The Leitz and Leica Camera Compendium by Thorsten Overgaard

Leica rangefinder with fixed lens

Rangefinder-like cameras with fastened lens / Befestigte Linse  [serial numbers vs. production years may be found here]

Leica screw-mount film rangefinder cameras

Rangefinder cameras with Screw mount lens / Schraubgewinde   [serial numbers vs. production years may be found here]

Leica M film rangefinder with M bayonet

Leica M Rangefinder cameras with Bajonet   [serial numbers vs. production years may be found here and here]

Leica underwater cameras

Underwater Leica M camera (ELCAN)

ELCAN Leica UW underwater housing with fixed Elcan-M 28mm f/2.8 lens, for use with Leica M bajonet cameras

Leica digital rangefinder cameras with M mount

Digital Leica M cameras with interchangable Bajonet lenses  (same bajonet as Leica M cameras above)

Leica M8 crop-frame digital camera series (2006-2009)

Leica M8 Firmware downloads: Version 2.014

Leica M9 full-frame digital camera series (2009-2013)

Leica M9 Firmware downloads: Version 1.176 / Version 1.202 / Version 1.210 / Version 1.210 / Version 1.216 / Instruction PDF
Guide on how to find the shutter count of Leica M9
Guide on how to see which sensor is in your Leica M9/Leica M Monochrom

Leica M9-P Hermes Limited Edition Jean-Louis Dumas with three lenses; 50mm Noctilux, 50mm Summilux and 28mm Summicron. Also with a limited edition Hermes Camera Bag.
Lens design by Peter Karbe, lens and camera body re-design by Walter de'Silva.
Price for the set at the release date May 10, 2012 - delivery July 2012- was € 40,000 / $50,000 for the set.

This is a redesign of the lens barrel texture, in anodized silver and with Hermes orange numbers. Body re-design in silver chrome finish with Veau Swift burnt tan calfskin leather.

Another 300 sets Leica M9-P Hermes Limited Edition with the Leica 50mm Summilux-M ASPH Hermes Limited Edition was released as well, price € 20,000 / 25,000$.

Leica M9-P Hermes Limited Edition with 50mm Summilux.
As the above edition.
Price € 20,000 / 25,000$.

Leica M 240 "typ 240" full-frame digital camera series (2013-2017)

Leica M240 Firmware downloads: Version 1.1.0.2 / Version 2.0.1.5 / Version 2.0.2.5 / Version 2.0.3.0 / Version 2.1.0.0
Leica M262 Firmware downloads: Version 262 1.0.0.4 / Version 262 1.0.0.7 /
Leica M246 Monochrom Firmware downloads: Version 1.0.1.0 / Version 1.0.2.0

Leica M Monochrom Type 246
Leica M Typ 246 "Elliott"
Released April 30, 2015.
Delivery started May 2015.

Based on the Leica M 240 body with CMOS monochrom sensor with no AA filter.
Delivered with free Adobe Lightroom 6 (Lightroom CC) and Silver Efex Pro 2 software.

Leica M10 full-frame digital camera series (2017-2022)

Leica M10 Firmware downloads: Version 1.3.4.0 / Version 1.7.4.0 / Version 1.9.4.0 / Version 2.4.5.0 / Version 2.6.5.0 / Instruction PDF / Version 3.22.23.38 /
Leica M10-P Firmware downloads: Version 2.6.5.1 / Version 3.21.5.0 / Version 4.22.23.34 /
Leica M10-P ASC Limited Edition Firmware downloads: Version 3.22.23.52 /
Leica M10 Monochrom Firmware downloads: Version 4.22.23.34
Leica M10-D Firmware downloads: Version 3.22.23.52
Leica M10-R Firmware downloads: Version 30.22.23.34

Guide on how to find the shutter count on Leica M10.

Leica M10
Released 2017. Black or Silver.

Based on the Leica M 10-P with 24MP CMOS monochrom sensor with no AA filter.
Fitts the same EVF 020 as the Leica M240.

Leica M10-P
Released 2018. Black (20021) or Silver (20022).

Based on the Leica M 10 but with silent shutter and without the red dot logo.

Leica M10-P Safari Green
Released 2018 as limited edition (1,500 pcs) in Safari Green color.

Leica M10-P White
Released 2018 as limited edition (350 pcs) in white.

Leica M10-P Ghost Edition for Hodinkee
Released 2018 as limited edition (350 pcs) in white.

Leica M10-P "ASC 100 Eidtion"
Released 2018 as limited edition (100 pcs) for cinematographers with a PL mount adaptor in the kit, brass 35mm summilux and EVF. In the firmware, this camera has special cinematic looks for JPG files, as well as cine framelines.

