The Leica M10-P

Leica M10-P Black Chrome 24 Megapixel Digital Camera - 20021

Leica Camera is proud to introduce the Leica M10-P, the newest, most inconspicuous addition to the Leica M 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. Exceptionally discreet, the M10-P embodies the essence of the M philosophy and raises the traditional subtlety of the M series to an unprecedented level. 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. 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. Moments requiring utmost discretion can be captured unobtrusively with the nearly silent, fast and slim M10-P. 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. The Leica M10-P, offered in a choice of black chrome or silver chrome finishes is available immediately. 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 M10-P further assists photographers in capturing a perfectly framed and level shot, thanks to its built-in Level Gauge. This time-saving feature helps photographers get their perfect shot, right at the press of the shutter. All other features, functions, build quality and finishing of the Leica M10-P match the same high standards of its sibling model, the Leica M10. 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. 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.

Specifications:

Camera

Camera type: Compact digital rangefinder system camera

Lens attachment: Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit coding

Lens system: Leica M lenses, Leica R lenses with an optional adapter (available accessory)

Image Sensor: CMOS sensor, active surface area approx. 24 x 36mm

Resolution DNG: 5976x3992 pixels (24MP)

JPEG: 5952 x 3968 pixels (24MP), 4256 x 2832 pixels (12MP), 2976 x 1984 pixels (6MP)





Data Format: DNG™ (raw data, compressed loss-free), JPEG

File Size: DNG™: 20-30 MB, JPEG: Depending on resolution and picture content

Buffer Memory: 2GB / 16 pictures in series

White Balance: Automatic, manual, 8 presets, colour temperature input

Storage Media: SD cards up to 2GB/SDHC cards up to 32GB/SDXC cards up to 2TB

Menu Language: German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Korean

Exposure Metering: Exposure metering through the lens (TTL), with working aperture

Metering Method: Light reflected by the blades of the 1 shutter curtain onto measuring cell

Metering Range: At room temperature and normal humidity at ISO 100, at aperture 1.0 EV-1 to EV20 at aperture 32. Flashing of the left triangular LED in the viewfinder indicates values below the metering range

Sensitivity Range: ISO 100 to ISO 50000, adjustable in 1/3 ISO increments from ISO 200, choice of automatic control or manual setting

Exposure Modes: Choice of automatic shutter speed control with manual aperture preselection - aperture priority A, or manual shutter speed and aperture setting



Flash Exposure Control

Flash Unit Attachment: Via accessory shoe with central and control contacts

Synchronization: Optionally triggered at the 1st or 2nd shutter curtain

Flash Sync Time: 1/180 s; slower shutter speeds can be used, if working below sync speed: Automatic changeover to TTL linear flash mode with HSS-compatible Leica system flash units

Flash Exposure Metering: Using centre-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF40, SF64, SF26), or flash units compatible with the system with SCA3502 M5 adapter

Flash Measurement Cell: 2 silicon photo diodes with collection lens on the camera base

Flash Exposure Compensation: ±3EV in1?3EV increments

Displays in Flash Mode (in viewfinder only): Using flash symbol LED



Viewfinder

Construction Principle: Large, bright line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation

Eyepiece: Calibrated to -0.5 dpt.; corrective lenses from -3 to +3 diopter available

Image Field Limiter: By activating two bright lines each: For 35 and 135mm, or for 28 and 90mm, or for 50 and 75mm; automatic switching when lens is attached

Parallax Compensation: The horizontal and vertical difference between the viewfinder and the lens is automatically compensated according to the relevant dist