First leaked image of the new Leica M EV1 camera!
Here are the specs and images of the new Leica M EV1 that will be announced on October 23:
- Full-Frame BSI Sensor
- Triple Resolution Technology: 60 / 36 / 18 MP
- Powered by the Maestro III image processor
- New Built-in Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
- 0.5-inch OLED, 5.76 MP resolution
- 0.76x magnification
- Focus aids and diopter compensation
- New FN Button & Frame Selection Lever
- Dual-functionality control for the EVF
- Assignable options: Peaking On/Off or Zoom On/Off
- Design & Build
- Puristic design with a clean front (no rangefinder window)
- Diamond pattern leatherette finish
- 45 g lighter than the Leica M11
- Made in Germany
- Battery & Storage
- Same BP-SCL7 battery as Leica M11
- 64 GB internal memory
- Leica Content Credentials
- Ensures authenticity of digital images
- Price
- Expected to be cheaper than the Leica M11
- EU (incl. VAT): €7,950 (~$9,300)
- Hong Kong: $75,000 HKD (~$9,600)
- US: Could exceed $10,000 due to new tariffs
- Availability
- Official announcement expected: October 23, 2025 (±1 day)
- Shipping starts in November 2025
- Already in production
- Silver version not yet confirmed