Leica’s next M-Series Camera could be the first to have an EVF
It can be the least, lightest and most versatile Leica M-Series Camera yet
Leica Photos app refers to ‘M11-V’
Leica seems to be on the verge of launching a new model in the legendary M series, but the news is likely to be met with dismay from some Diehard fans. Why? It looks like the M11-V will be the first M-Series camera ever to ditch the iconic optical rangefinder, and replace it with an electronic viewfinder (EVF).
The news comes with the permission of Leica Rumors, pointing out that the latest beta version of Leica’s photos app includes references to an M11-V model. It suggests that an official message is imminent – maybe as soon as a while in the next few weeks. Previously, Leica Rumors has posted leaked images that appear to show an M-Series camera with a large rear touch screen, pure top plate, no ISO watch disk and an EVF. It seems to be somewhat smaller than previous M-Series models.
Of course, Leica has produced many cameras with EVFs in the past, such as its Q3 and Q3 43 Premium Compacts and its SL Series of L-Mount Mirrorless cameras-what the last, Leica SL3-S, Techradar only reviewed recently. But so far, the M-series has remained a brisk distance meter.
The current Leica M11, part of a legendary series of digital cameras using a rangefinder to compose shots and manual focusing. (Image Credit: Leica)
