Leica is working on the next-generation M camera. Here are the latest rumors:

• The Leica M12 will be 3mm smaller compared to the M11.
• I am still getting conflicting reports on the viewfinder: we may get a new hybrid viewfinder like the Fuji X100 or maybe even a 100% electronic viewfinder.
• The ISO dial on the top left could be completely removed.
• A new dial could be introduced behind the shutter button that can be controlled with the thumb.
• Large 3.9″ screen on the back (the M11 has a 2.95″ screen).
• The large screen means also removing most (all?) buttons from the back of the camera – maybe we will get a touchscreen interface similar to the Leica TL:

There is also a new Leica M12 trademark, but it seems that the application is denied:

Breaking: first Leica M12 camera rumors

Leica also has registered a new digital camera model 2221 that is expected to be announced next week:

New Leica digital camera model 2221 registered online, embargo date: May 16, 2024 (is that the rumored Leica M11-D Black Paint camera?)

My guess is that next week Leica will announce a new M11-D or M11 black paint camera and the M12 will come most likely next year.

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After the recent Leica SL3 camera and Leica Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 in black anodized limited edition lens announcements, here is an updated list/recap of expected/rumored Leica cameras and lenses (see all previous reports here):

• Leica D-Lux 8.
• Leica M11-D black paint.
• Leica Q-E entry-level camera (just like with the Leica M-E).
• Leica M interchangeable lens camera with built-in EVF (Leica RM?)
• More Leica M lenses are expected to be announced/refreshed in order to take full advantage of the new 60MP sensor. Thanks to the success of the latest legacy/heritage lenses and the M6, Leica is also working on more lenses based on old releases.
• Leica L-mount lens rumors:
  • Leica 105mm lens for L-mount
  • Leica 18-50mm lens for L-mount
  • Leica APO-Summicron-SL 24mm f/2 ASPH lens
• For the Leica M 70th-anniversary in 2024, Leica is expected/rumored to release the next generation of Leica watches. A new Leica L3 watch with a mechanical alarm complication is a possibility.
• Leica mirrorless medium format camera (scheduled for 2025-2026).

Via LeicaRumors

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Leica D-Lux 7 camera

Leica is rumored to announce a new Leica D-Lux 8 camera this summer. The interesting rumor here is that the D-Lux 8 will be sold only by Leica and there will not be an equivalent Panasonic LX100 camera. This explains why the new D-Lux 8 is labeled as Type 3952A (the D-Lux 7 was Type 3952).

The Leica D-Lux 8 will not have an APS-C sensor and a fixed prime lens (obviously)

The last Leica D-Lux 7 model was announced in 2018 and is already discontinued at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo.

New Leica D-Lux 8 camera rumored to be announced this summer

Leica registered a new D-Lux 7 Type 3952A camera

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LeicaRumors reports about a video posted by LovelightTV of their visit to Leitz Park. At the 12:10 minute mark of the video, the Leica representative confirmed the already rumored Leica S mirrorless medium format mirrorless camera:

• Mirrorless medium format
• To be announced within 2 years
• New mount and a new range of lenses
• New adapters to mount the entire range of Leica lenses.

Here is the video and the translation:

"(le moyen format) Qui a été arrêté mais qui va avoir un successeur d’ici deux ans, c’est un scoop, voilà, alors ce sera un moyen format hybrid avec une nouvelle monture et une nouvelle gamme d’optique sud laquelle on pourra mettre des bagues d’adaptations pour mettre des optiques SL, des optiques M, toute la gamme des optiques Leica"

"The medium format, which has been discontinued but will have a successor within two years, (the guy: it is a scoop). So, it will be a hybrid medium format with a new mount and a new range of optics, for which adapters can be used to mount SL lenses, M lenses, and the entire range of Leica lenses.”

Leica is rumored to replace their existing SLR-styled medium format camera line with mirrorless

Confirmed: Leica is working on a new large format mirrorless camera

Leica working on a new mirrorless medium format camera?

Via LeicaRumors

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