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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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Leica tested IBIS for the M12 model

I received reliable information that Leica has tested IBIS (in-body image stabilization) for the upcoming M12 camera, but I’m not aware of the test’s outcome or whether IBIS will be implemented in the next M model. The Leica M12 is rumored to be announed in 2026. Back in 2022, Stefan Daniel said that in-body stabilization for […]

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What about the Leica M12?

The Leica M12 and the upcoming Leica M11-V with EVF are two different models. I already reported that the rumored Leica M camera with EVF doesn’t mean the optical rangefinder is dead. The Leica M12 will be a classical digital rangefinder camera that is rumored to be announced in 2026. The M12 trademark seems to […]

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The next digital Leica M camera (M12?) could be 3mm shorter

I already reported that the next digital Leica M camera (M12?) is rumored to be 3mm shorter compared to the M11 (see above comparison). As with all previous rumors, I am still not sure if the latest leaks refer to the next Leica M12 camera or to a new M model with an EVF that […]

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Leica M12 camera mockups/leaks

The above two mockups/leaks show some of the previously reported Leica M12 camera rumors: The ISO dial on the top left could be completely removed (first picture). A new dial could be introduced behind the shutter button that can be controlled with the thumb (first picture). The Leica M12 will be 3mm smaller compared to […]

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Here are the different viewfinder options Leica is considering for the next generation of M cameras (Leica M12?)

    I received some additional information based on my previous post for the next generation of Leica M cameras (Leica M12?) – here are the different viewfinder options Leica is considering for the next generation of M cameras:

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Breaking: first Leica M12 camera rumors

Here are the first Leica M12 camera rumors: The Leica M12 will be 3mm smaller compared to the M11. I am still getting conflicting reports on the viewfinder: we may get a new hybrid viewfinder like the Fuji X100 or maybe even a 100% electronic viewfinder. The ISO dial on the top left could be […]

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