Here are the first Leica M12 camera rumors - the new M12 will be 3mm shorter compared to the M11:

The ISO dial on the top left could be completely removed (first picture). A new dial could be introduced behind the shutter button that can be controlled with the thumb (first picture). A new large 3.9″ screen could be introduced (the M11 has a 2.95″ screen):

The large screen also means removing all buttons from the back of the camera – it seems that the controls will now be on the touchscreen, similar to the Leica TL:

I am still getting conflicting reports on the viewfinder: we may get a new Leica M smart hybrid vision rangefinder (classic rangefinder experience + EVF benefits, similar to the Fuji X100 camera):

We may even get a 100% electronic viewfinder (EVF):

The Leica M12 trademark has already been registered (all Leica trademarks can be found here):

Breaking: first Leica M12 camera rumors

The next digital Leica M camera (M12?) could be 3mm shorter

Leica M12 camera mockups/leaks

Here are the different viewfinder options Leica is considering for the next generation of M cameras (Leica M12?)

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The upcoming/rumored Leica M11-D camera is now confirmed - here are a few screenshots from the leaked manual courtesy of LeicaRumors:

Here is the entire Leica M11-D user manual

Here are the previously reported M11-D rumors:

• Official announcement postponed for June 2024
• ISO dial on the back instead of a screen (like the Leica M-D Typ 262, not like the Leica M10-D that had an on/off switch and EV compensation wheel on the back)
• No fake advance lever (a.k.a. “integrated fold-out thumb rest”)
• Model 2221 is the rumored Leica M11-D camera:

Leica M11-D camera announcement delayed until June

New Leica camera model 2221 (M11-D) announcement tomorrow?

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

Via LeicaRumors

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The previously rumored Leica D-Lux 8 camera is now officially announced:

• Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Park Cameras | Foto Koch
• Additional information
• What's new in the Leica D-Lux 8?
• Press release
• Specifications:

• Unique Leica design and user interface inspired by the Leica Q
• First D-Lux to feature DNG RAW file format
• Seamless connectivity with the Leica FOTOS App
• 24-75mm equivalent lens
• 4/3“ CMOS sensor 21MP (17MP effective)
• New accessories collection

Of course, the Leica D-Lux 8 camera did not come with an APS-C sensor:

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

What’s new in the Leica D-Lux 8 camera?

Leica D-Lux 8 camera officially announced

The one and only Leica D-Lux 8 YouTube video

Via LeicaRumors

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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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