“Leica has sent a letter to its customers informing them that a full-frame M is, indeed, on the way”

By LR admin | Published: August 6, 2008

Some more old rumors:
…
However, it has recently been brought to our
attention that Leica has sent a letter to its customers informing them
that a full-frame M is, indeed, on the way. Furthermore, the letter
seems to indicate that the M8 upgrade program, announced at PMA, may
include swapping out the current APS-D sensor with a full-frame, 35mm
sized one.


The upgrade, which will cost 1,200 Euros, officially includes
a more “Leica-like” shutter and feel, as well as quality improvements
to both hardware and firmware. But according to this latest news, M8
owners might be able to take advantage of a future full-frame sensor.
…

Via Adorama

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3 Comments

  1. just rumors
    Posted August 18, 2008 at 1:50 pm | Permalink

    1200 Euro for an upgrade? This is about the same price a brand new complete nikon rangefinder system will cost < - coming on photokina this september :-) :-) :-)

    and guess which system would have better image quality? ;-)

  2. Blog Admin
    Posted August 18, 2008 at 2:17 pm | Permalink

    Where are you getting this information from? Email me if you want to stay anonymous.

  3. David Miller
    Posted September 7, 2008 at 3:06 am | Permalink

    Nice rumor, but how come I didn’t get notified as they tell me about every other move as an M8 owner. Less than unlikely…