Leica M10

The Camera.

Leica M10

The camera.

Its unique balance of heritage and technical innovation embodies the essence of everything that is truly important for photography.

Compact dimensions, improved performance and the new ISO setting dial on the top plate offer M-Photographers what they wish for from an M-Camera.

Since the release of the Leica M3 at Photokina in 1954, every single M-System camera has represented the pinnacle of innovation for its day. Defined by what is essential for photography. Leica embodies this passion for quality, craftsmanship and its philosophy of photography to this day.

More than 60 years of rangefinder expertise, 11 years of digital M-Camera development and invaluable feedback from dedicated M-Photographers have inspired Leica engineers to create the slimmest digital M of all time: the Leica M10.

Working with the Leica M10 was like meeting up with an old friend.

 

British photographer Matt Stuart has been photographing the streets of London for over 20 years. This has given him a unique ability for identifying situations in fractions of a second and perfectly capturing their essence in pictures. It is, therefore, not surprising that he is counted among the most prominent representatives of his genre: contemporary street photography.

Matt Stuart was one of the first photographers to be given the chance to test the M10 – in Brussels. The resulting images were as beautiful and diverse as the city itself: curiosities and exciting snippets of everyday life – all captured by Matt Stuart in perfect little masterpieces. The camera felt familiar and ideal from the first moment on: ‘The M10 feels exactly like an analog Leica. Small and discreet – for me, it’s perfect. It’s like meeting up with an old friend again.

What I like most is the ability to change ISO values, shutter speeds and apertures while the camera is switched off.

 

Italian photographer Fulvio Bugani (*1974) has travelled to Cuba many times since his first visit in 2009. When he was commissioned to test the M10, he returned to the Caribbean island, which has in the meantime become his home away from home.

“The pictures I just captured with the M10 are part of a long-term project that began as a documentation of Cuban lifestyle. In the course of time, it has developed to become a personal exploration of the current situation of the country with the aim of gaining a better understanding of all facets of the current circumstances,” says Fulvio Bugani, summarising his work in Cuba.

As slimly built as an analog M

Many photographers appreciate the dimensions of analog M-Camera models for their perfect ergonomics and their fit in the hands. The Leica M10 marks the return to precisely these dimensions.

ISO setting dial

The ISO setting dial allows photographers to easily set one of the most important parameters for any particular situation – even when the camera is switched off.

Extended ISO range

Thanks to the new sensor design of the Leica M10, the ISO sensitivity range has now been extended to enable exposures between ISO 100 and ISO 50,000.

Leaner operating concept  

The focus has been set on the functions essential for photography: The back of the camera features only three buttons: Review, Live-View and Menu.

The improved viewfinder lets you see more

To improve the view of the subject, the field of view has been enlarged by 30% and the magnification factor has been increased to 0.73x. In addition to this, the eye-relief distance has also been significantly increased.

Fast continuous shooting  

Thanks to a 2 GB buffer memory and sequential shooting at up to five frames per second, photographers will never again miss the decisive moment.

As slimly built

as an analogue M

Many photographers wished for a return to the dimensions and ideal ergonomics of analogue M models. Leica has taken note of these wishes: the dimensions of the M10 are now identical to those of analogue M-Cameras. The Leica M10 is the slimmest digital M of all time.

ISO setting range

extended from 100 to 50,000

The new sensor design of the Leica M10 has made it possible to extend the ISO sensitivity range to values between 100 and 50,000 and also brings significantly improved noise characteristics in exposures captured at higher ISO values. The Leica M10 opens up entirely new areas of photography and delivers exceptional imaging performance even in difficult lighting conditions.

ISO setting dial

for better control

One of the most striking changes in the case of the Leica M10 is the ISO setting dial on the top plate. For the first time in a digital M, the M10 allows all essential shooting parameters such as distance, aperture, exposure time and ISO values to be preselected without using the menu – or even switching on the camera. For even better control and even more discreet photography.

Leaner

handling concept

With a handling concept reduced to the currently achievable minimum, the Leica M10 takes a further step in the direction of absolute perfection. Every single component and every technical solution in the Leica M10 concentrates uncompromisingly on photography. For instance, there are only three buttons on the back of the camera: Review, Live-View and Menu.

The improved viewfinder

lets you see more

From the very beginning, the ‘Messsucher’ (combined rangefinder/viewfinder) of the Leica M played an essential role. So essential that it gave the system its name; the ‘M‘ stands for ‘Messsucher’. For the Leica M10, several important aspects of this legendary combined viewfinder and rangefinder system have now been further improved. To improve the view of the subject, the field of view has been enlarged by 30% and the magnification factor has been increased 0.73. In addition to this, the eye-relief distance has also been significantly increased. Thanks to a 50% increase in this distance, the viewfinder is much more convenient to use, particularly for photographers who wear glasses.

Fast continuous shooting

Up to 5 frames per second

Thanks to a 2 GB buffer memory and sequential shooting at up to five frames per second at full resolution, photographers will never again miss the decisive moment.

The new Maestro-II processor takes

the M10 to the next quality level

The latest-generation Leica Maestro-II image processor of the Leica M10 reflects the state-of-the-art of advanced processor technology. In combination with the new 24 MP sensor, this ensures that all exposures fulfil the promise made by Leica: pictures that captivate with exceptional quality and brilliance. As a result, the Leica M10 delivers images with low digital noise levels and true-to-life detail, even at ISO values as high as 50,000.

Superior imaging performance

thanks to a new 24 MP sensor

The key component of the Leica M10 is the 24 MP, full-frame CMOS sensor developed especially for the camera. It features new technologies that lead to significant improvements in all parameters relevant to imaging performance: impressive dynamic range, excellent contrast rendition, exceptional sharpness and finest resolution of details.

