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Leica M11 Monochrom Digital Rangefinder Camera, Black8.8Our score 4 photos
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Leica M11 Monochrom Digital Rangefinder Camera, Black

8.8/10 our score 4.4 (4 ratings on Amazon)

The M11 Monochrom leverages the M11's high-res back-illuminated sensor. It modifies the 60MP full-frame CMOS by removing the color filter ar

Aspect Ratio3:2Sensor TypeBSI CMOSPhoto Sensor Resolution60 mpPhoto Sensor SizeFull Frame (35mm)Form FactorCompactEffective Still Resolution18 mp

About this item

  • The M11 Monochrom leverages the M11's high-res back-illuminated sensor. It modifies the 60MP full-frame CMOS by removing the color filter array (CFA), enabling exclusive capture of monochromatic images with enhanced clarity, depth, and resolution using luminance values. This omission expands the sensitivity range to ISO 125-200000, surpassing color-enabled M11 cameras.
  • The M11 Monochrom maintains the Triple Resolution Technology introduced in the M11. This innovative pixel binning technique enables photographers to choose between 60MP, 36MP, or 18MP output. Each resolution utilizes the entire sensor area, and lower resolutions benefit from improved dynamic range and reduced noise levels.
  • The Maestro III processor enhances the M11 Monochrom with swift processing, enabling continuous shooting at up to 4.5 fps and supporting the Triple Resolution Technology. It also contributes to achieving a broader sensitivity range compared to earlier M camera models. The ISO 125-200000 range features a lower base ISO, resulting in improved detail, while the higher top end provides increased flexibility for low-light scenarios.
  • The M11 Monochrom is a manual photo-only camera that incorporates numerous enhancements, making it the most contemporary M camera. It features an electronic shutter with speeds up to 1/16,000 sec, ideal for faster f/0.95 lenses without requiring ND filters. A mechanical shutter supports speeds up to 1/4000 sec and flash sync at 1/180 sec.
Category: Cameras › Point & Shoot Digital CamerasRanked #99 of 730 in Cameras
8.8Our score
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The M11 Monochrom leverages the M11's high-res back-illuminated sensor. It modifies the 60MP full-frame CMOS by removing the color filter ar

Ranked #99 in Cameras · 4 things we like

The M11 Monochrom is the 4th generation of true monochrome M cameras - based on the M11 sensor with Triple-resolution Technology (60/36/18 MP), it delivers superb image quality. With its huge internal memory, a highly resistant monitor cover glass & great high ISO performance this camera offers an even higher degree of creative freedom & flexibility. Leica M11 Monochrom Sensor - Significantly higher sharpness and brillianceWith a monochrome sensor, the photographer achieves a significantly higher sharpness and brilliance than with a color sensor of the same resolution.

Since the sensor only sees grayscales and has no color filters on the pixels, color interpolation is not necessary. This means that details can be reproduced with the highest sharpness and stand out from their surroundings with higher contrast. Since the color filters absorb light in a conventional sensor, more light arrives

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Product information

24 specifications
Compatible MountingsMicro Four Thirds
Aspect Ratio3:2
Sensor TypeBSI CMOS
File FormatJPEG
Image stabilizationDigital
Maximum Aperture3.5 millimeters
Expanded ISO Minimum125
Photo Sensor Resolution60 mp
Photo Sensor SizeFull Frame (35mm)
Maximum Shutter Speed1/4000 seconds
Minimum Shutter Speed1/4000 seconds
Exposure ControlManual
Form FactorCompact
Effective Still Resolution18 mp
Special FeatureSelf Timer
ColorBlack
Shooting ModesManual
Item Weight3 pounds
Video Resolution1080p
ViewfinderOptical
Flash ModesOff
Camera Flashno flash
Skill LevelAmateur
Specific Uses For ProductPhotography

Pros & cons

What we like
  • The M11 Monochrom leverages the M11's high-res back-illuminated sensor. It modifies the 60MP full-frame CMOS by removing the color filter array (CFA), enabling exclusive capture of monochromatic images with enhanced clarity, depth, and resolution using luminance values. This omission expands the sensitivity range to ISO 125-200000, surpassing color-enabled M11 cameras.
  • The M11 Monochrom maintains the Triple Resolution Technology introduced in the M11. This innovative pixel binning technique enables photographers to choose between 60MP, 36MP, or 18MP output. Each resolution utilizes the entire sensor area, and lower resolutions benefit from improved dynamic range and reduced noise levels.
  • The Maestro III processor enhances the M11 Monochrom with swift processing, enabling continuous shooting at up to 4.5 fps and supporting the Triple Resolution Technology. It also contributes to achieving a broader sensitivity range compared to earlier M camera models. The ISO 125-200000 range features a lower base ISO, resulting in improved detail, while the higher top end provides increased flexibility for low-light scenarios.
  • The M11 Monochrom is a manual photo-only camera that incorporates numerous enhancements, making it the most contemporary M camera. It features an electronic shutter with speeds up to 1/16,000 sec, ideal for faster f/0.95 lenses without requiring ND filters. A mechanical shutter supports speeds up to 1/4000 sec and flash sync at 1/180 sec.
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    Customer reviews

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    4.44 global ratings
    5 star67%
    4 star0%
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    1 star33%

    Breakdown from the 3 most helpful reviews we imported.

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    Verified purchaseApril 5, 2025
    A beautiful camera, a joy to behold, that creates incredibleimages!

    Honest disclosure: I am a Leicaphile. And I love monochrome photography! The M 11 monochrome not a perfect camera! But it comes extremely close, and will be appreciated by those of you who favor monochromatic imagery packaged in an amazing, classic M camera design. Must admit that it took some time for me to become familiar with all of the many settings and new tools that are part of the camera software. I would say that one should expect the learning curve to be a little bit steeper than prior M cameras of former days, which were extraordinarily simple devices. This one is definitely more com

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    honesty and truth
    May 30, 2025
    Incredible image quality.

    Anyone who says this camera has terrible image quality is simply wrong. This monochromatic sensor has better quality than my $40,000 Phase One 150mp sensor. I keep the phase as it shoots color remarkably well.The M11 is just incredible.

    T
    Terrible we will see when I get my money back
    November 2, 2024
    Poor quality product

    Terrible image quality

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