This information is is based on a Leica Forum that happened few weeks ago in Germany. The presenter form Leica was Mr. Stefan Daniel who is the head of the M division at Leica in Solms. Here is run down on the report:
R-System:
- no new R lens at Photokina
- R9 still in production
- autofocus may come
M-System:
- many surprises for Photokina advertised
- the name Noctilux will be a part of the future M lens family
- a new fixed wide angle lens will come for Photokina
- the preferred sensor supplier for M will still be Kodak
- Tri Elmar 28-35-50 is no longer in production
Four-Thirds:
- there will be no Leica labeled Olympus E-3
D-Lux, etc.:
- there will be new models in corporation with Panasonic for Photokina.
Via l-camera-forum
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Well, I hope your efforts pay-off. In regards to the comments by Mr. Daniels. It should be emphasized that he is not in the R, or reflex product line loop. He is of course, in the M-Line loop. Therefore, it is best to take his comments ‘with a grain of salt’ and he would not be allowed to give any reliable details other than what he is directly involved with.
This whole site should be taken “with a grain of salt”. I would classify this site as entertainment and not photography. I am sorry that you have to hear this from the admin, but it is true.
Agreed.
Just offering up some info,,,,,,