Leica M10
The Leica M10 is a full-frame digital rangefinder camera in Leica Camera AG's rangefinder M series.[3] It accepts Leica M-mount lenses. The camera model was introduced on 19 January 2017. It is a successor to the Leica M9; and has similarities with and differences to the Leica M (Typ 240), Leica M (Typ 262), and Leica M Monochrom. There are five variants of the M10 line—the M10, M10-P, M10-D, and M10 Monochrom and M10-R.
Overview | |
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Type | Digital rangefinder camera |
Intro price | $6,495[1] / £5,600[2] |
Lens | |
Lens | Leica M-mount |
Sensor/medium | |
Sensor | 35.8 mm × 23.9 mm (1.41 in × 0.94 in) image sensor |
Sensor type | CMOS |
Maximum resolution | 24 Megapixels |
Film speed | 100 to 50000 |
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Focusing | |
Focus modes | Manual |
Exposure/metering | |
Exposure modes | Manual, aperture priority auto exposure, shutter priority |
Exposure metering | Multi, centre weighted, spot |
Flash | |
Flash | Fixed hot shoe |
Shutter | |
Shutter | Focal plane, metal curtains, vertical travel |
Shutter speed range | 8 s to 1/4000 s |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder | Rangefinder and additional color TFT LCD display: 3", 1,036,800 pixels |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73× |
Image processing | |
Image processor | Leica Maestro-II |
General | |
Video recording | No |
Battery | BP-SCL5 lithium-ion battery |
Dimensions | 139 mm × 80 mm × 39 mm (5.5 in × 3.1 in × 1.5 in) |
Weight | 660 g (23 oz) (incl. battery) |
Made in | Germany |
Leica M10
Main differences to other recent Leica M series digital cameras
- New sensor (24 MP full-frame CMOS)
- Viewfinder has 30% enlargement, with the magnification increasing from 0.68x to 0.73x[4]
- 50% increase of the viewfinder eye-relief for people who wear eyeglasses[4]
- Body depth of 33.75 mm, 4 mm less than the Leica M Typ 240 – the same dimensions as Leica M film cameras[4]
- Wireless LAN connectivity - the first Leica M camera with this feature[2][4][1]
- Remotely controllable using a dedicated app[2] (Apple iOS only at time of release)[4][1]
- Manual ISO dial on the top plate, select-able between ISO 100 and 6400, auto ISO, and custom ISO[2][4]
- ISO 100 to 50000 — a far greater range[4][1]
- Improved dynamic range[4]
- Continuous shooting at 5 frames-per-second[1]
- Revised menu system[5]
- Simplified rear button configuration[4][1]
- A new, smaller, battery[2]
- No video recording[6][2][4]
- Increased dynamic range of up to 12.9EV and improved low-light performance.[7]
Leica M10-P
The Leica M10-P was announced on 21 August 2018. The design of the M10-P differs from that of the M10 by not having Leica's red dot on the front but instead it has Leica's script on its top plate. Apart from this the M10-P features a touchscreen LCD, an electronic level and a quieter shutter mechanism. The M10-P's retailed price is higher than the M10.[8]
Leica M10-D
Leica M10 Monochrom
Leica M10-R
Overview | |
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Type | Digital rangefinder camera |
Intro price | $8,295[9] / £7,100[10] |
Lens | |
Lens | Leica M-mount |
Sensor/medium | |
Sensor | 35.8 mm × 23.9 mm (1.41 in × 0.94 in) image sensor |
Sensor type | CMOS |
Sensor maker | Leica |
Maximum resolution | 41 Megapixels |
Film speed | 100 to 50000 |
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Focusing | |
Focus modes | Manual |
Exposure/metering | |
Exposure modes | Manual, aperture priority auto exposure, shutter priority |
Exposure metering | Multi, centre weighted, spot |
Flash | |
Flash | Fixed hot shoe |
Shutter | |
Shutter | Focal plane, metal curtains, vertical travel |
Shutter speed range | 960 s to 1/4000 s |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder | Rangefinder and additional color TFT LCD display: 3", 1,036,800 pixels |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73× |
Image processing | |
Image processor | Leica Maestro-II |
General | |
Video recording | No |
Battery | BP-SCL5 lithium-ion battery |
Dimensions | 139 mm × 80 mm × 39 mm (5.5 in × 3.1 in × 1.5 in) |
Weight | 660 g (23 oz) (incl. battery) |
Made in | Germany |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Leica M (Typ 240) |
The Leica M10-R announced on 16 July 2020 has 40 megapixels[11] compared to the 24-megapixel sensor in the M10. Noise levels are also reduced.
The M10-R is the fifth variant of the M10 line and the company refers to it as the “pinnacle” of the lineup.
Gallery
- Leica M10-P
- Leica M10-P 'Safari' edition
- Leica M10-P 'Bold Grey' edition
References
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- Topham, Michael (18 January 2017). "Leica M10 review: hands on first look". Amateur Photographer. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- "Leica M10: Digital Photography Review". Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- Seifert, Dan (16 July 2020). "Leica's new M10-R packs a 40-megapixel sensor". The Verge. The Verge. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- Britton, Barney (18 January 2017). "The M U want: Leica M10 First Impressions Review and Samples". Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- Grunin, Lori (18 January 2017). "Leica rewards the faithful with the M10 (hands-on)". CNET. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- "Photographer Choice | Leica M10 Review | Camera Planets Review »". Camera Planets. 2017-12-07. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
- "Leica M10-P: Digital Photography Review". www.dpreview.com. Retrieved 2019-12-17.
- Etienne, Stefan (16 July 2020). "Leica M10-R, Black Chrome". leicacamerausa. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- Topham, Michael (16 July 2020). "M10-R, black chrome finish". Onlince Leica Store UK. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- https://en.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Leica-M10-R