The Latest Leica M EV1 Rumours

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According to current rumours, Leica is preparing to announce the long-anticipated M EV1 on October 23, marking a major shift for the M lineup, the company’s first model to drop the traditional rangefinder entirely in favour of an electronic viewfinder. It is a significant move for Leica, given that the rangefinder has been central to the M system for over 70 years. The name has been the subject of speculation for months, with earlier leaks suggesting “M-V” or “M11-V,” but the latest reports point to “M EV1,” hinting that Leica might be planning a new sub-line of EVF-based M cameras rather than just a single release. Adding to the buzz, the first leaked image (shown above) of the M EV1 has surfaced online, giving us an early look.

If all current leaks are accurate, the M EV1 will feature a 0.5-inch OLED EVF with 5.76 million dots and 0.76x magnification, similar to what is used in Leica’s other high-end models. The electronic viewfinder is expected to include standard manual focus aids, diopter correction, and live exposure preview. The design follows the minimalist style of the M11-P, but with no rangefinder window, no traditional ISO dial, and a new diamond-pattern leather finish. Leica is also said to have reworked the front controls, replacing the image field selector with a new lever that doubles as a customisable function button.

Inside, the camera is expected to borrow much of its tech from the M11, including the 60-megapixel BSI full-frame sensor with Leica’s triple-resolution system (60, 36, or 18MP), the Maestro III processor, and 64GB of internal storage. It will likely support content authenticity credentials, continuing Leica’s push toward image verification features. The rumoured price is around €7,950.