Leica M11 Monochrome Rangefinder Camera, Black

 

A symphony of light and shadow

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.

 

 

Creating images with only light and shadow

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.

 

 

Focused on the essential

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.

 

What the world is Saying

"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

Firmware Update - 2.5.1

New
• Fully compliant with Article 3.3 of the EU Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU)
• Improved WLAN security: When the camera is reset, a new randomly generated WLAN password is automatically assigned
• First-run protection: To prevent unauthorized connections, PTP pairing is only enabled after completing the connection setup wizard
• Secure formatting: The internal memory can now be completely overwritten (secure erase)

Error Correction
Resolved: A bug that caused low battery warnings even when the battery was adequately charged was fixed.

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.