Drop a DNG RAW file from your Leica M240 (M Typ 240) and get the exact shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Leica M240 (officially M Typ 240, released 2012–2013) was a landmark Leica M body: the first M-series camera to use a CMOS sensor, enabling live view, 1080p video, and dramatically improved high-ISO performance compared to the M9's CCD. Its 24 MP full-frame sensor, Maestro processor, and all-brass body with Leica cloth focal-plane shutter make it one of the most popular used Leica M bodies for street and documentary photographers.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Est. Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica M240 (M Typ 240) | 2012 / 2013 | 24 MP full-frame CMOS | ~150,000 | DNG |
The Leica M240 embeds the shutter count in the DNG RAW file's MakerNote IFD. ShutterCount reads it automatically.
The M240 also displays the shutter count directly: navigate to Menu → Camera Information on the rear LCD. This is useful for quick verification but cannot be used to verify a DNG from a potential seller.
Leica M rangefinders are often used for deliberate, unhurried street and documentary photography — workflows that accumulate counts slowly. However, professional photojournalists may have used M240 bodies heavily. Age-related shutter curtain deterioration is as important as count when evaluating a used M240:
| 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 M240.
Leica M-series cameras save files in Adobe DNG format with Leica's own MakerNote IFD embedded. The shutter count is stored as a plain integer in the Leica MakerNote — no encryption is applied. ShutterCount locates the Leica MakerNote, reads the ShutterCount tag, and returns the value in your browser.
The same DNG-reading method applies to the Leica M10, M10-P, M10-R, M11, and M11 variants. Each body uses a slightly different MakerNote offset, but all are supported.
Lightroom and other DNG converters may strip or alter MakerNote data during conversion or export. Always use the original DNG file as written directly to the SD card for accurate shutter count reading. Exported DNGs or converted copies may return incorrect or no count.
Drop an original DNG file from your M240's SD card into shuttercount.app. The count is read from the Leica MakerNote entirely in your browser.
Leica does not publish an official figure. The estimated lifespan is ~150,000 actuations, matching other M-series bodies with horizontal cloth focal-plane shutters.
The M10 (2017) introduced a thinner body matching the profile of pre-M9 rangefinders, a 24 MP sensor without video capability (reintroduced in the M10-P Monochrom), and improved high-ISO performance. The M240 has a slightly thicker body but adds video recording (720p/1080p), a higher-resolution rear LCD, and a battery grip option (MultiFunction Handgrip M). Both use DNG and store shutter count in the MakerNote.
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.
The M240 records 1080p video at up to 25 fps (PAL) or 24 fps, using the full sensor width. It is the first (and remains rare) M-body with video — later M10 models removed video, though the M11 variant line reintroduced it selectively.