M-System

The Icon

The iconic Leica M-Camera uses state-of-the-art technology, focusing only on the features essential for photography.

Photographers are empowered to capture the very essence of a moment, unburdened by technological distractions. Its manual controls and iconic design encourage deep creative engagement. The resulting images reflect the photographer’s soul, making it a tool for true artistic expression.

The rangefinder: The heart of the Leica M

The rangefinder in every Leica M-Camera displays a bright, high-contrast image that extends beyond the final field of view and allows photographers to have full control over focus, exposure time and aperture. Bright line frames for six focal lengths (28/90 mm, 35/135 mm, 50/75 mm) are automatically shown in the M-Camera’s viewfinder when the corresponding lens is mounted. Focussing is quick and precise with the superimposed or split image method. Both are ideal for manual focussing with extreme precision, even in low light. With the manual image field selector, a preview of all of the bright line frames can be displayed, ensuring that the motif is photographed with the ideal focal length in every picture. The mechanical rangefinder in every M-Camera is made by hand at the Leica factory in Germany using over 100 parts with the tightest tolerances and finetuned to each M-Camera.

Lightness

The Leica M-Camera is one of the most compact full-frame cameras in the world. The M-Lenses are also particularly small and compact, enabling groundbreaking images in travel and reportage photography.

Made in Germany

Thanks to their purist design and the use of the highest-quality materials crafted with masterful workmanship, Leica M-Cameras are timeless treasures lovingly passed down from generation to generation. Thus, a lens from 1954 can effortlessly harmonise with the latest digital models, continuing the tradition.

M11 – mastering the essential

The Icon: for the purists among photography enthusiasts. It offers exceptional image quality and manual control, ideal for those who appreciate precision and creativity. With the M11, you can capture stunning, detailed images and explore your artistic vision.

M11 Monochrom – achieving emotional depth through simplification

Designed exclusively for black-and-white photography, it is perfect for enthusiasts who seek unparalleled detail and dynamic range in their monochrome images. Creatively, it allows you to explore the depth and emotion of black-and-white photography with stunning clarity.

M6 – timelessness

Renowned for its exceptional build quality and precision, the M6 invites you to appreciate the manual controls and tactile experience of film photography. Capture timeless, high-quality images with a unique aesthetic that digital cameras can’t replicate.

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Legendary quality.
Legendarily long life.

Leica has been making history for decades with cameras that have always been ahead of their time. Throughout the years, Leica has always stayed focused on sustainability, creating a timeless and enduring standard in the 1950s: the Leica M-Bayonet. Nearly all M-Lenses produced since then can be mounted and used on today’s Leica M11. Our optical instruments are timeless, faithful companions with enduring reliability and exceptionally long life.

M is ...

A witness to history, gracing the hands of legends. A one-of-a-kind rangefinder camera system. Fascinating to photographers and enthusiasts due to its design, Made-in-Germany quality and the legendary Leica brand. From the first camera until today. Because an M is an M and remains an M.

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In the footsteps of iconic photographers

The Leica M-Series has literally written history by being the camera of choice for iconic photographers, capturing pivotal moments in history. Its robust design and exceptional image quality have made it a trusted tool for photojournalists worldwide. The Leica M’s legacy has been cemented by its role in documenting significant events and shaping visual storytelling.