Here are a few side-by-side comparisons with the “standard” M10 to really get a sense of what has changed:Ī subtle change on the back of the M10-P is that “Leica Camera Wetzlar” is moved to the top plate engraving, leaving only “Made in Germany” on the back.įrom a styling perspective, Leica did not have as much to adjust going to the M10-P as the M10 already has no model designation on the front and blacked-out controls on the back. Compact, pared down and discrete, the M10-P’s design perfectly reflects the ethos of M cameras: provide photographers the right tools to unobtrusively capture important moments from the rich tapestry of life. Rounding out that high-level design, the M10-P also comes with a color-matched metal hot shoe cover, giving the top plate a seamless look and sleek style. This time-saving feature helps photographers get their perfect shot, right at the press of the shutter.Īll other features, functions, build quality and finishing of the Leica M10-P match the same high standards of its sibling model, the Leica M10. The M10-P further assists photographers in capturing a perfectly framed and level shot, thanks to its built-in Level Gauge. With the M10-P, Leica debuts a touchscreen for the M-System, enabling faster checking of focus in Live-View and Playback modes and convenient contemporary touchscreen controls such as swiping and pinch-to-zoom. The Leica M10-P, offered in a choice of black chrome or silver chrome finishes is available immediately. The design of the Leica M10-P is classically minimalist, featuring only subtle Leica lettering on its top plate, and omitting the Leica red dot logo or any branding on the front. Moments requiring utmost discretion can be captured unobtrusively with the nearly silent, fast and slim M10-P.
At the heart of this camera is the newly designed shutter, making the M10-P the quietest of all digital and analog M cameras ever made. The most notable feature of the Leica M10-P speaks volumes to the core philosophy of the M series, yet it is virtually silent to the ear.
LEICA M10 P SERIES
The new Leica M10-P separates itself from other digital cameras with its almost inaudible mechanical shutter release and omission of the classic red-dot logo to covertly capture candid moments.Įxceptionally discreet, the M10-P embodies the essence of the M philosophy and raises the traditional subtlety of the M series to an unprecedented level. Leica Camera is proud to introduce the Leica M10-P, the newest, most inconspicuous addition to the Leica M series. Leica's official press release for the M10-P sums it up well: Introduced in January 2017, the M10 showed what all those years of Leica's digital rangefinders were leading up to – a camera that perfectly blends the classic rangefinder form factor with a cutting-edge sensor and streamlined, efficient operation.Ĭompared to the blank top plate of the M10, the M10-P features the Leica script logo. Getting the obvious out of the way, the camera at its core is an M10. But there is no doubt in my mind that our patience has paid off. In fact, it's been exactly 4 years to the day since the M-P launch. We had to wait a bit longer for the M10-P.
Following that trend, after another three years Leica introduced the M-P (Typ 240), which featured an increase in buffer size for a longer continuous burst and a frame line preview lever. Three years later, in 2011, the M9-P launched, going completely “logo-less” and also sporting a sapphire glass LCD. Featuring a black Leica dot logo for a more discreet appearance, a scratch-resistant sapphire glass LCD cover and a few other improvements, mint condition examples are still coveted today. Leica's first effort at enhancing their digital rangefinder mid-life-cycle with the M8.2 was a decade ago, in 2008.
LEICA M10 P FULL
We just got the M10-P in hand yesterday and have a full breakdown of the changes and improvements.
LEICA M10 P UPGRADE
With Photokina 2018 only about one month away (the massive industry trade show begins September 26), Leica has revealed a pleasant August surprise with the announcement of the M10-P. An upgrade to the hugely successful M10 digital rangefinder, the M10-P gives users a few great new features along with traditional “P” model styling cues.