speeds in aperture priority mode, indication of use metering memory lock, warning that the metering or setting ranges are over- or under-exposed using aperture priority and counting down exposures longer than 2s.
LED light balance with two triangular and one central, circular LED for manual exposure setting. The triangular LEDs give the direction of rotation of the aperture ring and shutter speed setting dial to adjust the exposure. Also as warning for over- or under-exposure
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Displays on rear panel
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2.5" monitor (colour TFT-LCD) with 230,000 pixels. M9-P LCD with sapphire crystal
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Shutter
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Microprocessor-controlled, exceptionally low-noise, metal blade shutter with vertical movement
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Shutter speeds
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For aperture priority (A) continuously adjustable from 32s to 1/4000s. For manual setting 8s to 1/4000s in half steps, B for long exposures of any duration (in conjunction with self-timer function, i.e. 1st release = shutter opens, 2nd release = shutter closes, (1/180s) fastest shutter speed for flash synchronisation
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Shutter cocking
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Using low-noise integral motor, optionally after releasing the shutter release button
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Series exposures
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Approx. 2 frames/s, ≥ 8 frames in series
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Shutter release
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Three levels: Exposure metering on - Metering memory lock (in aperture priority mode) - Shutter release
Integrated standard cable release thread
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Self-timer
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Delay optionally 2 (aperture priority and manual exposure setting) or 12s (menu setting), indicated by flashing LED on front of the camera and corresponding display on the monitor
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Camera power on /
power off
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Using the main switch on the camera's top panel, selectable automatic power-off for camera electronics after approx. 2/5/10 minutes, reactivation by pressing the shutter release button
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Power supply
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1 Lithium-ion battery, nominal voltage 3.7 V, capacity 1900 mAh
Capacity display in monitor, when shutter held open (for sensor cleaning) additional acoustic warning when capacity is low
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Battery charger
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Inputs: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, automatic switching, or 12/24 V DC
Output: 4.2 V DC, 800 mA
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Camera body material
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All-metal die-cast magnesium body, KTL dip painted finish and synthetic leather covering. Top plate and base plate in brass.
M9: black or steel-grey paint finish
M9-P: black paint finish or silver chrome version, LCD with sapphire crystal
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