Leica M10

The quintessential digital rangefinder experience.

Leica M10
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 14
Performance 16
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 19
Brand Leica
Model 20020

Key Features

SENSOR 24MP Full-frame CMOS sensor without low-pass filter
PROCESSOR Maestro II image processor for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS Manual focus only via optical rangefinder system
PHASE DETECTION N/A - Manual rangefinder focusing system
VIDEO No video recording capabilities
STABILIZATION None (sensor-based or lens-based)
BURST RATE 5 fps with a 30-frame buffer
VIEWFINDER Optical rangefinder with 0.73x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot fixed TFT LCD
CONNECTIVITY Integrated Wi-Fi for Leica M-App
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I)
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy chassis with brass top/bottom plates
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 210 shots (CIPA) using BP-SCL5 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Leica M10

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Manual control via shutter/aperture
+/- 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 Live View button
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu

How-to Use Leica M10

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Leica M10 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

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Technical Specification

Sensor 24MP Full-frame CMOS
Resolution 5976 x 3992
ISO Range 100-50,000
Autofocus Manual Focus
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 125 sec
Burst Rate 5 fps
Video None
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Optical Rangefinder
LCD 3.0-inch Fixed
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity Wi-Fi
Battery Life 210 shots
Weight 660g
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 38.5 mm