Leica M11 Monochrom
20208
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Description
An important day in the wonderful world of Black & White photography. The Leica M11 Monochrom is here! The 4th generation of Monochrom success story that started in Wetzlar. 70 years of rangefinder expertise and 11 years after the first M9M, this new camera will take your photography to higher level, with its extraordinary dynamic range and improved high ISO capability.
With its sensor completely geared towards black-and-white photography, the Leica M11 Monochrom focuses like no other camera on the most basic of all photographic practices: the composition of pictures solely through light and shadow.
With the its multi-resolution full-frame BSI CMOS sensor exclusively developed with the high demands of tomorrow’s creators in mind, the M11 Monochrom provides extraordinary black-and-white images. Raw files in the DNG format or JPEGs with a resolution of either 60, 36 or 18 megapixels can be created at anytime when shooting in the field and without loss in performance when selecting the lower resolution options.
In combination with the enormous ISO range of 125 to 200,000, the camera grants an incredible creative freedom when taking pictures. As a result, photographers are able to capture images with an unprecedented rendition of even the finest details, with an exceptionally natural-looking definition even in difficult light conditions and with extremely low noise even in the high ISO range.
Additionally, The internal memory has been extended to 256 GB, 4 times more than the Leica M11’s internal storage. This expansion not only increases the total number of images that can be recorded on longer shoots, but also provides back up opportunities with larger memory cards sizes.
With an all-metal body and a top plate made of high-quality aluminum, a sapphire glass display, solid leather covering as well as a black, scratch-resistant finish, the M11 Monochrom presents itself in a timeless and unobtrusive M design. Details such as the deliberate omission of the Leica logo and the dark chrome-plated coating of the optical viewfinder underline the reduced, iconic design of the new addition to the legendary Leica M family.
Thanks to the build quality typical of Leica, the new Leica M11 Monochrom combines all the requirements of a premium camera “Made in Germany”.
Key Benefits of the Leica M11 Monochrom:
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First Monochrome BSI CMOS Sensor in a Leica camera
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Highest dynamic range in a Leica Monochrom camera to date with up to 15 stops
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Triple Resolution Technology: Native at 60 MP with 36MP & 18MP options available for flexibility
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Largest ISO range ever in a Leica M Monochrom camera: Native at 125 with a new max of 200,000 ISO
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Massive internal memory of 256 GB: perfect for backing up larger memory cards in the field
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Heightened durability: scratch resistant black finish and sapphire cover glass on the back display
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Fast connection to images and charging via the USB-C port
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Iconic & unobtrusive design: No Leica red dot and monochromatic design on dials and buttons
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Handmade in Germany
Technical Data
| Camera Type | Digital system camera with rangefinder |
| Material | Full-metal housing, magnesium and aluminum, leatherette cover |
| Lens Mount | Leica M bayonet with 6-bit encoding sensor |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 139 × 38.5 × 80 mm |
| Weight | 542 g / 461 g (with / without battery) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +40°C |
| Interfaces | ISO accessory shoe; USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C |
| Tripod Thread | ¼" DIN 4503, stainless steel |
| Sensor & Image | |
| Sensor | Monochrome BSI CMOS, 60.3 MP (9528 × 6328 px), pixel pitch 3.76 μm |
| Processor | Leica Maestro III |
| Filter | UV/IR; no low-pass filter |
| File Formats | DNG™ (lossless), DNG™ + JPG, JPG (DCF, Exif 2.30) |
| Resolution (DNG) | L 60.4 MP · M 36.6 MP · S 18.5 MP |
| Resolution (JPG) | L 60.1 MP · M 36.2 MP · S 18.2 MP |
| File Size (DNG) | L ~70–120 MB · M ~40–70 MB · S ~20–40 MB |
| File Size (JPG) | L ~15–30 MB · M ~9–18 MB · S ~5–9 MB |
| Color Depth | DNG™: 14 bit · JPG: 8 bit |
| Color Space | sRGB |
| Digital Zoom | 1.3× and 1.8× |
| Storage | |
| Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II recommended (up to 2 TB) |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Buffer | 3 GB — DNG™: 15 shots · JPG: 100+ shots |
| Viewfinder & Display | |
| Viewfinder | Bright-line rangefinder, 0.73× magnification, auto parallax compensation; −0.5 dpt native, optional −3 to +3 dpt |
| Bright-line Frames | 35+135 mm · 28+90 mm · 50+75 mm (auto-switch on lens attach) |
| Rangefinder | Split/superimposed image, bright-field center |
| LCD | 2.95" TFT, sapphire glass, 2,332,800 dots, 3:2, touch |
| Shutter | |
| Type | Electronically controlled focal-plane + electronic shutter |
| Speeds (Mechanical) | 60 min – 1/4000 s |
| Speeds (Electronic) | 60 s – 1/16000 s |
| Flash Sync | Up to 1/180 s |
| Self-timer | 2 s or 12 s |
| Drive Modes | Single · Continuous Low (3 fps) · Continuous High (4.5 fps) · Interval · Bracketing |
| Focus | |
| Focus Range | Rangefinder: 70 cm – ∞ · Live View: lens dependent |
| Focus Mode | Manual; Magnification and Focus Peaking assist |
| Exposure | |
| Metering | TTL via image sensor (Live View and rangefinder mode) |
| Metering Methods | Spot · Center-Weighted · Highlight-Weighted · Multi-Field |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority (A) · Manual (M) |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV in ⅓ EV steps |
| Auto Bracketing | 3 or 5 frames, up to 3 EV spacing in ⅓ EV steps |
| ISO | 125 – 200,000 (Auto and Manual) |
| Flash | |
| Connector | Via accessory shoe |
| Sync Speed | 1/180 s; auto TTL linear / HSS with compatible units |
| Metering | Center-weighted TTL pre-flash (SF 26/40/58/60/64, SF C1) |
| Flash Compensation | SF 40: ±2 EV in ½ EV · SF 60: ±2 EV in ⅓ EV · Others: ±3 EV in ⅓ EV |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave2, WPA/WPA2 (requires Leica FOTOS app) |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 BR/EDR/LE (2402–2480 MHz) |
| GPS | Geotagging via Leica FOTOS app over Bluetooth |
| Menu Languages | EN, DE, FR, IT, ES, RU, PT, JA, ZH (Traditional & Simplified), KO |
| Power | |
| Battery | Leica BP-SCL7 — Li-Ion, 7.4 V / 1800 mAh |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) · up to ~1700 shots (Leica cycle) |
| Charger | Leica BC-SCL7 — USB-C in: 5 V/2 A · out: 8.4 V/1 A |
| AC Adapter | Leica ACA-SCL7 — 110–240 V AC → 5 V/2 A DC |
| USB Power | Charging when off/standby; power supply + intermittent charging when on |