Amitava Chatterjee

Leica M EV1: Stefan Daniel on the background to Leica’s latest, and most radical M camera model

Leica Amitava Chatterjee - 23 October 2025

Leica's Vice President, Photo & Design, Stefan Daniel, discusses the M EV1, a variant of the M11 featuring an electronic viewfinder. This model enhances accessibility for users uncertain of manual focus, while preserving the traditional rangefinder experience.

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