Leica M10-P Review
We all knew the Leica M10-P ($7,995, body only) was coming. The company has put out a special "P" version of every iteration of its flagship full-frame rangefinder, typically after demand for the standard edition has been satisfied. The P version of last year's M10 doesn't just look prettier, it also features a redesigned mechanical shutter that's noticeably quieter and a touch-sensitive LCD. Everything else is the same—the 24MP image sensor and processor, the slim design that matches the dimensions of analog M cameras, and an improved optical viewfinder. It carries a price premium over the M10, currently selling for $7,295, but if you value the stealth afforded by the understated design and quieter shutter, and aren't stretching your budget to afford a Leica in the first place, you'll find the extra cost to be worth it.
Design: Goodbye Red Dot
As with other cameras that bear the P designation—the M9-P and the M-P (Typ 240)—the design of the M10-P is a throwback to the days when ...
The Leica M10-P is a more discrete version of the M10, with less obvious branding, a quieter shutter, and a new touch LCD.
Big, bright optical viewfinder with focusing patch; Compatible with lenses dating back to the 1930s; Very quiet focal plane shutter; 24MP full-frame image sensor; Dust- and splash-resistant build; Add-on EVF available; Wi-Fi
Expensive; Rangefinders are not for everyone; No video recording; No Android support for Wi-Fi