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Leica X Vario camera first impressions

Few days ago my local Leica store received their first X Vario shipment and I had the chance to play with the camera for few minutes. After I took the X Vario in my hands, I realized how heavy the lens is. Even with the slow aperture of 3.5-6.4, Leica must have included some serious glass inside. The […]

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

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

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

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Leica X Vario Type 107 detailed specifications

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

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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