jaapv Posted February 4, 2017 Share #1 Posted February 4, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) This thread is for questions WITH answers about the M10 and related general M questions with answers. Over to you, M10 owners. Discussions and unanswered questions will be deleted or moved into other threads without notice. Thread manager is digitalfx. Please respect the format of the posts. . 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 Hi jaapv, Take a look here M10 FAQ thread. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
digitalfx Posted February 4, 2017 Share #2 Posted February 4, 2017 QUESTION: Why is the ISO dial so difficult adjust? ANSWER: The ISO Dial has two positions, and due to the location it is designed to be lifted by two fingers (ideally the thumb and index fingers) to prevent accidental changes while shooting. The ISO dial can be left in the up position while shooting to facilitate quick changes. A red ring is visible under the dial when in the up position. When adjusting the ISO dial, the ISO value will appear in the OVF and will remain until the shutter is slightly depressed at which point the value will be replaced by the exposure information depending on the mode selected. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted February 4, 2017 Share #3 Posted February 4, 2017 QUESTION: When I press the LV, Play or Menu buttons nothing happens ANSWER: The 3 buttons on the back of the camera are designed to be pressed momentarily. Just tap the button...dont push and hold. This is by design to prevent accidentally engaging the options while shooting or in your bag. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted February 4, 2017 Share #4 Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) QUESTION: When I engage the focus aid magnify feature nothing happens, why? ANSWER: Assuming you have the function enabled in settings, there are three magnify modes (1x, 3x and 10x). Chances are you are in 1x mode. Note the box in the lower left frame, this is a pictograph of the current zoom level. Use the thumb wheel to cycle thru 1x, 3x and 10x. NOTE: Your last selection will be remembered and will appear next time you enable the magnify focus aid. For example if you prefer 3x, select it and the camera will always default to 3x mode when the feature is activated. related questions; QUESTION: Custom Wheel is set to EV compensation. However, when i focus, I am not getting automatic magnification in LV, and the wheel is controlling magnification even though it is set to control EV compensation. ANSWER: See 1st answer above. When focus magnification is enabled, the thumb wheel is temporarily assigned to focus aid magnification so the operator can select 1x, 3x or 10x magnification. To return to normal operation simply tap the shutter release and EV control will return to the thumb wheel. The last magnify mode selected will be the default mode next time you enable this feature. an overview of the functionality: USING FOCUS AID: 1- Enable Focus Aid in settings: Capture Assistants/Focus Aid (Manual or Automatic) 2- Engage focus aid by turning the lens if in Auto or pushing the front button if in Manual 3- Select your preferred zoom level with the thumb wheel (1x or focus peaking only, 3x or 10x) 4- Focus the lens using the selected aids 5- Tap the shutter to zoom out to normal view and shoot. There is a visual aid to display which mode is selected in the bottom left of EVF or LV display. Also you always have the option to instantly change the zoom level while shooting...its this flexibility that makes the feature extremely useful and adaptable to the scene. Edited February 4, 2017 by digitalfx 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted February 4, 2017 Share #5 Posted February 4, 2017 QUESTION: My images do not display the f-stop data, is there a problem with my camera? ANSWER: Leica M lenses do not transmit data to the body, so there is no way for the Leica M10 to know which f-stop was selected. With previous digital M bodies this information was estimated via a sensor on the front of the camera. Leica no longer includes this data in the EXIF data, so there is nothing wrong with your camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted February 4, 2017 Share #6 Posted February 4, 2017 QUESTION: Why is GPS data missing from my images and why is the option ghosted in my settings? ANSWER: GPS functionality requires the Visoflex Typ 020. Once installed on the hot shoe, you can enable GPS in the M10 menu. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenw0lf Posted February 4, 2017 Share #7 Posted February 4, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Q: Does the M10 have a sensor for aperture guessing ? A: No (correct ?) So this functionality cannot be added with a firmware upgrade. If not correct, please edit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted February 5, 2017 Share #8 Posted February 5, 2017 QUESTION: Will my existing diopters for the M9 or M240 fit the M10? ANSWER: Existing Diopters will require an adapter to fit the M10, the adapter is available from Leica. Additionally Leica produces a new set of Diopters specifically for the M10. