Leica CM Zoom

Production era - 2005-2006 LeicaWiki.de - Note: Serial numbers were assigned in 2003 only (see list at bottom of page)
Leica Order No. - 18 141
Camera type - Compact 35mm viewfinder camera with zoom lens and hot shoe for external flash (SCA 3502)
Film format - 35mm ; 24 x 36mm
Camera body - Titanium with leather finish
Lens - LEICA VARIO-ELMAR 35–70mm f/3.5–6.5 (7 elements in six groups) ; manual zoom operation
Autofocus system - Passive phase-detecting autofocus
Viewfinder system - Real image viewfinder with markings for the AF measuring field and for close-ups. Flash status indicated by red LED, diopter compensation from -3 to +1 diopters, suitable for eyeglass wearers.
Viewfinder displays - Data indication inside the viewfinder of shutter speed, f-stop, flash condition and focus
Viewfinder magnification - 0.38-0.64 x ; Optical viewfinder field corresponds to approx. 85 % of the film format.
Focusing range - 0.7 m / 271/2 in < 
Smallest object field - 240 x 360mm (91/2 x141/8 in) in telephoto position
Exposure operating modes - Automatic program, optional flash activation (also in back lit situations), aperture-preferred automatic exposure, pre-light to reduce redeye effect ; Slow (slow shutter speeds) ; Flash OFF ; Slow with synchronization at the end of the exp
Exposure metering - 2-zone metering cell (center of image/edges)
Exposure override - From -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Focusing modes - Autofocus, manual focusing
Measured value storage - Storage of metered exposure value and measured distance by a light pressure on the shutter release button.
Shutter speeds - 99 s > 1/500 s
Flash range with ISO 100/21° slide film - W : 0.7–4.0m (2.2–13 ft), Guide no. : 14 (m) , 46 (ft) T : 0.7–2.5m (2.2–8 ft), Guide no. : 16 (m) , 52 (ft)
Flash range with SF 24D - W : 0.7–5.7m (2.2–18 ft) T : 0.7–3.2m (2.2–10 ft)
Control of accessory flash unit - SCA flash units with SCA 3502M4 adapter and LEICA SF 24D can be controlled by the camera. Functions shown in the LC display - Flash function ; exposure over-ride ; exposure counter ; battery condition ; selftimer ; exposure progr. ; manually set focusing distance, date/time.
Film speed setting - Automatic for films with DX coding from ISO 25/15° tISO 5000/38° ; for films without DX coding or with speeds below ISO 25/15°, the speed is set at ISO 100/21°.
Picture series function - The picture series function is activated by pressing the shutter release button continuously.
Selftimer - 2- or 10-second exposure delay
Data imprinting - Integrated dating device for imprinting the day and time or the date on the film.
Power supply - Lithium battery CR 123A
Dimensions (W x H x D) - 118 x 66 x 58 mm / 4 2/3 x 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 in
Weight - approx. 360 g / 12.7 oz (with battery)
Includes - Camera and carrying strap, wrist loop, battery and high-grade velour pouch in a case.
Accessories - SF 24D flash unit, Wrist loop 18 528, Carrying strap 18 529, Electric cable release 18 540
Other features - Tripod socket, film cartridge window, automatic film advance ; manual start of rewinding possible ; connector for remote release.
Designer - Achim Heine
Manuals & brochures
manufacturer's data courtesy of Helex Camera