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General| Camera type | Compact camera |
|---|---|
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Image stabilizer | - |
| Total megapixels | 60.3 MP |
| Image sensor size | - \ |
| Image formats supported | DNG, JPG |
| Maximum image resolution | 9528 x 6328 pixels |
| Still image resolution(s) | 9528 x 6328, 7416 x 4928, 5272 x 3498, 9504 x 6320, 7392 x 4896, 5248 x 3472 |
| Tripod thread | 1/4 \ |
| White balance | Auto, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Manual |
| Shooting modes | Auto, Manual |
| Self-timer delay | 2, 12 s |
| Tripod mounting supported | Yes |
| Focus adjustment | Manual |
| Product color | Silver |
| Light metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot |
| ISO sensitivity | 64, 50000 |
| Light exposure modes | Aperture priority AE, Manual, Auto |
| ISO sensitivity (max) | 50000 |
| ISO sensitivity (min) | 64 |
| Light exposure correction | ± 3EV (1/3EV step) |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V |
| Battery capacity | 1800 mAh |
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 700 shots |
| Fastest camera shutter speed | 1/16000 s |
| Slowest camera shutter speed | 360 s |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Maximum video resolution | - pixels |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
| Memory slots | 1 |
| Internal memory | 3000 MB |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Display diagonal | 2.95 \ |
| Display resolution | 2332800 dot |
| Display aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| USB connector | USB Type-C |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2+EDR |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 38.45 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 147.2 mm |
| Height | 80.3 mm |
| Weight | 565 g |
| Weight (including battery) | 640 g |
Introduction to the Leica M11 instruction manual and a welcome message.
Lists all accessories included with the Leica M11 camera package.
Information on obtaining replacement parts and accessories, including website links.
Crucial information regarding the use of specific accessories like the Visoflex 2.
States copyright regulations for manual content and software supplied.
Details copyright and technical data disclaimers for the instruction manual.
Discusses the protection of Leica brand names and logos.
Explains Leica's intellectual property rights concerning documentation.
Provides information on manufacturing date and compliance.
Directs users to camera menu for regional approvals.
Directs users to camera menu for device-specific license details.
Explains the CE mark indicating compliance with EU guidelines.
Instructions for proper disposal of electronic devices and batteries.
Safety and operational guidelines for wireless functions.
Notes on using the Leica FOTOS cable with Apple products.
Precautions regarding electromagnetic fields, static discharge, and cleaning.
Warning about lenses acting as magnifying glasses in sunlight.
Safety instructions for handling and using the rechargeable battery.
First aid measures for battery fluid contact.
Safety and operational notes for the battery charger.
Safety precautions for handling and storing memory cards.
Information about cosmic radiation affecting the sensor.
Safety warnings regarding the use and handling of the carry strap.
Safety instructions for using a tripod with the camera.
Warning about using incompatible flash units.
Tips for maintaining camera and lens condition, including serial numbers.
Information on condensation and LCD panel brightness.
Details on charging, capacity, and battery management.
Recommendations for memory card formatting, backup, and protection.
Instructions for cleaning the camera sensor.
Notes on data manipulation, loss, and liability.
Information on how to update camera firmware for improvements.
Details the Leica Camera AG product warranty policy and online access.
Illustrates and labels the external components of the Leica M11 camera.
Provides a detailed list of numbered camera components and their functions.
Illustrates and labels the components of a Leica M lens.
Details the digital display elements within the camera's viewfinder.
Illustrates status screens and live view displays on the camera's LCD.
Lists and explains all display elements shown on the camera's LCD panel.
Shows the icons and their meanings for battery charge levels.
Step-by-step guide for securing the camera's carry strap.
How to connect the power adapter and charger for battery charging.
Instructions for inserting and charging the rechargeable battery.
Explains the meaning of the LEDs on the battery charger.
How to charge the camera's battery using a USB cable.
Step-by-step guide for inserting and removing the camera battery.
Detailed steps for removing the camera battery.
Guide on how to insert and remove SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
Specific instructions for memory card insertion and removal, including orientation.
Details on using Leica M lenses, including those with/without 6-bit encoding.
Information on using Leica R lenses with the R-Adapter M accessory.
Lists lenses that may pose risks or have compatibility issues.
Lists specific Leica lenses that are incompatible with the M11.
Instructions for attaching and removing Leica M lenses from the camera.
