Leica M11 Monochrom
A Symphony of Light and Shadow.
With the 4th generation Leica Monochrom cameras, the new Leica M11 Monochrom offers maximum artistic freedom and flexibility in composing images with nothing but light and shadow. With its BSI CMOS sensor specially designed for black-and-white photography and its enormous sensitivity range of ISO 125 to 200,000, the Leica M11 Monochrom delivers images with the finest detail, extremely high contrast and exceptional, natural sharpness. It also offers the option of switching between 60, 36 and 18 MP at any time.
As a certified Apple "Made for iPhone® and iPad®" accessory, the Leica M11 Monochrom offers unique possibilities – for images with that unmistakable Leica Monochrom character.
The Essentials:
- Compact digital view and rangefinder system camera
- New monochrome Sensor with Triple-Resolution technology 60/36/18 MP
- ISO 125 to 200,000
- 256 GB internal memory
- USB-C-port
- Apple “Made for iPhone and iPad” certified accessory
- High quality aluminum top cover & scratch resistant black paint finish, sapphire monitor cover glass
- Iconic & unobtrusive no logo design
At A Glance
- ISO 125 to 200,000
- Triple-Resolution technology 60/36/18 MP
- Apple “Made for iPhone and iPad” certified accessory
In The Box
- M11 Monochrom
- Battery BP-SCL 7
- Charger BC-SCL 7
- Carrying Strap
- Body Cap M
Not Included
- Memory Card
- Lens
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Camera type:
Digital camera system with rangefinder
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Buffer:
Memory 3 GB
DNG™: 15 shots
JPG: > 100 shots -
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 256 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. 542 g/461 g (with/without battery)
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Sensor size:
Monochrome BSI 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:
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 60,4 MP 9528 x 6328 pixels
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M-DNG 36,6 MP 7416 x 4928 pixels
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S-DNG 18,5 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), Sapphire 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 ∞
Live View: depending on the attached lens -
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 frames, 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 125 (native) to ISO 200,000 also available in flash mode
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Manual: ISO 125 to ISO 200,000
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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 Monochrom, Carrying strap, Battery, Quick start guide
Warranty:
Leica Camera AG (‘LEICA’) provides a two-year product warranty for this LEICA product, including the accessories contained in the original packaging, valid from the date of purchase from an authorized LEICA dealer.