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Leica M EV1

Is this the first leaked picture of the rumored Leica M EV1 camera?

A reader sent me this picture of what appears to be the rumored/upcoming Leica M EV1 camera: The picture looks legit to me, but I cannot confirm if this is the real Leica M EV1. What do you think? Write in the comments. If you have any additional information or pictures of the EV1, you […]

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Leica M EV1 camera announcement next week (October 23)

The Leica M EV1 camera will be announced next week on October 23rd. Stay tuned for a detailed coverage. If you have any additional information or pictures of the EV1, you can contact me anonymously here. ⇒ Join the new Leica M EV1 Facebook Group ⇐ Is this the first leaked picture of the rumored Leica […]

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Leica M EV1 camera updates: 45g lighter, customizable FN button (frame selection lever)

Here are three new updates on the upcoming Leica M EV1 camera: The new M EV1 will be 45g lighter compared to the M11 The new FN button (frame selection lever) will have dual functionality for the electronic viewfinder: peaking on/off or zoom on/off (assignable in the menu, I assume) The M EV1 will use […]

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Here is a better mockup of the upcoming Leica M EV1 camera + a poll: are you going to buy one?

Here is a better mockup of the upcoming Leica M EV1 camera made by a reader: I’ve started a new poll on X: Are you going to buy the rumored Leica M EV1 camera with an EVF? Are you going to buy the rumored Leica M EV1 camera with EVF?https://t.co/G0jQRmzlZK — Leica Rumors (@LeicaRumors) October 9, 2025 Leica […]

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Leica M EV1 = a Leica Q with M-mount

The upcoming Leica M EV1 camera was described to me as a Leica Q camera with an M-mount. The look of the M EV1 will be closer to that of the Leica Q, rather than the classic Leica M rangefinder design. There will be no hybrid or optical viewfinder as previously speculated. Here are a […]

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What’s next for Leica? (updated rumors recap: SL3 Reporter, Q3 Monochrom, M EV1, and more)

Here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here) – multiple new Leica product announcements are expected in October: Leica Q3 Monochrom on or around October 16th Leica M EV1 on or around October 23rd New Leitz phone (coming soon – probably in the first week of October) […]

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Update: Leica Q3 Monochrom on October 16th, Leica M EV1 on October 23rd

A quick update to my last post: Leica Q3 Monochrom on October 16th Leica M EV1 on October 23rd The final name of the Leica M with an electronic viewfinder will be Leica M EV1. Join the new Leica M EV1 Facebook Group  Join the new Leica M12 Facebook Group

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