Leica M2

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:camera
gptkbp:accessories gptkb:Leica_M_lenses
gptkbp:box_office bottom-loading
gptkbp:built high
gptkbp:clock_speed X-sync at 1/50s
gptkbp:collectibility high
gptkbp:color_options black, chrome
gptkbp:community Leica enthusiasts
gptkbp:dimensions 138 x 77 x 38 mm
gptkbp:durability high durability
gptkbp:ergonomics compact and lightweight
gptkbp:film gptkb:manual
gptkbp:film_length automatic reset
gptkbp:film_technique color and black-and-white
gptkbp:flash_shoe cold shoe
gptkbp:focus manual focus
gptkbp:frame_lines 35mm, 50mm, 90mm
gptkbp:has_units none (manual exposure)
gptkbp:historical_significance classic rangefinder camera
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Leica M2
gptkbp:influences later Leica models
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1958
gptkbp:isorange 25 to 3200
gptkbp:legacy iconic camera design
gptkbp:lens_type gptkb:Leica_M_mount
gptkb:Leica_M_lenses
various focal lengths
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:camera
gptkbp:market_segment professional photography
gptkbp:material gptkb:metal
gptkbp:notable_features interchangeable lenses
silent operation
frame selector
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:photographers
gptkbp:photography street photography
gptkbp:price_range varies by condition
gptkbp:production_location gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:production_years 1958 to 1967
gptkbp:restoration gptkb:manual
gptkbp:setting_time optional
gptkbp:shutter_speed 1/1000s
1s
1s to 1/1000s
cable release compatible
mechanical focal-plane shutter
gptkbp:style minimalist
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Leica_M3
gptkb:Leica_M4
gptkbp:type rangefinder camera
gptkbp:user_experience intuitive controls
gptkbp:user_manual available online
gptkbp:video_output 35mm
gptkbp:viewfinder_type optical viewfinder
0.72x
combined rangefinder and viewfinder
gptkbp:weight 600 grams
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Leica_M3
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4