Leica M10-D camera without LCD screen officially announced (the lever is just an “integrated fold-out thumb rest”)

LR admin · Oct 24, 2018

The Leica M10-D camera is now officially announced and if I read the text correctly, the lever is just an "integrated fold-out thumb rest", as I have already reported.

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The new Leica M10-D continues the philosophy that began with the Leica M-D (Typ 262) of using a digital camera with no rear display. The concept is based around the idea of using a camera completely free from distractions, allowing the user to fully focus on their subjects and the core photographic settings at hand.

With no menu or playback on the camera, users can simply focus on the moment and enjoy a classic style rangefinder that operates and looks just like an analog camera. With no "chimping, " the photographer can be focused on the next shot while they anticipate enjoying their photos later, either back at home when downloading the SD card or when connecting to Wi-Fi on the go.

Based on the Leica M10-P, the Leica M10-D has a redesigned On/Off switch with an integrated hard Wi- Fi On setting. The new Leica FOTOS app is a key aspect of the M10-D, allowing for access to the photos on the SD card and also controls over camera settings such as date/time, JPG/DNG controls, SD card formatting, and more options that are usually needed only once in a while. By combining the analog experience of shooting a digital camera without a display and the mobile connectivity of Wi-Fi, the M10-D becomes the perfect hybrid between analog and connected worlds. The photographer has the freedom to choose how they embrace it and fit it into their life.

No LCD for an analog experience
Hard switch for quick access to Wi-Fi
Built-in Exposure Compensation dial on rear
Integrated fold-out thumb rest
Compatible with Visoflex EVF for Live View Capture
Works perfectly with Leica FOTOS app
Same design/specs as M10-P
Quiet Shutter
Body covering made from genuine leather
Available in Black Chrome finish

The new selector switch for Off / On / On with Wi-Fi is reminiscent of classic ISO dials from Leica analog M cameras, and allows for the addition of a dedicated Exposure Compensation wheel – a first for digital M cameras.

The integrated fold-out thumb rest completes the film camera aesthetic and gives improved handling, especially with heavier lenses. Its function is purely ergonomic. The button to the right of the shutter release is used for checking SD card storage (remaining shots) and battery level in the built-in viewfinder.

The optional Leica Visoflex EVF allows the use of Live View capture for pin-point accurate focusing/ framing and compatibility with super wide-angle lenses. The EVF is only used for viewing and capture, as the Menu and Play functions cannot be used with it.

The new Leica FOTOS app augments the M10-D much further than any previous Leica camera with no LCD. Now the user can access, download, and share their photos on the go as well as use remote shooting to take pictures via Live View with their smartphone as the viewfinder. Now the first time you see your photos is on the high quality display that is in your pocket, and they are ready to share. Leica FOTOS will launch live to the public on October 24, 2018 for both iOS and Android.

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