Leica M10

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Leica M10
Overview
TypeDigital rangefinder camera
Intro price$6,495[1] / £5,600[2]
Lens
LensLeica M-mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor35.8 mm × 23.9 mm (1.41 in × 0.94 in) image sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Maximum resolution24 Megapixels
Film speed100 to 50000
Storage mediaSD, SDHC, SDXC
Focusing
Focus modesManual
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesManual, aperture priority auto exposure, shutter priority
Exposure meteringMulti, centre weighted, spot
Flash
FlashFixed hot shoe
Shutter
ShutterFocal plane, metal curtains, vertical travel
Shutter speed range8 s to 1/4000 s
Viewfinder
ViewfinderRangefinder and additional color TFT LCD display: 3", 1,036,800 pixels
Viewfinder magnification0.73x
Image processing
Image processorLeica Maestro-II
General
Video recordingNo
BatteryBP-SCL5 lithium-ion battery
Dimensions139 mm × 80 mm × 39 mm (5.5 in × 3.1 in × 1.5 in)
Weight660 g (23 oz) (incl. battery)
Made inGermany

The Leica M10 is a digital camera in Leica Camera AG's rangefinder M series. It accepts Leica M-mount lenses. The camera 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.

Main differences to other recent Leica M series digital cameras

  • New sensor (24 MP full-frame CMOS)[3][4]
  • Viewfinder has 30% enlargement, with the magnification increasing from 0.68x to 0.73x[3]
  • 50% increase of the viewfinder eye-relief for people who wear eyeglasses[3]
  • Body depth of 33.75 mm, 4 mm less than the Leica M Typ 240 – the same dimensions as Leica M film cameras[3]
  • Wireless LAN connectivity - the first Leica M camera with this[2][3][1]
  • Remotely controllable using a dedicated app[2] (Apple iOS only at time of release)[3][1]
  • Manual ISO dial on the top plate, selectable between ISO 100 and 6400, auto ISO, and custom ISO[2][3]
  • ISO 100 to 50000 — a far greater range[3][1]
  • Improved dynamic range[3]
  • Continuous shooting at 5 frames-per-second[1]
  • Revised menu system[4]
  • Simplified rear button configuration[3][1]
  • A new, smaller, battery[2]
  • No video recording[5][2][3]

Notable Leica accessories

  • Leica Visoflex (typ 020) electronic viewfinder[2]
  • Thumb grip[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Etienne, Stefan (18 January 2017). "Leica's M10 takes a great camera line of the past and makes it digital". TechCrunch. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Topham, Michael (18 January 2017). "Leica M10 review: hands on first look". Amateur Photographer. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Seifert, Dan (18 January 2017). "Leica's latest M camera blends the new with the old". The Verge. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
  4. ^ a b Britton, Barney (18 January 2017). "The M U want: Leica M10 First Impressions Review and Samples". Digital Photography Review. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
  5. ^ Grunin, Lori (18 January 2017). "Leica rewards the faithful with the M10 (hands-on)". CNET. Retrieved 19 January 2017.

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