Leica M11 Monochrom

€9,750.00 €8,057.85
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LEI20208
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Leica M11 Monochrome
A symphony of shadows and lights

Create images only with shadow and light
We have been developing and manufacturing rangefinder cameras for nearly 70 years, and monochrome sensors for 11 years. The Leica M11 Monochrom continues the success story of our monochrome range, now in its eleventh year, with the fourth generation of Leica M cameras entirely dedicated to black and white photography.

An intuitive precision tool, the M11 Monochrom produces exceptional black and white images. He is also a source of inspiration, opening a world of freedom and sensitivity to all photographers who devote themselves entirely to black and white. They can thus realize and perfect their visions, composing images with nothing but shadow and light.

Concentrated on the essentials
Even today, black and white photography remains a popular means of artistic expression. A masterpiece of craftsmanship, the Leica M11 Monochrom is the ideal instrument to fully exploit your artistic potential. You'll be able to take black and white photos that reproduce the finest details with exceptional natural sharpness. This is guaranteed by the BSI CMOS sensor specially developed for the Leica M11 generation - without color filters and with extremely high sensitivity. It also allows you to choose at any time between a resolution of 60, 36 and 18 million pixels, in RAW (DNG) or JPEG format. And each photo will have the unique character of the M11 Monochrom - and your own signature.

A symphony of shadows and light
While the Leica M Monochrom story casts long shadows, the Leica M11 Monochrom brings detail to light like no other camera has before. Its BSI CMOS sensor is a true declaration of love for black and white photography. Thanks to triple resolution technology (up to 60 MP), double absorption layer filter glass and the deliberate absence of colored filters, it takes the quality of black and white images to an unprecedented level.

The M11 Monochrome reveals new dimensions in the play of light and shadow for incomparable images. Even in challenging lighting conditions, you can achieve breathtaking dynamic range and unprecedented levels of subtle detail. These results are made possible by the extreme ISO range of 125-200,000 - so even at high sensitivity you can shoot with extremely low image noise.

Iconic. Without compromise. Minimalist.
Like all M cameras, the M11 Monochrom has a timeless aesthetic and an extremely understated design. Its minimalist design philosophy aims to attract as little attention as possible when shooting, for example by deliberately omitting the red Leica logo and dark chrome coating of the optical viewfinder. This allows you to blend in discreetly with the action and capture authentic images that are anything but discreet.

Legendary Leica quality
The Leica M11 Monochrom fits perfectly in the hand. Neither too heavy nor too light. The device is manufactured to the highest quality standards, such as its all-metal casing and cover made of high-quality aluminum, the sapphire crystal screen and the durable leather finish. Attributes such as longevity, robustness and reliability are not mere words, but something you can actually see and feel with the Leica M11 Monochrom.

High-quality materials, handcrafted in the Leica factory, combine to create an unrivaled camera. A camera of legendary quality "Made in Germany".

Optimal workflow - even on the go
With 256 GB of internal memory and user-friendly connectivity to the Leica FOTOS app, the Leica M11 Monochrom offers an optimal mobile workflow. Images can be quickly transferred to the app and further processed via Bluetooth or the USB-C connection. In addition, the camera can be controlled via the app and the photos evaluated directly on your mobile device with a preview in tethered mode. As an Apple-certified accessory "Made for iPhone® and iPad®", the Leica M11 Monochrom offers unique possibilities with the included Leica FOTOS cable.

Perfect interplay
A camera can only work within the limits of its lens. That's why, for more than 150 years, we've been developing and manufacturing extraordinarily high-performance lenses that pay homage to the M11 monochrome and its high-resolution image sensor. So the camera and every legendary M lens work together to produce images of unprecedented quality.

Camera  
Camera type Digital system camera with rangefinder
Buffer memory 3 GB
DNG™: 15 shots
JPG: > 100 shots
Storage medium UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card (SDXC cards up to 2 TB)
Internal memory: 256 GB
Material Full-metal housing made of magnesium and aluminum, leatherette cover
Lens mount Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit encoding
Operating conditions 0°C to +40°C
Interfaces ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units and Leica Visoflex 2 viewfinder (optional accessory)
USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C
Tripod thread A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4”) with stainless steel in the base
Dimensions (WxHxD) 139 x 38,5 x 80 mm
Weight Black: approx. 542 g/461 g (with/without battery)
Sensor  
Sensor size Monochrome BSI CMOS sensor, pixel pitch: 3.76 μm, 35 mm: 9528 x 6328 pixels (60.3 MP)
Processor Leica Maestro series (Maestro III)
Filter UV/IR filter, no low-pass filter
File formats DNG™ (raw data, loss-free compression), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF, Exif 2.30)
Image resolution DNG™
L-DNG 60,4 MP 9536 x 6336 Pixel | M-DNG 36,6 MP 7424 x 4936 Pixel | S-DNG 18,5 MP 5280 x 3506 Pixel
JPG
L-JPG 60,1 MP 9504 x 6320 Pixel | M-JPG 36,2 MP 7392 x 4896 Pixel | S-JPG 18,2 MP 5248 x 3472 Pixel

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)

File size DNG™ 
L-DNG approx. 70–120 MB | M-DNG approx. 40–70 MB| S-DNG approx. 20–40 MB
JPG
L-JPG approx. 15–30 MB | M-JPG approx. 9–18 MB | S-JPG approx. 5–9 MB

JPG: depending on resolution and image content

Color depth DNG™: 14 bit, JPG: 8 bit
Color space sRGB
Viewfinder/LCD panel  
Viewfinder Large, bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation, suitable for -0.5 dpt, optional corrective lenses available:
-3 to +3 dpt
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)
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:
- at 2 m: the exact sensor size of approx. 23.9 x 35.8 mm
- at infinity: (depending on focal length) approx. 7.3% (28 mm) to 18% (135 mm)
- less than 2 m: less than sensor size
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x (all lenses)
Large-base rangefinder Split or superimposed image rangefinder shown as a bright field at the center of the viewfinder image
LCD panel 2.95” (Active Matrix TFT), sapphire glass, 2 332 800 dots, format 3:2, Touch control available
Shutter  
Shutter type Electronically controlled focal plane shutter and electronic shutter function
Shutter speeds Mech. shutter: 60 min to 1⁄4000 s
Electro. shutter function: 60 s to 1⁄16000 s
Flash Synch: up to 1⁄180 s
Optional noise reduction via additional “black picture” (can be disabled)
Shutter button Two-stage
(Step 1: activation of the camera electronics including exposure metering and exposure lock, Step 2: release)
Self-timer Delay time: 2 s or 12 s
Drive Mode Single
Continuous - Low Speed (3 fps)
Continuous - High Speed (4.5 fps)
Interval shooting
Exposure Bracketing
Focusing  
Focus range Rangefinder: 70 cm to ∞
Live View: depending on the attached lens
Focus mode Manual (focus assist functions Magnification and Focus Peaking available)
Exposure  
Exposure metering TTL (exposure metering through the lens), with working aperture
Metering principle Exposure metering is done by the image sensor for all exposure metering methods (in Live View mode and in rangefinder mode)
Exposure metering methods Spot, Center-Weighted, Highlight-Weighted, Multi-Field
Exposure modes Aperture priority mode (A): automatic shutter speed control with manual aperture preselection Manual (M): manual setting for shutter speed and aperture
Exposure compensation ±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments
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
ISO sensitivity range Auto ISO: ISO 125 (native) to ISO 200 000, also available in flash mode Manual: ISO 125 to ISO 200 000
Flash  
Flash unit connector Via the accessory shoe
Metering principle Flash exposure metering is done by the image sensor for all exposure metering methods (in Live View mode and in rangefinder mode)
Flash sync time 1⁄180 s, slower shutter speeds available, automatic switchover to TTL linear flash mode with HSS-compatible Leica system flash units if sync time is undercut
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 systemcompatible flash units, remote controlled flash SF C1
Flash exposure compensation SF 40: ±2 EV in 1⁄2 EV increments
SF 60: ±2 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments
Other: ±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments
Displays in flash mode
(in the viewfinder only)
Flash icon: connection of an external flash unit
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-kompatible WPA™/WPA2™, access method: infrastructure mode
Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.2 BR/EDR/LE, BR/DR-channel 1-79, LE-channel 0-39 (2402–2480 MHz)
GPS Geotagging via Leica FOTOS app using Bluetooth
Menu languages English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean
Power supply  
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), manufacturer: Fuji Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. made in China Approx. 700 shots (in accordance with CIPA Standard in rangefinder mode), up to approx. 1700 shots (Leica adapted shooting cycle)
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, manufacturer: Dee Van Enterprises Co., Ltd., made in China
Switching adapter
(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, manufacturer: Dee Van Enterprises Co., Ltd., made in China
USB power supply When in standby mode or Off: USB charging function
When On: USB power supply and intermittent charging
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EAN 4022243202085
Manufacturer Leica