“Leica has sent a letter to its customers informing them that a full-frame M is, indeed, on the way”

By LR admin | Published: August 6, 2008

Some more old rumors:
…
However, it has recently been brought to our
attention that Leica has sent a letter to its customers informing them
that a full-frame M is, indeed, on the way. Furthermore, the letter
seems to indicate that the M8 upgrade program, announced at PMA, may
include swapping out the current APS-D sensor with a full-frame, 35mm
sized one.

The upgrade, which will cost 1,200 Euros, officially includes
a more “Leica-like” shutter and feel, as well as quality improvements
to both hardware and firmware. But according to this latest news, M8
owners might be able to take advantage of a future full-frame sensor.
…

Via Adorama

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Some old Leica rumors

By LR admin | Published: August 6, 2008

We have some catching up to do…

Leica is working hard to develop a full-frame digital M9, an autofocus
R10 (SLR), and a compact digital M. So says Die Welt, a reputable
German newspaper. Click here for the original article in German or here
for an unusually good Google translation. Many, citing technical
obstacles and lack of need, have expressed doubt that Leica would ever
create a full-frame (35mm) digital M. Ever since the release of the
1.3x crop M8, I’ve considered the development of a full frame digital M
to be inevitable, dependent only on two things – Leica’s survival as a
company and time.

Via Seriouscompacts

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