Shootout: Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 vs Leica M Typ 240
Related: black and white, digital sensor, Eastern Sierra, Lee Vining Canyon area, Leica, Leica M, Leica M Monochrom, Leica M240, Leica monochrom, peak bagging, rangefinder
Get Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 at B&H Photo.
I was curious as to how the Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 would compare to the Leica M Typ 240 in terms of detail rendition. Both cameras utilize the same underlying sensor technology, the difference is that the M240 overlays a CFA (color filter array, a Bayer matrix sensor) whereas the MM246 omits this CFA for a pure monochrome sensor.
This scene was chosen for its invariant lighting and preponderance of very fine detail that is right at the limits of sensor resolution. No filters were used; this is clear mid-day harsh lighting. It puts both cameras to a severe test.
Compared: Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 vs Leica M Typ 240 (Lee Vining Canyon)
Included are the entire-frame image from the Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 and the Leica M Typ 240 (color and grayscale).
LEICA M MONOCHROM (Typ 246) + Elmar-M 1:3.8/24 ASPH @ 24mm
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