I already mentioned on several occasions that the new Leica M11 camera is rumored to be announced in January 2022. Leica Store Los Angeles has already scheduled a “Special Unveiling Event” for Thursday, January 13, 2022, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST. The slogan of the even it “What makes a legend?”
Update – there will be events also in Miami, Boston, Washington, and Bellevue:
Here are some screenshots in case they get removed:
Here is the updated list of rumored Leica M11 specifications (another set of M11 specifications is available at the Leica M11 Facebook Group):
- New 60MP sensor (variable resolution in RAW: 50MP/36MP/15MP)
- No baseplate (setup like the Leica Q2)
- 64GB internal memory
- No IBIS
- Tethering support
- The focus button moved to the top
- USB-C support
- Wi-Fi (5GHz/2.4GHz), Bluetooth support
- New Leica BP-SCL7 battery
- New Leica BC-SCL7 charger
- A new Visoflex is expected that should also be compatible with current Leica M10 models
- The Leica M11 camera is most likely be the already registered Leica model 2416
- The M11 should be a substantial step forward from the current M10 models (not sure about the details and what exactly this means)
- The official announcement is coming soon
- The Leica M10, M10P, and Leica M10D cameras are already discontinued: check Adorama and B&H for availability
- A new Leica M camera with a built-in EVF is still a possibility
- The M11 has been registered as a trademark by Leica since 2012
- The official announcement is expected in January 2022
- Bigger LCD screen
- Leaked Leica M11 pictures:
