I just posted this on PhotoRumors and seems that the upcoming EVIL camera from Sigma will have a M mount (unless there is an adapter between the lens and the camera – it’s hard to tell from those pictures): Update: false alarm, this is a DIY project – you can read the details here.
Update: there will also be a Leica price increase in the UK. This is the full list of Leica products that will be impacted by the latest US price increase: Summarit-S 1:2.5/35 ASPH.CS (E82) Summarit-S 1:2.5/35 ASPH (E82) Summarit-S 1:2.5/70 ASPH (E82) APO-Macro-Summarit-S 1:2.5/120 CS (E72) APO-Macro-Summarit-S 1:2.5/120 (E72) APO-Tele-Elmar-S 1:3.5/180 CS (E72) APO-Tele-Elmar-S 1:3.5/180 [...]
In addition to the $400 price hike for the Leica MP and M7 cameras, the following lenses will also have a price increase: Leica M 24mm / f3.8 ASPH (E46) will get a $100 price increase. Adorama and Amazon still have the old prices Most S lenses (some of them not yet available) will get an aprox. [...]
I just confirmed with Leica and B&H that the MP and M7 cameras will now cost $4,995 in the US ($400 price increase)S : If you hurry, you can still get a black MP at Adorama for the old price of $4,595. A black M7 is also still available for the old price. Amazon currently [...]
Leica Camera Inc. is discontinuing the Leica Student/Educator Program with immediate effect. Leica Camera Inc. will honor all written pre-approved applicants who have not received their ordered products yet. No new orders will be accepted under the Leica Student/Educator Program. The program was available in the US and Canada.