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted February 5, 2017 Share #9 Posted February 5, 2017 QUESTION: I don't use Live View, can I disable the button on the rear of the camera? ANSWER: Yes. In the menu select: EVF/Display Control LV Screen Target and select "LV Disable" option. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted February 6, 2017 Share #10 Posted February 6, 2017 QUESTION: Does the Leica M10 come with a free copy of Lightroom? ANSWER: Leica no longer includes a free copy of Lightroom. With the M10, you now get a 90 Day trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlenz Posted February 7, 2017 Share #11 Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Leica Rumors presented some Q&As today, some of which are covered above, but not all. What I found interesting is that the Adobe RGB color space is not currently available in the M10. http://leicarumors.com/2017/02/06/leica-m10-camera-qa.aspx/#more-44511 "Q: Can the Leica M10 be set to Adobe RGB color space?A: No, at least not that I am aware of - I could not find this option in the menu." Edited February 7, 2017 by waterlenz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted February 8, 2017 Share #12 Posted February 8, 2017 Leica Rumors presented some Q&As today, some of which are covered above, but not all. What I found interesting is that the Adobe RGB color space is not currently available in the M10. http://leicarumors.com/2017/02/06/leica-m10-camera-qa.aspx/#more-44511 "Q: Can the Leica M10 be set to Adobe RGB color space? A: No, at least not that I am aware of - I could not find this option in the menu." There is no need for this option in the menu, you can export to any color space you choose from the .DNG files. raw files have no color space baked in. If you want to work in Adobe RGB, then you have that option with the raw files. Since jpeg is used primarily for uploading to web or review, I would assume they are in sRGB color space. I suspect Leica finally eliminated the option for two reasons; 1- its not useful as you have raw files 2- its creates confusion I would rephrase this Q/A as follows: QUESTION: Can the Leica M10 be set to Adobe RGB color space? ANSWER: The M10 shoots .DNG raw files. raw files have no color space baked in, so you are free to convert to the color space that best suites your needs. The jpeg images are intended for review or web and therefore are in sRGB color space. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwesi Posted February 8, 2017 Share #13 Posted February 8, 2017 There is no need for this option in the menu, you can export to any color space you choose from the .DNG files. raw files have no color space baked in. If you want to work in Adobe RGB, then you have that option with the raw files. Since jpeg is used primarily for uploading to web or review, I would assume they are in sRGB color space. I suspect Leica finally eliminated the option for two reasons; 1- its not useful as you have raw files 2- its creates confusion I would rephrase this Q/A as follows: QUESTION: Can the Leica M10 be set to Adobe RGB color space? ANSWER: The M10 shoots .DNG raw files. raw files have no color space baked in, so you are free to convert to the color space that best suites your needs. The jpeg images are intended for review or web and therefore are in sRGB color space. Last I checked, 1- you can also print from in camera jpegs - in which case the wider Adobe RGB color space would come in quite handy. 2- Adobe RGB is spoken on the web. 3- Having the option DOES NOT create confusion for anyone. For most of us considering an upgrade from the type 240 and earlier digital M's the M10 is not a toy. Lets not continue to give Leica a free pass for omitting basic stuff that can be fixed in firmware updates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted February 8, 2017 Share #14 Posted February 8, 2017 Last I checked, 1- you can also print from in camera jpegs - in which case the wider Adobe RGB color space would come in quite handy. 2- Adobe RGB is spoken on the web. 3- Having the option DOES NOT create confusion for anyone. For most of us considering an upgrade from the type 240 and earlier digital M's the M10 is not a toy. Lets not continue to give Leica a free pass for omitting basic stuff that can be fixed in firmware updates. moving this discussing to where it belongs...then we can edit the FAQ: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/269167-adobe-rgb-or-srgb-options/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M11 for me Posted February 9, 2017 Share #15 Posted February 9, 2017 QUESTION: Why is GPS data missing from my images and why is the option ghosted in my settings? ANSWER: GPS functionality requires the Visoflex Typ 020. Once installed on the hot shoe, you can enable GPS in the M10 menu. what does Vosoflex have to do with GPS? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted February 9, 2017 Share #16 Posted February 9, 2017 The GPS antenna and receiver are built into the EVF called Visoflex, not into the camera body. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted February 9, 2017 Share #17 Posted February 9, 2017 QUESTION: Does the M10 support the newer UHS-II Cards? ANSWER: UHS-II cards will work in the M10, but the new UHS-II Pin Layout is not supported so you will see no speed advantage using these cards. As UHS-II cards support both pin configurations, they will work at UHS-I speeds. UHS-I Cards support speeds up to 90MB/s which is sufficient to take advantage of maximum 5fps speed of the M10. Utilizing UHS-II cards could give you the advantage of faster transfer speeds to your computer or storage assuming you use an appropriate card reader, but offer no advantage in the camera. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted February 11, 2017 Share #18 Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) QUESTION: Does the M10 display the images date and time information in playback? ANSWER: When in playback mode, you can hit the center button to bring up image information including; WB, image type, exposure mode, lens, battery, histogram, image number exposure mode, ISO, EV, shutter speed and remaining frames. To view the image date and time, use the thumbwheel to zoom out to thumbnail view. As you scroll thru the images and the exposure number and time and date information are available for each image. Edited February 11, 2017 by digitalfx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLOBETROTTER Posted February 14, 2017 Share #19 Posted February 14, 2017 When i transfer the pictures from the M10 to my computer the pictures are turn 180 degrees, the upper part is down, WHY ? I never had problems before with my M9 or Sony A7R II Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted February 19, 2017 Share #20 Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) Q: Does the M10 have a sensor for aperture guessing ? A: No (correct ?) So this functionality cannot be added with a firmware upgrade. If not correct, please edit. Not correct. The little bluish circular window on the camera front, above/left of the red dot, senses ambient light, to compare with the light coming the the lens (via the regular meter) to estimate the approximate aperture setting. This sensor is still present on the M10. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Whether or not this aperture guess is recorded in EXIF for the convenience of the photographer, the camera, like previous digital Ms, uses the same information (an estimation of the aperture being used), in order to tune the vignetting and color-drift correction for Leica lenses wider than 50mm, as it processes the image before saving it to the SD card. If, for example, a 21mm f/2.8 lens is mounted, the camera will know that via the 6-bit coding (or via the internal lens list). But the vignetting of such a lens is more extreme at f/2.8 than it is a f/11 - so the camera also must have some means of at least estimating an approximate aperture. The sensor also allows control of the internal camera readout brightness - but its core function is comparing external brightness to what is coming through the lens and being metered, for aperture estimation. Otherwise, the sensor would be useful on film cameras (on which it is not installed). Edited February 19, 2017 by adan Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Whether or not this aperture guess is recorded in EXIF for the convenience of the photographer, the camera, like previous digital Ms, uses the same information (an estimation of the aperture being used), in order to tune the vignetting and color-drift correction for Leica lenses wider than 50mm, as it processes the image before saving it to the SD card. If, for example, a 21mm f/2.8 lens is mounted, the camera will know that via the 6-bit coding (or via the internal lens list). But the vignetting of such a lens is more extreme at f/2.8 than it is a f/11 - so the camera also must have some means of at least estimating an approximate aperture. The sensor also allows control of the internal camera readout brightness - but its core function is comparing external brightness to what is coming through the lens and being metered, for aperture estimation. Otherwise, the sensor would be useful on film cameras (on which it is not installed). ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/269015-m10-faq-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3216305'>More sharing options...
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