Leica news, before it happens

I have been reporting about the new Leica M-D Typ 262 camera for a while now. Here are the first pictures of the camera courtesy of www.rangefinder.com.hk.

Here is what to expect from the Leica M-D Typ 262 camera:
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Some clarifications on the size of the upcoming Leica M-D Typ 262 camera:

• The size and shape of the M-D will be the same as the M Typ 240/262
• The lack of a LCD screen makes it feel smaller in the hand but is physically the same size
• The top and bottom plates are rumored to be made from brass

Some new rumors on the upcoming Leica M-D Typ 262 camera:

• The official announcement is rumored for the beginning of May.
• EU retail price: 5,940 Euros (around $6,700) – basically more expensive than the M Typ 262 model (currently priced at $5,195) even though the M-D will not have a LCD screen.
• Same sensor as the M 262 model.
• “Analog Leica M-A size and looks” – not sure what this exactly means, but if Leica was able to shrink the size of the M-D to that of a film Leica camera, this would be a great achievement and will be appreciated by many readers (myself included). Here are some M-A camera pictures for reference:

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