Leica M11-P Rangefinder Camera (Black) - 20211

RM 48125.00

  • 60MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Sensor
  • Leica Content Credentials Technology
  • Iconic Design with No Logo
  • Optical 0.73x-Magnification Viewfinder
  • 2.95" Touchscreen with Sapphire Glass
  • Internal 256GB Memory and SD UHS-II Slot
  • ISO 64-50000, Up to 4.5-fps Shooting
  • Wi-Fi & USB Type-C, Dedicated FOTOS App
  • Lightweight Aluminum Top Plate
  • Electronic Shutter, Multi-Field Metering

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M11-P: Pioneering Photography. Once Again.

Leica cameras have been on the frontlines of history. The M-series has long been favored by photojournalists and been used to capture iconic imagery across the decades. Continuing the tradition of the series is the Leica M11-P. This model takes the contemporary tech and classic design first seen in the M11 and makes some key improvements. It also becomes the world's first camera to feature Content Authenticity Initiative technology with the aim of bringing authenticity back to digital storytelling.

Leica M11-P Rangefinder Camera

Leica M11-P Rangefinder Camera Top Cover Script

Professional Upgrades

Leica has consistently developed "P" models of their cameras with tweaks that make them better suited to professionals and photojournalists. The M11-P continues that tradition with an iconic design that eschews the red dot logo for a more discrete profile. It also comes with a few other enhancements:

  • Unobstrusive no logo design and dark chrome viewfinder.
  • Engraved Leica script on the top cover plate.
  • An increase of internal storage to 256GB.
  • Sapphire cover glass for rear touchscreen LCD.

Leica Content Credentials Menu

Leica Content Credentials with Content Authenticity Initiative Technology

The M11-P is the world's first camera to feature Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) technology. The Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) is a collaborative effort initiated by Adobe in partnership with various other organizations, including The New York Times and Leica. Its primary goal is to develop a standard for digital content attribution.

In the M11-P, this technology shows up as Leica Content Credentials. By using a secure processing chip, the camera will encrypt image metadata at the point of capture. This information can then be independently verified and even appended to when using compatible applications, such as Adobe Photoshop. Viewers can then verify the provenance of the image and confirm the veracity of the image. The aim is to give viewers more confidence in the images they are looking at and provide creators with another way to maintain credits.

Leica M11-P Content Credentials Example

Advanced Imaging Technology

60MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Sensor

Featuring the high-resolution design seen in the M11, the M11-P'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.

Leica M11 Triple Resolution Technology

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

Leica M11-P Viewfinder Close-Up

Maestro III Image Processor

The Maestro III processor contributes to the faster processing and Triple Resolution Technology of the M11-P, 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-P 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-P 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.

Leica M11-P Rangefinder Camera Lifestyle alt

Traditional Rangefinder Design

The M11-P 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.

Leica M11-P Rear

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. The M11-P enhances the screen with saphhire cover glass that offers increased scratch resistance.
  • 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.

Leica M11-P Base

Updated Body Design and Handling

Despite the M11-P'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.
  • The M11 line is the first M camera to not feature a removable baseplate; instead, the M11-P 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.
  • Design also incorporates a single UHS-II SD memory card slot within the battery compartment.
  • Built-in 256GB memory, increased from 64GB in the base M11, 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.

Leica M11-P USB-C Connection to Leica FOTOS App

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.

Leica M11-P Specs

Key Specs

Lens Mount

Leica M

Sensor Resolution

Effective: 60.3 Megapixel (9528 x 6328)

Image Sensor

35.8 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS

Image Stabilization

None

ISO Sensitivity Range

64 to 50,000

Continuous Shooting

Up to 4.5 fps at 60 MP for up to 15 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)

Internal Recording Modes

None

External Recording Modes

None

Media/Memory Card Slot

Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [2 TB Maximum]

Video I/O

None

Audio I/O

None

Power I/O

1 x USB-C Input

Other I/O

1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data/Tether Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)

Display Type

Fixed Touchscreen LCD

Battery Type

1 x BP-SCL7 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.4 VDC, 1800 mAh (Approx. 700 Shots)

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

Image Stabilization

None

Built-In ND Filter

None

Capture Type

Still Only

Exposure Control

Shutter Type

Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter

Shutter Speed

Mechanical Shutter
1/4000 to 60 Seconds
Up to 60 Minutes in Bulb Mode
Electronic Shutter
1/16000 to 60 Seconds

Bulb/Time Mode

Bulb Mode

ISO Sensitivity Range

64 to 50,000

Metering Method

Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi, Spot

Exposure Modes

Aperture Priority, Manual

Exposure Compensation

-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)

Metering Range

3 to 3 EV

White Balance

2000 to 11,500K
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Manual, Shade, Tungsten

Continuous Shooting

Up to 4.5 fps at 60 MP for up to 15 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)

Interval Recording

Yes

Self-Timer

2/12-Second Delay

Still Image Capture

Image Sizes

3:2 DNG
60.3 MP (9528 x 6328)
36.5 MP (7416 x 4928)
18.4 MP (5272 x 3498)
3:2 JPEG
60.1 MP (9504 x 6320)
36.2 MP (7392 x 4896)
18.2 MP (5248 x 3472)

Aspect Ratio

3:2

Image File Format

DNG, JPEG

Bit Depth

14-Bit

Internal Recording Modes

None

External Recording Modes

None

Recording Limit

None

IP Streaming

None

Interface

Media/Memory Card Slot

Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [2 TB Maximum]

Internal Memory

256 GB

Video I/O

None

Audio I/O

None

Power I/O

1 x USB-C Input

Other I/O

1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data/Tether Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)

Mobile App Compatible

Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: Leica FOTOS
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, Setup, View Live Feed
*As of October, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility

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

Environmental

Operating Temperature

32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

General

Battery Type

1 x BP-SCL7 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.4 VDC, 1800 mAh (Approx. 700 Shots)

Shoe Mount

1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe

Tripod Mounting Thread

1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)

Material of Construction

Magnesium Alloy

Dimensions (W x H x D)

5.5 x 3.2 x 1.5" / 138.8 x 80.3 x 38.5 mm

Weight

1.2 lb / 530 g (With Battery)
1.0 lb / 455 g (Body Only)

Packaging Info

Package Weight

3.035 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH)

9.2 x 9.1 x 5.9"

  • 60MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Sensor
  • Leica Content Credentials Technology
  • Iconic Design with No Logo
  • Optical 0.73x-Magnification Viewfinder
  • 2.95" Touchscreen with Sapphire Glass
  • Internal 256GB Memory and SD UHS-II Slot
  • ISO 64-50000, Up to 4.5-fps Shooting
  • Wi-Fi & USB Type-C, Dedicated FOTOS App
  • Lightweight Aluminum Top Plate
  • Electronic Shutter, Multi-Field Metering
  • Leica M11-P Rangefinder Camera (Black)
  • Leica BP-SCL7 Lithium-Ion Battery (Black)
  • Leica BC-SCL7 Battery Charger
  • Leica Body Cap for Leica M Cameras
  • Leica FOTOS Cable
  • Carrying Strap
  • Accessory Shoe Cover

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