jfoote Posted February 4, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 4, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) probably been asked before but here I go... I have an m262 and have an opportunity to trade it - and some sony gear - for an m10. The sony is wonderful but I don't use it. For those who have had both, is this a worthy upgrade or do I have a case of upgrade lust? This happens in two days!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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a.noctilux Posted February 4, 2020 Share #2 Posted February 4, 2020 I always use the two (M10 + M262) , in many ( not most ) photos I can't say which is which in results. I can mix them at will to about 3200 ISO. M262 is lighter and battery lasts much longer (in my use about double of M10 number of frames). M10 has a bit (not much, never seen any benefit in real use) better viewfinder, thinner body if you are film M user. Using Visoflex 020 (+ GPS) can become a plus, in this case always have one spare battery. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 4, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 4, 2020 M10 VF has larger diameter opening, higher magnification (.73x vs .68x) and better eye relief. Best to try and compare. As an eyeglass wearer, I appreciate the difference from the M240 platform; others don’t. The M10 also has better weather sealing. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwF Posted February 5, 2020 Share #4 Posted February 5, 2020 I had both, but am down to only the M262. I had the M10 and put it for sale with promise of a good deal on M10-P. My M10 sold but the deal on the M10-P went south. I now have a line on another M10, currently at the factory being refurbished and it has very few clicks on it- like-new! it was about two months ago that an M262 came up for sale also like-new and at a great price. I let it sit but it reappeared on Craigslist and I snapped it up. I'd long thought of picking one up because the feel and weight resonated with me as I recall handling both cameras, that and the M10 at the store to compare. I agree with Arneaud (above ^ :) that results are often indistinguishable, certainly below 3200 ISO. There is an aspect to the M10 files in terms of color and maybe texture that I recognize and appreciate; I guess I'd describe it as softer, less in your face. Two other aspects to the 262, the slower buffer is not an issue for me, but the longer battery-life is wonderful! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfoote Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted February 5, 2020 Thanks for the input. I still don't know what to do! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmars Posted February 5, 2020 Share #6 Posted February 5, 2020 a.noctilux listed all relevant facts. But aside from this: The M262 is the most beautiful digital M - after the M10. I bought the M10 and traded the M262 for that beauty, I love the slimmer Body. If that is no reason for You, hold the M262. The technical differences are marginal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted February 5, 2020 Share #7 Posted February 5, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 hour ago, jfoote said: Thanks for the input. I still don't know what to do! We can not choose for you, anyway. To help you further, if that is relevant : - your feeling with the gear in your hand can be better than many things, so why M10 is thinner not to disturb film M user's feeling in hand ( because of that, M10 in my hand is "heavier or denser feeling" ) nice for balancing big/heavy lenses (Noctilux, Summilux 75mm for example) - if you are not film M long time user (or never mind with the thinner M10 ) , the M262 can do most of the M10 features with more battery life, simpler menu or if you like lighter body M262, mine is 595g in "feeling" much lighter than the 648g of my M10 (real weight with same scale proves that the "feeling in hands" is just that) - if you happend to own the SOMNI, Summicron 50mm DR, and want to use it full range, you may choose M10 over M262 see this old thread 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! - any of the two can give good results with same lens, as lens is 95% of the result, the rest is operator's gear use 😏 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! - any of the two can give good results with same lens, as lens is 95% of the result, the rest is operator's gear use 😏 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/306110-m10-vs-m262/?do=findComment&comment=3906424'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2020 Share #8 Posted February 6, 2020 The M262 is perfect for me. I do not use live view and have no wish to add an EVF as i dislike them,add to that the battery life is amazing for a digital camera. Its almost like they designed the camera just for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Greenwell Posted February 6, 2020 Share #9 Posted February 6, 2020 I am lucky to have both cameras, what I much prefer with the M262 is that it’s start up time from sleep is twice as quick than the M10. I have lost a number of photo opportunities as the M10 takes for ever to fire up. In good light my M 4 is the quickest of the lot ! I have thought about changing the M 10 for another M 262, as others have said ,it is all that I need. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted February 6, 2020 Share #10 Posted February 6, 2020 Rupert, 😉 M-D can be a good companion to M262, when we want "Zen M" in my view, a bit heavier (I don't know why, less is more...weight) and fatter than M4, to experience if you can find one and don't mind lack of screen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkmoore Posted February 6, 2020 Share #11 Posted February 6, 2020 On 2/5/2020 at 5:53 AM, a.noctilux said: We can not choose for you, anyway. To help you further, if that is relevant : - your feeling with the gear in your hand can be better than many things, so why M10 is thinner not to disturb film M user's feeling in hand ( because of that, M10 in my hand is "heavier or denser feeling" ) nice for balancing big/heavy lenses (Noctilux, Summilux 75mm for example) - if you are not film M long time user (or never mind with the thinner M10 ) , the M262 can do most of the M10 features with more battery life, simpler menu or if you like lighter body M262, mine is 595g in "feeling" much lighter than the 648g of my M10 (real weight with same scale proves that the "feeling in hands" is just that) - if you happend to own the SOMNI, Summicron 50mm DR, and want to use it full range, you may choose M10 over M262 see this old thread 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! - any of the two can give good results with same lens, as lens is 95% of the result, the rest is operator's gear use 😏 You can use the dual range summicron on the M10? are their any issues? I was under the assumption you would have to use LV with the DR. sorry this question is off topic! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted February 6, 2020 Share #12 Posted February 6, 2020 See the link I provided above (or this) From day one, I use the M10's RF with one of my DR ... not really need the LV. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkmoore Posted February 6, 2020 Share #13 Posted February 6, 2020 2 hours ago, a.noctilux said: See the link I provided above (or this) From day one, I use the M10's RF with one of my DR ... not really need the LV. Missed the link you posted. Whoops! awesome info, thanks for experimenting and posting. Cool news as I hadn’t tried it because it didn’t work on M240. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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