A new Leica M design coming soon

By LR admin | Published: November 10, 2009

The details are sketchy at that point, but the word on the street is that Leica will be coming up with a new Leica M design. It will be a film camera (not sure whether M7 or MP). Also, not clear if this will be a limited edition (probably not) or a regular production version.

Stay tuned for more!

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18 Comments

  1. LOLQUE
    Posted November 10, 2009 at 11:27 pm | Permalink

    got more info on the update for the current 35lux asph yet?

  2. LR admin
    Posted November 10, 2009 at 11:28 pm | Permalink

    nope, nothing so far :(

  3. Joachim
    Posted November 11, 2009 at 7:25 am | Permalink

    will there be a new colour like that for the X1 and M9?

  4. NikoDoby
    Posted November 11, 2009 at 10:33 am | Permalink

    What?! A new film M? Wow very interesting. Ken R. is going to be one happy dude when he hears this :^)

  5. LR admin
    Posted November 11, 2009 at 10:43 am | Permalink

    It may not be a new Leica M film camera but rather a new design. We will know the details soon.

  6. Nobody Special
    Posted November 11, 2009 at 1:02 pm | Permalink

    Okay, my question is the wording – a ‘new design’ or a new M camera. I think the time has come for a new design…….but will the traditionalists accept that? If so.

  7. LR admin
    Posted November 11, 2009 at 1:10 pm | Permalink

    Design could also apply to new colors/materials and not to change of functionality.

  8. Dino
    Posted November 11, 2009 at 3:35 pm | Permalink

    A new M? Whatever product it is, if it’s film now that’s interesting. I don’t think they tried to apply the interchangeable film/digital back to M9.. so?
    Second question. Ok, let’s assume it’s another M. M what?
    Not M8 – name already gone
    Not M9 – name already gone
    Maybe M10? Maybe MX ? Maybe M7.2 ?

  9. Nobody Special
    Posted November 11, 2009 at 3:14 pm | Permalink

    Agreed. Or, maybe the rumor is a little off and what’s coming (if) will be a 35 sensor body with live-view that is the R solution and it will also use M lenses. After all, Leica did say it will not be a DSLR solution. Perhaps something on the line of a ‘pumped-up’ GF-1 style. In other words a hybrid camera that is a bridge to the future for Leica and their users.

  10. LOLQUE
    Posted November 11, 2009 at 11:21 pm | Permalink

    i do want a interchangeable back for M.

    =*( 10years later maybe

  11. Doc Olmo
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 12:16 am | Permalink

    The M digital is already 2mm thicker than the original film M’s. A digital back will make it even thicker still.

  12. Brendan
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 11:53 am | Permalink

    A modular M would be interesting. My idea – fix the sensor to the (often maligned) baseplate. It could be removed for easy cleaning and potentially for upgrade. Either that, or have the back swing out like film M’s – which would also keep the grip baseplate enthusiasts happy. I’d trade a thicker M for upgrade potential / longevity (speaking as an M8 owner)

  13. LOLQUE
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 6:29 pm | Permalink

    i would pay double price of M9 for a digital back M(X).
    as long as u can upgrade your sensor anytime, means u can keep the body for 20years so do your lens~. back to the old days =D

  14. Joe
    Posted November 13, 2009 at 12:34 am | Permalink

    I’m guessing they will just change the standard finish options to Black Paint and Steel Gray.

  15. gysz
    Posted November 13, 2009 at 2:24 pm | Permalink

    new m7 hermes.

  16. gysz
    Posted November 13, 2009 at 2:25 pm | Permalink

    sorry re:
    http://shop.shphotoshop.de/epages/es104977.sf

  17. LR admin
    Posted November 13, 2009 at 3:43 pm | Permalink

    Thanks gysz – I just posted it online

  18. gysz
    Posted November 13, 2009 at 5:52 pm | Permalink

    certainly another time too, if i can. :)
    a leica fun
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/26359132@N02/