Leica Launches the New M10-R Rangefinder Camera with 40MP Full-Frame Color Sensor

Written by Matt Kilefner
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Published on July 16, 2020
Leica M10-R Rangefinder Camera
Leica M10-R Rangefinder Camera
Matt Kilefner
Adorama ALC

The M camera lineup has a brand new 40MP flagship: the Leica M10-R Rangefinder Camera, now with a new full-frame color sensor. The new M10-R matches the resolution of the premier M10 Monochrom camera, and adds an ISO range of 100-50,000, an extra silent mechanical shutter, and a 16-minute max shutter time to its list of features.

Leica M10-R Rangefinder Camera
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Key Features:

  • 40-megapixel full-frame color sensor
  • ISO range of 100-50,000
  • 16-minute max shutter time
  • Leica Maestro II processor
  • 3-inch touchscreen monitor
  • Extra silent mechanical shutter
  • 3-button layout with ISO dial
  • Black chrome and silver chrome finish
  • Accessories available (cases, grips, batteries, etc.)
Leica M10-R Rangefinder Camera
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Taking M Cameras to a new level of image sharpness:

The new Leica M10-R Rangefinder Camera combines all the finest aspects of more than three years of M camera engineering. Plus, it adds a brand new sensor. The latest Leica has a 40-megapixel full-frame color sensor that produces exceptional resolution and dynamic range. Photographers are able to capture and pull even the finest details and aspects from their images. Additionally, the M10-R has an expansive ISO range of 100-50,000 to adapt to both bright and dark scenarios. The base 100 ISO allows for wide apertures and fast lenses without overexposing the image. The 50,000 end is able to retain features in near darkness. It doesn’t hurt to have the Leica Maestro II processor handling the photo data, either.

To satisfy your creative side, Leica’s new full-frame color sensor allows for 16-minute maximum shutter time on the M10-R. Users are free to light paint, capture the night sky, and add motion blur while retaining image quality. 

Leica M10-R | Hands On with Seth Miranda

Same stylish body and intuitive layout:

As is custom with M cameras, the M10-R Rangefinder Camera features a 3-button layout with an ISO dial for quick, intuitive access to aperture settings. The button layout is convenient to use, but really comes in handy when you need to swiftly change camera settings in a passing moment. As we’ve come to expect, M cameras are ideal for street photography. For this reason, M10-R’s nearly silent mechanical shutter helps when you need to be unobtrusive. If screens are more your style, the M10-R has a 3-inch touch monitor with a million-plus pixels to properly review images and adjust camera functions.

The Leica M10-R Rangefinder Camera keeps the trendy, sleek design and is offered in both a black chrome finish and a silver chrome finish. If you’re into accessorizing, the M10-R is compatible with a whole host of products like batteries, grips, cases, and more. 

The new Leica M10-R Rangefinder Camera is now available for preorder for  at Adorama

Matt Kilefner
Matt is a director of photography at a creative studio in New York City. Feel free to check out his portfolio at mattkilefner.com and get in touch at mattkilefner@gmail.com.