Close your eyes. Envision a camera.
What comes to mind? The M.
A camera that captures the soul of the moment, blending artistic vision with essential technology.
A legend reinvented
Since 1954, Leica M-Cameras have been designed to meet genuine photographic needs. The result? Rangefinder cameras that deliberately don’t offer everything that’s technically possible, but rather remain limited to what’s photographically useful. Continuing this tradition, the latest addition to the family balances iconic design with exceptional state-of-the-art technology, making it one of the most compact full-frame camera systems in the world.
Timeless and enduring design
Crafted with high-quality aluminium and a scratch-resistant matte finish, the black M11 emphasises efficiency and ergonomics. This model is about 20% lighter than the silver-chrome version, which features a classic solid-brass top cover.
One of the best sensors in the world
Choose between 60, 36 or 18 megapixel resolution for DNG and JPG. The full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor with Triple Resolution Technology is a masterpiece of image processing. Special filter technology ensures brilliant images with Leica M-Lenses. Multifield light metering in the rangefinder mode lets photographers focus more on their subject.
High-performance processor
Enjoy fluid and responsive operation thanks to the Maestro III processor. Advanced algorithms deliver images in three resolutions using the full sensor, ensuring exceptional digital quality. Nearly endless shooting, even at 36-megapixel DNG resolution.
Capture the essence of the moment
With its manual controls and refined design, the Leica M invites photographers to engage deeply with the creative process – to thoughtfully compose each frame and savour the nuances of light and shadow. As a rangefinder camera, it offers a unique shooting experience that fosters a deeper connection with the subject. The resulting images are not merely recordings of the world; they are expressions of the photographer’s soul, imbued with a unique character and emotional resonance.
Shoot in every light
Impressive in all lighting, the M11 offers up to 15 stops of dynamic range at ISO 64. Shots have fine tonal separations, low noise, and a natural look. With a maximum ISO of 50,000, it excels in low light. The new electronic shutter allows speeds up to 1/16000s, perfect for bright conditions with fast lenses.
Zoom in to bring out the details
The integrated digital zoom feature allows you to get closer to your subjects by cropping the image in-camera. Shoot in Live View in JPG and DNG with 1.3x or 1.8x zoom. While the view is cropped to bring you closer to the action, the DNG file retains all image data from the entire sensor area, ensuring you have the full image available for post-processing.
Review on a stunning high-quality display
View images on the 2.3-million-pixel touch display with 800 nits of brightness and 100% sRGB colour gamut. While the status screen offers direct access to key functions, an additional top-plate button allows for more customisation options.
Simplified workflow
The deliberate omission of the removable base plate ensures quick access to the battery, USB-C port and SD card. The M11 features a UHS-II SD card slot and 64 GB internal storage, allowing you to simultaneously save images to two locations.
Extended battery life
Shoot longer on a single charge with the new 1800 mAh battery, offering 64% more power compared with the predecessor. Enhanced energy efficiency and a USB-C port for charging with most USB-C chargers make the M11 even more convenient.
Seamless connectivity
Certified for iPhone® and iPad®, it connects seamlessly via cable. Bluetooth® enables easy wireless connection to smartphones. The FOTOS app offers software updates, remote control, geotagging and many other features for a modern photographic workflow.
In the footsteps of iconic photographers
The Leica M is a camera for those who seek more than just technical proficiency. It is a tool for those who understand that photography is an art, a means of capturing the ephemeral beauty of the world and imbuing it with enduring significance.
Sebastian Trägner with the Leica M11
It was Sebastian’s goal to present an interpretation of Iceland from his very own perspective. Rangefinder photography with the Leica M11 helped him to immerse himself in the moments – to get up close and personal.
Working with the Leica M11 is intuitive. It reduces my scope of action, but doesn’t limit me. The essence of the original M-Camera is still alive, but technologically it is taken to a whole new level.
Sebastian Trägner
Legendary quality. Legendary long life.
Leica has been making history for decades – with cameras that have always been ahead of their times. With an eternal focus on sustainability, Leica created a timeless and enduring standard when it developed the Leica M-Bayonet in the 1950s. Since then, nearly all M-Lenses produced can be mounted and used on today’s Leica M11. Our optical instruments are timeless and trusted companions with enduring reliability and an exceptionally long life.
Embodying the essence of Leica
M-Accessories
The extensive range of accessories for the Leica M-System is characterised by functional design and straightforward usability. Utilising field-tested materials, these accessories are crafted with the highest standards to ensure long-lasting durability. Whether timeless or contemporary, the accessories specially developed for the M-System provide protection in any situation and enhance the versatility of analogue and digital M-Cameras.
From exclusivity to uniqueness.
Leica individualisation
Love your camera and want to personalise its look? Simply select your favourite from a wide range of Leica-tested materials, including our classic leather colours, and then contact our customer care representatives.
Excellence in rangefinder photography
Leica M11 Family
Whether you are an experienced Leica user or an intrigued beginner, understanding the differences between each M11 camera will help you find the right one to best suit your photographic journey.