Leica M240 | First and Last Impressions

[@paulsehstedt6275]

I've been shooting with M240 and MP240 for almost ten years, and I was never tempted to downgrade to the M10 or M11. It's a perfect for me as a press photographer. Keep on rolling!

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Yeah I really miss the camera! I sold it a few weeks ago and I’m really thinking about buying one soon!

@@michaelbennettphoto haha :(

[@priyabratadash1833]

The portraits out of this are just fabulous

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Thank you!!!

[@mwales2112]

I've been shooting a pair of 240's for years now and really enjoy the experience and the images I make with them. Last week I sold one of the 240's with plans on buying an M10, but now I wonder if I really need the M10. My dream camera would be a digital M-D, but not easy to find and the cost is a bit high... The 240 and 3 small lenses is all I have and need.

[@michaelbennettphoto]

I really feel you on that. It was a fantastic camera while I owned and I know I’ll never be able to find another camera that will give me joy and satisfaction it did. That is, unless I get another Leica M camera.

[@tomislavstanich9379]

Exactly.

[@mwales2112]

@@tomislavstanich9379 I did end up selling both M240's and picking up an M10 and a Q. Such a nice combo...

[@JJ-gm4ck]

what is a digital m-d?

[@mwales2112]

The Leica MD 262 & M10D are full digital cameras that have no rear LCD screen.

[@tomislavstanich9379]

Indeed: The LEICA MP240 is the QUEEN between all M digital camera bodies and plays the historical significance in so many ways, so as the M6 or the NIKON F4S.

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Yeah it’s an amazing camera. Some day I’m gonna pick up another digital M

[@gottanikoncamera]

Your photos came out beautiful! I really like my M-P 240 and its only downside has been its inability to set WB properly on AWB. And its auto exposure underexposes massively if you get even a hint of sky. Strange that a 2012 camera can’t handle these most basic of functions.

[@michaelbennettphoto]

I normally keep my cameras at 5600K and if I need to change it, I’ll do that when I edit my photos. I find that AWB is very inconsistent and I don’t like the colors of my photos shifting from image to image, even if they were all taken in the same place. I prefer to have as much control over the image as possible.

[@gottanikoncamera]

I’m going to try that next outing, keeping it set to 5600K. Thanks!

[@jjjoooojjj]

Yeah, I'm carrying grey card with me ..

[@gottanikoncamera]

@@michaelbennettphoto I’ve been shooting with my M set to Daylight and what a diff it has made for me. Thank you for that tip! AWB is dead to me. :-)

[@markrapa6314]

Thank you for the video can you share some raw i d like to see before buy this camera. Also where we could find the old preset you mentioned?

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Hey Mark! I saw your email! I’ll send over some raw photos today and send a link to the presets.

[@syncryptic_2233]

Before selling the camera, try giving better optics a try! You don’t have to pay an arm and a leg, however some of the newer third party glass is nice (think Voigtlander apo lanthar instead of the Zeiss planar). The glass is higher quality with enough resolving power to pixel peep with an m11. Cheers!

[@peterzuehlke]

+1 the 50mm apo Voightlander is amazing

[@syncryptic_2233]

@@peterzuehlke it’s absolutely tack sharp! I don’t see how it’s not a staple in most bags

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Sadly I already sold the camera. I really do miss it so I imagine an M240/M10 will be in my future. I’ve heard amazing things about the 50mm APO lanthar!

[@syncryptic_2233]

@@michaelbennettphoto I owned a 240 for about a month before switching it with a Leitz Park edition M10. The thinner body, less weight, and updated button layout really makes the ergonomics a lot better in my opinion! Hopefully your Leica journey goes as smoothly, and you find the right fit for your needs! Cheers!

[@llewdis]

I love clear creak. Great photos and review.

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Clear Creek is beautiful! Thank you for the kind words.

[@twinspowertv1078]

MP-240 and Leica 35mm Summicron ASPH V1 here. haha i feel you on the quirks! but i do love the image quality. I also have the A7IV so the leica is staying for now haha

[@michaelbennettphoto]

The image quality is outstanding!

