Rumor

Details are still sketchy right now, but we'll go ahead and break the news anyway - and of course, keep you updated on any developments between now and Photokina... As you know, Leica will be introducing a CMOS-based Leica S camera. We've been saying that for a while. But what no one else knows is that Leica is set to introduce a high megapixel M camera that's largely new from the existing Leica M (Type 240). What we're not sure of yet is the exact megapixel count; we'd guess 36MP. And yes, despite some silly rumors - it will have an LCD. We also have some other minor details, but we'll keep those close to the vest for now... See what other Leica gear is on tap for Photokina 2014 and stay tuned! Read more below.

Only a day after Leica announced the new Leica M-P camera, comes word of another variant available - the Leica M-S! As you probably know, the "P" stands for Professional. This new variant, carrying the "S" designation - stands for Screw. We're told the cost would be slightly higher than the standard M-P version upon which it's based by $500 USD, because the screw is made from a special titanium that's hand-polished for no less than a full half hour by trained technicians in Wetzlar, Germany. Read more below about a possible limited edition...

That time is upon us once again - the biennial Photokina 2014 show in Cologne, Germany. We've already posted about the official Leica schedule of events... Now it's time to enter the murky area of new products we might see (as we did in 2012). Below is what we're expecting based on the year's news so far, and we'll of course keep you updated on the very latest developments right here! Read more below for all the details!

Digicame-info reports that a new model Leica V-LUX (Type 114) camera was registered at the Indonesian Communication Agency website. The new V-LUX will most likely be announced at Photokina 2014 and will be based on a Panasonic model. Read more below for additional details!

Rumor has it that the UK's Leica Camera Ltd Managing Director, David Bell - is set to depart on June 30th. An interesting one at that; he was recently interviewed by Pixel Magazine and before that, interviewed on the Leica Blog. He's been with Leica Camera Ltd since 2006, going on nearly eight and a half years now. Curiously, he worked for Fujifilm UK Ltd before that... Read more below for the update/official announcement.

We're hearing rumors that Leica might introduce a replacement to the Leica M-E at Photokina 2014 - a camera that only La Vida Leica saw coming at Photokina 2012 ahead of its release! It may carry the name "M-S" or "M-E2" and feature the same 18MP CCD sensor with an upgraded LCD screen and a new battery - probably from the Leica M (Type 240).