The Leica M10-P takes the traditional understatement of the M series to a new level. Connoisseurs will appreciate the fine distinctions between the M10-P and the M10. These include the quietest shutter of any M camera ever – a seemingly minor detail that can nevertheless make the difference between a good picture, and a great one.
The prominent red dot on the front of the camera, masked with tape by many pro photographers for added stealth, has been omitted. Instead the camera features unobtrusive Leica lettering on the top plate. In terms of construction and materials, the M10-P naturally meets the same superior standards as its sister models – making it an ideal choice for photographers with an eye for the extraordinary.
The M10-P allows me to capture genuine, unstaged moments. It feels like the classic M film cameras I so cherish, but with instant satisfaction.
Mathieu Bitton
Lenny Kravitz, Prince, Sting, Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye, Jane’s Addiction, Bob Marley, Quincy Jones, James Brown, George Clinton, Earth Wind & Fire, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Dolly Parton... the list of musicians whose albums feature artwork by Grammy nominee Mathieu Bitton, reads like an eclectic Who’s Who of music history. In addition to shooting music icons, he's photographed a stunning array of entertainment legends including Dave Chappelle, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Sidney Potier as well as capturing compelling scenes and intimate portraits of everyday lives.
Having grown up in the vibrantly creative cities of Paris and Los Angeles, Bitton’s love for music and outstanding visual talent make him something of a creative tour de force – and the Leica M10-P is the perfect tool to realize his visions.