Hidden Leica M10 and M11 Menu Reveals Battery Health, Shutter Count, and a Surprising Touchscreen Test
Leica M10 and Leica M11 owners have discovered a hidden service-style menu that unlocks several interesting camera details normally kept out of sight. The menu appears to work on the Leica M11 as well, based on hands-on testing, and it gives users access to information that could be especially useful for maintenance, diagnostics, and second-hand camera purchases.
One of the most practical features inside this hidden Leica menu is the ability to view the remaining battery capacity. For photographers who rely on their camera during travel, street photography, weddings, or long shooting sessions, having a deeper look at battery status can be valuable.
Another important detail available through the menu is the total shutter count. This is a key piece of information for anyone buying or selling a used Leica M10 or Leica M11. Since shutter count can help indicate how heavily a camera has been used, it may influence pricing and buyer confidence in the second-hand Leica market.
The most surprising discovery, however, is found on the Leica M10. The hidden menu includes an option labeled “Touchscreen Test.” When selected, the rear display can actually respond to touch input. This is unexpected because Leica officially does not advertise the standard Leica M10 as having touchscreen functionality. The Leica M10-P has long been positioned as the first M-series model to offer touch operation.
This raises an interesting question: does the Leica M10 contain touchscreen-capable hardware that was never enabled for normal use? The presence of a working touchscreen test suggests that at least some form of touch input may be possible on the camera’s display. Still, that does not necessarily mean Leica plans to activate it for everyday shooting through a firmware update.
While it would certainly be exciting for Leica M10 owners to receive touchscreen support after so many years, such an update seems unlikely. The camera has been on the market for a long time, and Leica has already separated touch functionality across later models and variants. Even so, the discovery adds a fascinating new layer to the story of the Leica M10 and its hidden capabilities.
For Leica enthusiasts, collectors, and used-camera buyers, this hidden menu is more than just a curiosity. It offers practical access to battery information and shutter count data, while also revealing an unexpected touchscreen-related feature buried inside the camera’s software. Whether Leica ever chooses to expand on this functionality or not, the discovery is a reminder that even premium cameras can still hold secrets years after release.
