Leica has this week announced the availability to
preorder the new Leica Typ 262 Red Camera, priced at US$ 6,995. The red anodised
Leica camera will soon start shipping out to consumers although no specific
dates have been announced as yet although the Leica M (Typ 262) Red Anodised
Finish model will limited to 100 pieces worldwide. The quoted price is for the
Leica M Typ 262 Red body only so you will need to supply your own lens. The new
addition to the Leica range of compact cameras has been designed to match the
limited edition APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH red anodized finish lens
launched last December.
The Leica M (Typ 262) Red Anodized Finish features a
top plate and base plate machined from solid aluminium and anodised in red. The
serial numbers for these limited edition cameras are engraved on the hot shoe
and will range from 5235001 through 5235100.
For more details and full specifications jump over
to the official Leica website.