[@Epson5000]

I hope you get another one. I recently got an M-P 240 and I will never sell it.

[@michaelbennettphoto]

I hope I do too! I just bought an M2 so I’ve temporarily patched the hole in my heart that was caused by selling my M240

[@p_adam19]

Did the same thing and I regret it more and more every time I look back at images taken with it. Using an EVF, not having proper manual control with a shutter speed dial, having files that handle differently, bodies that don't work well with the compact M lenses etc. it's just not the same.

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Yeah I do really miss the camera. I have a handful of trips coming up over the course of the next year and I’m trying to figure out how I can get another M240. When I think about traveling, I think about taking the M240 out and taking photos whenever I go. I’m sure I’ll have another one in the coming months.

[@tomislavstanich9379]

LEICA M240 is the most sophisticated caera evr made!

[@michaelbennettphoto]

It was an amazing camera!

[@jesusalvarado6074]

Great review! Thank you for putting this video together!

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Thank you!

[@MaxMaiKeSi]

I bought the M240 in 2014 sold it 2023 and now I bought another one in 2024. Such a great camera to have for life

[@michaelbennettphoto]

It’s an absolutely wonderful camera. The colors coming from the sensor felt so natural to edit.

[@tomislavstanich9379]

The two LEICA M cameras that are the princesses between all digital Ms are: MP 240 M9. One that I woild lokentonoqn would be the M10D.

[@michaelbennettphoto]

The M9 looks so interesting with the CCD sensor!

[@wheezzy101]

You will be back :)

[@derekthelion]

Always curious about processing - would you ever consider recording a video of how processing looks on your end? Coming from film, I miss the simplicity of letting a lab take care of that for me and feel overwhelmed by Lightroom :)

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Hey Derek! I would definitely be interested in making a video about that! Getting comfortable with Lightroom can take a bit of time, but once you get used to it, you’ll be just fine!

[@derekthelion]

@@michaelbennettphoto there are too just many levers and choices :). Presets seem so tempting …

[@gottanikoncamera]

Yes, definitely do one on LR.

[@a27102710]

Hi! all of pictures are Raw ? Or just adjust in camera ? Thanks

[@michaelbennettphoto]

All of the images were shot in Raw and then edited in Lightroom.

[@mattallengroupatREAL]

Selling my MP240 right now, only cuz I just got an M11?

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Congrats on the M11 purchase! It looks like an amazing camera.

[@tomislavstanich9379]

Hurry up!

[@walterlehmann8611]

Man im shooting on a Leica M8......The 240 seems like a highspeed train compared to the M8. your Photos look sick specially from the bouldering. I miss colorado

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Thank you!! The M240 is a fantastic camera

[@erichung9043]

Beautiful photos. I have the ME typ 240 which is the same.

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Thank you Eric!

[@andrewgardelle516]

When your criteria is 2) and optical viewfinder, and 3) a mirrorless camera, doesn’t that mean you’re looking for a rangefinder? Lol

[@michaelbennettphoto]

And, a full frame sensor, which only leaves a Leica M camera. That’s the reason why I chose the Leica M240, it checked all of the boxes for what I wanted.

[@andrewgardelle516]

@@michaelbennettphoto no dude I understand lol it’s just a funny way to say you’re looking for a rangefinder

[@vincentmarinelli2935]

Hi! How is it to shoot this caméra with glasses ?

[@michaelbennettphoto]

I don’t think it’s a big issue. For me it’s the same as shooting nay camera with glasses.

[@karimnasser9226]

@@michaelbennettphoto I agree. I wear glasses while shooting the M240 without issues.

[@Voyageurhorsdutemps]

You did beautiful pictures ✨

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Thank you!

[@buckleyrobinson7415]

If you think the m240 screen isn't great, you should try the m9.😆

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Hahahaha! I can only imagine!

[@Deetroiter]

Did the 240 ever go up for sale? Also, did you experience any of the 'Italian flag' issues with the 240 sensor? Great photos and content in the video!

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Hey! The M240 has already sold! And no, I haven’t heard of the issue, but I didn’t experience any issues with the sensor.

