A black vintage Leica camera with a textured grip, viewfinder, and a large lens.

Leica M9-P

The Leica M9-P was introduced in June 21, 2011431 and produced until 2012357. It presented a notably robust and discreet variation of the Leica M9357. Unlike other models, it did not have the model specification or the red dot on the front side; instead, the well-known scripted name was engraved on the top357. The display on the back panel was protected by sapphire glass357. Additionally, the special leatherette covering was later applied to the standard black version of the Leica M9 as well357.

The Leica M9-P was the first of the modern "P" variants431.

Catalog numbers for black paint version were 10703 and 10716 for the silver chrome version361.

Weight was 600 gram361.


Special Editions

Leica M9-P "20 Years Leica Store Vienna" (10724) was produced in 2011357. This special edition set, consisting of a silver chrome-plated camera with black vulcanite leather and a silver anodised Noctilux-M 50 f/0.95 ASPH., was released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Leica Store in Vienna357. An edition number was also engraved on the accessory shoe357. Examples included:

  • body number 4205764 (03/20), dated 2012, with lens 4120555
  • body number 4204537 (15/20), dated 2012, with lens 4120576
  • body number 4205779 (18/20), dated 2012, with lens 4120543
  • body number 4204538 (20/20), dated 2012, with lens 4120584


Leica M9-P "5 Years Ginza Store" was produced in 2011357 (or 2010401). This special edition of 100 cameras was produced to mark the fifth anniversary of the Leica Store Ginza Tokyo357. It consisted of a Leica M9-P in hammertone finish with black vulcanite leather and an Elmarit-M 28 f/2.8 ASPH357 with  hammertone hood401. The camera had a special numbering on the hot shoe357. Examples included:

  • body number 14/100, dated 2010, with lens 4124551

Leica M9-P "Leica Futako Tamagawa Store" was produced in 2011357. This special series was released for the 2nd anniversary of the opening of the Leica Futako Tamagawa Store in Tokyo357. The silver chrome-plated camera had a red leather coating357. It was delivered as a set with a red grip, carrying strap and an Elmarit-M 28 f/2.8 ASPH357. 

Leica M9-P "Korea" was produced in 2012357. This special edition was commissioned by Leica Camera Korea357. The silver chrome-plated camera had a special engraving on the top plate and was supplied with a silver anodised Elmarit-M 28 f/2.8 ASPH. and an à la carte carrying strap357.

Leica M9-P "Edition Hermès" was produced in 2012357. This special edition was created in collaboration with the Parisian brand Hermès357. The silver-coloured camera was designed by car designer Walter De Silva, who reinterpreted several control elements357. The Veau Swift calfskin in the colour ochre was provided exclusively by Hermès for the leather covering357. Special numbering was also engraved on the flash shoe357. The camera was presented as a set with a silver anodised Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH357. Examples included:

  • pre-series body number N02/20, dated 2012, with Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH lens 4127938. From time to time (see page 54 of Leica Fotografie International (4/2012)), this prototype was illustrated with Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH lens number 4161465. 

Leica M9-P "Edition Hermès - Jean-Louis Dumas" was produced in 2012357. This special edition was released in honour of the former president of Hermès, Jean-Louis Dumas, who died in 2010357. The camera corresponded to the Edition Hermes357. In addition to the first Leica camera bag produced by Hermès, the set also included three silver anodised lenses: a Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH., a Noctilux-M 50 f/0.95 ASPH. and an APO Summicron-M 90 f/2 ASPH357. Examples included:

  • body number 4337510 (055/100), dated 2012, with Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH. number 4161648, a Noctilux-M 50 f/0.95 ASPH. number 4138271 and an APO Summicron-M 90 f/2 ASPH number 4174682
  • body number 4337514 (059/100), dated 2012, with Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH. number 4161665, a Noctilux-M 50 f/0.95 ASPH. number 4138297 and an APO Summicron-M 90 f/2 ASPH number 4174719

Leica M9-P "Leica Daimaru Store" was produced in 2012357. This special series was produced on behalf of Leica Camera Japan on the occasion of the opening of the first Leica Daimaru Store in Tokyo357. The set consisted of a silver chrome-plated camera with white engraving on the top plate, a white calfskin leather cover and a matching Noctilux-M 50 f/0.95 ASPH357. The set included a white carrying strap made of white calfskin and a Nappa leather case for the lens357. 

Leica M9-P "Montreux Jazz Festival" was produced in 2012357. This special series was produced on the occasion of the opening of the Montreux Store357. The silver chrome-plated camera had a leather cover à la carte with a leather carrying strap in a matching colour357. The top plate was specially engraved in black with the Montreux Jazz Festival logo357. The camera was accompanied by a Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. in silver with a round metal lens hood357. 

Leica M9-P "Rahn Foto" was produced in 2012357. This special edition Leica M9-P was commissioned by Rahn AG Foto & Fine Art in Frankfurt on the Main357. It consisted of a grey-painted camera and a matching Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH357. The set also included a wide bag in dark brown and a leather carrying strap357. Each camera and lens was engraved with a special number357.

Leica M9-P "Meisterstück (Masterpiece)" was produced in 2012357. This special series of 50 cameras was produced to mark the 10th anniversary of Meister Camera Hamburg357. The camera was matt black chrome-plated and had a steel grey leather cover357. Apart from the most important values (in white), all engravings were in grey357. The Leica logo on the top plate was also round357. The set was delivered with a black chrome Elmarit-M 28 f/2.8 ASPH. with a round metal lens hood357. Examples included:

  • pre-series body number (unknown) with lens number N01
  • body number 4418010 (01/50), dated 2012, with lens 4810570