Here are the first Leica M12 camera rumors (leaked prototype pictures)

Here are the first Leica M12 camera rumors - the new M12 will be 3mm shorter compared to the M11:



The ISO dial on the top left could be completely removed (first picture). A new dial could be introduced behind the shutter button that can be controlled with the thumb (first picture). A new large 3.9″ screen could be introduced (the M11 has a 2.95″ screen):



The large screen also means removing all buttons from the back of the camera – it seems that the controls will now be on the touchscreen, similar to the Leica TL:



I am still getting conflicting reports on the viewfinder: we may get a new Leica M smart hybrid vision rangefinder (classic rangefinder experience + EVF benefits, similar to the Fuji X100 camera):





We may even get a 100% electronic viewfinder (EVF):





The Leica M12 trademark has already been registered (all Leica trademarks can be found here):

Breaking: first Leica M12 camera rumors

The next digital Leica M camera (M12?) could be 3mm shorter

Leica M12 camera mockups/leaks

Here are the different viewfinder options Leica is considering for the next generation of M cameras (Leica M12?)