First Impressions of the Leica M10 in 2023

[@rexgigout1472]

“Being present,” while looking “through glass.” Very well-stated!

[@lukasvanderlende]

Thank you!

[@Deetroiter]

The thing to remember with digital cameras is that 6 months or 6 years old…the pictures are still going to look the same. If you’re happy with how the photos look, it’s never going to change. Does the m10 have an adjustable diopter? I’m glad to see more KZbin content from fellow mitten folk

[@lukasvanderlende]

Absolutely, I think the M10 is everything I need in a digital Leica M. They way it renders light is just beautiful. It doesn’t have an adjustable diaper, have to get the crazy expensive add on ones! Hello from the West side!

[@Deetroiter]

Hey man just wanted to touch base…I went and jumped off of the deep end of Superior….ordered an M10 late last night. Had to wait until I was really tired so I wouldn’t feel as bad clicking the “buy” button LOL….should get here by Friday. How’s everything on your end? Still getting out for some photos? I can’t recall if the tunnel of trees is close to you, always wanted to get over there and get some photos of the colors

[@davidherring]

Beautiful photos! I'm a few months into my M10 and I'm loving it.

[@lukasvanderlende]

Thank you so much! I can’t think of much more I’d want in a digital m (except usb c charging haha)

[@diegaulle9143]

I didnt know that the dial in the M6 stops down in the opposite direction. Now I understand why you set up your SL2-S the "wrong" way. I love your videos and think you deserve more subscribers. Keep on the good work and thank you.

[@lukasvanderlende]

Yeah, the M10 remains the odd one out for me and it messes me up everytime! Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words!

[@donjagoe]

Great review and really appreciate (and enjoyed) the real-world images. Thx!

[@lukasvanderlende]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ggreloaded5269]

Lovely camera bro! and of course great photographer behind it! Your pictures have a very filmic nostalgic look to them ✨

[@lukasvanderlende]

Thank you so much!

[@BelowZero]

Congrats on your new camera! M10 is an amazing tool. Nice photos!

[@JK-Collection-86]

Great video! Would love to hear your take on using an SL2-S vs M10 as an everyday carry (if you could only pick one camera to keep) in various situations, such as landscape, street, family, portrait, etc. Thanks!

[@lukasvanderlende]

That’s tough. If I remove video from the equation my initial reaction is the M10. But I’ll have to put it through it’s paces more to give a better answer! I’ll make a video about that in the future!

[@lydiajoann2306]

yes please make a video to this topic

[@celienlemery8227]

Thanks for this review! I just got into the digital Leica world with a M10, after shooting 35mm film for several years with a M3, then M4-P and finally a M6. So far I love the M10 and its simplicity yet professional feel. It is very close to the film Leica camera experience. Only dilemma is to choose between a digital or film Leica when I leave the house!

[@lukasvanderlende]

I feel that dilemma! I’ve started only shooting film for specific art projects I’m working on and that’s helped with my decisions

[@hoymikey]

I've been contemplating if I'll be upgrading to an M11 this month, fast-forward, my dream camera was the M10 and I think given the situations about the perfection I was looking at it is still not with M11. My M10 still does the job, with its downside that I do still accept up to this day. I guess I was almost swayed by the hype of M11 but then again M10 still shines for me.

[@lukasvanderlende]

The M10 is a great camera! The only thing I’m missing is usb c charging but even without it I’m thrilled with it as a digital m

[@hoymikey]

@@lukasvanderlende agree, a bit more digital connection would be great and that base plate with better battery. The big pluses are the sensor, internal memory, base ISO are these worth the extra? maybe to most ;-)

[@vinnnyn32]

I’d heavily recommend the IDS works grip! You can get one for both bodies film and digital! Gives you such a good grip on it

[@lukasvanderlende]

I’ve looked into them and almost pulled the trigger multiple times

[@vinnnyn32]

@@lukasvanderlende hit up Henry from there he’s hooked me up on a discount cuz I got it for M-A and M10m, I’m sure if you make a video for them they’d shoot you one for free

[@ziggy149]

I’ve only seen and read that between the M11, M10r and the M10 - the M10 is where it’s at. Just better colors with that sensor and it just produces that classic “Leica Look” people are looking for - especially when you use the Leica profile in LR instead of the Adobe one. I’m a Monochrom person, but I AM attracted to the colors this camera produces with proper Summilux glass.