Leica M10-P "Reporter"
Released January 21, 2021.

Limited edition of the Leica M10-P with kevlar armor covering and scratch-resistant paint. Limited edition of 450 samles.

Leica M10-R
Released 2020.
Black Chrome (20 002) or Silver (20 003)
The Leica M10-P model with upgraded sensor to 41MP.

Leica M10-R Black Paint
Special edition in black paint with chrome ring around the shutter release (like the Leica MP film camera)

Leica M10 Monochrom
Released January 2020. Black.

Based on the Leica M 10-P with CMOS monochrom sensor with no AA filter, but in 41MP size. Also now ISO goes as low as 160 ISO.

Leica M10 Monochrom Leitz Wetzlar
Released February 2020
Limited run of 650 pcs worldwide)

Same as Leica M10 Monochrom that was released a few weeks before, but with engraving on top plate (Leica logo and "Wetzlar"). Released together with a similar limited run (500 pcs worldwide) of the 35mm FLE, likewise with an engraving on the front to distinguish it from the normal version).

Leica M11 full-frame digital camera series (2022 - )

Leica M11 Firmware downloads: Version 1.2.1.0 (Jan 28, 2022) / Version 1.22.10.68 / Version 1.22.20.21 / Version 1.3.0.0 (March 29, 2022) / Version 1.4.0.0 (May 25, 2022) / Version 1.5.0.1 (August 3, 2022) / Version 1.6.0.0 (Dec 13, 2022)
Leica M11-P Firmware downloads:
Leica M11-E Firmware downloads:

Leica M11 Black
Released Jan 13, 2022. With internal memory, electronic shutter to 1/16000 and scalable DNG files. Made of magnesium and aluminum (530g)

Leica M11 Silver
Released Jan 13, 2022. With internal memory, electronic shutter to 1/16000 and scalable DNG files. Made of magnesium and brass (640g)

Leica M11 Monochrom Black Chrome.
Black and white 15-stop dynamic range edition of the Leica M11 camera, released April 13, 2023. With internal memory of 256GB, electronic shutter to 1/16000 and scalable DNG files. Made of magnesium and aluminum. No red dot logo on front

Leica M11-P black
The "Professional" version of the Leica M11. No red dot on the front, and "Leica" engrave on the top plate.

Leica M11-P silver
The "Professional" version of the Leica M11. No red dot on the front, and "Leica" engrave on the top plate.

Leica M11-P Kevlar NYC black
A limited handful of 6 Leica M11-P black made with kevlar wrapping for Leica Store NY Meatpacking.

Leica M11-P Kevlar NYC silver
A limited handful of 6 Leica M11-P silver made with kevlar wrapping for Leica Store NY Meatpacking.

Leica M11-D black
Fundamentally the Leica M11-P, but without a screen on the back. ISO dial on the back (not on the top left).

Leica digital medium format cameras

Leica S digital cameras

Leica S Type 006 (2012)
digital medium-format digital camera for The updated Leica S, now without the S2 or S3 but simply S.
Takes L eica S lenses and (via adapter) R lenses. Equipped with both focal plane shutter (FPS) central shutter (CS) in one camera. Comes with a full Lightroom licence.

Leica S-E Type 006 (2014)
The Leica S from 2012 re-launched in updated design at Photokina 2014 as the lower price entry-model model (with a large firmware update just prior to speed up the camera).
Comes with a full Lightroom licence.

Leica S Type 007 (2015)
CMOS sensor and the Leica Maestro II image processor, 2 GB buffer and video.
With built-in GPS and WiFi (WLAN).
Available Autumn 2015.
Comes with a full Lightroom licence.
Extras: Leica S-Adapter H for Hasselblad H lenses and the Leica S-Adapter C for Contax 645, Leica R to S adapter.

Leica S3 (2020)
CMOS sensor and the Leica Maestro II image processor

Leica SLR film cameras with R mount

Leica R cameras SLR (Single Lens Reflex) [serial numbers vs. production years may be found here and here]

Digital Leica dSLR cameras with R mount

Digital Leica R cameras dSLR (digital Single Lens Reflex) with R bajonet

Digital Leica dSLR cameras with SL mount

Digital Leica mirrorless cameras that takes Leica TL lenses as well as many other Leica lenses via bayonet adapter.

Leica SL2 Firmware downloads: Version 5.0 /

Leica SL full-frame cameras:

Leica SL Type 601 (2015)
Full-frame mirrorless auto-focus system introduced in September 2015 with a new range of lenses, as well as capability to take any Leica lens ever made. 4K video.
Delivery started on November 16, 2015

Leica SL2 black (2020)
Full-frame mirrorless auto-focus system, and upgrade of the 2015-released model Leica SL (typ 601) with improvements of design and larger sensor. 5K video.

