The German Foto Magazine distributed some Leica rumors in their latest edition (page 30):
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News und Gerüchte: Was Canon, Hasselblad, Leica, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Phase One, Sigma und Sony bringen
News und Gerüchte: Was Canon, Hasselblad, Leica, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Phase One, Sigma und Sony bringen
Concerning the German photojournal FotoMagazin (FoMag) 8/2008 , which appeared today, there will be following Leica-news at Photochina:
- Leica will introduce a FF R10 and a new corresponding AF -lens line as prototype. Production will start late 2009.
- There will not be a new Leica FT model – but Leica will continue together with Panasonic the FTs line ( – think whatever you believe – imho it is an “Ausstieg” )
- FoMag is waiting for a new “Leica-Knaller” (Big Leica-Bang) which will be introduced at Sept. 15th in a press conference. FoMag will publish the news on a separate FoMag internet page.
Translation from l-camera-forum
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