A price increase on the M Typ 240 will be in effect September 1 in both the black and silver models. Both are currently priced at $6,950, come September the rangefinder will increase to a $7,250 price tag.
Here's an official statement from the Leica store in Miami (Via leicarumors.com):
"Leica Camera has announced that effective September 1, 2014 there will be a price increase on the Leica M (Typ 240) camera in both black and silver chrome.
Currently, both cameras are priced at $6,950. Starting September 1, 2014 both will be priced at $7,250. To purchase a Leica M (Typ 240) at the current price of $6,950 your order must be placed before September 1, 2014."
Meanwhile, the recently announced Leica MP has been gaining a lot of exposure online. The MP is essentially an M typ 240 but geared towards the professional photographer. New features include improvements in the sensor and buffer; sapphire coating to its monitor making it extremely scratch resistant. An anti-reflective coating on both sides have been have also been added, making viewing easier in difficult lighting.
A frame line selection lever has now been added. The lever can select the bright-line frames can be changed according the focal length of the lens mounted. Frames are show in pairs for corresponding focal lengths: 28 and 90mm, 50 and 75mm, 35 and 135 mm.
Here's Leica's official press release (via l-camera-forum.com):
"Leica Camera AG, Wetzlar, presents a further model in the Leica rangefinder camera segment. Based on the otherwise identical Leica M, the Leica M-P offers all the technical advantages of the Leica M-System and several additional features, for example an enlarged buffer memory. The 'P' in the name of this camera indicates the particularly discreet and enduring design concept with which the Leica M-P joins the line of Leica M-Cameras conceived especially to fulfil the needs of professional photographers.
Check back for more updates on Leica M 240 and Photokina 2014