[@Deetroiter]

@@michaelbennettphoto That sold fast! lol...glad you got the sale! Keep up the awesome channel!

[@alternatereality7713]

I find the journey to be of greater significance than the destination. Shooting Leica or Pentax 67 will slow the process down dramatically and sometimes that’s exactly what you need. Then there are times when you want effortlessly take in focus shots of moving kids with blurry backgrounds and appreciation of high tech comes into play. It’s nice to have options!

[@michaelbennettphoto]

I agree! The M240 makes me feel almost like I’m shooting film! I also loved looking through the optical viewfinder

[@ShirazChanawala]

Your narration is great

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Thank you!

[@impressionsfromthegarden1915]

Could you do a video on how you edit?😊

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Yes for sure! I have one planned out!

[@impressionsfromthegarden1915]

@@michaelbennettphoto thanks that would be great :)

[@mpw621]

great images from your 240!

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Thank you!

[@JoseHerrerawl]

Great images and video.

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Thank you!

[@noixdecitron]

Nice pictures !

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Thank you!!!

[@jarrfuzz]

"I want a hybrid camera that can take very high quality photos and high quality VIDEOS ". Proceeds to buy the first Leica M with video capabilities and that EVERYBODY KNOWS is shit. 🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelbennettphoto]

I didn’t buy it for that reason, I wanted to get out of the system that I previously was in, and I saw a post about someone wanting to trade their M240. I messaged him about a trade and he was down, so that’s how I ended up with the M240. I knew it wouldn’t be the camera that I would need, but it was a camera that I be been wanting for a while now so I figured why not try it out.

[@oreziopancrazio3685]

Everybody knows is shit?!? Are you drunk?

[@FILMISNOTDEAD91]

the hasselblad 500cm is much better than the pentax 67

[@michaelbennettphoto]

I can definitely agree with that statement for certain applications, however, I wanted to get into a 6x7 system for landscape and portrait work.

[@jmuhamma]

I'd say the lenses aren't helping. But it's not right for him.

[@michaelbennettphoto]

What about the lenses are not right for me?

[@jmuhamma]

@michaelbennettphoto you're not going to get the level of performance from those other lenses compared to the leica ones. On the other hand. If you're doing videos etc. This isn't the best system.

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Yes I can definitely agree with the lenses not preforming as well as the Leica lenses would. But unfortunately I just needed a camera that could do more than the M240 could. Although, I really miss the shooting experience that the camera offered as well as the amazing sensor. The files edited so well.

[@KevinEscobarCo]

I like you M

[@michaelbennettphoto]

Thank you!

[@robertoposa1120]

So what you don‘t like it bit why making this video?

[@michaelbennettphoto]

I don’t think I understand what you mean. I really liked this camera, I just needed a camera that I could use to film videos. I really want to get back into the Leica M digital system.

[@rikardlandberg]

Haha, you millennials, it’s worse than all other cameras because you have to do everything yourself. ;)

[@michaelbennettphoto]

That’s why I like it so much!

[@SourPlanet]

In context that absolutely does make it worse. Shooting subjects in motion at a distance? Shooting video? Shooting in low light? Yeah, it's straight up worse. Shooting street with zone focus? Hey, it's better! It's all context. He actually laid out the context clearly in the video. You just ignored it to ramble on against a point which no one made.

[@tomislavstanich9379]

That is exactly the beneffit and the advantage of this camera. Are you stupid or.acting as damm?

[@tomislavstanich9379]

LEICA M240 is the most sophisticated digital M camera the LEICA Co. ever made! It takes great pictures, but also can take video, as well. You did NOT go into the detailed analysis either did not show the substantial knowledge about this camera. It is not even your own, ... so why bother making superficial videos like this?

[@michaelbennettphoto]

I did own the camera, that’s why I made this video about me selling it. And I know it take videos, I said that it does in the video. I just said that it doesn’t take “high quality” videos.

[@jjjoooojjj]

Yeah the video option in M240 is an epic fail. It's great for stills ..!!

[@tomislavstanich9379]

You must be not too bright young man. Goodby!