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2023-05-01T20:53:42
The Leica M11 Monochrom is a camera that I waited patiently two years to be released. It's admittedly not a camera for most people. However, if you enjoy the restrictions of forcing yourself to shoot monochrome and you like the idea of a camera that requires thoughts and consideration when composing a shot, then congratulations, because this is the camera you've been waiting for. This camera is unique, it falls into a rare category of instruments that can be considered truly special. The Leica M11 Monochrom is a camera that performs feats that no other can't I have ever used is capable of. To say it's good in low light is an understatement. This camera is usable at an eye watering 100K ISO. And at that lofty setting, you can get images worthy of keeping. Noise is far less than would be expected with any lesser camera. And what noise is present looks organic? Natural? like the grain of a real film stock. The M11 Monochrom is of course a range finder, and most would imagine that means shooting at a slower pace. However, once the skill of zone focusing is mastered, this camera can actually be faster than a mirrorless body to shoot with. In the end the Leica M11 Monochrom is a camera that requires a willingness to learn; a desire to understand photography without the training wheels that most other cameras provide. It requires patience. Not with the camera, but with yourself, to allow the time to learn and grow as your skills develop.
DEREK F.
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Digital system camera with rangefinder
3GB
DNG: 15 shots
JPG: > 100 shots
UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card (SDXC cards up to 2TB)
Internal memory: 256GB
Full-metal housing made of magnesium and aluminum, leatherette cover
Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit encoding
32 Degree F to 104 Degree F (0 Degree C to +40 Degree C)
ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units and Leica Visoflex2 viewfinder (optional accessory)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C
A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4") with stainless steel in the base
Monochrome BSI CMOS sensor, pixel pitch: 3.76microm, 35mm: 9528 x 6328 pixels (60.3MP)
Leica Maestro series (Maestro III)
UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter
DNG (raw data, loss-free compression), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF, Exif 2.30)
DNG:
L-DNG: 60.4MP; 9536x6336 pixels
M-DNG: 36.6MP; 7424x4936 pixels
S-DNG: 18.5MP; 5280x3506 pixels
JPG:
L-JPG: 60.1MP; 9504x6320 pixels
M-JPG: 36.2MP; 7392x4896 pixels
S-JPG: 18.2MP; 5248x3472 pixels
The entire sensor surface will always be used irrespective of format and resolution.
Digital Zoom 1.3x and 1.8x available (always based on L-DNG or L-JPG)
DNG:
L-DNG: approx. 70-120MB
M-DNG: approx. 40-70MB
S-DNG: approx. 20-40MB
JPG:
L-JPG: approx. 15-30MB
M-JPG: approx. 9-18MB
S-JPG: approx. 5-9MB
JPG: Depending on resolution and image content
DNG: 14bit, JPG: 8bit
sRGB
Large, bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation, suitable for -0.5dpt, optional corrective lenses available: -3 to +3dpt
Four-digit digital display with items show on the top and bottom, Image field limiter: two lit frames: 35 + 135mm, 28 + 90mm, 50 + 75mm (automatic switchover when lens is attached)
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:
At 2m: the exact sensor size of approx. 23.9 x 35.8mm
At infinity: (depending on focal length) approx. 7.3% (28mm) to 18% (135mm)
Less than 2m: less than sensor size
0.73x (all lenses)
Split or superimposed image rangefinder shown as a bright field at the center of the viewfinder image
2.95" (Active Matrix TFT), sapphire glass, 2332800 dots, format 3:2, Touch control available
Electronically controlled focal plane shutter and electronic shutter function
Mech. shutter: 60min to 1/4000s
Electro. shutter function: 60s to 1/16000s
Flash Synch: up to 1/180s
Optional noise reduction via additional "black picture" (can be disabled)
Two-stage (Step 1: activation of the camera electronics including exposure metering and exposure lock, Step 2: release)
Delay time: 2s or 12s
Single
Continuous - Low Speed (3fps)
Continuous - High Speed (4.5fps)
Interval shooting
Exposure Bracketing
Rangefinder: 70cm to Infinite
Live View: depending on the attached lens
Manual (focus assist functions Magnification and Focus Peaking available)
TTL (exposure metering through the lens), with working aperture
Exposure metering is done by the image sensor for all exposure metering methods (in Live View mode and in rangefinder mode)
Spot, Center-Weighted, Highlight-Weighted, Multi-Field
Aperture priority mode (A): automatic shutter speed control with manual aperture preselection
Manual (M): manual setting for shutter speed and aperture
+/-3 EV in 1/3EV increments
3 or 5 frames, graduations between shoots up to 3EV, in 1/3 EV increments, additional optional exposure compensation: up to +/-3EV
Auto ISO: ISO 125 (native) to ISO 200000, also available in flash mode
Manual: ISO 125 to ISO 200000
Via the accessory shoe
No
Flash exposure metering is done by the image sensor for all exposure metering methods (in Live View mode and in rangefinder mode)
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
Using center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF26, SF40, SF58, SF60, SF64) or with system compatible flash units, remote controlled flash SFC1
SF40: +/-2EV in 1/2EV increments
SF60: +/-2EV in 1/3EV increments
Other: +/-3EV in 1/3EV increments
In the viewfinder only:
Flash icon: connection of an external flash unit
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/5GHz dual band IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave2 WLAN (standard WLAN protocol), encryption method: WLAN-Compatible WPA/WPA2, access method: infrastructure mode
Regional variant
Wi-Fi 5GHz
EU/US/CN - 11a/n/ac: Channel 149-165 (5745-5825MHz)
JP - 11a/n/ac: Channel 36-48 (5180-5240MHz)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz
11b/g/n: Channel 1-11 (2412-2462MHz)
Bluetooth v4.2 BR/EDR/LE, BR/DR-channel 1-79, LE-channel 0-39 (2402-2480MHz)
Geotagging via Leica FOTOS app using Bluetooth
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean
Li-Ion (Lithium-Polymer) rechargeable battery
Rated voltage: 7.4V / capacity: 1800mAh
Charging voltage/current: DC 1000mAh, 7.4V
Operating conditions: 50 Degree F to 95 Degree F (+10 Degree C to +35 Degree C) (charging) / 32 Degree F to 104 Degree F (+0 Degree C to +40 Degree C) (discharged)
Approx. 700 shots (in accordance with CIPA Standard in rangefinder mode), up to approx. 1700 shots (Leica adapted shooting cycle)
Input: USB-C DC 5V, 2A, output: DC 8.4V, 1A, operating conditions: 50 Degree F to 95 Degree F (+10 Degree C to +35 Degree C)
Input: AC 110V - 240V - 50/60Hz, 0.3A, output: DC 5V, 2A, operating conditions: 50 Degree F to 95 Degree F (+10 Degree C to +35 Degree C)
When in standby mode or Off: USB charging function
When On: USB power supply and intermittent charging
Required, included
Lithium ion
Non-universal
1
Black
5.79 x 3.16 x 1.51" (147.2 x 80.3 x 38.45mm)
With Battery: 19.11 oz (542g) (Approx.)
