Leica news, before it happens

 
The Leica M EV1 camera announcement is confirmed for tomorrow, October 23rd, at least in the Middle East:

“Join us for an exclusive evening unvealing the latest launch from Leica Camera” (Leica Store Doha)

“Join us as we write a new chapter, experience the unique harmony of craftsmanship and innovation, and revel in the tangible feeling of belonging” (Leica Store Dubai)

It remains unclear what the current situation is regarding the canceled Leica M EV1 camera events in the US:

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It remains unclear what the current situation is regarding the canceled Leica M EV1 camera events in the US. There are several potential reasons for the cancellation:

• Trump tariffs
• US government shutdown (FCC approval for new devices?)
• AWS outage (the cancellation email from Leica was sent shortly after the blackout started)
• Technical difficulties with the Leica M EV1 camera (I seriously doubt that)

My personal guess is that on Thursday, October 23, the Leica M EV1 camera will be officially announed worldwide, except for the US. Stay tuned for updates.

Leica Camera USA had multiple events schdeuled this week in New York, Boston, Washington DC, Los Angeles, and Bellevue. I assume those events were for the rumored Leica M EV1 camera. All the US events are now canceled “due to unforeseen circumstances“:

I am not sure if this means canceleation of the Leica M EV1 camera announcement all together, or something more specific to the US market (tariffs?).

If anyone knows what is going on, you can contact me anonymously here.

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Screenshot

A reader sent me this picture of what appears to be the rumored/upcoming Leica M EV1 camera:

The picture looks legit to me, but I cannot confirm if this is the real Leica M EV1. What do you think? Write in the comments.

If you have any additional information or pictures of the EV1, you can contact me anonymously here.

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