Leica M EV1

The Leica M EV1 arrived in 2025 as a mirrorless camera built around a full-frame 60MP sensor. Those core specs place it firmly in high-resolution territory.

The Leica M mount defines the lens system this camera belongs to, and composition is handled through the camera's electronic viewfinder.

At 484g the camera is light to carry, and weather sealing and Wi-Fi add practical convenience for outdoor shooting and wireless connection. That combination suits photographers who want strong resolution in a body they can take anywhere.

Resolution is the headline strength here. A 60MP full-frame sensor gives you room to crop tightly or produce large prints while keeping plenty of detail in the frame. For subjects such as landscapes, architecture or studio work, that pixel count leaves flexibility after the shutter fires. The resulting files are also large, which shapes storage needs.

Lens choice runs through the Leica M mount, so your optics come from the M system. That single mount defines both the character of the camera and the range of glass you can put in front of the sensor.

Framing is handled by the electronic viewfinder. Because it is a live display rather than an optical path, you view the scene as the sensor sees it, which keeps composition straightforward with whatever M lens is mounted.

The camera has a single memory card slot. With no second slot there is no in-camera backup during a shoot, so plan your card capacity around the large files a 60MP sensor produces and carry a spare card for important work.

Battery specifics were not supplied with this camera's data. The battery rating and charging options, including whether USB charging is offered, are unverified here, so no claims about shooting endurance can be made.

The memory card format is also unspecified, so check which card type the slot accepts before purchasing cards. Until those details appear, storage planning rests on the single confirmed slot.

Weather sealing helps the body resist dust and moisture when you shoot outdoors. It is protection against the elements, not a guarantee against heavy rain or submersion, so still take care in bad conditions.

Wi-Fi is built in, so the camera offers wireless connectivity. The supplied specifications do not detail what that connection supports, such as image transfer or remote control, so confirm those workflows separately before relying on them.

At 484g, the camera's weight keeps it a light companion for travel and everyday shooting, and it pairs with the weather sealing when you head outdoors.

Several further feature details, including screen specifications and GPS, were not supplied, so treat those aspects as unverified until fuller details appear.

Video recording modes are not part of the specifications supplied for this camera, so we cannot confirm resolutions, frame rates or whether it records motion at all. Treat moving-image capability as unverified until Leica publishes full details.