Leica M10 Full-Frame Camera May Be Revealed on May 10

In a little less than two months from now, Leica may uncover a new M-series full-frame camera dubbed the Leica M10, according to some rumors that reached the web just a few hours ago.

The rumors are fueled by a series of invitations sent out by the company to an event that is supposed to take place May 10-11 in Berlin, Germany.

In the invitation received by Steve Huff, Leica mentions that the event will host “a whole range of product launches.” 

The M10 name isn’t specified anywhere in its text, but Huff believes that new M-series and X-Series cameras will be part of the event.

According to Huff, a Leica representative told him at some point in the past that the company planned to release new M- and X- line cameras every two to three years. Since the M9 was released in September 2009, this makes it just about the time for an updated version to be released.

Little is known at this point in time about the specifications of the M10, but this should improve upon the features of the company’s current flagship in the M-Series.

The M9 has become famous not only for its compatibility with the company’s high-quality M mount lenses, but also for being the world’s smallest full-frame interchangeable lens camera.

The image sensor used in the M9 is manufactured by Kodak (KAF-18500), has a resolution of 18.5MP, and uses the CCD technology.

If we were to speculate, we would say that the M10 is likely to swap this sensor for a CMOS model, most probably one with a higher resolution.

Right now, the M9 costs about $8,000 (roughly 6,100 EUR), so the upcoming M10 is expected to carry a similar price tag.

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