[@lukasvanderlende]

It’s a special sensor for sure, wish it was still supported with firmware updates but the colors are incredible out of camera

[@forgottenamericana]

Welcome to da club Lukas..... Keep the faith bro, you'll love it..... Take you back into real photography!

[@lukasvanderlende]

Thank you! Yes I’m definitely loving the more hands on, less computer approach to photography

[@dirkschiemanck8324]

from the m6ttl, the dial is dailing in the direction of the arrow (light meter), that's how it has to be :)

[@lukasvanderlende]

I prefer the M6 direction! Makes more sense to me

[@pmgalves1977]

Lukas, come back to us after a few months of use 😁. Dirk is right, matching the arrows is really useful

[@lukasvanderlende]

@@pmgalves1977 anything is possible!

[@shaunphaneuf5018]

I don't understand the distaste of the iso dial. You're not the only one that doesn't like it. From using multiple M's from m8 m9 to 240 I've allways hated having to turn on the camera go into the settings to see what I'm doing. Having the entire exposure triangle in my face before turning on the camera is an absolute plus!

[@lukasvanderlende]

I’ll be honest, at first it felt awkward and kind of stuff to push up. But now I do really enjoy using it. I rarely use my menu system anymore on that camera

[@erikverdeyen]

I bought an M10 a few months ago and still love it. My Q3 came in and although it’s nice I sort of miss the simplicity of the M10 in a way. I hope the M12 will sport a flip screen like the Q3. (And that they fix the shutter issue with the M11.)

[@Julienazamosa]

very nice video buddy. im still rocking my MP240.

[@lukasvanderlende]

Thank you, I’ve heard the mp240 is great!

[@paigelaw5799]

The M11 is the best digital camera Leica has ever made. USB charging is a game changer, the IQ brings your glass to its maximum, and the UI is perfection. That being said. I think M10 is the sweetest sweet spot for digital M bodies. It costs less than *half* and gives 100% the same rangefinder experience. It feels the same. Any shot you can get with an M11 you can get with an M10. Either camera will last a lifetime. Better to start shooting now than always be saving up for the latest and greatest.

[@lukasvanderlende]

Exactly my thoughts! There are some amazing features on the M11 but at the end of the day I would rather be shooting than waiting!

[@CianMcsweeney]

100%, also the m11 has some teething problems with quality control at the moment - definitely worth letting it mature a little more

[@karimnasser9226]

Not really convinced paying this for a sony 60MP sensor.

[@Malick333]

Ive had a lot of cameras over the years …. and was always in pursuit of “the perfect camera” trying to find that unicorn that met 100% of my photog wants/needs. No camera got past 90% with always a trade off. Then one day I realized …… what if I just get more than one? And now they all overlap covering 100%. Canon for work. Fuji for fun. Leica for zen. iPhone for forgetting to grab a camera. 😮

[@lukasvanderlende]

All about the more than one camera, I’m right there with you! Great kit!

[@eirikkittelsen9787]

Love th M10 myself. I recently changed from M10-P to the Monochrom since i love black and white. But really don't have an interest in the M11. I'll wait for the m12. Use my SL2 for color. Great video, 24Mp is really all you need. and a second battery 😉😂.

[@lukasvanderlende]

Oh man, the amazing monochrome. One day I’ll have a monochrome camera, maybe once I give up on shooting film 🤷‍♂️ currently on the one battery gang with the M10 because I spent all my money on the back up SL batteries 💀

[@george_edward_]

have debated selling the plot and getting this camera for a while now but I just can't bring myself to do it

[@lukasvanderlende]

It’s absolutely a investment

[@krolldavid]

Thanks for the video. I also bought a silver m10 and I’m still getting used to it. I agree with your first impressions. Your photos look great too. Very natural somehow. What is your favourite lens on the m10?

