Leica M11 Digital Camera Body - Black

Presenting the Leica M11. This Full-Frame BSK CMOS Sensor camera with Triple Resolution Technology joins the highly regarded Leica M family, maintaining Leica’s world-renowned standard of image quality and performance. Now leading the charge, this camera merges modern photography with its grand and classic past, offering a familiar design with the latest in imaging technology.

Leica M11 Digital Camera Body Key Features:

• The M11 joins the highly regarded M-mount series
• A timeless design that offers a look at photographic history
• 60.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor for exceptional detail
• Triple Resolution technology offers 60/36/18MP images
• A Maestro III processing engine powers the Leica M11
• Bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation
• Wide flexible ISO range & advanced metering features
• Leica M mount with an additional sensor for 6-bit encoding
• Optimised RGB colour filter, UV/IR filter & no low-pass filter
• A bright, intuitive & enhanced rear touch display
• Optimised button & menu layout with extra FN button
• Direct access to the battery, SD card slot & USB-C port
• A large 64GB of internal storage & an SD Card slot
• Multiple connectivity options made for iPhone &iPad

Expanded Leica M11 Digital Camera Body Key Features:

Sensor & Processor

Leica has a long history of producing beautiful cameras that combine industry-defining engineering with functionality that results in impressively detailed imagery. The M11 is next in line to showcase Leica’s true mastery of camera mechanics. This body is fitted with a large 60.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor with Triple Resolution Technology that offers exceptional detail in 60, 36 and 18-megapixel frames. This wouldn’t be possible without the engine that drives the camera. Leica’s Maestro III processing engine provides incredible fluid performance dealing with the huge workload and large image files.

The Rangefinder

Construction

The Leica M11 exhibits all the class and style of its predecessors, both more recent as well as that of legacy systems. The camera comes in two colours: A full-metal black housing made of magnesium and aluminium finished with a leatherette cover. And, a silver full-metal housing made of magnesium and brass, finished with a leatherette cover. Its compact and lightweight build is not only visually pleasing but lends itself to those who need to pack light. For that reason, it’s an ideal camera for street and travel photography.

The camera is beautifully designed inside and out. Aside from the aforementioned technological feats, the camera is fitted with that stunning Leica M-mount bayonet fitting with an additional sensor for 6-bit encoding. There’s a stunning 2.95” (Active Matrix TFT) 2 332 800 dot Touch Screen that’s covered in protective Gorilla Glass 5 cover glass. And, the body offers direct access to your battery, SD card slot and USB-C port. Furthermore, for the travel photographers out there, this camera has full functionality in weather conditions from +0 to +40°C.

The Story Behind ‘That’ Red Dot

Leica stands as one of the most prestigious names in photography, responsible for some of the most memorable photographs in collective memory. The first fully-functioning 35mm camera was in fact a Leica, changing the game for the artistic and journalistic mediums of photography. These values are still held in high esteem at Leica, with that ever-recognisable logo sitting proudly upon the M11.

What’s in the box?

• 1 x Leica M11 Digital Camera Body
• 1 x Battery BP-SCL7
• 1 x Standard Carrying Strap
• 1 x USB Cable
• 1 x Charger BC-SCL7
• 1 x Quickstart Guide

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FAQs:

What memory cards can be used?

UHS-II is recommended to cater to the M11’s large file sizes. But you can also use UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards as well (SDXC cards up to 2 TB).

What file types does the M11 shoot in?

The Leica M11 can shoot in DNG (raw data, loss-free compression), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF, Exif 2.30).

How long will the battery last?

The BP-SCL7 Li-Ion rechargeable battery has a capacity of 1800 mAh and will capture approximately 700 shots (in accordance with CIPA Standard in rangefinder mode) and up to approx. 1700 shots (Leica adapted shooting cycle) on a single charge.

Is there a self-timer?

There is a self-timer with a delay time from 2 seconds to 12 seconds.

Is there GPS on the M11?

There is Geotagging available via the Leica FOTOS app using Bluetooth.

How true is the manual focus experience compared to a traditional rangefinder?

The M11 focuses the same as the older Leica M series bodies do, and stands as one of the truest rangefinder experiences available in today’s market.

What type of image-maker would benefit best from the M11?

The M11’s versatile in size and performance make it great for a range of photography including street, fashion and travel photography. It captures images with incredible depth and contrast that also benefits photojournalists and true still-image storytellers.