Leica M10-R Review
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The Leica M10-R is a high-resolution rangefinder built for devotees of the M system who want maximum detail without abandoning the manual-focus, stripped-down philosophy that defines this camera line. Its 40-megapixel full-frame sensor is a significant leap from the 24-megapixel M10, delivering exceptional image quality in a body that retains the classic rangefinder experience with a 0.73x optical finder and manual focus only. There's no video, no IBIS, no autofocus, and just a single SD card slot, all deliberate omissions that keep the M10-R focused on stills and the tactile, deliberate shooting Leica M users prize.
Reviewers praise the sensor upgrade and regard the M10-R as a refined, peak expression of the digital M platform. The combination of 40 megapixels, 14-bit DNG files, and Leica's Maestro II processor produces images with fine tonality and detail, while the brass-and-magnesium construction and weather sealing ensure durability. The 4.5 fps burst and 10-frame buffer are modest but adequate for a rangefinder. At over $8,000, this is a specialist tool for photographers who shoot M-mount glass, value the rangefinder workflow, and need high resolution. It's not a versatile hybrid camera, it's an uncompromising instrument for a particular way of working.
- 40MP full-frame sensor delivers exceptional detail and dynamic range
- Classic optical rangefinder experience with 0.73x magnification and manual focus
- Premium magnesium and brass build with weather sealing
- 14-bit DNG raw files and Maestro II processor for excellent image quality
- Compact, focused design with no video or autofocus distractions
- $8,295 price is extremely high and limits audience to committed M shooters
- Manual focus only with no AF system, steep learning curve for rangefinder technique
- Single SD card slot and modest 10-frame buffer
- No video capability whatsoever, no IBIS
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The Leica M10-R rangefinder camera has a newly developed 40 megapixel sensor that represents a big increase from the 24 megapixels of the previous M10 model.
The best thing about the M10 is that it finally has a decent electronic finder. Unlike the botched one of the M240, the M10's VISOFLEX typ 020 EVF looks great ...
I personally consider the M10-R to be the last and best digital M camera with many of the features M camera users both love and enjoy shooting.
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About this product
40MP high-res M10 variant.
Specs
- Battery
- BP-SCL5, 7.4V, 1300 mAh
- Weight Grams
- 660 g (with battery)
- Dimensions Mm
- 139 x 80 x 38.5 mm
- Build Material
- Magnesium alloy chassis, brass top and bottom plates
- Weather Sealing
- Yes (rubber seals, light rain and dust resistance)
- Bit Depth
- 14-bit
- Raw Video
- No
- Log Profiles
- No video
- Internal Codecs
- No video
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- No video
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- No video
- Max Video Bitrate
- No video
- Max Recording Time
- No video
- Max Video Resolution
- No video
- Buffer
- 2GB integrated, up to 10 consecutive frames
- Hot Shoe
- Yes
- Mobile App
- Leica FOTOS (iOS, Android)
- Self Timer
- 2/12 s delay
- Image Sizes
- 7864 x 5200 (DNG), 7840 x 5184 / 5472 x 3648 / 2976 x 1984 (JPEG)
- Aspect Ratio
- 3:2
- Tripod Mount
- 1/4 inch-20
- Exposure Modes
- Aperture priority, Manual
- Metering Modes
- Center-weighted average, Multi-zone, Spot
- Metering Range
- -2 to 19 EV
- Flash Sync Speed
- 1/180 s
- Rangefinder Base
- 50.6 mm effective (69.31 mm mechanical x 0.73x magnification)
- Compatible Lenses
- M-mount, R-mount with adapter
- Image File Formats
- DNG (14-bit), JPEG (8-bit)
- Interval Recording
- Yes
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
- Viewfinder Frame Lines
- 28/90mm, 35/135mm, 50/75mm pairs
- Sensor Size
- Full-frame (24 x 36 mm)
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Image Processor
- Maestro II
- Low Pass Filter
- No
- Effective Megapixels
- 40.89 MP
- Release Date
- 2020
- Announced Date
- July 2020
- Launch Price Usd
- $8,295
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- No video
- Iso Range Stills
- ISO 100-50000
- Continuous Shooting
- 4.5 fps for up to 10 frames
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- None
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/4000 to 960 s, up to 16 min
- Viewfinder
- Optical rangefinder, 0.73x magnification
- Rear Screen
- 3.0", 1.04m-dot touchscreen LCD, fixed, Gorilla Glass
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Leica M
- Crop Factor
- 1.0x
- Usb
- No
- Hdmi
- No
- Audio Io
- No
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi
- Card Slots
- 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC
- Ibis
- No
- Af Points
- None (manual focus)
- Af System
- Manual focus only
- Af Low Light
- None (manual focus)
- Subject Detection
- None
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