Category Archives: Leica M12

We may get the Leica M12 in early 2027 instead of another Leica M11-R: expect only minor improvements

Back in June, I reported that Leica may announce a new M11-R camera in early 2027 with a larger LCD screen and a different button/comntrols placement: Leica M11-R camera rumors The latest rumors suggest Leica plans to release this camera as the next M12 version. Here is what to expect: The Leica M12 will use […]

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What’s next for Leica? (May 2026 update)

Here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here): No new Leica M or Leica Q models expected in 2026, only a few limited editions Leica M11-P, Q3, D-Lux 8, and APO-M 50 f/2 in Metal Gray coming soon (may not be released together) New Leica SL 44MP […]

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Leica M12 camera rumors recap

Here are the latest Leica M12 camera rumors: New Gpixel sensor (which probably also means a new processor, battery, etc). The Leica M12 could come in two different versions: fixed-bottom base plate or classic removable (“Heritage” edition). Leica tested IBIS for the M12 model – not sure if it will be implemented. Leica M12 re-designed […]

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Leica partners with Gpixel for the development of the next-generation camera sensors

I already reported that Leica is again developing its own camera sensor for the next-generation camera, like the Leica M12: Leica is developing its own camera sensor again (most likely for the Leica M12 camera) Today, Leica announced a new partnership with the Chinese sensor manufacturer Gpixel to develop next-generation camera sensors. The collaboration focuses on […]

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Leica survey about future M cameras: classic removable or fixed-bottom base plate, hints at potential “Heritage” limited editions in the future

Leica recently sent out a survey about future M digital cameras. The questions revolved around a classic removable or fixed-bottom base plate: The survey also mentioned potential “Heritage” limited editions in the future. Here is a poll: do you want the Leica M12 camera to have a classic removable or a fixed-bottom base plate? Please […]

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Leica is developing its own camera sensor again (most likely for the Leica M12 camera)

In a recent podcast, Dr. Andreas Kaufmann (Chairman of the Supervisory Board and majority shareholder of Leica Camera AG) confirmed that Leica is again developing their own sensor, most likely for the next Leica M12 camera (Google translation): Furthermore, as has already become somewhat known, we are also developing our own sensor again. […] Up until […]

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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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