Leica M typ 240 vs. Leica M typ 262

[eckhardf]

I think the shutter sounds might differ between the type 240 and 262?

I am guessing that the sound of the 240 shutter might be fractionally louder or longer as it needs to revert to an open (sensor exposed) state after actuation to accommodate live view.

The shutter sound of my M-D 262 is very quiet and the shutter blinds remain in a closed state after actuation and when changing lenses.

I'm very happy with my personal choice and enjoy the simplicity in operation that the M-D offers.

 

[airfrogusmc]

I bought the M 262 instead of the 240. It's lighter, it's shutter is not a loud as the 240 and no video.

 

[jsrockit]

So, if price and condition of the cameras is equal, why not get the one with the most features, especially if they can be disabled if you don't use them. I have an MP240 and seldom crimp and have used it for a video once in two years.

Because if you do not use those features, the more minimal one might be more appealing to some. The camera is made for a reason this way... because some like this style. To those who prefer this style of camera, it is hard to explain to someone who doesn't.

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Less is more.

Mike

 

[shawn]

I think the shutter sounds might differ between the type 240 and 262?

I am guessing that the sound of the 240 shutter might be fractionally louder or longer as it needs to revert to an open (sensor exposed) state after actuation to accommodate live view.

The shutter sound of my M-D 262 is very quiet and the shutter blinds remain in a closed state after actuation and when changing lenses.

On the M240 if you aren't using LiveView and are using classic metering the shutter is closed between exposures too.

Shawn

 

[raid]

I would pick the M 240 for its very useful LiveView function. If you are a purist, use a Barnack Leica with film. With a digital Leica camera, get the technology and make use of it.

Just my thoughts on it.

 

[Gregm61]

There was a period of months during 2018 when I owned the M262 (bought new in 2016), an MP240 and M246 Monochome, both purchased used from Tamarkin. Today I own just my original M262. The M240 and 246 are significantly heavier due to the Aluminum top plate of the M262, which in real use feels no less sturdy but is quite a bit lighter, and if you have it packed with a series of 4 lenses like I often do (21 or 18mm, 35, 75 and 135) any weight savings is nice.

Image quality between the M240 and M262 is no different. The one thing I do miss with the M262 is the preview lever as I do utilize it quite a bit when shooting my M4 and M6 film bodies. I've considered asking Don Goldberg if he had the ability to add one to it.

 

[Doug]

The M240 is a fine and uniquely versatile Leica. I explored the live view feature early-on with adapted SLR lenses but have not found it particularly useful as I have a nice SLR too. I have not used the video feature, not even accidentally.

Then I got the M-D262 and connected right away, very likeable camera... I have it with me now on my vacation to the snowy Canadian Rockies, with an old v.1 35 Summicron. And, Greg, it has a frameline preview lever.