Teaneck, NJ—Leica Camera introduced the Leica M11 Monochrom, demonstrating the brand’s commitment to black & white photography. Featuring a monochrome, multi-resolution, full-frame sensor, the camera captures images solely through the interplay of light and shadow.
The interchangeable-lens camera uses a newly designed 60.3MP BSI CMOS sensor that sees only variations in luminosity. By focusing on these fundamental elements, Leica seeks to empower visual storytellers to create images that engage the viewer’s imagination.
“Leica’s commitment to innovation is further underscored by its previous forays into minimalist design, such as releasing a digital camera without an LCD screen. And introducing the first camera featuring a monochrome sensor in 2012, the Leica M Monochrom,” the company announced.
“These unconventional decisions exemplify the brand’s unyielding dedication to providing photographers with tools that inspire creativity, while eliminating distractions.”
Leica M11 Monochrom Details
The M11 Monochrom boasts an all-metal body, a high-quality aluminum top plate as well as a sapphire glass display. Its leatherette covering and scratch-resistant black finish also contribute to the camera’s timeless appeal. Details such as the omission of the Leica logo and dark chrome-plated coating of the optical viewfinder accentuate its understated design.
Moreover, the new camera delivers RAW files in the DNG format or JPEGs with a resolution of 60, 36 or 18 megapixels. In combination with its expanded ISO range of 125–200,000, creators can capture images with the finest details, even in difficult light conditions. It also boasts low noise, even in the high ISO range.
In addition, the camera’s internal memory extends to 256GB. This expansion increases the total number of images that are recorded in combination with a memory cards. It also provides backup opportunities with larger capacity memory cards.
Further, via Bluetooth or the USB-C port, pictures are transferred to the Leica FOTOS app for editing. What’s more, the ILC is a certified Apple “Made for iPhone and iPad.”
Other features include a large, bright rangefinder viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation; a 2.95-inch, 2.3M-dot, active matrix TFT LCD panel with a sapphire cover glass; and 4.5-frames-per-sec continuous shooting.
The Leica M11 Monochrom has a suggested retail price of $9,195.
