Leica news, before it happens

Leica has setup a website with a special live webcast scheduled for 09.09.09:

The unveiling of new products on September 9th was announced by Leica’s CEO Rudi Spiller. Here is the text:

“Time and time again, Leica has made history with its superior quality cameras and lenses. And, each time, the innovations and developments made throughout the company’s long history have always been – and will always be – committed to one single aim: Uncompromising quality dedicated solely to the creation of an unmistakably perfect image. So please join us as Leica begins a new chapter in photography and tune in to the live webcast on September 9th to witness the unveiling of the next generation of Leica Cameras.”

Note that they say cameras (plural). I still do not have any information about the second (and possible even third) Leica cameras that will be revealed on 09.09.09. The only hint I got is that it will be something small with a big sensor (in addition to the Leica M9).

Here is the direct link for registration.

Apple also has scheduled an event (new iPod) for 09.09.09.

M9

From a LeicaRumors reader:

“I thought I would share that I just pre-ordered my M9 from a Leica store in Frankfurt, as I am planning to travel through Frankfurt shortly after September 9th. The price is 5,500 Euro, but you get a 19% VAT refund when you leave Europe. And by the way it will be in Grey or Black. Grey not in the sense of traditional silver, might be more like the R9 grey.”