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M11 Monochrom

Black-and-white-only Leica M with 60MP monochrome full-frame sensor, ISO 125-200000, and 256GB internal memory.

$9,195

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

60.3 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

200,000

Burst

4.5 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

542 g

Battery

700 shots

Sensor size

Leica M11 Monochrom

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Body size

Leica M11 Monochrom

139 × 80 × 39 mm

542 g (1.19 lb / 19.12 oz)

139 × 80 × 39 mm · 542 g (1.19 lb / 19.12 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 60.3MP — excellent for large prints and crops
  • · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation

Sports & Action

Limited
0.5/ 10

Video & Hybrid

Limited
2.5/ 10
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion
  • · Log profile (None) for grading latitude

Landscape

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints
  • · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range

Travel

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · 542g — compact and travel-friendly
  • · 700 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Limited
1.0/ 10
  • · ISO 200,000 for low-light wildlife

Vlogging

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs

Pros

  • 60MP monochrome sensor
  • ISO up to 200000
  • 256GB internal memory
  • Pure black-and-white files

Cons

  • Monochrome only
  • Manual focus only
  • No video

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Leica M11 Monochrom

Sensor

Resolution60.3 MP
Sensor typeFull-frame monochrome BSI CMOS
Sensor size36 x 24 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorMaestro III

ISO

ISO min (native)125
ISO max (native)200,000
ISO max (expanded)200,000

Shutter

Shutter typeElectronically controlled focal-plane shutter + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemManual focus rangefinder
AF points / zones0
Eye AFNo
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognition

Burst

Burst (mechanical)4.5 fps
Burst (electronic)4.5 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth15 frames

Video

Max resolutionNo video
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileNone
Codecs

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight542 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)139 × 80 × 38.5 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryBP-SCL7
Battery life (CIPA)700 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeBright-line rangefinder
EVF resolution5,760,000 dots
EVF magnification0.73 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size2.95 in
LCD typeFixed
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountLeica M