Leica M10 Monochrom
The Leica M10 Monochrom was announced on January 17, 2020323. This camera featured a new 41-megapixel monochrome sensor (7864 x 5200 pixels) and retained the quieter shutter of the Leica M10-P323.
It had a black chrome finish with no red dot, displaying only the large screw from the Leica M10-P323. The top plate had no logo; instead, "Monochrom" was discreetly engraved in small letters on the top plate323. The back of the camera was engraved with "LEICA CAMERA WETZLAR (new line) MADE IN GERMANY" but, similar to the engraving on the top plate, this text was not highlighted in color323.
The shutter speed dial featured numbers in white, as usual, but the "A" setting was grey instead of red323. This color change also applied to the "M" setting on the ISO dial and the red on/off dot323. The rear plate was identical to that of a standard Leica M10, with LV, PLAY, and MENU buttons on the left side, and a four-way rocker switch with a central button on the right323. Additionally, the thumb wheel and its bump were the same as on the Leica M10323.
Leica M10 Monochrom was produced between 2020-2022 and was based on the Leica M10-P357.
The Leica M10 Monochrom facilitated sensitivities of up to ISO 100 000357.
Special Editions
Leica M10 Monochrom "Leitz Wetzlar" was made in 2020357. T his special edition was released to mark the 150th anniversary of Ernst Leitz Wetzlar357. It was characterized by the traditional "Leitz Wetzlar" engraving on the top plate357. There was also a matching Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 ASPH with lettering in grey and white357.
Leica M10 Monochrom "Fragment Edition" was made in 2022357. This special edition was created in collaboration with the Japanese designer Hiroshi Fujiwara and his company Fragment Design357. The camera, with its black chrome finish, had the words "FRAGMENT <BW" and "TOKYO<JAPAN" as well as the Fragment Design logo engraved in white on the top plate357. This logo was also embossed on the black smooth leather cover on the front right357. The red Leica dot was omitted357.