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Zenit M camera is now available in the US and it’s priced like a Leica

Dec 16, 2019 by Dunja Djudjic 26 Comments

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Legendary Russian brand Zenit made a comeback last year with a full-frame digital mirrorless camera Zenit M. After a long wait, the camera is now available for orders in the US. And although Zenit has been famous for being budget-friendly, the Zenit M camera is priced like a Leica.

The initial rumors said Zenit M would be based on a Leica SL, but it’s actually a modified Leica M (Typ 240). The difference between the two is in the design and the software: the Zenit M doesn’t feature the 6-bit lens code reader and it packs Zenit software. This means that the only lens profiles in the camera are for Zenit lenses. You can use Leica M lenses, but the camera won’t make automatic corrections.

While we’re at lenses, the Zenit M is sold in the US together with a 35mm f/1.0 Zenitar lens. The kit costs the unbelievable $6,995 – and this is at a discount. The camera with the lens will cost $7,895 at the regular price. It’s worth noting that only 500 cameras will be sold worldwide, so this certainly affects the price tag. And also, this is essentially a Leica camera. So, I guess expecting an affordable Zenit camera would probably be irrational.

If you’re interested in getting a Zenit M, it’s available in the Zenit store and ready to ship. Currently, only the silver version is available, but the black version is coming soon, too.

Specs:

Image sensor
Resolution24MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensitivity rangeISO 200 to ISO 6400, adjustable in 1/3 ISO increments, automatic control or manual setting
Basic settings
White balanceAutomatic, manual, 7 presets
Shutter
Picture seriesApprox. 3 pictures/s, ≤ 12 pictures in serie
Self-timer2s or 12s
Lens
Lens mountZenitar M-mount
Lens in a setZENITAR 35 mm f/1.0
Exposure
Shutter speed60-1/4000s
Manual setting of exposure and apertureAvailable
Flash exposure compensation±3 1/3 EV adjustable in EV 1/3
Metering principle / methodSpot, center-weighted, multi-field metering
Memory and interface
Memory card typesSD, SDHC, SDXC
Data formatsDNG™ (raw data), JPEG
Power supply
Battery1
Battery capacity1800 mAh
Video and sound recording
Video/sound recordingAvailable
Video recording formatsMotion JPG / Quicktime
Maximum resolution for video1920 x 1080
Size and weight
Size (Width x Depth x Height)Approx. 138.6 x 42 x 80 mm without lens
WeightApprox. 680 gr with battery, without lens
Lens specs
Focal length35 mm
Relative aperture (max / min)1:1.0 / 1:16
Angular field61,7°
Transmittance≥0,86
Working distance27.8 mm
Lenses / componentsAugust 9, 2019
Lens mountBayonet M-mount
Focusing range limitsfrom 0.8 m to ∞
Length of the lens (set to ∞, without cap)88 mm
Maximum diameter of the ring74 mm
Weight without cap740 gr

[via Leica Rumors]

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About Dunja Djudjic

Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

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