Leica's first APS-C mirrorless — the T Typ 701, 16MP CMOS, TL mount, touchscreen, 2014.
The Leica T (Typ 701) was released in 2014 as Leica's first APS-C mirrorless camera and the start of the TL system with the Leica TL mount. Its body was machined from a single block of aluminium and it used a minimalist touchscreen interface with almost no physical buttons, a notable departure from the M-series controls.
The T (Typ 701) is an APS-C mirrorless camera with a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor and the Leica TL lens mount, and it can also take M lenses with an adapter. It has no built-in viewfinder, relying on the large rear touchscreen for composition, though an optional electronic finder fits the hot shoe. Autofocus is contrast-based, and it records Full HD video, marking Leica's move into a modern mirrorless interface.
It suits photographers wanting a compact, well-built APS-C camera with a simple touch-driven interface for travel and general shooting. The unibody aluminium construction feels solid, and adapting M lenses extends its reach, though the screen-led interface and lack of a built-in finder divide opinion and the autofocus is modest by later standards.
When buying, check the shutter count, inspect the sensor for dust and marks, and test the touchscreen thoroughly for dead zones or dead pixels since it drives almost all control. Confirm the optional EVF if included, check the card-door and battery-door latches, and verify the BP-DC13 battery is available. As a CMOS body there is no CCD-corrosion concern, so focus on the screen, the touch interface and general mechanical condition.