The new M10 viewfinder design is also better for any Leica photographer wearing glasses as less of the viewfinder view is blocked.
Viewfinder magnification of the M10 is 0.73x vs 0.68x for the M240 (vs 0.91x on the Leica M3 film camera). I will never need more than that! (It is worth noting the buffering on the M240 camera is lightningly fast compared to my Leica M8!) ?ģ) Leica M10 Viewfinder – The new Leica M10 viewfinder is 30% larger so can see more when composing AND it is more magnified making it easier for critical focus (great for when I use the Leica Noctilux 50mm f1.0 for example). The M240 could take 12 JPEGS during continous shooting before buffering / stopping but the new Leica M10 can take 40 JPEG photos before needing to buffer. This would be gratefully received!Ģ) Leica M10 Buffering – Another issue I have had with the M240 during wedding photography is buffering / camera lock up while buffering.
The high ISO of the M240 goes up to ISO 6400 but the Leica M10 high ISO is 50000! In real terms the M10 has 2-3 stops more usuable high ISO depending on taste and conditions vs the M240.
Leica M240 vs Leica M10 review Leica M10 Specs vs M240 Advantages (to me)ġ) Leica M10 High ISO – The number one reason I would upgrade is the Leica M10 high ISO for low light photography, espeically wedding photography but also for model photography when I find myself in a dark hotel or apartment overseas. The Leica M10-P specs then includes a few extra new features, 3 of which I listed separately). (*When I write “Leica M10” below this also relates to the M10-P. Here is my Leica M10 review / Leica M10-P review vs the Leica M240 when looking to upgrade. In particular, why I needed another digital Leica that was arguably quite similar to the M240 I already have. I was immediately tempted by the Leica M10 camera when it was first released back in January 2017 and now the new Leica M10-P is here! I tried to compose a meaningful argument as to why I needed yet another camera.
Are you a Leica M8, M9, M240 owner? Like me are you very tempted by the new slim Leica M10 specs or even the super quiet Leica M10-P?! > In this article I summarise 9 major differences between the Leica M10 vs Leica M240, 3 extras features the Leica M10-P offers & explain my new camera decision! The Leica M10 vs M240 debate!Īs a Leica M240 owner currently, I have had my eye on a potential camera upgrade to for a little while now. For a camera from 2013 this isnt too bad but considering here in 2018 even cameras for under £1000 can out perform the M240 in low light it is best to use a flash or a fast lens.New Camera!! Leica M10 vs M240 review + YouTube Qu. The maximum ISO is 6400 but I would only recommend going up to ISO 3200. That being said this camera does not fair very well in low light. The added feature of a dial on the thumb grip is very useful for changing ISO without having to go into the menu, this makes changing exposure very easy. While on vacation in Thailand this camera was with me at all times and allowed me to capture some fantastic images in certain situations where a DSLR would have been to big and intruding. compared to film Leica’s there is a weight difference but this is mainly due to the battery which is to be expected and I was easily getting a days use from one charge but would recommend having a second battery just in case. Some people are put off from the M240 as it is wider than all other Leica M cameras, but I can say it feels very well balanced in the hands and this should not put you off the M240.Īs stated above the camera is very well balanced and I have been using it with a Voigtlander 50mm F/1.5 and 35mm F/2.5 and both lenses are a joy to use on this camera. Though the menu system is five years old I found it responsive and easy to use. When I received my M240 in the post and finally had it in my hands I knew it was going to be perfect. My other option was the Leica M10 but this was out of my price range as I wanted to part exchange my previous equipment. I chose the Leica M240 because it had a better and more responsive menu system than the M9 as well as a sensor which was not prone to corrosion, which put me off M9’s regardless of the price.
Though this had been my workhorse camera up until this point I wanted a smaller and more portable set of equipment and having already been a Leica film shooter and falling in love with the system t felt only right to make the switch to a Leica digital rangefinder. Prior to this I had amassed a number of Nikon lenses as well as a few film bodies and a Nikon D750. When purchasing the camera I was going through a stage in my life where I wanted to simplify my workflow and equipment.