When is leica m10 coming out

Simple and comprehensive, and everything works the way you expect it to. Most of the controls on the M10 are self-explanatory and fixed, however this is the place to set the controls which are configurable. There are two options:. Settings are remembered in the User Profile menu, so you can set a different Favourites menu for different shooting situations. The Customise Whee l option allows you to change the function of the Thumb Wheel, there are three options:. Setting up or connecting to a network works well, it remembers networks and passwords.

I've had a short time to play with the application, and it works as expected — allowing remote release of the shutter together with the obvious controls.

The rest of the Configuration options are largely unchanged from the M, they worked well there, and they work well here. This is not like shooting with an SL or a Q. There is still a blackout of a little less than a second. There is no electronic first curtain, so the shutter must close before making the exposure.

However, shot to shot times and blackout have improved by a factor of about 3 over that of the M Zoom magnifying is fast and the improved resolution makes critical focusing much easier not just on the EVF, but also on the LCD Display. Many will be relieved to hear that the zoom point and the spot metering can be moved all around the screen using the direction rocker switch. My preferred way of shooting is with spot metering engaged, and with exposure compensation on the rear dial.

The new rangefinder has been completely redesigned and improved. The increased magnification of 0. This is a big improvement. I understand that 5 fps should be possible with a faster card.

A similar test on my M-P produced 14 files in 8 seconds and afterwards shots at about 1 per second. The combination of the improved rangefinder and the better shot to shot times with the slimmer body, improved high ISO and dedicated ISO dial all helps to make rangefinder shooting a more fluid and satisfying experience than it was with the previous M cameras.

A huge effort has gone into getting the colour as good as it can be This is a complicated issue and personal preferences can be at least as important as accuracy.

Adobe have been working hard at their end as well and there is already support for the M10 in Lightroom. To my eyes the skin tones are greatly improved over both the M and the M9, with the slight yellow cast removed and the reds being a little gentler. Generally speaking a 2 stop advantage seems to be about right, getting slightly less as one goes into extremely high ISO. In comparison with the SL, the M10 seems to have about a half a stop advantage, perhaps a little less.

Keen Photographers whether amateur or professional have got used to radical new camera developments since the onset of digital; expectations are always high, and each new camera needs to have its killer feature.

But times have changed: These days all cameras give great image quality and most of them actually take a picture when you press the shutter remember the old days of zzzzzt zzzzt zzz click!

Perhaps the time has come to recognise that what we need is not new features, but better features and a smoother user experience. With the M10 Leica have proved faithful to the concept of the rangefinder camera and every effort has been made to improve functionality rather than to change it.

The menu system is a masterpiece of clear organisation and simplicity whilst still providing lots of configurability. The rangefinder is improved in size and magnification. The buffer is increased and the shot to shot time is about half that of the M But the real advance is that the M10 will allow you to take better shots in all situations, but especially in those marginal situations where lighting is a real challenge. Head and Heart indeed. Special thanks to my lovely wife Emma who is eternally patient and encouraging and proved it by proof reading this article!

Also to my three boys Silas, Simeon and Saul who are always encouraging, and sometimes critical even more important. Also to Adam Jennison who sometimes sees me writing camera articles instead of programming. Thanks also to all the people at Leica who have had to put up with interminable emails complaining about their new baby. They've done a magnificent job and have fixed problems, improved the firmware and turned the M10 into the wonderful camera it is.

Thank you also to all my social media friends, who've offered so much bonhomie and encouragement over the years, you know who you are! Sean Reid has been working on several articles with relation to the M10, in case you hadn't realised, his site has been completely re-designed and is now very much mobile friendly. He will be doing a review, field tests and a studio comparison - not to be missed.

Lots of technical information which you'll have missed here! You'll be needing a new strap if you decide to buy an M10 remember to get one with thin connections - these are the makers I mentioned:. I've been using Fogg bags for many years now, and although I've tried lots of others, these are always the ones I come back to - More later - here is their website - talk to bee and Nigel at Fogg Bags.

The Camera Thickness and Weight The M10 is noticeably thinner than the M, it seems unlikely that 4mm should be so noticeable, but it certainly is. The Rangefinder The rangefinder on the M10 has been completely redesigned and is larger than that on the M and that on the M6 , it has a magnification of 0. The Play Button Pressing Play shows the last image. Weather Sealing Leica have done some work on this — of course, the M10 cannot be completely weatherproof, as Leica M lenses are not sealed, and nor is the lens mount.

The dial has options for , , , , , and ISO There is a red A for Auto like the shutter speed dial There is also an M for Menu The M option sets the ISO chosen in the M-ISO menu which has the above settings plus additional settings for , 10,, 12,, 16,, 20,, 25,, 32,, 40, and 50, Straps and lug protection Lots of Leica users have favourite camera straps and leave the Leica straps in the box.

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The French photographer also immersed himself in the vibrant nightlife of the Romanian capital city to make the best of the extended ISO range of the M In Bucharest, it was the loneliness of a solitary nightclub guest bathed in blue light that caught his eye.

As always, it was the special light or a certain cast of shadow that captured his interest. Many photographers appreciate the dimensions of analogue M-Camera models for their perfect ergonomics and their fit in the hands. The Leica M10 marks the return to precisely these dimensions.

The ISO setting dial allows photographers to set the most important parameters for any particular situation— even when the camera is switched off. The focus has been set on the functions essential for photography: The back of the camera features only three buttons: Review, Live-View and Menu. In addition to this, the eye-relief distance has also been significantly increased.

Thanks to a 2 GB buffer memory and sequential shooting at up to five frames per second, photographers will never again miss the decisive moment. The Leica M10 stands for tradition, design and quality made in Germany. Experience the finest arts of optical and mechanical engineering, timeless design and exceptional quality in every detail. Handcrafted excellence — made in Germany. Leica M