The Leica M10 Monochrom has been rumored for a while and we now also have the first leaked picture courtesy of Nokishita. For comparison, here is the current Leica M Monochrom Typ 246 model:
The new model is expected to have a 41MP sensor (7864 x 5200 or 40.89MP exactly):
The previously rumored Insta360 ONE R action camera (Adorama | B&H) that was officially announced today was co-engineered with Leica. Both companies also announced a strategic partnership “to reinvent the action cam“:
In addition to the 50mm f/0.95 lens, TTArtisan (different from 7artsians) will soon also announce a new 50mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount:
Update: TTartisan lenses are available for sale at the PhotoRumors Online Store with free international shipping.
Leica Camera USA is now offering a special service where you can get your Leica gear tested and calibrated by Leica Factory Trained Technicians and certified that it meets original specifications, regardless of the age of the product – a Leica Service Certificate will be issued with a 12 months warranty. The price of this service is $220 plus tax per camera or lens and is only available for the following products:
Have you seen this Royal Selangor and Leica collaboration from December 2018? I must have missed it and a reader recently pointed it out to me. Here are the details on the Leica M10 Royal Selangor special limited edition camera:
Royal Selangor and Leica bring together their legacy of craftsmanship and design to produce a special edition Leica M10. This digital rangefinder will be offered in a pewter and silver limited edition of 10 cameras respectively. The special edition Leica M10 comes with the Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH lens and was launched at Leica flagship store at Raffles Hotel Arcade on Dec 06, 2018. The silver edition sports acanthus leaf motifs, engraved in silver by Comyns, whose hallmark dates back to the 17th century. The graceful intricate curves of the motifs evoke the elegance and grandeur of the Victorian age.
Happy New Year to all LeicaRumors readers! Thank you all for being a reader for the past eleven years. Here are the top 10 most popular blog posts for 2019:
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Some new Leica rumors:
Here is an updated list of rumored/expected Leica cameras and lenses (see the previous lists here):
