Leica M10 Monochrom

Pure black and white digital rangefinder perfection

Leica M10 Monochrom
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 14
Performance 16
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 19
Brand Leica
Model 20050

Key Features

SENSOR 40MP full-frame monochrome CMOS sensor without color filter array
PROCESSOR Maestro II image processor for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS Manual focus rangefinder system only
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; manual focus rangefinder
VIDEO No video recording capabilities
STABILIZATION None; relies on lens and photographer stability
BURST RATE Up to 4.5 fps with a 10-frame buffer
VIEWFINDER Optical rangefinder with 0.73x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot fixed TFT LCD
CONNECTIVITY Built-in Wi-Fi for Leica FOTOS app
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible)
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy chassis with brass top/bottom plates
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 210 shots per charge (BP-SCL5)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Leica M10 Monochrom

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Manual control via shutter dial and aperture ring
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present Physical dial on top plate
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present On lens
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present Physical dial on top plate
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present Rear button
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✗ Not Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu

How-to Use Leica M10 Monochrom

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Leica M10 Monochrom Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Leica M10 Monochrom

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Technical Specification

Sensor Full-frame Monochrome CMOS
Resolution 40.89 Megapixels
ISO Range 160-100,000
Autofocus Manual Focus Rangefinder
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 125s
Burst Rate 4.5 fps
Video None
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Optical Rangefinder
LCD 3.0-inch Fixed
Memory Card Single SD
Connectivity Wi-Fi
Battery Life 210 shots
Weight 660g
Dimensions 139 x 38.5 x 80 mm