Without Battery: 16.26 oz (461g) (Approx.)
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Leica M11 Monochrom A Truly Unique and Special Camera
By DEREK F.
The Leica M11 Monochrom is a camera that I waited patiently two years to be released. It's admittedly not a camera for most people. However, if you enjoy the restrictions of forcing yourself to shoot monochrome and you like the idea of a camera that requires thoughts and consideration when composing a shot, then congratulations, because this is the camera you've been waiting for. This camera is unique, it falls into a rare category of instruments that can be considered truly special. The Leic...
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Eleven years since the inception of Leica’s monochrome cameras, the new Leica M11 Monochrom continues the success story. It brings fine details to light like no other camera, thanks to the BSI CMOS sensor specially developed for the M11 generation and its enormous sensitivity of ISO 125 to 200,000.
A tribute to black-and-white photography, the M11 Monochrom opens up maximum artistic freedom and flexibility to everyone dedicated to this photographic art form. For black-and-white images with a whole new level of quality.
Leica has been developing and manufacturing rangefinder cameras for almost 70 years, and monochrome sensors for 11 years. The Leica M11 Monochrom continues the success story of monochrome series, now in its eleventh year, with the 4th generation of Leica M cameras completely dedicated to black and white photography.
As an intuitive precision tool, the M11 Monochrom makes it possible to capture truly exceptional black-and-white images. It also serves as a source of inspiration, opening up a world of freedom and flexibility to all photographers who are completely dedicated to black and white. So they can achieve and perfect their visions, composing pictures with nothing but light and shadow.
Even today, black and white photography remains a highly regarded artistic medium. A masterpiece of craftsmanship, the Leica M11 Monochrom is the perfect instrument for achieving your artistic potential to the fullest. You’ll be able to shoot black-and-white images that depict the finest details with outstandingly natural sharpness. This is ensured by the BSI CMOS sensor which has been specially developed for the Leica M11 generation – without colour filters and with extremely high sensitivity. It also gives you the freedom to choose between 60, 36 and 18 megapixel resolution at any time, as a RAW file in DNG format or as a JPEG. And every shot will have that unmistakable M11 Monochrom character – and your own personal signature.
"I can point this camera at really anything and turn the moment into something inspiring for others. It’s just a beautiful and powerful thing.”"
— Andre D. Wagner
"It’s like the whole world of photography opens up, simply by omitting colour. Black and white is photographic art."
— Fatma Almosa
Experience the unparalleled monochrome photography with the M11 Monochrom Rangefinder Camera, the 4th generation of true monochrome M cameras from Leica. Built on the M11 sensor with Triple-resolution Technology (60/36/18 MP), this camera delivers superior image quality that is sure to impress even the most discerning photographers.
The M11 Monochrom boasts an expansive internal memory, a highly resistant monitor cover glass, and exceptional high ISO performance, offering you an elevated degree of creative freedom and flexibility. The monochrome sensor of the Leica M11 Monochrom provides significantly higher sharpness and brilliance compared to a color sensor of the same resolution. Since the sensor only perceives grayscales and has no color filters on the pixels, there is no need for color interpolation. This allows for the reproduction of details with the highest sharpness, making them stand out with higher contrast from their surroundings.
The absence of color filters also means that more light reaches the monochrome sensor, resulting in higher sensitivity and lower noise at the same nominal sensitivity. The M11 Monochrom features the best monochrome sensor ever made by Leica, offering higher resolution and better low-light performance for an impressive image quality.
This camera is the first to feature a BSI CMOS Monochrome sensor from Leica, with a native 60 Megapixel sensor to capture even the finest details. It also boasts the lowest base ISO of 125 ever in an M Monochrome, and an exceptional high ISO performance (up to ISO 200,000), providing the highest dynamic range to date in a Leica monochrome camera.
The M11 Monochrom Rangefinder Camera is not just about superior performance, it also showcases monochrome design at its best. The high-quality aluminum top cover and scratch-resistant black paint finish exude a sleek and stylish look. The camera is reduced to black and gray styling into the finest detail, with a black shutter release and white and gray engravings, making it a desirable choice for those who value discretion and stealth.
Whether you're a professional photographer or a passionate hobbyist, the Leica M11 Monochrom Rangefinder Camera offers a unique and sophisticated photography experience.
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