Question 1

What is the difference between the Leica M-P (Typ 240) and the Leica M (Typ 240)?

Accepted Answer

The M-P and the standard M share the same 24MP full-frame CMOS sensor and core rangefinder mechanics, but the M-P drops the Leica logo embossed on the top plate for a cleaner look, adds a larger 2GB internal buffer for longer bursts, and uses a sapphire crystal LCD cover glass for extra durability. The Safari Green Edition is based on the M-P, so you get those hardware upgrades alongside the distinctive olive exterior.

Question 2

Does the Leica M-P Typ 240 have autofocus?

Accepted Answer

No — the M-P (Typ 240) is a true rangefinder with fully manual focus. You focus by aligning the rangefinder patch in the optical viewfinder, which is the classic Leica M experience. There is no phase-detect or contrast-detect autofocus system. This is a feature for many Leica shooters, not a limitation — it slows you down intentionally and keeps you engaged with every frame.

Question 3

What lenses work on the Leica M-P (Typ 240) Safari Green Edition?

Accepted Answer

Any lens with a Leica M bayonet mount works natively. Popular pairings include the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH (which was included in the original Safari kit), the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH, and the classic Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2. With an adapter you can also mount older Leica R, Nikon F or Contax G lenses, though you lose rangefinder coupling on non-M glass.

Question 4

Is the Leica M-P 240 good for video?

Accepted Answer

It shoots Full HD 1920×1080 video at up to 30fps with a built-in microphone, which is perfectly usable for casual or documentary clips. That said, there's no headphone jack for audio monitoring, no image stabilisation, and no articulating screen — so it's not built as a video tool. Think of video as a useful bonus rather than a primary feature.

Question 5

What is the ISO range of the Leica M-P Typ 240?

Accepted Answer

The native ISO range runs from 200 to 6400. There's no extended low ISO setting, so if you're shooting in very bright conditions you'll want a neutral density filter with fast lenses. At ISO 3200–6400 the full-frame sensor produces a film-grain-like texture that many Leica shooters actually prefer over clinical noise reduction.

Question 6

Why does the Safari Green Edition have an olive coating?

Accepted Answer

Leica's safari and olive editions trace back to the 1960s, originally produced for military and fieldwork use. The olive exterior on the M-P (Typ 240) Safari is a functional coating — resistant to fingerprints, UV light, chemicals and light scratches — not just an aesthetic choice. It makes the camera less conspicuous on the street and more resilient in outdoor or travel conditions.

Question 7

Is buying a used Leica M-P (Typ 240) Safari Green Edition worth it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for the right photographer. The Safari Green Edition is a limited run, so used examples retain their appeal both as working cameras and collectibles. The olive coating ages gracefully and the full-frame rangefinder experience is unchanged from new. Buying used means you get the same optics-forward shooting experience at a lower price point, and with our full inspection and warranty, you can buy with confidence.

Mount	Leica M
Stabilisation
Sensor format	Full Frame
Camera type	Rangefinder
Video resolution	Full HD
Weight (Grams)	680
Year of release	2014
Auto Focus
Film or Digital	Digital
Storage Media Type	SD

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