Description
Experience the legendary craftsmanship of the Leica M- System, a symbol of unparalleled “Made in Germany” quality. Since its debut in 1954, the Leica rangefinder system has been the choice of the world’s finest photographers, renowned for its exceptional image quality, intuitive handling, and enduring value. The Leica M continues to honor its iconic design, staying true to the commitment of focusing on the essentials without compromise. The same holds true for the latest addition to the M11 family: the Leica M11-D. By omitting a display on the back, photography with the Leica M11- D focuses on the elementary aspects of pictorial design such as composition, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. In place of the display, an easy to access ISO dial is showcased on the back of the camera. It offers exceptional customizability, modern connectivity and cutting-edge hardware-based authenticity technology, originally introduced into the camera market with the Leica M11-P as Leica Content Credentials. With its clean lines, matt black painted, scratch resistant surfaces and the absence of the red Leica logo, the new Leica M11-D embodies a sense of discreetness within the timeless Leica product design.
The Leica M11-D enables images with a resolution of either 60, 36 or 18 MP. With a cache of 3 GB, continuous shooting of up to 5 pictures per second with 60 MP is possible. The internal memory of 256 GB provides ample space for one’s images. In addition, the powerful battery makes sure that the Leica M11-D is always ready at the crucial moment. The new member of the particularly compact full-frame system lies comfortably in the hand. With just 19.05 ounces (incl. battery), it undercuts its predecessor by 4 ounces.
The Leica M11-D is extremely convenient to use and adapts to personal preferences thanks to customizable function key assignment. As a M-Camera, the Leica M11-D also offers access to Leica M fixed focal lengths introduced since 1954. Paired with the full-frame BSI CMOS sensor featuring Triple Resolution Technology, which has been specifically designed for the Leica M11 family, and an ISO range from native ISO 64 to ISO 50,000, the Leica M11-D delivers stunning images with impressive noise performance, even in low light.
While the Leica M11-D brings the analog experience into the digital realm, it does not limit itself to just that. The new M-Camera offers seamless connectivity via Bluetooth and direct USB-C cable connection. As a certified “Made for iPhone® and iPad®” product, it provides an exceptionally fast and easy connection to iOS devices.
Furthermore, settings can be made with the Leica FOTOS app on the smartphone. This connection facilitates easy photo transfers, remote control and geotagging. Additionally, you can review and evaluate images in the Leica FOTOS app on iOS or Android devices independently of the camera. The app also allows for adjustments such as the white balance and the choice between DNG and JPEG file formats. Once saved in the Leica FOTOS app, these settings are permanently adopted by the Leica M11-D, allowing you to customize the camera to meet your specific needs.
Thanks to its dedicated hardware-based Leica Content Credentials technology, the new Leica M11-D helps to protect the authenticity of digital images. The technology is based on the framework described by the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) and the open technical standard of the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA). Thus, the authenticity of the pictures taken with the Leica M11-D can be verified at any time using a freely available tool or through https://contentcredentials.org/verify.
Technical Data
Category | Details |
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Designation | Leica M11-D |
Camera Type | Digital system camera with rangefinder |
Dimensions | 139 x 38.5 x 80 mm |
Weight | 539 g / 457 g (with / without battery) |
Sensor | BSI CMOS full-frame |
Sensor Size | 9528 x 6328 pixels (60.3 MP) |
Buffer Memory | 3 GB – DNG: 15 shots, JPG: >100 shots |
Storage | SD card (UHS-II recommended), internal memory 256 GB |
Material | Magnesium/aluminium body with leatherette cover |
Lens Mount | Leica M bayonet with 6-bit coding sensor |
Operating Conditions | 0°C to +40°C |
Interfaces | ISO hot shoe, USB-C, optional Visoflex 2 viewfinder |
Tripod Thread | ¼ DIN 4503 stainless steel |
Processor | Leica Maestro III |
Filter | RGB colour filter, UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter |
File Formats | DNG, DNG+JPG, JPG (Exif 2.30) |
Image Resolution (DNG) | L: 60.3MP, M: 36.5MP, S: 18.4MP |
Image Resolution (JPG) | L: 60.1MP, M: 36.2MP, S: 18.2MP |
Digital Zoom | 1.3x and 1.8x |
File Size | DNG: 20–120 MB, JPG: 5–30 MB |
Colour Depth | DNG: 14-bit, JPG: 8-bit |
Colour Space | sRGB |
Viewfinder | Bright-line rangefinder with parallax compensation |
Display | Four-digit display with frame selector |
Parallax Compensation | Automatic adjustment based on focus distance |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.73x |
Rangefinder | Split or superimposed image in bright centre field |
Shutter | Focal plane + electronic shutter |
Shutter Speeds | Mechanical: 60m–1/4000s, Electronic: 60s–1/16000s |
Shutter Button | Two-stage: metering and release |
Self-Timer | 2 or 12 seconds |
Drive Modes | Single, Low (3 fps), High (4.5 fps), Interval, Bracketing |
Focus Range | 70 cm to ∞ |
Focus Mode | Manual with magnification and focus peaking |
Exposure Metering | TTL via sensor, real aperture |
Metering Modes | Spot, Centre-weighted, Multi-field, Highlight-weighted |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority (A), Manual (M) |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Bracketing | 3 or 5 shots, ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
ISO Range | ISO 64 to 50,000 (Auto and Manual) |
White Balance | Auto, presets, manual (2000K to 11500K) |
Flash Connector | ISO accessory shoe |
Flash Metering | TTL via image sensor |
Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 s |
Flash Compensation | SF40: ±2 EV (1/2), SF60: ±2 EV (1/3), others: ±3 EV (1/3) |
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 2.4/5GHz, Bluetooth v4.2 |
GPS | Via Leica FOTOS app (Bluetooth) |
Battery | Li-Ion 1800 mAh, approx. 700 to 1700 shots |
Charger | USB-C input: 5V/2A, output: 8.4V/1A |
Power Adapter | 110–240V ~ 50/60Hz, output 5V/2A |
USB Power | USB charging when off/standby, intermittent when on |