Rumor: Nikon is releasing a clone of the Leica X1
Nikon Rumors has heard that the new Leica X1 is actually made by Nikon, so it make sense that the manufacturing and technology is already in place for building a clone – particularly when you see how popular the new Leicas have been. The new camera will reportedly use the same sensor as the D300, which would be a very good thing.
The source also told the NR folks that the new camera may end up modeled after the old Coolpix, with the swivel display. I certainly hope not.