Leicarumors reported that a new generation of Leica film cameras will be released in October, probably the new Leica M series cameras that have been reported recently, which will replace the current Leica MP. currently Leica invitations have been sent out, and there are also photographers who have already gotten the machine in advance for testing.
Initial rumors suggested that the new camera would be a cheaper M-series professional film camera, and while the parameters are unknown, it’s safe to assume that the new camera won’t be cheap.
According to the report, Leica’s invitation indicates that a press conference will be held in Germany in October, at which new products are expected to be announced in addition to the film cameras.
Currently, Leica is the only mainstream-level camera manufacturer developing mature film cameras, so Leica’s new model is likely to be a hit with film camera enthusiasts.
The Leica MP inherited Leica’s superb design and not bad performance, Leica MP shutter speed of 1-1/1000 seconds, and has a fast roll film handle and Leica MOTOR-M roll film motor. Leica MP volume size of 138 × 77 × 38mm, weighing about 585g, is currently sold in Jingdong Mall for 46,900 yuan.
