Leica M10-R announced: 40MP sensor made for shooting in low light

Leica has just announced a new digital rangefinder camera. It’s a new and improved version of the Leica M10-R, featuring a 40 MP full-frame color sensor and increased low-light capabilities. Let’s dive in and see what the new camera offers and what you get for the money.

The Leica M10-R is a sibling of the Leica M10 Monochrom, and they both match in resolution. However, the new model promises improved performance, especially when it comes to ISO and dynamic range. The sensor pairs with the Maestro II image processor to deliver a wider dynamic range than the predecessors. The M10-R features an ISO 100-50000 range, promising low noise even at high ISO values. It also features an extended shutter speed range for making long exposures up to 16 minutes.

Leica promises a near-silent mechanical shutter “for inconspicuous shooting.” the camera is also slim and compact, durable, and weather-sealed, so I believe that it would be ideal for street photographers. On the minus side (but standard for this line), it only has manual focus and it doesn’t shoot video, only stills.

Take a look at the full specs and more photos:

Imaging
Lens Mount	Leica M
Camera Format	Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor)
Pixels	Effective: 40.89 Megapixel
Maximum Resolution	7864 x 5200
Aspect Ratio	1970-01-01 03:02:00
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	24 x 36 mm
Image File Format	DNG, JPEG
Bit Depth	14-Bit
Image Stabilization	None
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100 to 50000
Shutter Speed	Mechanical Shutter
	1/4000 to 960 Seconds
	0 to 16 Minutes in Bulb Mode
Metering Method	Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual
Metering Range	-2 to 19 EV
White Balance	Auto, Color Temperature, Manual
Continuous Shooting	Up to 4.5 fps at 40 MP for up to 10 Frames
Interval Recording	Yes
Self-Timer	2/12-Second Delay
Focus
Focus Type	Manual Focus Only
Viewfinder and Monitor
Viewfinder Type	Optical
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.73x
Monitor Size	3"
Monitor Resolution	1,036,800 Dot
Monitor Type	Fixed Touchscreen LCD
Flash
Built-In Flash	No
Flash Modes	TTL Auto
Maximum Sync Speed	1/180 Second
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System	TTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe
Interface
Memory Card Slot	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Wireless	Wi-Fi
GPS	No
Environmental
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Physical
Battery	1 x BP-SCL5 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.4 VDC, 1300 mAh
Dimensions (W x H x D)	5.5 x 3.1 x 1.5" / 139 x 80 x 38.5 mm
Weight	1.45 lb / 660 g (Body with Battery)