Drop a DNG file from your Leica M (Typ 262) and get the exact mechanical shutter actuation count in seconds — read directly from EXIF metadata in your browser, never uploaded anywhere. The Typ 262 is Leica’s pure-rangefinder M — no video, no live view, no Wi-Fi.
Check Shutter Count →The Leica M (Typ 262) was announced in September 2015 as a deliberate simplification of the M (Typ 240). Where the M240 added video recording, a rear-screen live view mode, and Wi-Fi, the Typ 262 strips these features away to deliver a camera focused purely on the rangefinder shooting experience. It shares the M240’s 24 MP full-frame CMOS sensor and the same M-mount lens compatibility but weighs slightly less due to the removed electronics.
The Typ 262 was marketed as the most affordable entry point into the Leica M digital rangefinder system at the time of its release. Leica has not officially published a mechanical shutter rating; the estimated lifespan based on the rangefinder focal-plane shutter design is approximately 100,000 actuations.
| Camera | Release | Sensor | Est. Shutter Life | Video | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica M (Typ 262) | 2015 | 24 MP FF CMOS | ~100,000 | No | DNG |
| Leica M (Typ 240) | 2012 | 24 MP FF CMOS | ~150,000 | Yes (1080p) | DNG |
| Leica M10 | 2017 | 24 MP FF CMOS | ~200,000 | No | DNG |
| Leica M11 | 2022 | 60 MP FF BSI CMOS | ~200,000 | No | DNG |
exiftool -ShutterCount yourfile.dng to read the actuation count directly. No special tools or subscriptions needed.
Alternative method: exiftool -ShutterCount yourfile.dng. Since all Leica M (Typ 262) bodies are pre-owned, always request a test DNG file from the seller before purchase and verify the count yourself.
Every Leica M (Typ 262) on the market is a used camera. Leica shutter service is expensive (€300–600 at authorised centres) — always factor this cost into the purchase price when the count is elevated.
| Shutter Count | % of Est. Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 8,000 | < 8 % | Very lightly used |
| 8,000 – 35,000 | 8 – 35 % | Normal use |
| 35,000 – 65,000 | 35 – 65 % | Moderate to heavy use |
| 65,000 – 90,000 | 65 – 90 % | High use — budget for service |
| 90,000 + | 90 %+ | Near or past estimated life — service likely needed |
Both cameras use the same 24 MP CMOS sensor and M-mount, but differ in features:
| Feature | Typ 240 | Typ 262 |
|---|---|---|
| Video recording | Yes (1080p) | No |
| Live view (rear LCD) | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Sensor resolution | 24 MP | 24 MP |
| M-mount lens compat. | Full | Full |
| Body weight | 680 g | 660 g (lighter) |
The Typ 262 was designed for photographers who found the M240’s added electronics unnecessary and wanted a simpler, slightly lighter body at a lower price point. For buyers who want video or live view, the M240 is the better choice. For pure stills rangefinder work, both cameras deliver identical image quality.
No. The Typ 262 deliberately removes the live view mode present on the M240. The rear LCD shows only playback and menu navigation — it cannot be used for composing shots. All composing is done through the optical rangefinder viewfinder.
All M-mount lenses from Leica, Voigtländer, Zeiss, and compatible third parties work on the Typ 262. 6-bit coded lenses (Leica and some third-party) enable automatic lens correction and EXIF lens data. Uncoded lenses work but require manual lens selection in the menu for correction profiles.
For photographers committed to the M-system rangefinder experience, the Typ 262 represents the most affordable entry into Leica digital full-frame M rangefinder photography. Its 24 MP sensor delivers excellent image quality with Leica M lenses. The M10 (2017) succeeded it with a thinner body and higher shutter rating — buyers with more budget should consider the M10 instead.