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The new firmware v.2.1.1 for Leica M11, M11-M and M11-P is available today. The update includes a number of stability and performance improvements. The improvements: Camera did not start if the start process was previously interrupted by switching off the camera. Occasional generation of incorrect image data has been fixed. Various errors and causes of freezes have been fixed. Improving the stability of the firmware. You can download the firmware from the following links: Leica M11: v.2.1.1 Leica M11-M: v.2.1.1 Leica M11-P: v.2.1.1

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Camera: M11 (vanilla) Lens: Summarit-M 50mm f/2.4

I am wondering what memory cards those who have an M11 are using with it. I normally use SanDisk memory cards in my M10M, Q2 and MP 240; these work well, unlike Lexar cards which are prone to cause corrupted files and were the bane of my existence till I switched over to SanDisk SDXC cards. B&H has the ProGrade Digital 256GB UHS-II SDXC Memory Card which they are recommending for use with the M11: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1499810-REG/prograde_digital_pgsd256gbckbh_256gb_uhs_ii_v90_sdxc.html Does anyone have any experience in using this memory card with any digital Leica camera? If so, does "it work and play well" with Leica's electronics? Or should we play i safe and go with what seems to work, the SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC card? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1617741-REG/sandisk_sdsdxdk_128g_ancin_128gb_extreme_pro_uhs_ii.html Any information that anyone can share with the rest of us will be greatly appreciated.

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Hello soon more time for travel and photography. I have a q2 and om1 for wilderness photo I love gadgets and have no issue with more with good arguments. Complement with Q3/43 or M11 or SL3, or all? Everyone are entitled to have an opinion and please avoid discuss and comment other’s opinions in non respect way m11 cool camera and could see why would like rangefinder as kind of old school, SL3 for quality and versality, q3 for size and travel friendly

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After being unable to wirelessly connect my M11 to my iPad Pro 11" M2, I deleted its existing pairing in the iPad and tried to pair it again. It tells me "Problem with camera pairing detected". I've attached a screen shot of this dialog box. Looks like it still sees the old pairing in the camera, and I cannot delete that camera paring (it's greyed out in the camera menu). Tried resetting the camera completely a few times - the pairing didn't go away, and Delete Device is STILL greyed out. All that got me was the loss of my custom menu. Now I can't connect the M11 to my iPad at all (could previously use the USB cable - shouldn't have deleted the pairing in Leica FOTOS). *** How do I delete the old pairing on the camera and re-pair with Leica FOTOS - why is Delete Device greyed out in the Leica FOTOS submenu?

Hi everyone, I just got my first Leica recently, M11 Monochrom with 11726 35mm f1.4 ASPH. I found out that the focus aid automatic enlargement function wouldn't active under 0.7m, but if I start the focus ring from above 0.7m to under 0.7m, it would carry the enlargement to under 0.7m. I've checked the manual, it didn't mention any restrictions about activating auto-enlargement function under 0.7m. So is it normal? Or I should return the camera/lens for inspection? I know I can set a function button to manually activate it, but it's just silly since I want it to activate automatically. Thanks everyone for the help.

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So here's the thing, I left my M11 at, if I remember correctly about 80% battery 2-3 days ago, have not touched it since. Few hours ago, I picked it up to fiddle with it a little and now it was 75-70%. I forgot exactly. I went through some menus, used the LV for few seconds, then I think I turned off the LV, and right when I put my eyes to the finder at that very second moving towards the finder, at the side of my eye I saw on the screen there was the red border lines, but it happened so quick by the time I pulled back to see I had like 0.5 seconds to read, and if I remember it right, it said something like battery is dead or something, and turned off. I clicked all the buttons and nothing. I forgot if I switched it off and on to try again or not, but I removed the battery for few seconds and put back in and it works again. I then try to click everything, cycling through menus, use the LV, just whatever to use the battery up to get it to do it again, but nope, and works fine. I don't know what to think. Could it be that this M11 was not used for a long time because when it came to me it didn't have any battery whatsoever, even the dealer said they usually charge a little before shipping it out, or could it be that the M11 was intensively used that the capacity of this battery is less than ideal now and I should get a new battery? Because during shoot (writing to card), or reviewing (reading the card) and turns off like that, that could corrupt the files, right? Don't want to encounter that again. What I will do now is try to use the battery some more until it reaches say 30-40% then charge it back up to 100%. This way, try to work it's "muscles" up? Like on the Macbook Pro, you could check the battery health, I guess there's no way for user to check on the M11? I mean if anyone know's how to access the Service Menu.... maybe there you can?

