Leica M10-R Digital Rangefinder Camera (Black Paint Finish)

The Leica M10-R puts a brand-new, 40MP image sensor into an absolutely classic body design, resulting in a compelling camera for rangefinder devotees.

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  40MP full-frame sensor, Optical viewfinder with rangefinder focus, Head-turning looks, Dust and splash resistance, Nearly silent mechanical shutter, Add-on EVF available, Built-in Wi-Fi

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  Expensive, Omits video support, Manual focus isn't for everyone

The M10-R is perhaps the most Leica of the M10 series cameras. It has the robust build and high-quality finish that we expect along with the manual exposure and focusing controls, but the high-resolution sensor means that it gets the most detail possible from the company’s superb lenses.

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  Fabulous build quality, Compatible with legendary optics, High-resolution images

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  Rangefinder focusing doesn't suit everyone, High price, Menu items not touch-selectable

The Leica M10-R embodies all of the magic of the Leica brand and presents it in higher resolution. Like the other M10 Leica models in the lineup, ergonomics and handling qualities are superb, and are strongly reminiscent of the Leica M3 and Leica M4 cameras from the bygone film days.

Leica M cameras are an acquired taste. They are fiendishly expensive – of course – and resolutely old fashioned in their design and operation. They don’t suffer fools gladly. And yet the M10-R also happens to feature some of the latest digital technology to produce image quality to challenge any...

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  Compact and beautifully made, Beautiful, retro-feel optics, Utterly fuss-free controls

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  Challenging rangefinder focusing, Manual or aperture-priority only, Expensive, as are the lenses

Andy Westlake tests the 40.9MP full-frame digital rangefinder, Leica M10-R. Find out how it performs in this full review.

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  The best colour images yet from an M-series rangefinder, Exceptional build quality, Straightforward operation with traditional photographic controls, Large, clear viewfinder and superb rangefinder for focusing

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  Touchscreen could be better integrated into the camera’s controls, 28mm framelines are difficult to see, Poor battery life, Extremely expensive

The M10-R is still essentially a prestige camera for the purists or somebody who simply likes to do things differently, but it is also now right in the mix in terms of the image quality standards being set by the leaders in mirrorless cameras.

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  40MP resolution delivers a competitive image quality, Classic styling and handling has enduring appeal, High resale values will help offset purchase price

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  No video and limited digital functionality, Rangefinder focusing won’t be to everybody’s taste, Can only use with prime lenses

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  Build quality.

For those who have not experienced the joy of shooting with this camera, I will offer several concrete reasons why someone would pay three or four times the price of other major brands: 1. The rangefinder itself is a great way to shoot.