Limited edition Leica M10-P “Reporter” was designed with photojournalists in mind
Jan 22, 2021
Dunja Đuđić
Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, concerts, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.
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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 $8,795 to get one.
Dunja Đuđić
Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, concerts, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.
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10 responses to “Limited edition Leica M10-P “Reporter” was designed with photojournalists in mind”
Limited edition for photojournalists?
Quite a joke, this is only for collectors with more money than brains.
Underwhelming specs and not very versatile.
As has been said before a sucker born every minute….
I have been a professional for forty years including work with AP and UPI and I would have to agree with Lawrence. This is a camera for an oral surgeon; not a photojournalist.
What about the lens, what size is it? I’m assuming the camera allows interchangeable M-mount lenses, but it would have been nice to read that in the text.
It says “M MOUNT” in the specs.
I was asking what size lens comes with the camera, if one does.
I am pretty sure it was designed with the Leica collector in mind. The kind that imagine that a picture not made with a Leica can’t amount to much, and that every good picture out there has to have been made with a Leica.
looks amazing! but meh, ill stick to my Fuji for now
most photojournalists are out of their job and have been replaced by amateurs snapping some crappy shots with their phones. Not only is this a dying profession, now Leica also makes fun of them, dangling this 9000$-piece in front of them…
What is the brand of the strap, am I the only one interest in it?
What’s the brand of the strap, looks so cool.