Leica M EV1 Mirrorless Camera with Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Lens

A new milestone for Leica, the M EV1 is the first M-system camera to feature an integrated electronic viewfinder rather than a traditional optical rangefinder. This simple-but-significant difference makes the EV1 particularly well-suited to working with ultra-wide and long focal lengths, as well as faster lenses, while still maintaining the classic slim body design, same M lens mount, and proven imaging capabilities from the M11-series of rangefinder cameras.

This unique pixel binning process allows photographers to select 60MP, 36MP, or 18MP output, with each resolution making use of the full sensor area and providing rich 14-bit color. By pixel binning, rather than cropping, the lower resolutions have improved dynamic range and noise levels:

The Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) is a collaborative effort initiated by Adobe in partnership with various other organizations, including The New York Times and Leica. Its primary goal is to develop a standard for digital content attribution.

Combining a timeless vintage appearance with an optical redesign, the Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Lens from Leica is a fast normal-length prime for M-mount system cameras. An ideal choice for portraiture, this manual-focusing lens creates a soft and flattering bokeh when used at wider apertures and sharp, detailed imagery when stopped down. As with previous Summilux lenses, this 50mm f/1.4 is distinguished by its impressive maximum aperture of f/1.4, which allows working reliably in dimly lit scenes.