Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing well. Welcome back to the blog! Today, we're diving into a review of the Leica M10-P.

This camera is particularly intriguing because it occupies a unique space within the Leica camera lineup. It's not quite like the M9, which boasts a remarkable CCD sensor at 18 megapixels— a camera I'm fond of, owning its counterpart, the ME.

Instead, the M10-P is an upgraded version of the M10, aimed at professionals. It proudly removes the iconic Leica red dot and offers a refined experience over the M10 for improved usability – along with a slightly reduced shutter sound.

One standout feature is the beautifully branded top plate, showcasing "Leica Camera Wetzlar Germany," which adds a touch of class. Compared to its predecessors like the M9 and M240, the M10-P comes with notable upgrades.

The rear of the camera sports a large, high-resolution screen that's impressive for both colour and black-and-white shooting. As someone who shoots with a film-like approach, relying heavily on composition and intuition, I found the live view feature particularly delightful. It allows you to instantly preview your shot in either colour or black and white, making it easy to gauge the outcome.

Live view becomes indispensable when using lenses wider than the frame lines provided by the rangefinder, especially with the 24mm Summilux lens that I had attached to the camera during most of this review. The magnification feature is a standout, allowing for precise focusing, particularly useful for street or landscape photography.



The camera's ergonomics are excellent, featuring a built-in thumb grip that enhances one-handed operation, ideal for zone focusing. Another highlight is the customizable frame selection, enabling easy previewing of different frame lines for various lenses, a bonus for multi-lens owners

The M10-P supports shutter speeds up to 1/4000th of a second, catering to those who demand high-speed shooting. The 24-megapixel resolution may seem modest compared to newer models, but it's more than sufficient for most photography needs -heck I still shoot an 18MP Leica M-E and it's more than enough for my needs for social media sharing.

Overall, the Leica M10-P impresses with its blend of classic aesthetics and modern features. Its silver finish adds a touch of vintage charm reminiscent of Leica's iconic film cameras, much like my Leica M2. If you appreciate timeless design coupled with top-notch performance, this camera is worth considering.

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For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally, specialising in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The FEI, The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, British Dressage, British Showjumping and many more for various advertising campaigns, books and pre/post-event highlights.

Sebastian now focuses his time taking Street, Documentary, and Landscape photography and also writes for prestigious publications for the countryside, technology and international lifestyle. However, he is still available to hire as photojournalist to produce visuals for clients who require his signature style of vivid colours, simplistic composition and high contrast black and white.