Leica is rumored to announce a new M11-R camera later this year or in early 2027. I was told that the M11-R will have a new sensor but still at 60MP (the last M10-R had a higher-resolution sensor than the M10 version – the general perception was that R stood for “resolution”). Some of the other changes we may see in the M11-R include a larger LCD screen, which could lead to a different button/comntrols placement or even their complete elimination (all touchscreen-based). I am sure most of you remember those leaked prototypes:
My understanding is that the Leica M11-R will use a next-gen or similar sensor that we may see in the M12. The M11-R could be a very good financial deal, just as the M10-R (now listed at $6,835.95) was compared to the M11 ($10,400). It seems that the M11-R will be an experiment/test of what the Leica M12 could be:
Mandler also adjusted the way they sell accessories. They have now unbundled the accessories originally included in the Premium Accessory Kit and Basic Accessory Kit, so you can choose the accessories that fit your needs instead of purchasing the entire kit at once.
If you buy Mandler accessories together with a lens, you’ll get a 40% discount on them. If you purchase accessories separately, the listed price already includes shipping.
→ 7Artisans announced a new “Dream” line of entry-level 35mm/50mm/75mm T1.5 cinema lenses for L-mount. Orders are now open on Amazon and at the 7Artisans Store (use coupon code RUMORS for a discount; also check the 7Artisans Father’s Day Deals). Additional information is available here.
→ Leica Store Jakarta released a new special-edition Leica D-Lux 8 camera – a collaboration with the fashion designer Didit Hediprasetyo (limited edition of 33 pieces):
“For the first time, this Herringbone Songket motif has been applied to the body of a special-edition Leica D-Lux 8. Available in elegant black-and-white and black-and-silver tones, the camera’s exterior mirrors the texture and character of traditional songket weaving while perfectly aligning with Leica’s timeless, minimalist aesthetic. This collaboration unites two disciplines that share a profound appreciation for precision and the beauty of detail. If songket weaves light through threads of gold and silver, Leica captures light through its cutting-edge lenses and imaging technology.”