Category Archives: Leica M12

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

By LR admin | Published: May 14, 2024

    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

By LR admin | Published: May 9, 2024

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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New Leica digital camera model 2221 registered online, embargo date: May 16, 2024 (is that the rumored Leica M11-D Black Paint camera?)

By LR admin | Published: April 18, 2024

Leica registered a new digital camera online under the model number 2221: The embargo announcement date for the Leica 2221 is May 16, 2024: I believe the model 2221 is the already rumored Leica M11-D “Black Paint” camera that is also expected to be announced in May: Official announcement rumored for May 2024 ISO dial […]

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Next year (2024) is the 70th anniversary of the Leica M camera system

By LR admin | Published: December 26, 2023

Next year (2024) is the 70th anniversary of the Leica M camera system and we can expect several new products to commemorate the event. Leica is rumored to release three new M cameras in 2024. One of the cameras could be a new Leica M12 (with a 70MP sensor?)​​​. Timeline of Leica M analogue (film) […]

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Are those the sensors to be used in the next generation of Leica cameras: AMS/Osram/CMOSIS 70MP (monochrome and RGB)

By LR admin | Published: July 21, 2023

Leica used CMOSIS sensors in the past. CMOSIS is now part of AMS-Osram and they are currently showing a new 70 MP sensor for 35mm format in both monochrome and color (RGB) in their product portfolio. Could that be the sensor for the next generation of Leica cameras? Here are the sensor technical specifications:

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