Discretion and unobtrusiveness are particular strengths of the M-System. For instance, the Leica M-Es shutter action is extremely quiet. At the same time, the combination of camera and lens is more compact than any other full-format camera system a reason why M-Photographers often go unnoticed and simply blend into the scenery. The Leica M-E features an 18-megapixel high-resolution CCD sensor in full 35 mm format. The sensor is perfectly attuned to its role in the very compact M-System and the superior performance of M-Lenses.

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