After days of leaks and rumors, Leica finally unveiled the much anticipated Leica M9 and X1 digital cameras. Both cameras were officially released today, sporting an old-school look oozing with the standard features we see from digital cameras out in the market.

The Leica M9 has a whopping 18MP image sensor which allows shooters to capture full 35mm film formats and use all M lenses. As leaked earlier, the M9 will be encased in a black with steel-grey finish. It has a shutter speed of 1/4000 of a second and will begin shipping to the UK today. It will reportedly retail for £4,850.

As for the Leica X1, it is smaller than the M9 with a 12.2 MP image sensor. It features a 2.7” rear LCD and supports up to ISO 3200. Shutter speed is said to be at 1/2000 and will begin shipping by January, 2010. No word on pricing for now.

(Source) Slashgear

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