Leica Press Release 01/10/03

The LEICA CM is a high-quality analog compact camera. The letter “M” in the name of the new LEICA CM is eminently justified: Its outstanding performance is unusual for a compact camera and makes it as unique in its class as the Leica M cameras are in the category of rangefinder photography. The LEICA CM has a solid titanium body and is fabricated with precision craftsmanship in Germany. A Leica lens with a speed of f/2.4 masters virtually every application and it achieves impressive pictorial results with the finest nuances. Whether it is used in the fully automatic mode or with manual settings ? with its extensive, easy-to-operate settings, this compact camera offers the best conditions for individual picture composition. With its brilliant viewfinder, the subject coverage can be evaluated confidently, even under poor light conditions. A detailed LED display in the viewfinder helps in controlling the photographic parameters.

Further information on the LEICA CM is available:

Website: LEICA CM

Website: LEICA CM Technical Specifications

Website: LEICA CM Product Brochure (PDF)

- Made in Germany:
A worldwide synonym for top technical performance. It also righteously applies to the LEICA CM, which is subject to the highest quality standards in optical and mechanical craftsmanship.
- Clear information
The large illuminated LC-Display on the camera back keeps you informed at all times. Flash readiness, exposure over-ride, exposure counter, battery condition, selftimer, date setting and exposure mode are clearly legible.
- Easy to operate and distinguish ergonomics
- Large, bright viewfinder with diopter adjustment, close-up markings
- Integrated viewfinder displays (like those on the LEICA M7) for aperture, shutter speed, flash and distance automatic mode or with manual settings, Focusing aid for manual distance setting.
- Manual setting of aperture (aperture priority) and manual focusing possible.
- Powerful built-in flash with a guide number of 14. The flash also serves for automatic fill-in flash in backlit situations.
- LEICA SF 2Powerful built-in flash with a guide number of 14. The flash also serves for automatic fill-in flash in backlit situations.4D dedicated flash unit available as an accessory
- Program shift