Leica has launched the M11-D, a special part of the M11 family. This camera doesn’t have a rear display. Instead, it comes with a dedicated ISO. Leica believes this change helps photographers focus more on the basics of photography—like composition, aperture, shutter speed, & ISO. Even though it’s simple, the M11-D is a modern digital camera. It has a 60MP sensor that can take five full-resolution pictures every second. Plus, it has 256GB of internal storage and works with UHS-II SD cards, letting you use up to 2TB.
When it comes to connections, it offers Bluetooth & Wi-Fi for pairing with smartphones. You also get USB-C for transferring data & charging. The camera features Leica’s Content Credentials system too. This means users can check if and how an image has been edited.
This isn’t the first time Leica made a digital without a screen. They did something similar before with the M10 series, which was also at those who love pure photography. Staying true to its clean design idea, the M11-D removes the famous red Leica badge on the front and replaces with a plain black flathead screw. The name “Leica” is engraved on the top plate instead.
The M11-D is priced at $9,395 and is available for preorder now. It costs $400 more than the regular M11. That higher price not only accounts for no screen but also for the much bigger internal storage — four times larger than what you get with the M11’s 64GB.
20 key features of the Leica M11-D:
- 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor
- Leica Maestro III image processor
- ISO range from 64 to 50,000
- 14-bit color depth
- Optical viewfinder with rangefinder focus system
- No rear LCD screen for analog-style shooting
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for connectivity
- Digital app integration for image control
- All-metal, weather-resistant body
- Magnesium alloy chassis
- Silent electronic shutter up to 1/16,000s
- 64GB built-in memory
- Supports M-mount lenses
- 2GB buffer for continuous shooting
- 4.5 fps burst rate
- External EVF support
- Ultra-low power consumption
- Durable, scratch-resistant black finish
- USB-C for charging and data transfer
- Customizable control buttons
TNC take: Everything is perfect in this announcement, but the camera is missing out on the RED DOT, which Leica is known for. I think they should give options to users on whether they want to carry the legacy or not
