If Leica rangefinders are throwbacks to a bygone era, there's no better example of just how far back they can go than the M10 Monochrom ($8,295, body only). Like others in the M10 family, its basic design is the same as models dating back to the 1950s. But instead of housing a sensor capable of capturing the world in color, the Monochrom lives up to its name with an imager dedicated entirely to black and white. It's the best Monochrom camera that Leica has made to date, and worthy of being called our Editors' Choice.A 21st Century Rangefinder As with others in the family, the M10 Monochrom's basic design dates back to the Leica M3, a 35mm camera first sold in 1954. Film canisters have been swapped out for memory cards, and there's a touch screen on the back, but the general look and feel is the same. The body measures 3.2 by 5.5 by 1.5 inches (HWD) and weighs 1.5 pounds. The camera is slimmer than more modern mirrorless designs, and omits a handgrip. Add-on grips are available i...
The Leica M10 Monochrom is the dream camera for devotees of classic black-and-white photography.
40MP full-frame monochrome sensor; Optical viewfinder with rangefinder focus; Luxurious fit and finish; Crisp touch LCD; Dust and splash resistant; Nearly silent mechanical shutter; Add-on EVF available; Wi-Fi
Premium pricing; Doesn't do color or video; Manual focus isn't for everyone