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Leica X Vario (Leica Mini-M)

Leica X Vario officially announced

By LR admin | Published: June 11, 2013

Leica officially announced their new X Vario compact camera (a.k.a. Leica Mini-M). There are no surprises today – the camera is exactly what I reported three weeks ago. The price is $2850 (see accessories pricing here). Unboxing video:

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German retailer lists the Leica X Vario for € 2450

By LR admin | Published: June 10, 2013

The German retailer Audiophilfoto has a listing for the Leica X Vario camera on their front page. The specifications are the same as previously reported. The price is €2450 (the US price will be lower, probably around $2,850). The camera will be officially announced tomorrow and should be available in Leica stores.

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First sample images from the Leica X Vario Type 107 camera are out

By LR admin | Published: June 7, 2013

Leica published the last teaser for the X Vario Type 107 camera. The camera appears to be identical to the previously leaked images. Today Jonathan Slack posted the first sample images taken with the new camera (only JPG for now, you can download the full resolution images).

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New images of the Leica X Vario Type 107 camera

By LR admin | Published: June 6, 2013

Few more images of the upcoming Leica X Vario type 107 camera:

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Leica X Vario Type 107 detailed specifications

By LR admin | Published: June 6, 2013

The actual name of the Mini M will be Leica X Vario Type 107 – you can see the label on the top plate of the camera in the picture above. All of the initial rumors were true, here are the detailed specifications: 16.5MP APS-C sensor Leica Vario Elmar 1:3.5-6.4/18-46mm ASPH lens (28-70mm equivalent): 9 […]

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Invitation from Leica Camera Asia reveals portion of the new Mini M camera

By LR admin | Published: June 6, 2013

The above banner was part of the invitation sent by Leica Camera Asia Pacific for the upcoming presentation of the new “Mini M” camera. The controls are identical to the previously leaked image:

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Leica Mini M: “larger than usual sensor for its relatively small body”

By LR admin | Published: June 4, 2013

Leica camera published another teaser on their Facebook page with the text: “Only one week left: Get a hands-on experience at our Leica Authorized Dealers on June 11 when all will be revealed about the newest Leica family member, including its larger than usual sensor for its relatively small body.” The larger sensor is a […]

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More Leica Mini M rumors

By LR admin | Published: June 3, 2013

Another, most likely photoshopped, picture of the Leica Mini M surfaced on Facebook. The body and the specs are different from the info that leaked last week. The lens is now listed as f/2.8-4.0 which is much better than the previous f/3.5-6.4.

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