[@lukasvanderlende]

Thank you! I’m torn between my 50 summilux and 28 summicron, but I’m always torn between those focal lengths! What’s yours?

[@krolldavid]

@@lukasvanderlende I like 35mm generally and something like 75mm for portraits. I don’t have the funds at the moment for a summicron or summilux. So I’m trying a zeiss 35mm 2.8. Let’s see how it goes.

[@lukasvanderlende]

@@krolldavid nice! I used the voigtlander 35 1.4 for a long time on my M6! Zeiss makes amazing glass!

[@ROD9569]

I have x100v I hope to move up to m10...well said

[@erichung9043]

Yeah my M6 classic 's viewfinder does flare a bit when shooting into the sun. DAG can replace the internal element with an anti-glare one. But it 's not cheap. Well, none of Leica is cheap anyway. I am still shooting with my ME-240 for digital. It 's a bit chunkier but it costs just slightly more than a brand new Fuji X1-Pro3, plus I could use the Olympus external EVF. I 'll wait for the ME version of the M10 if Leica ever decides to clean up its inventory.

[@lukasvanderlende]

I’ve looked into doing that! I’m planning on sending my M6 in to get a CLA and that upgrade after a trip to Israel in a few weeks

[@andrewcphan]

@@lukasvanderlende yeah, I did that for M6. Essentially it's an MP finder's anti flare coating + an extra glass. Everything became sharper even in harsh sunlight especially the patch. I'm glad I'm doing it before I went to Vietnam because I know it's gonna be brutally sunny when I leave in a month.

[@Beingaroundbean]

About to buy one. Thinking about that or the M11. lol

[@lukasvanderlende]

Can’t go wrong with either one!

[@sergeynikitin9321]

What's the external optical viewfinder and why you need it?)

[@lukasvanderlende]

It has 28mm frame lines on it, helpful for framing wide angles

[@LifestyleLab_]

Onyx Coffee, good choice ;)

[@lukasvanderlende]

It’s the best!

[@LifestyleLab_]

@@lukasvanderlende I mean, my coffee ain't bad either ;) Nice camera sir! Good job on the first impressions video

[@lukasvanderlende]

I’ll have to give it a try! I’m always looking for new roasters! Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@LCM94120]

Hi, could you consider this camera as the EDC in place of the SL2-S for ex?

[@lukasvanderlende]

Yes, I use my m10 as an edc and it does great!

[@LCM94120]

@@lukasvanderlendeHi, the reason I asked is because even though I love the SL2-S I find it somehow heavy, not so much though with Voigtlander manual lenses. Regarding image quality would you say it is the same as the M10, or is the SL2-S with its BSI 'better' ? The M10 used is more expensive than the SL2-S used so I don't want to be unhappy about it if I trade.

[@0zymanndias773]

These don’t have live view right?, this version I mean.

[@lukasvanderlende]

They do, I just choose not to use it. Live view is only on the screen though, not in the viewfinder

[@ericrjennings]

What lenses are you shooting with it

[@lukasvanderlende]

50 Summilux and 28 Summicron, my two favorites

[@ericrjennings]

@@lukasvanderlende 28 cron ASPH v1 and 50 cron v5 for me

[@lukasvanderlende]

I’ve heard the 50 cron is a special lens!

[@analogandnot]

My girlfriend asks when I take a came with me if it’s digital or film she’s seeing difference between the m11 and m6

[@lukasvanderlende]

Sameeee haha

[@Theeuanshields]

Get a M7 man then you won’t have an issue with the shutter speed dial

[@lukasvanderlende]

That’s a good point!

[@anoma2ee]

The Idle battery drain on the m10 is atrocious

[@lukasvanderlende]

I haven’t experienced much of that, but I have the auto sleep at like 1 minute or something