Germany’s Leica Camera has announced the upcoming release of its newest model, the M9-P, an updated and ultra-sleek version of the Leica M9 and the latest addition to its rangefinder portfolio.

Boasting a compact size, full-frame, 18-megapixel sensor, and sophisticated image processing, the M9-P’s design has been stripped down for a minimalist aesthetic. The Leica red dot logo and the M9 lettering on the front of the camera have been removed and replaced with the Leica name engraved in classic script form on the top plate. 

As tough as it is good-looking, the M9-P is finished in vulcanite leatherette, making it particularly resistant to wear. The exterior’s coarsely-textured finish also ensures a steadier grip when shooting. The Leica M9-P also includes a scratch-resistant, sapphire crystal covering on the LCD screen. Extremely resistant to wear and virtually unbreakable, the sapphire glass LCD cover promises many years of reliable use. 

The new model will be available in two different finishes, black paint or traditional silver chrome.

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