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Brand: Leica
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Manufacturer model code20229
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Leica M EV1 — body only is listed in the digital cameras category. The recorded specifications include camera type: Mirrorless camera; megapixel: 60.3; image sensor size: 35.9 × 24 mm. This entry covers manufacturer model code 20229. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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Original rating: 4 / 5
Reviewed camera model: Leica M EV1. Reviews identify the tested camera generation and edition.
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Original rating: 3.5 / 5
Reviewed camera model: Leica M EV1. Reviews identify the tested camera generation and edition.
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Leica M EV1 in-depth review
By Photography News. Read the publisher’s assessment of this model.
Reviewed camera body: Leica M EV1. This body review does not assess any bundled lens or accessories. Colour may differ.
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Leica M EV1 Review: A New Way to Shoot the M-System
By Gino Creglia. Read the publisher’s assessment of this model.
Reviewed camera body: Leica M EV1. This body review does not assess any bundled lens or accessories. Colour may differ.
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Leica M EV1 Long-Term Review
By Gajan Balan. Read the publisher’s assessment of this model.
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Leica M EV1 Review: A New Era of Photographic Precision for the M camera
By Keith Wee. Read the publisher’s assessment of this model.
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Leica M EV1 Review: It Fits in Your Pocket
By Chris Gampat. Read the publisher’s assessment of this model.
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I used the Leica M-EV1 – Leica's most modern camera brings the M-Series squarely into the 21st century
By Sam Cross. Read the publisher’s assessment of this model.
Reviewed camera body: Leica M EV1. This body review does not assess any bundled lens or accessories. Colour may differ.
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I tested Leica's divisive M EV1 — it's easier to the eye, but loses some of that rangefinder soul
By Timothy Coleman. Read the publisher’s assessment of this model.
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Manufacturer model code: 20229 · Verified UK retailer product record · Checked 11 Oct 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Camera type | Mirrorless camera |
|---|---|
| Megapixels | 60.3 |
| Sensor type | BSI CMOS |
| Image sensor size | 35.9 × 24 mm |
| Maximum image resolution | 9528 × 6328 px (60.3 MP) |
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| Screen Resolution | 2 332 800 dots |
|---|---|
| Display diagonal (inches) | 2.95" |
| Frames Per Second | 4.5 |
|---|---|
| Image Processor | Leica Maestro III |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
|---|---|
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority (A) · Manual (M) |
| Lens mount | Leica M-Mount |
| Shutter Speed Fast | 1/4000 s |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4 / 5 GHz (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) · Bluetooth 5.0 · USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1) |
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| Battery Model | BP-SCL7 Li-ion (7.4 V / 1800 mAh) |
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| Sensor Format | Full Frame |
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| Body Materials | Magnesium and aluminium with diamond-pattern leatherette |
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| Buffer Depth [jpg] | > 100 shots |
| Buffer Depth [raw] | ≈ 15 shots (DNG) |
| Dimensions | 138.8 (W) × 80.3 (H) × 59.9 (D) mm |
| Weight (g) | 484.00 |
| File Formats | DNG (loss-free compressed) · DNG + JPG · JPG (Exif 2.3) |
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| AEB [Bracketing] | 3 or 5 frames, ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
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| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Card Format | Single SD slot (UHS-II / UHS-I / SD / SDHC / SDXC to 2 TB) |
| Crop Factor | 1.0× (full frame) |
| Diopter Adjustment | –4 to +2 dpt |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 s |
| Flash Type | External |
| Included Accessories | BP-SCL7 Battery, USB Type A-C Cable, Leather Carrying Strap, Quick Start Guide |
| ISO Max | 50000 |
| ISO Min | 64 |
| Live View | Yes (via EVF or LCD screen) |
| Metering System | TTL through-the-lens · Spot · Centre-Weighted · Multi-Field · Highlight-Weighted |
| Operating Environment | 0 °C to +40 °C |
| VF Coverage | 100 % · 0.76× magnification · 20.75 mm eye relief |
| Package type | Camera body only |
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