Product Code: 20001
From the Blog: Announced, the New Leica M10
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This is the new introduction to the Leica M family. Being slimmer in size, faster in performance and offers the best image quality with smarter connectivity for intuitive use. Leica sets new standards for rangefinder photography and state-of-the-art imaging. More than 60 years of rangefinder expertise, 11 years of digital M-Camera development and the excellent feedback from dedicated M-Photographers in order to bring the most refined rangefinder Leica has ever created. One of the most striking changes with this camera is the ISO setting dial on the top plate. Allowing essential shooting parameters such as distance, aperture and exposure time to be preselected without having to use the menu or switch on the camera.
Features a 24MP full-frame CMOS sensor which has been developed specifically for this camera. It features new technologies which lead to significant improvements. The new sensor extends the ISO sensitivity range from a base of 100 to a maximum of 50,000 with much improved performance and less noise at higher ISO values. The latest generation of Leica Maestro-II image processor reflects the best of the advanced processor technology. Delivers images with low digital noise levels and true-to-life detail, even at ISO values as high as 50,000. The new optical viewfinder improves the focusing and composing of subjects. The field of view has been enlarged by 30%, the magnification increased to 0.73x and with a 50% increase of the eye-relief distance, the viewfinder is extremely convenient to use for those who wear glasses.
With a slimmer profile and only three buttons on the back of the camera - Live-View, Playback and Menu, is incredibly easy to handle and use. With a 2GB buffer memory and continuous shooting of up to 5 frames per second at full resolution, ensures that a photographer will never miss decisive moments. The camera’s top and bottom plates are manufactured from solid blocks of brass, with a full-metal magnesium-alloy chassis and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass covering the LCD, the build of the camera and its special rubber seals make it able to resist the harshness of everyday life, even in bad weather. The first M-Camera with an integrated Wi-Fi module. This allows pictures to be sent conveniently to iOS devices via a wireless connection and immediately shared online. You can allow use your device as a remote control of the camera via Wi-Fi. Shooting parameters, such as shutter speed, or functions such as firing the shutter can also be controlled from your device.
The combination of the Leica R-Adapter and the Leica Visoflex 2.4 MP electronic viewfinder makes it possible to use nearly all Leica R-Lenses ever made. Manually focusing R-Lenses is now easier than on prior M cameras with the combination of the Visoflex and the improved Live-View functions. Additionally, the Visoflex’s built-in GPS functionality embeds geotag data into every image the camera captures while it is mounted.
Camera type | Leica M10, compact digital rangefinder system camera |
Lens mount | Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit coding |
Lens system | Leica M lenses, R lenses can be used with optional adapter |
Image Sensor | CMOS chip, active surface 24x36mm |
Resolution | DNG: 5976x3992 pixels (24MP), JPEG: 5952x3968 pixels (24MP) |
Data Format | DNG (raw data, lossless compression), JPEG |
File Size | DNG: 20-30 MB, JPEG depending on resolution and picture content |
Buffer Memory | 2GB / 16 pictures in series |
White Balance | Automatic, manual, 8 presets, color temperature input |
Storage Medium | SD cards up to 2GB, SDHC cards up to 32GB, SDXC cards up to 2TB |
Menu Language | German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Korean |
Exposure Metering | Exposure metering through the lens (TTL), with working aperture |
Metering Method | For metering the light reflected by light blades of the 1st shutter curtain onto a measuring cell: Strong center-weighted; for metering on the sensor: Spot, center-weighted, multi-field metering |
Metering Range | At room temperature and normal humidity for ISO 100, at aperture 1.0 EV-1 to EV20 at aperture 32. Flashing of the left triangular LED in the viewfinder indicates values below the metering range |
Sensitivity Range | ISO 100 to ISO 50000, adjustable in 1/3 ISO increments from ISO 200, choice of automatic control or manual setting |
Exposure Modes | Choice of automatic shutter speed control with manual aperture preselection - aperture priority A, or manual shutter speed and aperture setting |
Flash Exposure Control |
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Flash Unit Attachment | Via accessory shoe with central and control contacts |
Synchronization | Optionally triggered at the 1st or 2nd Shutter curtain |
Flash Sync Time | 1/180s; slower shutter speeds can be used, if working below sync speed: Automatic changeover to TTL linear flash mode with HSS compatible Leica system flash units |
