Breaking: Adorama Now Taking Pre-Orders for Leica M, M-E

 

Leica M rangefinder camera.

Adorama today just taking pre-orders for the two new Leica rangefinder cameras introduced last week at Photokina. Both cameras promise to be outstanding choices for street photographers. The Leica M is a 24MP full-frame rangefinder with HD video capture capabilities, Live View focus peaking, and a ruggedized body that has been sealed against dust and spray. The new top-line camera will be available in early 2013 for just under $7,000.

 

Leica M-E rangefinder camera

However, Leica also announced a relatively affordable model, the $5,500 Leica M-E, essentially a very basic version of the M9, which costs about $1,000 more and shares the same 16MP Kodak sensor. The Leica M-E should be available by next month.

Read my First Look at the Leica M and Leica M-E at the Adorama News Desk.