We've been saying for quite a while (since May, actually) that a new breed of M camera was coming - information that we received from a pretty credible source. However, we haven't been able to get any new information or further confirmation for a while now. When the Leica SL (Type 601) was introduced, it had us second-guessing if that wasn't it... But we don't think so. This new registration of a Leica M (Type 262) camera is renewing our faith in this original report that a new M camera is still coming.

Update (11/19/15):

We have the specs of the camera being released today!

• 24 million pixel full-size CMOS sensor
• shutter speed is 60-1/4000 seconds. Manual selector: 8-1/4000 seconds
• ISO: 200-6400 (extended to ISO 100)
• exposure range EV0-20
• 0.68x finder
• Monitor 3.0-inch. 921,000 dots
• Media SD / SDHC / SDXC
• no Live View function
• no video features
• image processing engine LEICA MAESTRO
• aluminum top cover
• 100g weight reduction from conventional M-type
• quieter shutter
• 3 fps
• the camera's menu consists only of two pages
• size: 80 mm x 42 mm x 138.6Mm
• weight: 600g (including battery)

...And it's here - the Leica M (Type 262) camera!