Retro Styled Leica M9 and Leica X1 Cameras Leaked 18.2MP Leica M9 and 12MP Leica X1,

Several images of what are allegedly the Leica M9 and Leica X1 cameras
were found on a Flickr page — that was later locked — and it
seems like the German manufacturer seems to have something up its sleeve
for their upcoming September 9 webcast event.

Upon a first glance, both the Leica M9 and the X1 model look highly
interesting.

Word is that the M9 will have a humongous full-frame 18.2 megapixel
sensor (yummy) that should appeal to a lot of shutterbugs, as well as
improved low-light performance, lesser noise in high ISO modes and also
adds an SD card and a free copy of Adobe Lightroom.

However, just as intriguing, the Leica X1 is expected to boast a
12-megapixel CMOS APS-C sized sensor, an Elmarit fixed 24mm f/2.8 ASPH
lens and a funky grip handle.
Neither of the pages look like obvious fakes to us, but the specs are
obviously pretty much unconfirmed. Both cameras have an awesome retro
look and if the specs turn out to be correct, a lot of shutterbugs are
going to max out their credit cards in one day. We will probably get to
know more details, the coming Wednesday (9/9/09).