Leica Rumors

What Leica camera is this?

By LR admin | Published: November 20, 2015

What is the camera pictured above with the build-in flash mounted on the lens? Could this be the not-yet-announced Leica X-U Typ 113 camera? Or maybe a new T model with a macro lens?

Update: more information on this camera is available here.

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Leica M Typ 262 camera pre-order options

By LR admin | Published: November 19, 2015

Here are the pre-order options for the new Leica M Typ 262 camera:

Shipping starts on November 25th.

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New Leica M Typ 262 entry level camera officially announced

By LR admin | Published: November 19, 2015

Today Leica Camera announced their new entry level Leica M Typ 262 digital rangefinder. The new M model is basically the “light” or the “M-E” version of the current M Typ 240. The main differences compared to the M 240 model are:

no video
no LiveView
100g lighter (~~body made~~ top plate made of durable aluminum)
smaller Leica red dot logo
quieter shutter compared to the M 240
the camera’s menu consists only of two pages
body design closer to the M9
Price: € 5,500/£4,050 (incl. VAT), $5,195 in the US

Pre-order links:

Shipping starts on November 25th. Sample photos can be found here. Additional pictures, details and press text:

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New Leica M Typ 240 à la carte program announced

By LR admin | Published: November 19, 2015

Leica Camera announced new digital M à la carte program. The frame selector is optional and can simulate up to six different focal lengths. The video recording feature is also optional. The LCD can be covered with “Gorilla” or sapphire glass. Engravings and strap customizations are also possible. Three different body finishes are available (black chrome, silver chrome and black lacquered) with multiple leather combinations:

More possible combinations and the press release after the break:

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Leica M Typ 262 entry level digital rangefinder to be announced in one hour

By LR admin | Published: November 19, 2015

Update: the new Leica M is now officially announced.

The mystery announcement I mentioned yesterday will be for a new Leica M Typ 262 entry level digital rangefinder that will be announced in 1 hour. Here are the specs:

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