Leica M11 Rangefinder Camera, Silver (Demo)

Expand your creative freedom with the Leica M11. As the benchmark in rangefinder photography, the M11 is completely re-engineered and well equipped to go beyond the known: An exclusively designed Full-frame BSI CMOS Sensor with triple resolution technology grants you the choice to produce stellar images at 60, 36 or 18 megapixels. Express your artistic vision with accuracy while staying truly flexible with an incomparable level of detail rendition and a wide ISO range. Charge the new powerful battery and connect your camera using the new USB-C port and benefit from a high level of data security with 64GB internal memory.

 

M11: The Contemporary Classic

Perfectly meshing timeless design with contemporary performance, the Leica M11 is a rangefinder camera featuring a revised sensor design and updated connectivity and while maintaining the familiar design of a Leica M camera.

 

60MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Sensor

Featuring a new higher-resolution design, the M11's 60MP full-frame CMOS sensor also features a back-illuminated (BSI) design that offers improved noise performance and faster readout speeds. The higher resolution suits more detail-oriented applications, like landscape and architectural subjects, and the noise-reduction benefits of the BSI design improves clarity and color accuracy when working in low-light conditions with higher ISOs.

The sensor's physical design also includes an updated ultra-thin dual-layer filter glass, which absorbs UV and IR wavelengths for greater clarity and more accurate rendering from the M lenses.

 

Simplified workflow
The deliberate omission of the removable base plate ensures quick access to the battery, USB-C port and SD card. The M11 features a UHS-II SD card slot and 64 GB internal storage, allowing you to simultaneously save images to two locations.

 

Extended battery life
Shoot longer on a single charge with the new 1800 mAh battery, offering 64% more power compared with the predecessor. Enhanced energy efficiency and a USB-C port for charging with most USB-C chargers make the M11 even more convenient.

 

Seamless connectivity
Certified for iPhone® and iPad®, it connects seamlessly via cable. Bluetooth® enables easy wireless connection to smartphones. The FOTOS app offers software updates, remote control, geotagging and many other features for a modern photographic workflow.

 

Triple Resolution Technology

Besides the 60MP resolution and BSI design, another first for M cameras is Triple Resolution Technology. This unique pixel binning process allows photographers to select 60MP, 36MP, or 18MP output, with each resolution making use of the full sensor area and providing rich 14-bit color. By pixel binning, rather than cropping, the lower resolutions have improved dynamic range and noise levels:

• 60MP: 14 stops of dynamic range, highest resolution
• 36MP: 15 stops of dynamic range, best balance of resolution and noise
• 18MP: 15 stops of dynamic range, lowest noise levels

 

Maestro III Image Processor

The new Maestro III processor contributes to the faster processing and Triple Resolution Technology of the M11, as well as helps achieve a wider sensitivity range than in past M cameras. An ISO 64-50000 range is now available for greater detail, quality, and natural color rendering at lower ISO settings. The Maestro III also enables continuous shooting at up to 4.5 fps and facilitates fast file saving for an intuitive shooting experience.

 

Imaging Improvements

The M11 is still a photo-only camera that prioritizes manual operation, but a variety of improvements and functional updates have been made to make the M11 the most contemporary M camera yet:

• An electronic shutter function now permits shooting at shutter speeds up to 1/16,000 sec, which is perfect for working with faster f/0.95 lenses without the need for ND filters. A mechanical shutter still offers shutter speed support up to 1/4000 sec and flash sync at 1/180 sec.
• Two digital zoom steps can simulate working with longer focal length lenses by cropping into the image slightly, at 1.3x (39MP) and 1.8x (18MP) levels. These are reversible crops when recording a DNG or permanent crops if shooting straight to JPG.
• Multi-field exposure metering is available in addition to spot and center-weighted average, which helps reduce the need to meter and then re-compose before shooting.
• Long Exposure Noise Reduction helps to reduce the appearance of noise but can also be disabled for faster saving times.

 

Traditional Rangefinder Design

The M11 features a timeless design inspired by the original M camera, the M3, from 1954. This classic and recognizable form prioritizes intuitive handling and shooting along with a sleek and minimalist appearance.

