The new Leica M EV1 camera is not available in the US due to the government shutdown (as previously reported here):
Here is the official letter from Leica USA:
A Letter to Our Community on the Leica M EV1
Dear Leica Community,
As long and valued friends of Leica, we are pleased to share that Leica Camera AG has announced the launch of an exciting new product, the Leica M EV1, on October 23, 2025. This innovation represents Leica’s continued commitment to exceptional design, craftsmanship, and technological advancement.
While this marks an exciting global milestone for Leica, due to a delay on our FCC listing and publication process, availability within the U.S. market will be temporarily delayed. The product will be available in all other regions as planned. Leica Camera Inc. (Leica USA) will provide an update as soon as the timing of U.S. availability is confirmed.
We are working diligently to expedite all necessary steps to bring this remarkable product to you, our valued U.S. community.
We sincerely appreciate your patience, passion, and continued trust as we work through this administrative hurdle. We’re as eager as you are to introduce this remarkable addition to the Leica portfolio — and we promise, it will be worth the wait.
We’ll share the updated timeline for U.S. availability as soon as it’s confirmed.
Thank you for being part of the Leica community and for your continued enthusiasm for our pursuit of photographic excellence.
Warm regards,
The Leica Camera Inc. (Leica USA) Team
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