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Leica T blends the new and traditional (pictures)

Leica improves on tradition with a new touchscreen interface and a slippery aluminum body.

Lori Grunin
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
Lori Grunin
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Compact

Though wider than competitors, it's still smaller in the other dimensions.

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Black or silver

The camera will come in black and silver versions, though the black one won't be available until 2 months after the silver. Here, they're posing with the block of aluminum from whence they came.

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Pop-up flash

It has a built-in flash, but it doesn't tilt back to bounce the light.

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M-mount adapter

Leica will offer an adapter to use older M-mount lenses.

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Optional EVF

The big, extra-cost EVF tilts.

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Tile-based touchscreen interface

The nicely designed interface lets you drag and drop the most frequently used settings into the main screen. You can also see what a fingerprint magnet it is.

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Interface

Here's a clearer view of the interface.

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Top

There are two context-sensitive dials to use in conjunction with the touchscreen.

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23mm f2 lens

The T series will initially ship with an 18-56mm f3.5-5.6 lens and this 23mm f2 lens.

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Clever connectors

Using a small tool, you eject the covers from the strap connectors.

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Strap connector

The strap locks in to the connector.

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Colorful covers

Leica will offer grippier silicone covers for the camera.

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Cover colors

These are the cover colors that will be available.

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