Guidance on attaching lenses via adapters, e.g., Leica R lenses.
Steps to attach and remove an adapter from the camera.
How to mount a lens onto an adapter.
How to remove a lens from an adapter.
How the camera identifies attached Leica M lenses via 6-bit encoding.
Automatic lens detection and setting for encoded M lenses.
Manual input for lens type when using M lenses without encoding.
Manual input for Leica R lenses via adapter.
How to turn off automatic lens detection for specific effects.
How to adjust diopter compensation for viewfinder clarity.
Adjusting diopter compensation for the optional Visoflex 2 accessory.
Introduction to the camera's physical controls.
How to operate the camera's main power switch.
Steps to power on the Leica M11 camera.
Steps to power off the Leica M11 camera.
Details the function of the shutter button in two stages: tap and press.
Explains the operation and settings of the shutter speed dial.
Describes how to use the ISO sensitivity dial.
Describes the functions and usage of the thumbwheel.
Explains the directional pad and center button for navigation and selection.
Explains the functions of the PLAY and MENU buttons.
Overview of the LCD panel's display and touch capabilities.
Details the customizable function buttons and their default operations.
Describes various touch gestures and their functions on the LCD panel.
Identifies the buttons used for menu navigation.
Describes the available menu sections: Status Screen, Main Menu, and Favorites.
The first menu section, providing access to important settings.
A section for user-defined custom menus.
The main menu containing all camera settings.
How to move between different menu sections.
Overview of camera status and direct access to settings via the status screen.
Methods for choosing settings via the status screen.
Accessing settings directly from the status screen menu bar.
How to navigate and interact with standard submenus.
Quick access to frequently used menu items.
Access to all camera settings, organized into submenus.
Explanation of the different types of submenus available.
How to navigate between menu screens and within menus.
Methods for scrolling through menus page by page.
How to select options and move between menu items line by line.
How to display submenu options.
How to confirm a selected setting or option.
How to return to the previous menu level.
Methods to exit menus and return to shooting or review mode.
General information about submenus.
How to use the on-screen keyboard and number pad for input.
Methods for selecting on-screen buttons using controls or touch.
The bar displaying active settings and navigation options.
How to adjust settings using scales in menus.
How to set the date and time on the camera.
How to adjust multiple settings simultaneously using a setting bar.
Creating and assigning frequently used menu items to a favorites list.
Steps to edit, add, or reset favorites.
Assigning menu functions to function buttons for quick access.
Reassigning functions to available buttons.
How to activate functions assigned to buttons.
Customizing the thumbwheel for quick access to functions.
Storing and recalling custom camera settings.
Saving current settings as a new user profile.
How to assign custom names to saved user profiles.
Selecting and activating saved user profiles.
Transferring user profiles between the camera and a memory card.
How to select the camera's menu language.
Settings for date and time, including receiving from a mobile device.
Adjusting the camera's time settings.
Setting the camera's time zone.
Enabling or disabling daylight saving time.
Configuring power saving features like camera standby and LCD shutdown.
Setting the duration before the camera enters standby mode.
Setting the duration before the LCD panel turns off.
How to enable/disable the status LED and its functions.
How to enable/disable the bottom LED, used for charging and memory access.
Settings related to the LCD panel and viewfinder display.
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD panel and rangefinder.
How the brightness sensor affects rangefinder brightness.
Adjusting LCD panel brightness for visibility.
Information about the electronic viewfinder accessory.
How the LCD panel and EVF interact and display information.
Adjusting the eye sensor sensitivity for reliable switching.
Setting the brightness for the EVF independently of the LCD panel.
Selecting between JPG and DNG (raw) formats, individually or simultaneously.
Setting resolutions for DNG and JPG image files.
Choosing from three resolutions for raw data (DNG) capture.
Selecting from three resolution options for JPG images.
How DNG resolution affects JPG resolution when using DNG+JPG format.
Information on the camera's digital zoom feature and its settings.
How to permanently set the digital zoom level.
Quickly switching zoom levels using function buttons.
How digital zoom impacts image files depending on format.
How DNG shots are saved and affected by digital zoom.
How JPG shots are cropped and affected by digital zoom.
Introduction to changing image properties using Film Style profiles.
Overview of adjustable image properties like contrast, sharpness, and saturation.
Adjusting the difference between light and dark image sections.
How edge sharpness affects the overall impression of image sharpness.