Flash Exposure Metering | Using center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF40, SF64, SF26), or flash units compatible with the system with SCA3502 M5 adapter |
Flash Measurement Cell | 2 silicon photo diodes with collection lens on the camera base |
Flash Exposure Compensation | ±3EV in1⁄3 EV increments |
Displays in Flash Mode (in viewfinder only) | Using flash symbol LED |
Viewfinder |
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Construction Principle | Large, bright line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation |
Eyepiece | Calibrated to -0.5 diopter; corrective lenses from -3 to +3 diopter available |
Image Field Limiter | By activating two bright lines each: For 35 and 135mm, for 28 and 90mm, or for 50 and 75mm; automatic switching when lens is attached |
Parallax Compensation | The horizontal and vertical difference between the viewfinder and the lens is automatically compensated according to the relevant distance setting, i.e. the viewfinder bright-line automatically aligns with the subject detail recorded by the lens. |
Matching Viewfinder & Actual Image | At a range setting of 2m, the bright-line frame size corresponds exactly to the sensor size of approx. 23.9 x 35.8mm; at infinity setting, depending on the focal length, approx. 7.3% (28mm) to 18% (135mm) more is recorded by the sensor than indicated by the corresponding bright line frame and slightly less for shorter distance settings than 2m |
Magnification (For all lenses) | 0.73x |
Large-base Range Finder | Split or superimposed image range finder shown as a bright field in the center of the viewfinder image |
Effective Metering Basis | 50.6mm (mechanical measurement basis 69.31mm x viewfinder magnification 0.73x) |
Displays |
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In the Viewfinder | Four-digit digital display with dots above and below |
On Back | 3" color TFT LCD with 16 million colors and 1,036,800 pixels, approx. 100% image field, glass cover of extremely hard, scratch resistant Gorilla glass, color space: sRGB, for Live-View and review mode, displays |
Shutter & Shutter Release |
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Shutter | Metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement |
Shutter Speeds | For aperture priority: (A) continuous from 125s to 1/4000s. For manual adjustment: 8s to 1⁄4000s in half steps, from 8s to 125s in whole steps, B: For long exposures up to maximum 125s (in conjunction with self-timer T function, i.e. 1st release = shutter opens, 2nd release = shutter closes),(1⁄180s): Fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization, HSS linear flash mode possible with all shutter speeds faster than 1⁄180s (with HSS-compatible Leica system flash units) |
Picture Series | approx. 5 pictures per second, 30-40 pictures in series |
Shutter Release Button | Two-stage, 1st step: Activation of the camera electronics including exposure metering and exposure lock (in aperture priority mode), 2nd step: Shutter release; standard thread for cable release integrated. |
Self-Timer | Delay 2s (aperture priority and manual exposure setting) or 12s, set in menu, indicated by flashing LED on front of camera and corresponding display in monitor. |
Turning The Camera On/Off | Using main switch on top of camera; optional automatic shutdown of camera electronics after approx. 2/5/10 minutes; reactivated by tapping the shutter release |
Power Supply | 1 lithium ion rechargeable battery, nominal voltage 7.4V, capacity 1300mAh.; maximum charging current/voltage: DC 1000mA, 7.4V; Model No.: BP-SCL5; Manufacturer: PT. VARTA Microbattery, Made in Indonesia, Operating conditions (in camera): 0°C - + 40°C |
Charger | Inputs: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 300mA, automatic switching, or 12V DC, 1.3A; Output: DC 7.4V, 1000mA/max. 8.25V, 1100mA; Model No.: BC-SCL5; Manufacturer: Guangdong PISEN Electronics Co., Ltd., Made in China, Operating conditions: 0°C - + 35°C |
GPS | Only with Leica Visoflex viewfinder attached, available as an accessory |
Wi-Fi | Complies with IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard (standard Wifi protocol), channel 1-11, encryption method: Wifi-compatible WPA/WPA2 encryption, access method: Infrastructure mode |
Camera Body |
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Material | All-metal die cast magnesium body, synthetic leather covering. Brass top panel and base, black or silver chrome plated finish |
Image Field Selector | Allows the bright-line pairs to be manually activated at any time (e.g. to compare detail) |
Tripod Thread | A ¼" DIN stainless steel in bottom |
Operating Conditions | 0-40°C |
Interfaces | ISO accessory shoe with additional contacts for Leica Visoflex viewfinder (available as an accessory) |
Dimensions | (width x depth x height): approx. 139 x 38.5 x 80mm |
Weight | approx. 660g (with battery) |
Scope of Delivery | Charger 100-240V with 2 mains cables (Euro, USA,) and 1 car charging cable, lithium ion battery, carrying strap, body bayonet cover, cover for accessory shoe |