Drop a DNG RAW file from your Leica M-E (Typ 240) and get the exact shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere. The M-E Typ 240 shares its 24 MP full-frame CMOS sensor with the M240, without video recording.
Check Shutter Count →The Leica M-E (Typ 240) was released in 2015 as a cost-optimised variant of the Leica M240 (M Typ 240, 2012). It uses the same 24 MP full-frame CMOS sensor and Maestro image processor, but removes the video recording capability and uses a lower-resolution 230,000-dot rear LCD in place of the M240’s 920,000-dot screen. Leica discontinued the M-E (Typ 240) in 2018, succeeded by the M-E (Typ 262), which used the M Typ 262’s sensor and body.
The M-E (Typ 240) retains the M240’s live view, all-brass body, and Leica horizontal cloth focal-plane shutter. Like all M-series bodies, it saves RAW files in Adobe DNG format with the shutter count embedded in the Leica MakerNote.
Leica does not publish an official shutter rating. The estimated lifespan is approximately 150,000 actuations.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Est. Shutter Life | Video | RAW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica M240 (M Typ 240) | 2012 | 24 MP FF CMOS | ~150,000 | 1080p | DNG |
| Leica M-E (Typ 240) | 2015 | 24 MP FF CMOS | ~150,000 | None | DNG |
| Leica M Typ 262 | 2015 | 24 MP FF CMOS | ~150,000 | None | DNG |
| Leica M10 | 2017 | 24 MP FF CMOS | ~150,000 | None | DNG |
The Leica M-E (Typ 240) embeds the shutter count in the DNG RAW file’s Leica MakerNote IFD, identical to the M240. ShutterCount reads it automatically.
The M-E (Typ 240) displays the shutter count directly: navigate to Menu → Camera Information on the rear LCD. Note that the M-E (Typ 240) has a lower-resolution 230k-dot LCD compared to the M240 — the display is functional but less sharp.
The M-E (Typ 240) was produced from 2015 to 2018 and is now approximately a decade old. Leica M rangefinders accumulate counts slowly with deliberate shooting styles, but professional bodies can have high counts. Age-related shutter curtain deterioration matters as much as count:
| Actuation Count | % of Est. Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 15,000 | 0 – 10 % | Very low use — near new |
| 15,000 – 45,000 | 10 – 30 % | Low use — excellent condition expected |
| 45,000 – 90,000 | 30 – 60 % | Moderate use — inspect shutter curtains |
| 90,000 – 130,000 | 60 – 87 % | High use — negotiate price; shutter service likely needed soon |
| 130,000 + | 87 %+ | Near estimated limit — budget for Leica factory shutter service |
Leica shutter service costs are significantly higher than other brands (€500–€1,000+ depending on region). Factor this into the purchase price of a high-count M-E (Typ 240).
The M-E (Typ 240), M240, and M Typ 262 all launched around the same period and share the same core image-making platform:
For shutter count purposes, all three embed the count identically in the DNG MakerNote and are read equally by shuttercount.app.
The earlier M-E (Typ 220) (2012) was a simplified version of the M9, using a 18 MP full-frame CCD sensor — an entirely different camera. The M-E (Typ 240) (2015) is based on the M240 platform with a 24 MP CMOS sensor, live view, and vastly improved high-ISO capability. Despite the shared “M-E” name, they are different generations.
Only Leica’s Wetzlar factory service or authorised service centres can reset the hardware counter after a shutter replacement. The DNG MakerNote count cannot be easily forged. Always verify from an original SD card DNG.
Yes. The M-E (Typ 240) accepts all Leica M-mount lenses. With 6-bit coded lenses, the camera applies automatic lens profiles for vignetting and distortion correction. The 24 MP full-frame sensor resolves modern Leica M lenses fully, including APO-Summicron and current Summilux designs. Vintage uncoded lenses can be manually registered in the camera menu.