Adjusting the intensity of colors in the image.
Selecting from pre-configured color profiles: Standard, Vivid, Natural.
Selecting pre-configured monochrome profiles.
Adjusting parameters like contrast, sharpness, and saturation.
Features for automatically optimizing image quality.
How the camera reduces noise during long exposures.
Adjusting noise reduction specifically for JPG image files.
Managing stored image files and settings.
Configuring how images are saved to internal memory and memory cards.
Transferring files from internal memory to a memory card.
Recommended procedure for formatting memory cards and internal memory.
How to format the camera's internal memory.
Recommendations for memory card usage and formatting.
Explains how image files are organized in folders and named.
Describes the camera's automatic folder creation system.
Explains the naming convention for image files.
How to change the default file name prefix.
How to create new folders for organizing images.
Embedding copyright details into image files.
How GPS data is recorded using the Leica FOTOS app.
Methods for transferring image data to mobile devices or computers.
Overview of the Leica FOTOS app's capabilities.
Transferring data using a USB connection.
Available display options like Info Bars, Grid, Focus Peaking, etc.
Using and managing different combinations of auxiliary displays.
Demonstrates different configurations of auxiliary displays.
How to cycle through active info profiles in Live View mode.
Enabling or disabling specific auxiliary display functions within profiles.
Lists functions available for customization within info profiles.
Explains the header and footer lines showing active settings.
Using grid lines for composition and orientation, with options for 3x3 or 6x4 fields.
Marking overexposed areas, with adjustable threshold values.
Defining the threshold for when Clipping warnings appear.
Highlighting in-focus edges in color for precise focusing.
Selecting the color used for Focus Peaking highlights.
Adjusting ISO sensitivity for different lighting conditions.
Using the level gauge to ensure correct camera orientation.
Visual representation of image brightness distribution for exposure assessment.
Selecting shooting modes like single frame, continuous, interval, bracketing, and self-timer.
Introduction to different image capture settings.
How to use the camera's rangefinder for focusing.
Explanation of the bright-line frames in the viewfinder.
Simulating focal lengths using the image field selector.
Using the LCD panel to view the image during shooting.
How to activate and deactivate Live View mode.
Customizing the Live View screen with assist functions.
Toggling auxiliary displays on and off in Live View.
Showing only exposure details in the Live View footer.
How to use the camera's rangefinder for focusing.
Focusing technique using a double image overlay.
Focusing technique that splits the image to align edges.
Focusing assist functions available in Live View.
Highlighting in-focus edges in color for precise focusing.
Using magnification to assess sharpness and aid accurate focusing.
Activating magnification using a function button.
Activating magnification via double-tapping the LCD panel.
Accessing magnification via the thumbwheel.
How to deactivate magnification and other assist functions.
Adjusting ISO sensitivity for different lighting conditions.
Setting specific ISO values manually.
How the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity.
Setting maximum ISO and shutter speed limits.
Setting a maximum ISO value for auto ISO.
Setting a minimum shutter speed limit for auto ISO.
Setting maximum ISO for flash photography.
Setting a minimum shutter speed limit for flash photography.
Adjusting white balance for accurate color rendering.
Using auto white balance or selecting from presets for different lighting.
Setting white balance by measuring a neutral gray or white area.
Manually setting color temperature in Kelvin for precise color control.
How the exposure meter is indicated in the viewfinder and LCD panel.
Selecting between mechanical, electronic, or hybrid shutter functions.
Use cases and limitations of different shutter types.
Choosing how the camera measures exposure.
Exposure metering focused on a small central area.
Exposure metering that prioritizes the center of the frame.
Exposure metering using multiple detected values for overall scene analysis.
Selecting between aperture priority and manual exposure settings.
How aperture priority mode automatically sets shutter speed.
Manually setting both shutter speed and aperture for precise exposure control.
Visual aids for exposure assessment in the viewfinder.
How exposure warnings are shown in the viewfinder.
Exposure information displayed on the LCD panel.
Using the B function for exposures up to 60 minutes.
Setting shutter speeds longer than 8 seconds permanently.
Shutter opens while button is held down.
Shutter opens on button press, closes on second press.
Maximum selectable shutter speeds depend on current ISO setting.
Reducing image noise, especially in low light and long exposures.
Controls for managing exposure settings.
Assessing exposure effects before taking a picture.
