Image via Leica Camera
The new Leica Monochrom (typ 246) is finally here, and it is fantastic. The previous version was my favorite Leica so it will be hard to beat, but I think the new (major) improvements in usability will make a big difference to many photographers.
* This is a "rolling" review, meaning I will be updating it regularly with more samples and also my opinions on using the new Monochrom.
Below are a few sample images, more coming as soon as I have time. All were DNG (Leica's raw format) processed with either Lightroom 6 or Capture One 8.
The lens was the new 50mm APO-Summicron (also amazing, need to review it soon).
Image ©2015, Benjamin Traves
Image ©2015, Benjamin Traves
Image ©2015, Benjamin Traves
Image ©2015, Benjamin Traves
Image ©2015, Benjamin Traves
New!! Low light image samples...
ISO 12,500 at night through a shop window. Still extremely sharp. Lens was the 18mm Super Elmar
ISO 5000, 18mm lens, handheld at night.
More coming soon...