→ Finally, a new EVF by Sony that is better than the one in the Leica SL: 5.6 million dots OLED EVF with 240fps refresh rate (UXGA 1600×1200 resolution).
→ Check out also this new 47.5MP CMV50000 full frame sensor with global shutter from CMOSIS – maybe it will be used in one of the future Leica cameras?
The Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH black chrome finish lens is now in stock at Leica Store Miami. This lens was announced back in 2015, but has been out of stock most of the time:
The first picture of the new Leica C-Lux camera leaked online – it will be available in two colors: midnight blue and light gold. I expect the announcement to be next week during the official opening of Leitz Park (phase III). As I already suggested, the new model appears to be based on the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 that was announced 4 months ago (most likely the 1546 model that was registered a while back):
The last construction phase of Leitz Park is now completed. You can visit the new building complex on Sunday, June 17th. I think the official opening will happen a few days before that, together with the announcement of the rumored Leica C-M mirrorless camera and possibly a few other new products (see the full list of expected products here).
Leitz Park features a museum, gallery, archive, store, hotel, CW Sonderoptic GmbH headquarters and more:
Full press release (translated from German):
After the latest camera and lens price bump, Leica will also increase the prices of their Sport Optics products on July 1st. Here are the details:
After the Leica SL 16-35mm f/3.5-4.5 announcement, here is an updated list of upcoming (rumored) Leica products (see the previous lists here):
Leica is rumored to announce a new C-LUX compact camera according to the Japanese website Nokishita. The new model will be available in two colors: midnight blue and light gold.
This is an interesting development since I did not expect Leica to bring back to life the already discontinued C-LUX compact cameras. It is not clear which Panasonic compact camera will be used for the new C-Lux – my guess is the new Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 model that was announced 4 months ago (pictured above).