Metering and storing exposure settings for specific subjects.
Adjusting exposure level to brighten or darken images.
Capturing sequences of shots by holding the shutter button.
Capturing images automatically over extended periods with specified intervals.
Setting the total number of shots for interval shooting.
Defining the time gap between consecutive shots.
Setting a delay before the start of interval shooting.
Initiating the interval shooting sequence.
Stopping an ongoing interval shooting sequence.
Capturing multiple shots with varying exposure values for HDR or best selection.
Taking pictures with a preset time delay after pressing the shutter button.
General principles of using flash for illumination.
Identifying Leica system flash units and their compatibility.
How to mount a flash unit onto the camera's accessory shoe.
How to remove a flash unit from the camera.
How the camera measures flash exposure using TTL metering.
Configuring operating modes for Leica flash units.
Automatic flash activation at fast shutter speeds using HSS.
Settings and functions related to flash photography.
Choosing whether flash fires at the start or end of exposure.
Factors affecting the usable range of the flash.
Adjusting flash output to control exposure of foreground subjects.
Steps for using flash photography, including metering.
Icons indicating flash unit status and readiness.
Overview of review functions and controls on the camera.
Identifies camera controls used during image review.
Assigning and accessing menu functions via the FN button.
On-screen interactive elements and how to select them.
Steps to enter and leave the image review mode.
Navigating through images using touch or buttons.
Managing and switching between internal memory and SD card storage.
How to view image information like histogram and clipping during review.
Zooming into specific parts of an image for detailed review.
Adjusting zoom level and position using camera buttons.
Viewing multiple image thumbnails on one screen for quick browsing.
Marking individual photos as favorites.
Step-by-step process to mark a single photo as a favorite.
Removing the favorite mark from a single image.
Marking all images as favorites.
Removing the favorite mark from all images.
Options for deleting individual or multiple images.
Step-by-step process to delete a single image.
How to delete all images from the camera.
Deleting images that have not been marked as favorites.
Configuring automatic display of the last taken shot.
Restoring all custom settings to default factory values.
Information on updating the camera's firmware for improvements.
Checking the current firmware version of the Leica M11.
Critical steps and precautions for performing a firmware update.
Steps to prepare the camera and memory card for firmware update.
Detailed procedure for installing a new firmware version.
Introduction to the Leica FOTOS app for remote control and file transfer.
Guide for initial setup and pairing the camera with a mobile device.
Steps to start the connection wizard for pairing.
Connecting the camera to a mobile device wirelessly.
Connecting the camera using a cable for iOS devices.
Using the camera menu to initiate Wi-Fi pairing.
Reconnecting with previously paired mobile devices.
Configuring automatic Wi-Fi disconnection to save power.
Manually turning off the camera's WLAN.
Locating the camera's MAC address in the menu.
Choosing the Wi-Fi frequency band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).
Cleaning and storing the camera body to maintain its condition.
Cleaning and protecting camera lenses.
Handling condensation on the viewfinder and LCD panel.
Proper storage of lithium-ion batteries to prevent deep discharge.
Storing memory cards safely and recommendations for formatting.
Detailed instructions and warnings for cleaning the camera sensor.
Troubleshooting common problems related to the camera battery.
Troubleshooting issues like the camera switching off or not powering on.
Resolving problems with the electronic viewfinder, LCD panel, and menu visibility.
Solutions for common shooting problems like camera/shutter errors and flash malfunctions.
Resolving problems with image deletion, file numbering, and display.
Addressing issues like overexposure, noise, and out-of-focus images.
Troubleshooting connection problems between camera and mobile devices.
Functions accessible via status screen, favorites, or function buttons.
Lists camera settings, Leica FOTOS, Wi-Fi, storage management, and reset functions.
Provides dimensional drawings and specifications for the Leica M11.
Details camera specifications including sensor, processor, file formats, and image resolution.
Provides technical data on file size, color depth, color space, viewfinder, LCD panel, and shutter.
Details technical data on focusing, exposure metering, modes, compensation, ISO, white balance, and flash.
Lists equipment specifications including WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, languages, and power supply.
Contact details for Leica Camera AG Customer Care in Germany.
Contact information for Leica representatives in the USA and GB.
Contact details for Leica Camera Inc. in the USA.
Contact details for Leica Camera Ltd. in London.
Information on photography seminars and workshops offered by Leica.
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