What's Next For Leica? What's Next For Me?

Videos mentioned:    • Leica Look for My Feature Film | ARRI Alex...      • 3 Reasons the Leica Q Is Unlike Any Other ...   *** If you're checking out an Oberwerth product: Use code 'staycurious' on their site for 10% off your purchase. I'll get a commission. *** This is my 100th long-form video on STAY CURIOUS — and I’m using it to ask a question many photographers are quietly wondering: Where does Leica go from here—and where do we go as artists when camera technology feels like it has peaked? In this video, I share my thoughts on Leica M12 rumors, the long-awaited Leica medium format camera, and what might be next for the Leica SL system. But this isn’t just about specs — it’s about the soul of the Leica M system, and why I’m genuinely concerned about it becoming too automatic, too touchscreen-driven, and losing what makes it unique. After visiting NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas, my perspective on AI in photography and filmmaking shifted completely. Instead of fearing AI, I’m now more inspired than ever about the future of visual storytelling and creative work. The channel is evolving beyond Leica into filmmaking, storytelling, and creative problem-solving 👉 Subscribe for more Leica reviews, photography inspiration, and real-world creative insights. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gear used to produce this video: DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://geni.us/osmo_pocket_3_ff DJI Microphone 2: https://geni.us/DJI_Mic2_ff Panasonic Lumix S5IIx: https://geni.us/lumix_s5iix_ff Insta360 one r: https://geni.us/Insta360One_Twin_ff DJI Action 2: https://geni.us/DJI_Action2_ff Peakdesing Travelpod: https://geni.us/Peak_Design_Tripod_ff Atomos Ninja V: https://geni.us/Atomos_Ninja_V_ff Rodecaster Pro II: https://geni.us/Roadcaster_Pro_II_ff KRK GoAux4: https://geni.us/KRK_GoAux4_ff KRK Rokit 5 G4: https://geni.us/KRK_Rokit5_G4_ff Sure SM7B: https://geni.us/Shure_SM7B_ff Neweer LED lights: https://geni.us/Neweer_LED_660_ff edited on DaVinci Resolve Studio 18: https://geni.us/DaVinci_Resolve_Studio using a 14" MacBook Pro: https://geni.us/14_MacBook_Pro a Logitech Mouse: https://geni.us/Logitec_MX_3S_ff and a Loopdeck CT: https://geni.us/Loopdeck_CT_ff Music by audiio -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclosures: 1. Some links in the description are affiliate links. If you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. 2. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. 3. All products shown in this video are bought and not sponsored 4. All opinions are my own. Sponsors are acknowledged. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can find me here: https://www.froschmayer.com Instagram:   / florianfroschmayer   IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0296446/ Twitter:   / flofroschmayer   my Podcast (German): https://www.froschmayer.com/podcast Video produced by Stay Curious Media GmbH, Berlin, Germany http://www.staycuriousmedia.de contact: https://www.froschmayer.com/contact -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @LeicaCameraGlobal @LeicaCameraUSA @LeicaCameraAustralia @LeicaCameraDeutschland @leicacameraschweiz #leica #leicam11 #leicaq3 00:00 - What's next for Leica? 02:02 - My 100th Video 02:41 - What's next for Leica? M12? SL3 Variaton? Medium Format? 04:10 - What could an M12 look like? 06:15 - What's next for me?