Here is an updated list of rumors about the Leica M12 camera: The Leica M12 will use the same 60MP sensor and processor/engine as the M11, not the Chinese-made Gpixel sensor reported earlier Better dynamic range and different color rendering (M9 CCD sensor simulation?) No IBIS New settings menu No base plate The camera is […]
Back in June, I reported that Leica may announce a new M11-R camera in early 2027 with a larger LCD screen and a different button/comntrols placement: Leica M11-R camera rumors The latest rumors suggest Leica plans to release this camera as the next M12 version. Here is what to expect: The Leica M12 will use […]
Here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here): No new Leica M or Leica Q models expected in 2026, only a few limited editions Leica M11-P, Q3, D-Lux 8, and APO-M 50 f/2 in Metal Gray coming soon (may not be released together) New Leica SL 44MP […]
Here are the latest Leica M12 camera rumors: New Gpixel sensor (which probably also means a new processor, battery, etc). The Leica M12 could come in two different versions: fixed-bottom base plate or classic removable (“Heritage” edition). Leica tested IBIS for the M12 model – not sure if it will be implemented. Leica M12 re-designed […]
Leica recently sent out a survey about future M digital cameras. The questions revolved around a classic removable or fixed-bottom base plate: The survey also mentioned potential “Heritage” limited editions in the future. Here is a poll: do you want the Leica M12 camera to have a classic removable or a fixed-bottom base plate? Please […]
In a recent podcast, Dr. Andreas Kaufmann (Chairman of the Supervisory Board and majority shareholder of Leica Camera AG) confirmed that Leica is again developing their own sensor, most likely for the next Leica M12 camera (Google translation): Furthermore, as has already become somewhat known, we are also developing our own sensor again. […] Up until […]
Here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here) – multiple new Leica product announcements are expected in October: Leica Q3 Monochrom on or around October 16th Leica M EV1 on or around October 23rd New Leitz phone (coming soon – probably in the first week of October) […]
