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Leica X Vario (Leica Mini-M)

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

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”

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

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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Leica “Mini M” in stores on June 11th

Leica Camera published a new banner on their Facebook page for their Mini M campaign with the text “Meet the new Leica family member on the 11th of June” and “Heard the rumors? Get the truth: Leica Stores – June 11th.” This indicates that there will be only one camera announced on June 11th and the first units will […]

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First picture and specifications of the Leica “Mini M” leaked online

The first picture and specifications (in French) of the Leica Mini M have leaked from an unknown source. As I already reported, the “Mini M” will be an X type compact camera with a zoom lens (Leica Elmar 3.5-6.4/28-70mm ASPH), 16MP APS-C sensor and a price tag of EUR 2,450 (over $3,000):

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What could be the new Leica Mini M?

What kind of camera will be the new Mini M? First, I believe it will not be called Mini M, in fact I think it will have nothing to do with a “real” M rangefinder. The new teaser is kind of confusing in that sense because the X2 and D-Lux 6 are not really M cameras – […]

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New Leica Mini M camera coming on June 11

Leica Camera has a new teaser on their website for a new Mini M camera that will be announced on June 11th. A new model placed between the M and the X series has been rumored for years. The only additional info I have at that point is that the new camera will be made in […]

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