Leica M10 to Launch Next Month, Said to Feature Live View and HD Video
The new Leica M10 will almost certainly be announced at Photokina next month, and may have quite a few “firsts” for a camera in the M rangefinder lineup.
In addition to confirming the launch date, Leica reviewer Steve Huff writes that that the camera will likely hit store shelves in late February or early March 2013.
The guts will reportedly be a 24 megapixel CMOS sensor — a big change from the previous digital Leica M cameras, which contained CCD sensors manufactured by Kodak. While it’s unknown who the new CMOS sensor will be provided by, it seems that Leica might be moving away from the Kodak sensors — especially since the business was sold to a California based investment firm.
Additional features include an external electronic viewfinder attachment, HD video recording, and improved high ISO performance.
Finally, a fact about the camera that you don’t need rumors or a crystal ball to figure out: it’ll be pricey. Expect a hefty Leica-style price tag of around $7,000 to $10,000. Time to start saving up!
(via Steve Huff Photos)
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