Leica SL2 silver (2023)
Silver body version of the Leica SL2

Leica SL2-S (2020)
A down-sized version of the Leica SL2 in that is has a 24MP sensor. 4K video. Basically a Leiac SL (typ 601) in a SL2 body.

Leica SL2-S reporter (2020)
Woven aramid fiber body cover amd green. Limited edition.

Leica SL3
Full-frame mirrorless auto-focus system, and upgrade of the 2020-released model Leica SL2.

Leica TL / T / SL adapters:

Leica M to SL adapter (2015) is essentially the same adapter as the one used for the Leica T.

Leica screwmount to M to SL adapter (2015) Usually you would buy a Leica or 3rd party screw mount adapter and often leave it on the screw mount Leica lens. Then it fits into the Leica M mount.

Leica R to SL adapter (2016).

Leica Cine Lens to SL adapter (2015).

Leica S to Leica SL adapter (2015)

Leica T/TL/CL series compact cameras with APS-C sensors:

Leica T (April 2014)
New APS-C format CMOS camea system with touch screen that takes Leica TL (Leica T and Leica SL) lenses.

Leica TL (Oct 2016)
APS-C format CMOS sensor

Leica TL2 (July 2017)
APS-C format CMOS sensor new model introduced July 2017 that takes Leica TL (Leica T and Leica SL) lenses. Black version (18187) and silver version (18188).

Leica CL (Dec 2017)
APS-C format CMOS sensor camera system introduced Deccember 2017 that takes Leica TL (Leica T and Leica SL) lenses.

Digital Leica dSLR cameras with 4:3 mount

Digital Leica D cameras dSLR (digial Single Lens Reflex) with Four Third Bajonet

Small Leica digital cameras

Leica Digital cameras with fastened lens / Befestigte Linse

Leica D-Lux 5
incl. Full Lightroom licence

Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium
Limited edition with halfcase and cover and camera strap in grey leather.

Leica X2 silver or black
Incl. Full Lightroom licence

Also available as Leica X a la carte editons where you can design your own colors.

Leica X2 Edition Paul Smith
Incl. Full Lightroom licence

Limited edition designed by Paul Smith, in a collectors box with grey camera strap and matching grey half-case for the camera.

Limited edition 1500 pcs.

Leica X Vario Type 107
Incl. Full Lightroom licence

Leica X-E Grey
Announced at Photokina 2014. Incl. Full Lightroom licence. Basically the Leica X2 continued under a different name. With internal 110MB memory.

18 440
Black

18 441
Silver

Leica X Type 113
Announced at Photokina 2014 and comes with a redesigned, more lightstrong lens than the previous Leica X2.

Incl. Full Lightroom licence

Leica Q Typ 116
Also known as "Hemingway", the new digital full-frame mirrorless rangefinder camera. Delivery started on on June 11, 2015.

Incl. full Lightroom 6 licence

Leica Q-P
The matte black version of the Leica Q, without red dot logo.

Leica Q2 full-frame digital camera series (2018 - 2023)

Leica Q2 Firmware downloads:

Leica Q2 Black Paint
The updated version of the Leica Q, same lens and same everything, but improved viewfinder and design details, and larger battery.

Leica Q2 "Daniel Craig x Greg Williams"
Special limited adition with gold engravings and gold metal fittings, designed by and named by Agent 007 Daniel Craig and Uk photographer Greg Williams.

Leica Q2 "James Bond 007"
Limited version released together with the James Bond movie, October 2021

Leica Q2 Reporter Green Body
Special version of the Leic a Q2 with green body and Aramid Fiber.

Leica Q2 Ghost Edition Light Grey Body
Special version of the Leic a Q2 with grey and light grey paint/leather.

Leica Q2 Disney
Limited edition of 500 of the Leica Q2 celebrating 100 years of Disney.

Leica Q2 Monochrom Matte Black Body
The black and white version of the Leica Q2, with a monochrom sensor.

Leica Q2 Monochrom Reporter
Limited edition of 350 of the Leica Q2 Monochrom, with green body paint and Aramid Fiber.

Leica Q3 full-frame digital camera series (2023 - )

Leica Q3 Firmware downloads: Version 1.3.0 (Oct 16, 2023) /

Leica Q3 Black Paint (type 6505)
The updated version of the Leica Q2, with flip-up screen and 60Mp sensor.

Leica Q3 43
The Leiac Q3 with 43mm focal length ... and more

Leitz and Leica Family Tree as of 2003

From Ur-Leica to Leica R8 and M7 illustrated. Link: PDF poster