The rumors are building up surrounding a new camera, currently known as the Leica M-D (Type 262). It will be based on the existing Leica M (Type 262) including size and shape - sans the LCD screen on the back. Same sensor, brass top/bottom plates. The price is suggested to be higher, however - roughly $6,700 vs. $5,195 USD. It should be arriving at the beginning of May. We'll keep you posted!

We have additional word that it will be a cross between the M (Type 240) and M (Type 262)... Essentially it will be a Type 262; no video, live view, etc. especially because of the lack of an LCD - but will have the quieter shutter. However, like the Type 240 it will sport brass top and bottom plates.

Here's a screenshot of the registration with Korea's RRA:

Update (04/27/16):

As posted by Leica Boutique Dresden on Facebook (in German):

NEU! Leica M-D (Typ 262) demnächst in der Leica-Boutique-Dresden verfügbar !



Preis: 5.995,00 Euro incl. Mwst. & Versand



Technische Daten*

Kamera-Typ: Objektiv-Anschluss: Objektivsystem: Aufnahmeformat/ Bildsensor: Auflösung: Datenformat: Dateigröße: Pufferspeicher: Speichermedium: Empfindlichkeit: Sucher/ Sucherprinzip: Leica M-D (Typ 262) Leica M-Bajonett mit zusätzlichem Sensor für 6-Bit Kodierung Leica M-Objektive von 16 – 135mm

CMOS-Typ, aktive Fläche ca. 23,9 x 35,8mm 5976 x 3992 Pixel (24MP)

DNGTM (Rohdaten), verlustfrei komprimiert Abhängig vom Motiv

1GB SD-Karten von 2GB/SDHC-Karten bis 32GB/SDXC-Karten ISO 200 bis ISO 6400, manuell in 1/3 ISO-Stufen einstellbar

Großer, heller Leuchtrahmen-Mess-sucher mit automatischem Parallaxen-Ausgleich.



And translated via Google:

NEW! Leica M-D (Type 262) in the near future Leica boutique Dresden available!



Price: 5.995,00 EUR incl. VAT. & Shipping



Technical specifications*

Camera Type: Lens Mount: Lens System: Recording format / image sensor: Resolution: File format: File size: buffer: Storage media: Sensitivity: Viewfinder / Viewfinder principle: Leica M-D (Type 262)

Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit coding Leica M lenses of 16 - 135mm

CMOS type active area approximately 23.9 x 35.8 mm 5976 x 3992 pixels (24MP)

DNGTM (raw data), lossless compressed, depending on the Scene

1GB SD cards of 2GB / SDHC cards up to 32GB / SDXC cards ISO 200 to ISO 6400, manually 1/3 ISO levels adjustable

Large, bright-line frame measurement seeker with automatic Parallax compensation.

Also posted by Meister Camera on Facebook (in German):

Die Leica M-D ist das erste Serienmodell der digitalen M-Reihe ohne Kameradisplay. Auf der Kamerarückseite befindet sich stattdessen das ISO-Einstellrad – eine der wenigen, aber zentralen Funktionen. Denn die Leica M-D verinnerlicht zwar alle über Jahrzehnte perfektionierten Vorzüge des Leica Messsuchersystems, bietet bewusst jedoch nicht alles, was technisch möglich ist. Radikal auf die wichtigsten Funktionen reduziert, die zum Fotografieren benötigt werden - Zeit, Blende, Entfernung und ISO-Empfindlichkeit –, unterstützt sie den Anwender dabei, sich auf das Wesentliche zu konzentrieren: die Aufnahme.Wie alle digitalen M-Kameras ist auch sie mit einem CMOS-Vollformatsensor ausgestattet, der allerdings ausschließlich auf die Messsucherfotografie ausgelegt ist und auf Video und Live-View verzichtet.

And translated via Bing (better than the translation via Google) and slightly tweaked:

The Leica M-D is the first production model of the digital M series without LCD display. On the back of the camera is the ISO dial - one of the few, but central functions instead. As the Leica M-D internalized all advantages of the Leica of rangefinder system, perfected over decades - not everything that is technically possible but deliberately. Radically reduced to the most important functions that are required - distance, aperture and ISO sensitivity - to take a picture, helps the user to concentrate on the essential: the photo. Like all digital M cameras it is fitted with a full-frame CMOS sensor, which is laid out for rangefinder photography and dispenses with video and live view.







The camera is now listed at Red Dot Cameras in the UK for £4,650.00.

The new Leica M-D (Typ 262) is a new M camera variation dedicated to the essence of M: Rangefinder photography. The purest form of the manual digital rangefinder - Full mechanic control of all photographic functions thanks to the ISO speed dial -24 MP-Still-CMOS sensor with Leica Maestro processor, ISO values of up to 6,400 In the case of the Leica M-D, the realisation of the purist concept consciously omits additional functions such as Live View or Video. All of which allow photographers to concentrate on what's essential: the subject. It concentrates attention entirely on composition. It consistently shifts the focus to the creative aspects of each subject - less technology for more creativity. The purist design lacks a display and menu system, along with the Leica red dot logo and in keep with the classic M deisgn brings back the step on the top plate. Made in Germany Includes genuine leather camera strap, 2 year warranty and free 16gb SD card Camera comes in a black paint finish

Update (04/28/16):

The official page is now live! LEICA M-D - A step back to the future

Leica - no other camera manufacturer is dedicated to focusing on 'Das Wesentliche' - the sheer essentials of photography. As a result, Leica has developed the Leica M-D: a camera that delivers photography in the most consistent way. A camera that offers no more and no less than the most important features, and represents a state-of-the-art digital rangefinder. Photography in its purest form. Simplicity personified, photographers using the Leica M-D for the first time will instinctively and intuitively know how to use it. With the deliberate omission of anything but the essentials, the Leica M-D provides the greatest freedom to focus on creativity and capturing the decisive moment every time.