Leica M10-R review

The M10-R is still essentially a prestige camera for the purists or somebody who simply likes to do things differently, but it is also now right in the mix in terms of the image quality standards being set by the leaders in mirrorless cameras. The price tag is always going to be an issue, but anybody who can afford it is also buying into the Leica heritage and a very distinguished history.

40MP resolution delivers a competitive image quality; Classic styling and handling has enduring appeal; High resale values will help offset purchase price;

No video and limited digital functionality; Rangefinder focusing won’t be to everybody’s taste; Can only use with prime lenses

Leica M10-R Review

Leica has moved well beyond the 24MP sensor format with the M10-R ($8,295, body only), its second high-resolution model, and first with a color image sensor. Like the M10 Monochrom, it captures photos at 40MP, and does so using a body style that's largely unchanged by time. It's only $300 more than the standard edition M10, and includes improvements to the body as well as the updated image sensor, making it a compelling alternative.The High-Resolution M Rangefinder camera fans have several M10 models to choose from. Most are built around the same 24MP full-frame sensor. It's used in the base model M10, the premium M10-P, and the screen-free M10-D. The M10-R has a new imager, a color version of the 40MP sensor used in the M10 Monochrom. Full-frame cameras fall largely into two buckets: models with sensors in the 24MP range, and high-resolution cameras that go as high as 60MP. The extra pixels are beneficial—you get more room to crop, and a sensor that's a few years newer in design...

The Leica M10-R puts a brand-new, 40MP image sensor into an absolutely classic body design, resulting in a compelling camera for rangefinder devotees.

40MP full-frame sensor; Optical viewfinder with rangefinder focus; Head-turning looks; Dust and splash resistance; Nearly silent mechanical shutter; Add-on EVF available; Built-in Wi-Fi

Expensive; Omits video support; Manual focus isn't for everyone

DPReview TV: Leica M10-R review

Intro; Flower sample photos; Similarities to the M10-P; Displays; Visoflex issues; File size and buffer; Stability; Street photography; Shutter; Battery life; Image quality; Who's it for?;

Intro; Flower sample photos; Similarities to the M10-P; Displays; Visoflex issues; File size and buffer; Stability; Street photography; Shutter; Battery life; Image quality; Who's it for?;