Leica M11 Glossy Black Finish
The Leica M11 in glossy black finish combines the latest technology from the series model with the classic design elements that first enamored photographers in 1962 with the Leica M3 special edition. The brass top and base plates are finished with a glossy black paint finish. Over the years, frequent use creates a unique patina. This exclusive design variant is also characterised by the classic Leica engraving on the top plate, controls with a glossy black paint finish and the deliberate omission of the Leica red dot. Another stylish accent comes from the shutter release with a lustrous silver-chrome finish – a variant that was first fitted to the Leica M3. With its elaborate cross knurling on the ISO and shutter-speed dial, this special edition of the M11 features a further refinement that differs from the standard model both aesthetically and haptically.
A Legend Reinvented
The Leica M11, combining the experience of traditional rangefinder photography with contemporary camera technology, delivering maximum flexibility to every photographer. Featuring an exclusive new image sensor, expanded ISO range, dual memory options, extended battery life and a streamlined and intuitive menu system; the Leica M11 represents a new benchmark in digital photography as the most versatile, customizable and powerful M camera Leica has ever built.
At the heart of the M11 is a full-frame BSI CMOS sensor with Triple Resolution Technology. Raw image files in DNG and JPEG format can be recorded at 60, 36 or 18 megapixels, always using the full sensor area. The 60-megapixel option delivers unprecedented image quality and detail resolution, whereas the lower resolutions enable faster camera performance, extended burst lengths, and smaller files.
The Leica M11 has a sensitivity range of ISO 64 to 50,000; it records at 14-bit color depth and has a dynamic range of up to 15 stops. With its Maestro III processor, the Leica M11 offers a fluid and responsive operation, even at the highest resolution and image quality settings. With the optional electronic shutter featuring a shutter speed of up to 1/16,000 of a second, photographers are empowered to work with wide open apertures, in bright light, without ND filters. The M11 also marks the first time multi-field metering in rangefinder mode will be available, offering photographers a valuable tool to curate light.
The essentials:
- Compact, digital rangefinder system camera
- BSI CMOS full-frame sensor with Triple Resolution Technology
- Top and base plates made of brass with glossy black paint finish
- Top plate features stylised Leica engraving
- Minimalistic design without the red Leica logo
- Made in Germany
At a glance
- Compact, Digital Rangefinder System
- ISO 64 - 50,000
- 60MP BSI Sensor with Triple Resolution Technology
- Made in Germany
In The Box
- M11 Digital Rangefinder in Glossy Black
- Battery BP-SCL 7
- USB A-C Cable
- Quick Start Guide
Not Included
- Lens
- Memory Card
- Charger BC-SCL 7
Downloads
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Camera type:
Digital camera system with rangefinder
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Buffer:
Memory 3 GB
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DNG™: 15 recordings
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JPG: > 100 recordings
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Storage Medium:
UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card (SDXC cards up to 2 TB, internal memory 64 GB)
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Material:
Black: full-metal housing made of magnesium and aluminum, leatherette cover
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Lens mount:
Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit encoding
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Operating conditions:
+0 to +40°C
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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
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Tripod thread:
A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4”) with stainless steel in the base
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Dimensions:
139 x 38.5 x 80mm
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Weight:
Black: approx. 530 g/455 g (with/without battery)
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Sensor size:
CMOS sensor, pixel pitch: 3.76 μm, 35 mm: 9528 x 6328 pixels (60.3 MP)
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Processor:
Leica Maestro series (Maestro III)
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Filter:
RGB color filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter
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File formats:
DNG™ (raw data, loss-free compression), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF, Exif 2.30)
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Image resolution:
DNG™
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L-DNG 60,3 MP 9528 x 6328 pixels
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M-DNG 36,5 MP 7416 x 4928 pixels
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S-DNG 18,4 MP 5272 x 3498 pixels
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JPG
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L-JPG 60,1 MP 9504 x 6320 pixels
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M-JPG 36,2 MP 7392 x 4896 pixels
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S-JPG 18,2 MP 5248 x 3472 pixels
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File size:
DNG™
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L-DNG approx. 70–120 MB
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M-DNG approx. 40–70 MB
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S-DNG approx. 20–40 MB
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JPG
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L-JPG approx. 15–30 MB
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M-JPG approx. 9–18 MB
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S-JPG approx. 5–9 MB
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Color depth:
DNG™: 14 Bit, JPG: 8 Bit
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Color space:
sRGB
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Viewfinder:
Large, bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation, suitable for -0.5 dpt; optional corrective lenses available: -3 to +3 dpt
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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)
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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:
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– at 2 m: the exact sensor size of approx. 23.9 x 35.8 mm
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– at infinity: (depending on focal length) approx. 7.3% (28 mm) to 18% (135 mm)
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– less than 2 m: less than sensor size
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Viewfinder magnification:
x0.73 (all lenses)
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Large-base rangefinder:
Split or superimposed image rangefinder shown as a bright field at the center of the viewfinder image
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LCD panel:
2.95” (Active Matrix TFT), Gorilla Glass 5 cover glass, 2,332,800 dots, format 3:2, touch control available
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Shutter type:
Electronically controlled focal plane shutter and electronic shutter function
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Shutter speeds:
Mech. shutter: 60 min to 1⁄4000 s
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Electro. shutter function: 60 s to 1⁄16000 s
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Flash Synch: up to 1⁄180 s
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Optional noise reduction via additional “black picture” (can be disabled)
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Shutter button:
Two-stage (1st stage: activation of the camera electronics including exposure metering and metering memory lock, 2nd stage: taking the picture)
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Self-timer:
Delay time: 2 s or 12 s
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Image capture:
Single
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Continuous - Low Speed (3 fps)
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Continuous - High Speed (4.5 fps)
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Interval Shooting
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Exposure Bracketing
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Focus range:
70 cm to ∞
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Focus mode:
Manual (focus assist functions Magnification and Focus Peaking available)
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Exposure metering:
TTL (exposure metering through the lens)
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Metering principle:
Exposure metering is done by the image sensor for all exposure metering methods (in Live View mode and in rangefinder mode)
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Exposure metering:
Spot, Center-Weighted, Multi-Field
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Exposure modes:
Aperture priority mode (A): Automatic shutter speed control with manual aperture preselection
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Manual (M): manual setting for shutter speed and aperture
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Exposure compensation:
±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments
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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
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ISO sensitivity range:
Auto ISO: IS0 64 (native) to ISO 50 000, also available in flash mode
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Manual: ISO 64 to ISO 50,000
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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)
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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
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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
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Flash exposure compensation:
SF 40: ±2 EV in 1⁄2 EV increments
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SF 60: ±2 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments
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Other: ±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments
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Display in flash mode (in the viewfinder only):
Flash icon: Connection of an external flash unit
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Equipment 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-compatible WPA™/WPA2™, access method: infrastructure mode
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Bluetooth*:
Bluetooth v4.2 BR/EDR/LE, BR/DR-channel 1-79, LE-channel 0-39 (2402–2480 MHz)
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GPS*:
Geotagging via Leica FOTOS app using Bluetooth
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* Available after Firmware Update during second half of 202
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Menu languages:
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Portuguese
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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)
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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
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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
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USB power supply:
When in standby mode or Off: USB charging function
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When On: USB power supply and intermittent charging
Leica M11 in glossy black, carrying strap, battery, USB A-C cable, and quick start guide
Limited Warranty:
Leica Camera AG (‘LEICA’) provides a two-year product limited warranty for this LEICA camera valid from the date of purchase from an authorized LEICA dealer, including the accessories contained in the original packaging, which are valid for two years.