 

Optical Viewfinder and Rear LCD

• The optical viewfinder is a large and bright 0.73x-magnification rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation and bright-line frame lines, which are set to match the image sensor size at a focusing distance of 6.6'.
• On the front of the camera, a viewfinder frame selector can be used to manually change the apparent image field to help visualize the scene with varying focal lengths; options are available in 35mm/135mm, 28mm/90mm, and 50mm/75mm focal length pairs.
• Rear 2.95" 2.3m-dot touchscreen LCD features an updated design that is brighter for for improved visibility in sunny conditions.
• Revised menu layout matches the Q and SL systems for more intuitive navigation and faster settings changes right from the first menu page.
• Live view stabilization helps reduce the appearance of camera shake on the rear LCD or optional Visoflex 2; this electronic stabilization makes it easier to manually focus longer focal length lenses with greater accuracy.

 

Updated Body Design and Handling

Despite the M11's similarity to past M cameras, it features a variety of notable changes to its body design:

• This black finish version of the M11 features an aluminum top plate with a scratch-resistant coating. This design is about 20% lighter than the silver-chrome version, which features a brass top plate, and weighs 1.2 lb with the battery installed.
• First M camera to not feature a removable baseplate; instead, the M11 borrows a design from the Q and SL systems and uses a new BP-SCL7 battery that is inserted directly into the base of the camera body.
• BP-SCL7 lithium-ion battery has 64% more capacity than the previous generation's battery and is CIPA-rated for 700 shots per charge. However, if working with the optical viewfinder only, approximately 1700 shots per charge is possible.
• Revised design also incorporates a single UHS-II SD memory card slot within the battery compartment.
• Built-in 64GB memory means you can forgo using a memory card altogether, or use the internal memory in conjunction with an SD card to simulate having dual card slots for splitting file types or for overflow storage. Image files can also be transferred from the internal memory to the SD card for easy backup.
• USB type-C port on the base permits in-camera battery charging and file transferring.

 

Wired and Wireless Connectivity

• The USB type-C port can be used in conjunction with the included FOTOS Cable, which allows direct attachment to an Apple iPhone via the Leica FOTOS app for easy file management and sharing.
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can also be used for wireless connecting the camera to an iOS device using the FOTOS app.
• In-app geotagging is possible along with the ability to select favorites and apply ratings to images via your mobile device.

Imaging

Lens Mount	Leica M
Sensor Resolution	Effective: 60.3 Megapixel (9528 x 6328)
Image Sensor	35.8 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent)	Crop Factor: 1x
Image Stabilization	No
Built-In ND Filter	No
Capture Type	Still Only

Exposure Control

Shutter Type	Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter Speed	Mechanical Shutter 1/4000 to 60 Seconds Electronic Shutter 1/16000 to 60 Seconds
Bulb/Time Mode	Bulb Mode (Up to 60 Minutes)
ISO Sensitivity Range	64 to 50,000 in Auto Mode
Metering Method	Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual
Exposure Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
White Balance	2000 to 11,500K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Continuous Shooting	Up to 4.5 fps at Maximum Resolution for up to 15 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
Interval Recording	Yes
Self-Timer	2/12-Second Delay

Still Image Capture

Aspect Ratio	3:2
Image File Format	DNG, JPEG
Bit Depth	14-Bit

Video Capture

Internal Recording Modes	No
External Recording Modes	No
Recording Limit	No
IP Streaming	No

Interface

Media/Memory Card Slot	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Internal Memory	64 GB
Video I/O	No
Audio I/O	No
Power I/O	1x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O	1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
Wireless	2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2
Mobile App Compatible	Yes: Android & iOS App Name: Leica FOTOS Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, View Live Feed
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)	GPS *Via Connected Smartphone

Monitor

Display Size	2.95"
Resolution	2,332,800 Dot
Display Type	Fixed Touchscreen LCD

Viewfinder

Type	Optical
Magnification	Approx. 0.73x

Focus

Focus Type

Manual Focus Only

Flash

Built-In Flash/Light	No
Maximum Sync Speed	1/180 Second
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System	TTL
External Flash Connection	Shoe Mount

General

Battery	1x BP-SCL7 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.4 VDC, 1800 mAh (Included)  • Approx. 700 Shots
Shoe Mount	1x Hot Shoe
Tripod Mounting Thread	1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy
Operating Conditions	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Dimensions (W x H x D)	5.5 x 3.1 x 1.5" / 139 x 80 x 38.5 mm
Weight	1.4 lb / 640 g (With Battery) 1.2 lb / 565 g (Body Only)

• Compact digital rangefinder system camera
• Full-frame BSI CMOS sensor with Triple Resolution Technology
• Maestro III Processor
• 64 GB internal memory
• ISO 64 to 50.000
• Electronic shutter featuring a shutter speed of up to 1/16000 of a second
• Multi-field metering in rangefinder mode
• USB-C-port
• Apple “Made for iPhone and iPad” certified accessory