Perfectly equipped

to withstand light showers, dust & Co.

Thanks to components machined from solid brass, the high strength of the M-10’s full-metal, magnesium alloy chassis and scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass, is built to effortlessly resist the adversities of everyday life guaranteeing enduring pleasure to the photographers. Further protection against light showers, dust and bad weather is provided by special rubber seals.

As you like it:

the ‘Favourites’ menu

The importance of particular settings varies according to personal preferences and photographic needs. To cater for these, the Leica M10 offers a programmable ‘Favourites’ menu. In this menu, the photographer defines personal preferences for the relevant parameters and can later access them at the press of a button. The settings can be easily changed

Wireless communication

with the M-App and WLAN connectivity

The Leica M10 is the first M-Camera with an integrated WLAN module. This allows pictures to be sent conveniently to iOS devices wireless and shared online. It also enables remote control of the Leica M10 by WLAN with a smartphone and the Leica M-App. If required, important parameters like the shutter speed or functions like releasing the shutter can also be controlled from the smartphone. This makes it easy to shoot from unusual angles and avoid camera shake when shooting with longer shutter speeds.

Focusing

with Focus Peaking

Focusing made easy: The Live View function of the Leica M10 offers two convenient focusing method. Focus Peaking automatically marks sharply focused edges as coloured lines and Live View offers the ability to magnify the subject on the monitor screen. In the Leica M10, the visibility of these contrasting lines has been improved against the previous generation and now enables even more convenient focusing assessment to ensure images with outstanding sharpness.

Sustainability

always in focus

Leica has been making history for decades – with cameras that have always been ahead of their times. Throughout all these years, Leica has always kept a tight focus on sustainability. In the 1950s, Leica created a timeless and enduring standard – the Leica M-Bayonet: almost all M-Lenses produced ever since can be mounted and used on today’s Leica M10. Our optical instruments are timeless and faithful companions with enduring reliability and an exceptionally long life.

Compatibility

with the Leica Visoflex and R-Lenses

The combination of the Leica R-Adapter and the Leica Visoflex 2.4 MP electronic accessory viewfinder makes it possible to use almost all Leica R-Lenses on the M10. In addition to this, the advanced loupe function enabled by the processor can now be freely positioned on any part of the viewfinder image for even better assessment of sharpness when shooting with Leica R-Lenses.


The Leica M10: Design and Quality Craftsmanship

Made in Germany

The Leica M has been around for more than sixty years. Whenever technological advances gave rise to a new generation of the rangefinder camera, our designers have determined how best to reconcile the new technical requirements with the distinctive appearance of this camera line.

As the company’s most definitive product, the design process of a Leica M requires an entirely different approach than any other camera.

Evolution

instead of revolution

The M calls for subtlety, as well as a sense of respect and responsibility towards a design tradition that has been passed down for over 60 years. Therefore, M design is about evolution, not revolution.

Consequently, the M10 is immediately recognizable as a true M. In fact, those who have remained loyal to their analog M models may find that the M10 seems like an old friend – after all, it is the first digital M to match the more compact form factor of its analog predecessors.

A masterpiece in the making

your Leica M10.

To guarantee the exceptional quality we demand and you expect from us, the Leica M10 is exclusively manufactured by the highly-qualified specialists at our factory in Wetzlar, Germany. The Leica M10 is not only made from 1,100 individual components, it is also built with our legendary passion for quality, precision, and perfection.

Production principles that define how quality is made in Germany and are manifested in the precision instrument that is the Leica M10. When you hold your new M10 camera for the first time, you can feel the exhaustive measures that Leica engineers strive to. Feel the body, turn the dials, and take a picture to discover how 1,100 individual parts and countless staff work hours creates an unparalleled masterpiece.


Leica M10 – deconstructed

More than 50 adjustment steps are required to build a camera with the utmost mechanical and optical precision such as the M10. It encompasses around 1,100 single components – including 30 that have been milled from brass, 126 screws and 17 optical elements.

Imaging
Lens MountLeica M
Camera FormatFull-Frame (1x Crop Factor)
PixelsEffective: 24 Megapixel
Maximum Resolution5976 x 3992
Aspect Ratio1970-01-01 03:02:00
Sensor TypeCMOS
Sensor Size24 x 36 mm
Image File FormatDNG, JPEG
Image StabilizationNone
Exposure Control
ISO SensitivityAuto, 100 to 50000
Shutter Speed1/4000 to 8 Seconds
1/4000 to 125 Seconds in Aperture Priority Mode
Bulb Mode
Metering MethodCenter-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot
Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual
Metering Range-1 to 20 EV
White BalanceAuto, Color Temperature, Manual
Continuous ShootingUp to 5 fps at 24 MP for up to 40 Exposures (JPEG)
Self-Timer2/12-Second Delay
Focus
Focus TypeManual Focus Only
Viewfinder and Monitor
Viewfinder TypeOptical
Viewfinder MagnificationApprox. 0.73x
Monitor Size3"
Monitor Resolution1,036,800 Dot
Monitor TypeFixed LCD
Flash
Built-In FlashNo
Maximum Sync Speed1/180 Second
Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
Interface
Memory Card SlotSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
WirelessWi-Fi
GPSNo
Environmental
Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Physical
Battery1 x BP-SCL5 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.4 VDC, 1300 mAh
Dimensions (W x H x D)5.5 x 3.1 x 1.5" / 139 x 80 x 38.5 mm
Weight1.45 lb / 660 g (Body with Battery)
Packaging Info
Package Weight5.485 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.05 x 9 x 6.6"

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