Leica M11 Monochrome

Leica M11 Monochrome is Leica's Pro Mirrorless digital camera initially introduced on April of 2023. The camera houses a 60MP, BSI-CMOS Full frame size sensor with a peak resolution of 9528 x 6328.

The M11 Monochrome comes in at #55 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras & all around #146 out of 1465 for cameras in our database. You can check out our Smart camera filter to find camera rankings based on your customized factors.

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The Leica M11 Monochrome has a history of related cameras. Below, you can check out all earlier and new models alongside main specifications.

You can look at the M11 Monochrome from different angles in the gallery below.

Here is a shortlist of pluses and minuses of the Leica M11 Monochrome based on things which are generally seen as important in a digital camera.

The sensor measurement in the Leica M11 Monochrome is 36mm x 24mm (Full frame). The 864 mm² sensor can resolve 9528 x 6328 pixels using aspect ratios of 3:2.

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The BSI-CMOS sensor has 60MP and delivers a standard ISO range of 64 - 50000. RAW files are saved so you have more room to maneuver in post.

The graphic underneath displays the M11 Monochrome's sensor size when compared to other popular sizes. The M11 Monochrome sensor has a crop factor of 1 and is outlined in green.

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To get an idea of different aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Leica M11 Monochrome weighs in at 1.41 lb (640 grams or 22.58 ounces) & has exterior proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5"). The weight of general Pro Mirrorless camera is 722 grams so the Leica M11 Monochrome is lighter as compared to other competitors.

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Here is a picture of the Leica M11 Monochrome next to a soda to help you to get a feel for its size.

The top view underneath will illustrate the button arrangement on the M11 Monochrome.

The M11 Monochrome uses the Leica M mount and has 62 lenses available for purchase. Here is some of the lenses we have in our database that will fit the M11 Monochrome.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton35mmf/1.2 490g

Leica Thambar-M 90mm F2.290mmf/2.2500g

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Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f2.8 ASPH21mmf/2.8 300g

Leica Summilux-M 21mm f1.4 Asph21mmf/1.4 580g

Leica APO-Summicron-M 75mm f2 ASPH75mmf/2.0 430g

Leica Elmarit S 30MM F2.8 ASPH30mmf/2.8 1140g

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Leica Summilux-M 90mm F1.5 ASPH90mmf/1.51010g

The M11 Monochrome has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• GPS Yes

Cameras which include NFC and / or Bluetooth compatibility can easily be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You can easily copy files and oftentimes adjust camera settings without connecting straight with the camera.

Many apps also provide a Liveview and press the shutter whenever you aren't close to the camera. If the camera comes with a HDMI port, it could be hooked up to an external monitor. Virtually all cameras enable you to charge the battery using the USB port.

Leica M11 Monochrome doesn't capture video. In case you are looking for a digital camera to shoot just photos, it might not be an issue.

Leica M11 Monochrome provides environment sealing which makes it a fantastic selection for use during rough locations. This is especially valuable in case you are unsure about the conditions you might face during outdoor photography.

The Leica M11 Monochrome is equipped with a 3.00" fixed display screen having a resolution of 2,333k dots.

Additionally the display screen is touch friendly so you are able to change focus points and change settings by using your fingers.

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The ViewFinder specifications for Leica M11 Monochrome are below:

• ViewFinder Optical (rangefinder)
• Coverage 100 percent
• Magnification 0.73x

Viewfinders can be pretty helpful during sunny outdoor conditions which may make the camera screen washed out and difficult to see.

Leica M11 Monochrome can shoot continuously at 4.5 frames/s. The maximum shutter speed is 1/4000 sec. The camera also has silent electronic shutter of 1/16000 sec. Beware that the electronic shutter might result in "rolling shutter" in some conditions.

Leica M11 Monochrome has external flash ability but is without inbuilt flash.

Leica M11 Monochrome has no Auto focus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more faster and accurate as compared to Contrast Detect autofocusing.

Leica M11 Monochrome boasts manual focus in case it is needed during low light situations or you want more accurate focus control.

The battery power (BC-SCL7) on the Leica M11 Monochrome is designed to last for 700 images with respect to the CIPA measurements which is higher than the usual when compared to its class. The typical Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X has got the highest (870) battery life within this kind of cameras.

Below is a list of Pro Mirrorless cameras that come with the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus E-M1X
M11 Monochrome vs E-M1X870 yesnoyes

Fujifilm GFX 100
M11 Monochrome vs Fujifilm GFX 100800 yesnoyes

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Canon R3
M11 Monochrome vs R3760 yesnoyes

Nikon Z9
M11 Monochrome vs Z9740 yesnoyes

Leica M11
M11 Monochrome vs M11700 yesnono

The following illustration displays a summation of the Leica M11 Monochrome for specific types of photography. To understand more, check out the specific section underneath.

The Leica M11 Monochrome has a rating of 90 which is brilliant, meaning that it is a excellent option for portraits. Shooting portrait photos leans heavily to sensor specs, RAW support plus the capability to use external lighting.

Coming in at a nice rating of 74, the Leica M11 Monochrome is a good fit to use in street photography. A very good street photography camera features a fine balance of picture quality and portability.

A nice sports photography points tally of 69 suggests the Leica M11 Monochrome is a respectable fit for taking pictures of sports. A camera must have excellent tracking plus continuous shooting for sports photography.

Size is really crucial in choosing a travel camera. All things considered, the Leica M11 Monochrome gets a nice 71 for a travelling camera which makes it a very decent choice to take on your trips.

For anyone who is looking to buy a digital camera for landscape pictures, the most vital factor is going to be image quality. The Leica M11 Monochrome at it's excellent grade of 82 for a landscape camera is a superb choice compared to its rivals.

A vlogging camera preferably should have a moving display, mic port and if possible image stabilization. Considering all things, the Leica M11 Monochrome is simply not good for vlogging as it receives a low rating of 9.

If you are looking for alternatives to the M11 Monochrome, here is a number of the highest ranked cameras that fall into the family of Pro Mirrorless.

The line graph followed below shows you a summary of the M11 Monochrome versus it's highest ranking rivals shown previously.

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