Leica M11 Monochrom

The Leica M11 Monochrom was the fourth camera in the M Monochrom series, introduced in 2023, and it featured a higher resolution compared to the Leica M10 Monochrom³⁴⁶.

A new base that enhanced weather sealing and overall durability, along with a durable black paint option that had a grippy finish³⁴⁶. The aluminum top plate reduced the camera's weight, while a highly scratch-resistant sapphire crystal LCD cover ensured durability³⁴⁶. 

The camera included three new programmable function buttons (Fn, top plate, and thumbwheel) and a new battery with a CIPA standard of 700 shots, along with 256GB of very fast internal memory³⁴⁶. It was powered by a brand new and faster Maestro III processor and boasted a monochrome 60MP BSI CMOS sensor that provided excellent dynamic range³⁴⁶. Full-time off-sensor metering enhanced accuracy without extra shutter lag, and an electronic shutter allowed exposures of up to 1/16000 sec³⁴⁶. 

Additional features included USB-C charging capability, PTP and Apple MFi ("Made for iPhone/iPod/iPad") connectivity through the USB-C port, and direct connection to Lightroom via a USB-C cable³⁴⁶. The improved FOTOS app offerred enhanced filtering options, tethering capability, and geotagging features³⁴⁶. 

The camera also featured a well-constructed electronic viewfinder (EVF) that delivered a larger and brighter image, along with an LCD display that had double the pixel count compared to Leica M10³⁴⁶. Both the EVF and LCD included image stabilization, although this did not apply to the sensor³⁴⁶. Other improvements included a combined quick menu and status screen, an updated menu system for better compatibility with uncoded M lenses, and a digital zoom mode that offered framelines for 1.3x and 1.8x crops³⁴⁶. Users could choose from variable DNG sizes (18.4MB, 36.5MB, and 60.3MB), and the unobtrusive design lacked the traditional red dot or logo³⁴⁶. Finally, the absence of a Bayer color filter enhanced noise performance, ISO sensitivity, and monochrome tonality³⁴⁶.