Leica CEO Alfred Schopf revealed at Photokina 2012 publish micro-single on camera for use with Panasonic, Sony, Samsung and Olympus competition. Schopf did not disclose further details, but said the camera sensor size at least as APS frame.
accept the United Kingdom the amateur photographer magazine interview, Schopf told reporters: "we are concerned about sth Not just plan sth You will see something new at the next Photokina. "
Schopf disclose Leica is also to constitute a new camera sensor technology and supplier based on the investigation. "Our philosophy is that the best lens produces a better image of sth They are expensive, but worth it. "
was asked whether the new camera will be included when the electronic viewfinder, Schopf said this would depend on the use of sensors, and implied that Leica tend to choose a built-in EVF.
in public interviews, Leica also revealed that despite the current lens order backlogs occurred, but was also vetoed for improving exports and cost-saving plan to outsource their production to China.
on the question of when to launch new m system camera, the Leica company tight-lipped. On the future of the Leica landmark products, Kaufmann, Chairman, said: "m-series cameras is the Porsche 911. "In 1981, Porsche plans to cut off 911, but ultimately abandoned the idea.
