Leica M11 (Black)
Product Highlights
- 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
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Features
Leica M11 combines the unique experience of rangefinder photography with great flexibility and state-of-the-art camera technology.
Iconic Design
The Leica M-Family is known for its premium look and feel. With a carefully optimized design and the use of high-quality aluminium for the top cover, the black Leica M11 is focused on efficiency and ergonomics, with noticeably less weight. Together with the new scratch-resistant matte paint finish, the black M11 is about 20% lighter than the silver-chrome version, which features a classic solid brass top cover.
The new M-Sensor
Stay flexible and choose from 60, 36 or 18 Megapixel resolution for DNG and JPG: The exclusively developed Full Frame BSI CMOS Sensor with Triple Resolution Technology in the M11 is a masterpiece of imaging technology. With its new filter technology, the M11 produces brilliant images when combined with the legendary Leica M-lenses. And for the first time, multi-field light metering while shooting in rangefinder mode allows Leica M photographers to concentrate even more on their subject, and less on light metering.
Maestro III Processor
The fluid and responsive operation of the M11 is in part thanks to the powerful Maestro III processor. Its advanced algorithm enables the M11 to produce images with three different resolutions always using the full sensor and delivering unprecedented digital image quality. This incredible processor allows you to shoot nearly endlessly even at 36 Megapixel DNG resolution.
Wide ISO- and Dynamic Range
The M11 is impressive in every lighting environment. With its Dual Pixel Gain technology, the M11 offers a dynamic range of up to 15 stops at ISO 64. Every shot shows the finest tonal separations and very low noise with a natural and elegant look. The maximum sensitivity of ISO 50,000 enables you to take pictures even in extremely low light situations. There is also now more opportunities to shoot in very bright situations with fast lenses, with shutter speeds up to 1/16000s thanks to the new electronic shutter.
High-Resolution Touch Display
Examine your images on the crystal clear 2.3 Million Pixe touch display, with 800 nits brightness and 100% sRGB color gamut. The new Status Screen grants direct access to all important functions and with an additional function button on the top plate, the Leica M11 provides more options to customize the camera to your personal needs.
Connectivity
The Leica M11 is a certified Made for iPhone® and iPad® product. As such the Leica M11 offers a seamless direct cable connection to iPhones and iPads. Simply connect your M11 to your iPhone using the included Leica FOTOS cable for fast photo download and control of your camera with the Leica FOTOS app. For iPads with a USB-C connector, you can use the original USB-C cable of your device. The app also provides over-the-air software updates, that will support easy updating to the new firmware, this will be available in the second half of 2022, and will activate the advanced Bluetooth® features of the M11.
Dual Memory Concept
Unique to the M11 is the deliberate omission of the traditional base plate, offering quick and easy access to the battery, the USB-C port and the SD card. In addition to the UHS-II SD card slot, the Leica M11 is equipped with an internal storage capacity of 64 GB, allowing photographers to save image files simultaneously onto two different storage locations.
Better stamina
Shoot considerably longer on a single charge. The new 1800 mAh battery in the M11 stores 64% more power than its predecessors. In addition, the overall operation of the camera is more energy-efficient than in previous models. The USB-C port also allows you to charge the camera’s battery using most USB-C chargers.
Digital Zoom
Get even closer to your subjects with the integrated Digital Zoom feature. Shoot in Live View in both JPG and DNG and choose between a 1.3x and 1.8x zoom-factor of your focal length. As always, the DNG file still contains all image data of the entire sensor area.
What's in the box?
- 1 x Leica M11
- 1 x Strap
- 1 x Battery
- 1 x Charger including cable
- 1 x Leica FOTOS cable
- 1 x Instructions
- 1 x Cover for accessory shoe
- 1 x Warranty card
- Dimensions
- 139 x 38,5 x 80mm
- Weight
- Silver: approx. 640 g/565 g (with/without battery)
- Materials
- Full-metal housing made of magnesium and brass, leatherette cover
- System Memory
- 3 GB
- Sensor Size
- CMOS sensor, pixel pitch: 3.76 μm, 35 mm: 9528 x 6328 pixels (60.3 MP)
- Storage Media
- UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card (SDXC cards up to 2 TB, internal memory 64 GB)
- Lens Mount
- Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit encoding
- Operating Temperature
- +0 to +40°C
- Interfaces
ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units and Leica Visoflex 2
viewfinder (optional accessory), USB 3.1 Gen1 Typ-C
- Tripod Mounting
- A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4”) with stainless steel in the base
- Processor Type
- Leica Maestro series (Maestro III)
- Filter Type
- RGB color filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter
- File Type
- DNG™ (raw data, loss-free compression), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF, Exif 2.30)
- Image Resolution
DNG™
L-DNG 60,3 MP 9528 x 6328 pixels
M-DNG 36,5 MP 7416 x 4928 pixels
S-DNG 18,4 MP 5272 x 3498 pixels
JPG
L-JPG 60,1 MP 9504 x 6320 pixels
M-JPG 36,2 MP 7392 x 4896 pixels
S-JPG 18,2 MP 5248 x 3472 pixels
The entire sensor surface will always be used irrespective of format and resolution.
Digital Zoom 1.3x and 1.8x available (always based on L-DNG or L-JPG).
