Leica M Monochrom

Leica M Monochrom

This week Leica have announced a new camera, the Leica M Monochrom. Surely, as a monochrome only sensor, it will cost ¹/₃ the price of a colour M9 ;)

As a Leica there is of course no possibility of such a "cheap" price.
The Monochrom is certainly a niche camera, but there will be a significant number of Leica affectionados who put themselves on the Leica Monochrom waiting list.
After all, Leica users have given up autofocus and other creature comforts, why not sacrifice colour to be more obsessive about the sharpness that a monochrome sensor can deliver.