Dedicated Monochrome Imaging
The 60.3MP monochrome BSI CMOS sensor captures black-and-white images with exceptional tonal detail and high-ISO performance.
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A black-and-white-only digital rangefinder with a 60MP monochrome sensor. It is prized for exceptional tonal detail and high-ISO performance.

The 60.3MP monochrome BSI CMOS sensor captures black-and-white images with exceptional tonal detail and high-ISO performance.
The Leica M bayonet mount supports interchangeable rangefinder lenses, paired with a bright-line optical viewfinder featuring automatic parallax compensation.
Store images on the built-in 256GB memory or UHS-I/UHS-II SD cards, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB-C available for connectivity.
The Leica M11 Monochrom is a black-and-white-only digital rangefinder with a 60.3MP monochrome BSI CMOS sensor, Leica M bayonet mount, optical rangefinder, 256GB internal memory, and ISO sensitivity from 125 to 200000.
The M11 Monochrom is a special, Editors' Choice-winning camera that delivers rich black-and-white image quality through classic controls, though its high price point makes it inaccessible for many.
The camera is a fantastic, specialist tool that offers a unique experience and superior monochrome image quality, making it a worthy upgrade for owners of older Monochrom models, despite its high cost.
While the camera delivers outstanding black-and-white imagery and a rewarding, simple shooting experience, it is a niche, expensive product; the reviewer suggests photographers consider the versatility of the standard M11 unless they are obsessed with monochrome.
The camera is praised for its exquisite tactile experience and excellent image quality, but it is described as a pricey, limited-functionality oddity. The reviewer rated the image quality 5/5, price 3/5, design 4.5/5, and performance 3.5/5.
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| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 700 shots | shots |
| Body Type | Digital system camera with rangefinder | |
| Burst Shooting Speed | 4.5 fps | fps |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz/5 GHz, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave2), Bluetooth v4.2 BR/EDR/LE, GPS/geotagging via Leica FOTOS app (Bluetooth), USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C (USB-C) | |
| Display Type And Size | 2.95-inch Active Matrix TFT LCD with sapphire glass (touch control available) | inches |
| Image Stabilization | none | |
| Iso Range | ISO 125 to 200000 | |
| Lens Type | Interchangeable lens system with Leica M bayonet mount (rangefinder lenses) | |
| Sensor Resolution | 60.3 MP | MP |
| Sensor Type | Monochrome BSI CMOS sensor | |
| Storage Support | UHS-II (recommended) SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, UHS-I SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, Internal memory: 256GB | |
| Viewfinder Type | Large, bright-line optical rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation (rangefinder) | |
| Weight | 542 g | g |

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