- File Sizes
DNG™
L-DNG approx. 70–120 MB
M-DNG approx. 40–70 MB
S-DNG approx. 20–40 MB
JPG
L-JPG approx. 15–30 MB
M-JPG approx. 9–18 MB
S-JPG approx. 5–9 MB
JPG: depending on resolution and image content
- Color Depth
- DNG™: 14 Bit, JPG: 8 Bit
- Viewfinder
Viewfinder
Large, bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation, suitable for -0.5 dpt; optional corrective lenses available: -3 to +3 dpt
Display
Four-digit digital display with items show on the top and bottom,
Image field limiter: two lit frames: 35 mm + 135 mm, 28 mm + 90 mm, 50 mm + 75 mm (automatic switchover when lens is attached)
Parallax compensation
The horizontal and vertical difference between viewfinder and lens is compensated automatically in line
with the relevant focus setting. Congruence of viewfinder and actual image.
The size of the bright-line frame matches the distance:
– at 2 m: the exact sensor size of approx. 23.9 x 35.8 mm
– at infinity: (depending on focal length) approx. 7.3% (28 mm) to 18% (135 mm)
– less than 2 m: less than sensor size
Viewfinder magnification
x0.73 (all lenses)
Large-base rangefinder
Split or superimposed image rangefinder shown as a bright field at the center of the viewfinder image
LCD panel
2.95” (Active Matrix TFT), Gorilla Glass 5 cover glass, 2 332 800 dots, format 3:2, touch control available
- Shutter
Shutter type
Electronically controlled focal plane shutter and electronic shutter function
Shutter speeds
Mech. shutter: 60 min to 1⁄4000 s
Electro. shutter function: 60 s to 1⁄16000 s
Flash Synch: up to 1⁄180 s
Optional noise reduction via additional “black picture” (can be disabled)
Shutter button
Two-stage (1st stage: activation of the camera electronics including exposure metering and metering memory lock, 2nd stage: taking the picture)
Self-timer
Delay time: 2 s or 12 s
Burst shooting
Single
Continuous - Low Speed (3 fps)
Continuous - High Speed (4.5 fps)
Interval Shooting
Exposure Bracketing
- Focus
Focus range
70 cm to ∞
Focus mode
Manual (focus assist functions Magnification and Focus Peaking available)
- Exposure
Exposure metering
TTL (exposure metering through the lens), with working aperture
Metering principle
Exposure metering is done by the image sensor for all exposure metering methods
(in Live View mode and in rangefinder mode)
Exposure metering methods
Spot, Center-Weighted, Multi-Field
Exposure modes
Aperture priority mode (A): Automatic shutter speed control with manual aperture preselection
Manual (M): manual setting for shutter speed and aperture
Exposure compensation
±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments
Automatic bracketing
3 or 5 shots, graduations between shoots up to 3 EV, in 1⁄3 EV increments, additional optional exposure compensation: up to ±3 EV
ISO sensitivity range
Auto ISO: IS0 64 (native) to ISO 50 000, also available in flash mode
Manual: ISO 64 to ISO 50,000
White balance
Automatic (Auto), Default (Daylight - 5200 K, Cloudy - 6100 K, Shadow - 6600 K, Tungsten - 2950 K, HMI - 5700 K,
Fluorescent (warm) - 3650 K, Fluorescent (cool) - 5800 K, Flash - 6600 K), manual metering (Gray card), manual color temperature setting (Color Temperature, 2000 K to 11,500 K)e
- Flash
Flash unit connector
Via the accessory shoe
Metering principle
Flash exposure metering is done by the image sensor for all exposure metering methods (in Live View mode and in rangefinder mode)
Flash sync time
1/180s , slower shutter speeds available, automatic switchover to TTL linear flash mode with HSS-compatible
Leica system flash units if sync time is undercut
Flash exposure metering
Using center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF 26, SF 40, SF 58, SF 60, SF 64) or with system-compatible flash units, remote controlled flash SF C1
Flash exposure compensation
SF 40: ±2 EV in 1⁄2 EV increments
SF 60: ±2 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments
Other: ±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments
Displays in flash mode (in the viewfinder only)
Flash icon: Connection of an external flash unit
- Connection
WLAN
The Leica FOTOS app is required to use the WLAN function. The Leica app is available from the Apple
App Store™ or the Google Play Store™. 2.4 GHz/5 GHz* dual band IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave2 WLAN (standard WLAN protocol), encryption method: WLAN-kompatible WPA™/WPA2™, access method: infrastructure mode
Bluetooth*
*Available after Firmware Update during the second half of 2022
Bluetooth v4.2 BR/EDR/LE, BR/DR-channel 1-79, LE-channel 0-39 (2402–2480 MHz)
GPS*
* Available after Firmware Update during second half of 2022
Geotagging via Leica FOTOS app using Bluetooth
Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-SCL7)
Li-Ion (Lithium-Polymer) rechargeable battery, rated voltage: 7.4 V / capacity: 1800 mAh,
Charging voltage/current: DC 1000 mAh, 7.4 V, operating conditions: +10°C to +35°C (charging) / +0°C to +40°C (discharged)
Charger (Leica BC-SCL7)
Input: USB-C DC 5 V, 2 A, output: DC 8.4 V, 1 A, operating conditions: +10°C to +35°C
Power pack (Leica ACA-SCL7)
Input: AC 110 V - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A, output: DC 5 V, 2 A, operating conditions: +10°C to +35°C
USB Power supply
When in standby mode or Off: USB charging function
When On: USB power supply and intermittent charging