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Leica M Monochrom

Creators cited with it
1
From 3 reports.
Reviewers
Praised for image quality
Pushback on build & handling. From 2 reviews. What they said

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Creators cited with this

  • Matt GrangerYouTube, 713K followers
    “…this is the original like em monochrome and it's my one it dates back to 2012 and it's based on the m9 body with the Kodak CCD sensor”
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    2 more reports from Matt Granger
    • “I have the previous generation this is I think they call it the 240 monochrome and mine which is the original monochrome so we have three generations”
      Watch the video at 3:15
    • “For full specs and pricing - Check it at Amazon”
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What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews, newest June 2015

What press reviews of the Leica M Monochrom judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Image quality

Where reviewers push back

  • Build & handling
  • Image qualityMostly positive: Leans positive.Excellent images, dynamic range, low noise; highlights can clip2 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “the images it produces are extremely good, and even the noise is attractive”

      PressTechRadar · July 2014Read the review

    • “Brilliant dynamic range”

      PressWhat Digital Camera, Paul Nuttall · June 2015Read the review

    • “Barely any noise is noticeable at from ISO 320-800”

      PressWhat Digital Camera, Paul Nuttall · June 2015Read the review

    Complaints (1)

    • “Prone to Highlight clipping”

      PressWhat Digital Camera, Paul Nuttall · June 2015Read the review

  • VideoNot covered by enough reviews
  • AutofocusNot covered by enough reviews
  • StabilisationNot covered by enough reviews
  • Battery lifeNot covered by enough reviews
  • Build & handlingSplit: Reviewers are split.Mixed: simple film-like controls, yet awkward to handle2 reviews›

    Praise (1)

    • “Basic and traditional controls similar to a film camera”

      PressWhat Digital Camera, Paul Nuttall · June 2015Read the review

    Complaints (1)

    • “The Monochrom is an awkward beast to handle”

      PressTechRadar · July 2014Read the review

  • ValueNot covered by enough reviews

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