Hello everyone! My name is Aleksandr. I'm a new one here. During the couple of days I want to buy used Leica M11 camera. This will be my first M-system camera. According seller pictures it's in perfect conditions and used a little bit more than 1 year. This is good, but I'm affraid there is something could be wrong with camera inside. Could you please give some advices and tips how to check M11 camera before the purchase? May be some important functions or moments? WIll be really appreciate for your help Thank you

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Hello, I’m close to buying a new Leica. Trying hard to make the right decision. All options remain on the table, but I’m leaning towards a SL2-S or SL3. I made the decision to go Leica about a year ago. At the time, I was excited. I thought it’d be easy. Little did I know. The good thing is: it’s been a year. I’ve used that time wisely, I hope, to consider a lot (reading posts, watching videos, and trying out different cameras). I’m almost there. But before I pull the trigger again (more about that in a moment), I’d love to get some input, so if you have any thoughts to share … I’m all ears! A little about me: I’ve got a good amount of life experience and been a photographer for many years. Over the past decades I’ve shot Nikon film cameras & different mirrorless cameras including Fuji, Sony and Ricoh. I enjoy shooting landscapes, city buildings and some street in the endless pursuit of creating photographic art. I have a passion for B&W. So much so that after nearly a year, I made the decision to purchase a “like new” Q2 Monochrom. Unfortunately, it had debris in the viewfinder that I found distracting so I returned it. The experience was a good one because it caused me think even deeper about my commitment level and what I really want. They say the Leica Q’s are the “gateway drug” in the Leica world and I now see why. Yeah, even after a very short time with one. I’m someone that would be very happy with a Monochrom only camera. I shoot 90% B&W (at least), and the ability shoot at night with very high ISO’s with a camera that doesn’t have a bayer filter, and noise that looks more filmic is a very attractive proposition. If I missed color, I could always carry my trust Ricoh GRIII I Ruled Out a Leica Q I’ve ruled out another Q camera for several reasons, with the biggest being that I’ve got some wonderful vintage lenses and want to use them on a Leica (rather than continue using them on my Sony I think). Maybe a M11 or M10 Monochrom? I thought an M11 monochrome … or maybe an M10? … was the answer but I’m not sure a rangefinder’s for me. I mean I LOVE the look. Truly. It’s … beautiful. But I love shooting fast lenses. The rangefinder focusing … nice … but when it comes to focusing some lenses like a f/0.95 or even f/1.2 on a rangefinder … I want an EVF for critical focus. Sure, there’s a great external EVF for the M11 … and I’d be fine with buying that if I needed to, but in my opinion, it kinda messes with the whole rangefinder aesthetic to have to put that on the hot shoe. Also, I’ve heard more than one person talk about their rangefinder’s going out of alignment - and needing to be sent back in for recalibration. I’ve also read about freezing issues some have said they’d experienced with their Leica M11’s on this forum. On top of that, I like to focus CLOSE sometimes (not macro but down to 3/4 or 1/2 a meter) with my vintage lenses … I’ve can do that with an adapter on my Sony A7RIVa with vintage m mount lenses that normally wouldn’t be able to focus that close but would not be able to do that when using them on a Leica M. That frankly is a big deal (for me). Leica SL-2S or SL3? So that’s led me to consider a Leica SL-2s or maybe a SL3? Pros: Ability to convert M lenses and focus close using M to CL adapters. Check Built-in beautiful EVF. Check. More affordable than a Leica M11 Monochrom - check No calibration needed. Cons: No monochrome sensor in sight. Sigh. It’s so … BIG!! The M11 looks so much more inviting. Big Red Dot & Big Leica in big white letters … sheesh! I so prefer the look of the monochrom cameras. Discreet. So tape it up and cover up the dot I guess is the solution there. Perhaps not the best for street? More suited for studio than street? In conclusion: At the end of the day - is a Leica SL2s and/or SL3 worth spending thousands of dollars more - or should I just stick with my 60 megapixel Sony A7R-IVa and call it a day? Has anyone upgraded from the SL2-s to the SL3 .. .and if so, was it worth it? And why? Has anyone owned both a Leica M10/M11 along with a Leica SL series camera and if so, which do you prefer and why? Anyone move from a Leica Monochrome camera to the SL line ? Any regrets? Thoughts and/or Recommendation would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Hello All, I am very impressed with the specs of the new M11. I trust Leica to improve their performance with ever new camera. I have seen massive improvements on every M series camera from my old M9 to my current M10 and SL. I know quite a bit about camera sensor technology from my use and study of digital cinema camera sensors. But, sensor backside illumination (BSI) is a new technology to me. I would like to know more about it. Thanks! Some of my work is on: HarryMathiasImages.com

... and how might you feel about it if it did? We know a firmware update is coming to support the new EVF, but that got me wondering around the possibility of the new menu system making its way on the to 10, or at least the R. In my view, as I intend to carry both often, I'd love to see a unified interface across the two, but of course, it the Maestro may neither have the power nor the memory to pul this off. And the button layout is overall the same, but labeled differently which might be a little problematic. Thoughts?

Weiss jemand, wie lange eine solche Sensorreinigung dauert? Die Anzeige "Bitte nach der Reinigung die Kamera ausschalten" sagt nichts aus....die in der Anleitung aufgeführte Meldung nach der Reinigung erscheint nicht..... Danke

In a blog review from Mostly Black and White, we get another perspective on the M11: https://mostlyblackandwhite.wordpress.com/2022/03/18/its-what-it-is-now/?fbclid=IwAR3yyWMtRJQ4Oja0ATe8uS3lSXcFxewirLxSzZCUl7s7O_2DX57ecl2FUOs

From Leica Australia here is a short video that explores and addresses two issues related to the M11: Lens selection and minimum shutter speed for hand held shooting.