Tag: Rumours

Leica M6: A master class in marketing says Bellamy Hunt

Was the successul Leica M6 launch the result of a skilful manipulation of rumours. Bellamy Hunt thinks so, Mike Evans is not convinced. But something went right and the launch got the publicity it deserved...

Leica’s parallel universe: The case for a Q2 Monochrom

What do you think of Leica's rumoured plans to launch a monochrome version of the successful Q2 fixed-lens compact? Hit or a miss? Mike looks at the potential for this camera...

Leica: Something monochrome, something mysterious with an S

It looks like the anticipated Q2 Monochrom will be with us in November. But what's all this about an SL2-S and what could that S-suffix stand for?

Leica M10 Monochrom to bring a larger sensor to the party?

Japanese camera site Nokishita has told us that the forthcoming Leica M10 Monochrom will have a larger, 41MP sensor. What does this mean for the current M10 and the prospect of an M11?

Leica SL2: Will there be a 24MP version?

Within the next six weeks we will have a new Leica SL, the SL2. How near in specification will it be to Panasonic's existing S1R? And what is the future for the M rangefinder as sensor sizes continue to grow?