Limited edition Leica M10-P “Reporter” was designed with photojournalists in mind

Leica has just announced another limited edition camera. The Leica M10-P “Reporter” was designed to honor the 40th anniversary of the Leica Oskar Barnack Award and pay homage to all the great press and reportage photographers.

What makes M10-P “Reporter” different from the regular M10-P is only the appearance. It features a dark green, scratch-resistant finish and black Kevlar camera trim. in my opinion, it looks a bit badass and rugged, and I like it. The Kevlar diamond-weave texture on the camera body was made with photojournalists in mind. It makes the camera more durable and more comfortable to hold. It’s interesting that, through exposure to natural UV rays, the armor will gradually turn the same color as its top and base plate. It reminded me of toy cars that change color once you place them in hot water.

But enough about my childhood flashbacks, let’s discuss the specs. Or actually, let’s just mention them, since there’s not really much to discuss. Specs-wise, the Leica M10-P “Reporter” the regular M10-P in disguise. The specs in both cameras are identical:

Imaging

Lens Mount	Leica M
Camera Format	Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor)
Sensor Resolution	Effective: 24 Megapixel (5976 x 3992)
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	24 x 36 mm
Image File Format	DNG, JPEG
Image Stabilization	None

Exposure Control

ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100 to 50000
Shutter Speed	1/4000 to 8 Seconds 1/4000 to 125 Seconds in Aperture Priority Mode Bulb Mode
Metering Method	Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual
Metering Range	-1 to 20 EV
White Balance	Auto, Color Temperature, Manual
Continuous Shooting	Up to 5 fps at 24 MP for up to 40 Frames (JPEG)
Self-Timer	2/12-Second Delay

Focus

Focus Type

Manual Focus Only

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type	Optical
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.73x

Monitor

Size	3.0″
Resolution	1,036,800 Dot
Display Type	Fixed Touchscreen LCD

Flash

Built-In Flash	No
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

Media/Memory Card Slot	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
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	1.5 lb / 680 g (Body with Battery)

Another thing that makes the M10-P “Reporter” different from the regular M10-P, other than looks, is the price. While the Leica M10-P in black and silver cost $7,795, the “Reporter” edition is a whole $1,000 more expensive. Since only 450 units are available in total, you’ll have to cash out $8,795 to get one.