Here is the first leaked picture of the rumored/upcoming Leica M EV1 camera:

The Leica M EV1 camera will be announced on October 23rd:

Leica M EV1 camera announcement next week (October 23)

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Additional information on the Leica M EV1 camera can be found here:

What’s next for Leica? (updated rumors recap: SL3 Reporter, Q3 Monochrom, M EV1, and more)

Leica M EV1 camera updates: 45g lighter, customizable FN button (frame selection lever)

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Here is a recap of the latest Leica M EV1 camera with EVF leaks/rumors with some AI-generated mockups:

• New Built-in EVF
  • 0.5 inch & 5.76 MP
  • 0.76x Magnification
  • Focus aids
  • Diopter compensation
• New FN-Button
  • Frame selection lever with dual FN functionality for the viewfinder
• Puristic Design
  • Clean front without a rangefinder window
  • Diamond pattern leatherette
• Leica Content Credentials
  • Ensure authenticity of digital images
• 60/36/18 Megapixel
  • Full-frame BSI image sensor with triple resolution technology
• Maestro III Image Processor
  • 64GB Internal memory
  • Made in Germany
• Price
  • It should be cheaper than the Leica M11
  • Price in EU incl VAT: €7,950 (around $9,300)
  • Price in Hong Kong: $75,000 HKD (around $9,600)
  • With the new Trump tariffs, the price in the US could be over $10k
• Other
  • Not sure if it will be available in silver
  • The Leica M EV1 is rumored to be officially announced on October 23rd 2025 (±1 day)
  • Shipping will start in November
  • The camera is already in production:

The rumored Leica M camera with EVF doesn’t mean the optical rangefinder is dead

Update: Leica Q3 Monochrom on October 16th, Leica M EV1 on October 23rd

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Leica Camera released its FY 2024/25 financial results – here is a recap (see previous financial results):

• Financial Performance: Leica Camera Group achieved record sales for FY 2024/25 (April 2024–March 2025), with revenue up 7.6% to €596 million (from €554 million the previous year), alongside continued profitability growth.
• Regional Sales Growth: Europe led with 7.6% increase (Germany at 11.4%), followed by Asia (7.3%) and North America (6.2%); online sales rose 12.5%.
• Key Growth Drivers: Expansion in Photo core segment and new areas like Mobile (smartphones), Smart Projection (projectors), Watches, and Eyecare; Sports Optics remained the second-largest segment despite market challenges.
• Product Launches in Photo Segment: Leica Q3 (top digital camera seller, new 43mm variant in Sept 2024), SL3 and SL3-S full-frame cameras, D-Lux 8 compact, and M11-D (display-less M-System model).
• Mobile Segment Developments: Ongoing Xiaomi partnership with Xiaomi 14T (Sept 2024) and Xiaomi 15 series (March 2025) featuring Leica lenses; Leica LUX app launched June 2024 (over 1M downloads); Leica LUX grip added Feb 2025.
• Sports Optics Highlights: New Ultravid Compact Colorline binoculars; efforts to digitalize portfolio with infrared cameras and distance measurement tools.
• Smart Projection and Accessories: Cine Play 1 mini-projector launched Nov 2024; Leica ZM 12 watch introduced Feb 2025 with four dial options.
• Strategic Initiatives: Leveraged optics/mechanics expertise for user experience; expanded global stores in Wuhan, Tokyo, and Seoul; multi-channel sales model including e-commerce and auctions; plans for further retail growth.
• Future Outlook and Anniversary: Celebrating 100 years of the Leica I in 2025 with theme “100 Years of Leica: Witness to a Century,” featuring cultural projects, special editions, global events (e.g., Dubai, Milan, New York, Shanghai, Tokyo), and exhibitions in Leica Galleries.
• CEO Quote: Matthias Harsch: “We are meeting the global growth in demand for cameras with high-quality products ‘Made in Germany’… Our business success is rooted in innovation and the expansion of our own global sales network.”

Additional informtion is available here:

Leica Camera FY 2024/25 financial results: revenue up 7.6% to €596 million, alongside continued profitability growth

Check out also the latest Leica rumors:

The latest Leica rumors

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Here are the latest Leica rumors:

• Leica Q3 Monochrom on October 16th
• Leica M EV1 on October 23rd
• Leica M12 (2026)
• Leica mirrorless medium format camera (2026?)
• New Leitz phone (coming soon – probably in the first week of October)
• Leica SL3 Reporter (expected later in 2025 for the holiday shopping season)
• Leica M-mount lens rumors (expected later in 2025 or in early 2026):
  • Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens
  • Leica APO-Summicron M 50mm f/2 with close focusing
• Leica M12 (2026)
• Leica L-mount lens rumors:
  • Leica SL APO 135mm
  • Leica SL 85mm f/1.4 (probably based on Sigma design)
  • Leica 105mm
  • Leica SL 18-50mm
  • Leica SL APO-Summicron-SL 24mm f/2 ASPH
  • Leica SL 28-105mm or 24-105mm f/4

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Leitz released new Hektor T2.1 mirrorless cinema lenses for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-mount (user-interchangeable mounts):

• Pre-order at B&H Photo
• Additional Information
• Product page
• Related videos
• Press release

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The new 100MP Hasselblad X2DII medium format camera is cheaper than all Leica interchangeable lens cameras:

• Hasselblad X2DII: 7,399
• Lieca SL3: $7,485
• Leica M11-P: $9,840
• Leica M11 Glossy Black: $9,840
• Leica M11 Monochrom: $10,160
• Leica M11-P Safari: $10,495
• Fujifilm GFX models: $5,400-$8,300

The price of the old Mark I version of the X2D 100C when announced was $8,199.

Additional informtion on the new Hasselblad X2DII camera can be found here:

Hasselblad X2DII camera, XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 lens, and new Vandra camera backpack officially announced, available for pre-orders

Matt Granger’s Hasselblad Expert Setup Guide now updated for the latest X2DII camera & 35-100mm lens

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Leica is rumored to announce a new M11-V camera with a hybrid viewfinder similar to the Fujifilm X100 and X-Pro. Here are the latest M11-V leaks and rumors:

• New Built-in EVF
  • 0.5 inch & 5.76 MP
  • 0.76x Magnification
  • Focus aids
  • Diopter compensation
• New FN-Button
  • Frame selection lever with dual FN functionality for viewfinder.
• Puristic Design
  • Clean front without rangefinder window.
  • Diamond pattern leatherette.
• Leica Content Credentials
  • Ensure authenticity of digital images.
• 60/36/18 Megapixel
  • Full-frame BSI image sensor with triple resolution technology.
• Maestro III Image Processor
  • 64GB Internal memory
  • Made in Germany
• Other
  • The Leica M11-V is rumored to be officially announced in October 2025.
  • I am still unsure whether the new Leica M11-V will be based on the M11 or M11-P (maybe based on the black paint M11?), as I am receiving conflicting information.

Leica M11-V camera coming with a hybrid viewfinder like the Fuji X100/X-Pro?

The rumored Leica M camera with EVF (Leica M11-V?) is expected to be announced in October

Leica M11-V is the name of the rumored M camera with EVF and the official announcement is coming soon

The rumored Leica M camera with EVF doesn’t mean the optical rangefinder is dead

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