Leica M10-R

High-resolution precision for the iconic M-system

Leica M10-R
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 14
Performance 16
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 19
Brand Leica
Model 20002

Key Features

SENSOR 40.89MP Full-Frame CMOS sensor without low-pass filter
PROCESSOR Maestro II image processor for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS Manual focus system with rangefinder coupling
PHASE DETECTION N/A - Optical rangefinder focusing system
VIDEO None - Purely photographic stills camera
STABILIZATION None - Relies on lens or photographer stability
BURST RATE Up to 4.5 fps with 10-frame buffer
VIEWFINDER Optical bright-line rangefinder with 0.73x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch TFT LCD, 1.04m dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY Integrated Wi-Fi for Leica FOTOS app
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I)
WEATHER SEALING Brass top/bottom plates, magnesium alloy chassis, weather-resistant
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 210 shots (CIPA) using BP-SCL5 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Leica M10-R

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Manual control via aperture/shutter dials
+/- 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 On top plate
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present Programmable button on front
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✗ Not Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu

How-to Use Leica M10-R

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Leica M10-R 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-R

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Technical Specification

Sensor Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution 40.89 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-50000
Autofocus Manual 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 SD (UHS-I)
Connectivity Wi-Fi
Battery Life 210 shots
Weight 660g
Dimensions 139 x 38.5 x 80 mm