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Leica M12

2 stories tracked since 21 Apr 2026 — latest 3 Sept 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.

  1. 21 Apr 2026 · Industry News

    Leica and Gpixel Partner to Build Custom Sensors for Next-Gen Cameras

    Leica shooting its own sensor again is the real story here — this partnership with Gpixel means the next M-series won't be built around Sony or Panasonic silicon like most of the market. For Leica shooters, a sensor engineered from the ground up around Leica's colour rendering and tonal response could finally close the gap between what Leica glass deserves and what the sensor underneath it actually delivers.

  2. 3 Sept 2026 · Launch Rumour

    Leica Rumours Roundup: M12, Q3 43 Mono, SL Lenses and More

    LeicaRumors has posted a September 2026 roundup of unconfirmed Leica products in the pipeline. Bodies include the M11-P Hammertone limited edition, an M11-R, a Q3 43 Monochrom, an SL3 Reporter in metal gray, and a Leica mirrorless medium format camera — with the M12 flagged as a 2027 rumour. Lens rumours span both M-mount and L-mount, with an SL 85mm f/1.4 noted as probably based on a Sigma design. All items are unconfirmed per LeicaRumors.