ianforber Posted February 7, 2022 Share #61 Posted February 7, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) I went for black purely based on the weight saving. Just need it to arrive so I can play with it… 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 7, 2022 Posted February 7, 2022 Hi ianforber, Take a look here M11 in Black or Silver?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Photoworks Posted February 8, 2022 Share #62 Posted February 8, 2022 I love the lighter weight of the black. if you ad the grip to the bottom so that you pinky finger does not slip under, the camera is about the same weight of the silver, I do like the look of the silver. it is a conversation starter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted February 8, 2022 Share #63 Posted February 8, 2022 the black body weight is perfect. all leicas should weight this much. And most film leicas do this body & a summicron pre asph are about 700g! It definitely makes a difference 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted February 9, 2022 Share #64 Posted February 9, 2022 Axd here's some camera porn for you Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/328428-m11-in-black-or-silver/?do=findComment&comment=4379727'>More sharing options...
Simon Posted February 9, 2022 Share #65 Posted February 9, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 9:01 AM, GFML said: If you want more visuals of the silver body to decide for yourself, you can check out the article on my blog for more photos. (Written in German unfortunately because I think there's already good enough content available in English so far: Leica M11 Review - Testbericht) The new Apple translation on iPhone worked a treat. Couldn’t tell it wasn’t written in English, which is very rare for automatic translators! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmen Posted February 12, 2022 Share #66 Posted February 12, 2022 If anyone would like to see the black m11 next to some others Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/328428-m11-in-black-or-silver/?do=findComment&comment=4381812'>More sharing options...
IMAGEPOWER Posted February 12, 2022 Share #67 Posted February 12, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Since 1975 I have owned nothing but black cameras (o.k., little choice with Canon F-1, Nikon D-series...), but the M11 is my second silver chrome in my life (1974 a Revue-3 was also in silver)...and I really like it Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/328428-m11-in-black-or-silver/?do=findComment&comment=4381965'>More sharing options...
Stef63 Posted February 12, 2022 Share #68 Posted February 12, 2022 My advice : If you are coming from a silver M10, go silver on M11. If your M10 was black, go black for the M11.... Why? Because nobody except you will know you purchased a new Leica body ... again 😀 5 1 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMAGEPOWER Posted February 12, 2022 Share #69 Posted February 12, 2022 vor 3 Stunden schrieb Stef63: My advice : If you are coming from a silver M10, go silver on M11. If your M10 was black, go black for the M11.... Why? Because nobody except you will know you purchased a new Leica body ... again 😀 My advice: stop being such a coward 😉 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwesi Posted February 14, 2022 Share #70 Posted February 14, 2022 Happy Valentine's Day! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/328428-m11-in-black-or-silver/?do=findComment&comment=4383393'>More sharing options...
idusidusi Posted February 16, 2022 Share #71 Posted February 16, 2022 On 1/13/2022 at 10:47 PM, Hanno said: I could not imagine how the weight difference would be notable and feel so different. If that matters to anyone, I would truly suggest the black version. No doubt there will be a limited series with black chrome, but I will stick with the current version. It's that significant, and specially if combined with Noctilux lenses. 110g seems not much but 20% does I would strongly suggest trying both versions at a Leica store if in doubt! Whatever your decision, you can't get wrong. It is a master piece. Everything has improved and has been optimised. And I am amazed at the metering. I used to be 100% manual but for many instances I can see myself shooting Aperture priory + Automatic ISO + Multi Field Metering. It's that good. Enjoy your purchase ! Mine will be black with a black Leica dot too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B0tt0mline Posted February 16, 2022 Share #72 Posted February 16, 2022 I ordered my one in black. I can not understand how some people think the EVF will scratch the black version. I tried it in the store - if you watch out and insert it carefully there is no way to scratch it. Again some stupid thoughts of people how never tried it but directly publish their opinion.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted February 16, 2022 Share #73 Posted February 16, 2022 On 1/13/2022 at 3:27 PM, brettgoulder said: Which color are you going with for the M11? Black or Silver? Black has the stealthy looks and lighter weight. Silver feels more substantial and will have really nice brassing over time. Decisions, decisions... With these two offerings, don't expect any brassing anytime soon. Silver chrome on brass takes forever to brass if at all. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubadanieru Posted February 16, 2022 Share #74 Posted February 16, 2022 3 hours ago, kivis said: With these two offerings, don't expect any brassing anytime soon. Silver chrome on brass takes forever to brass if at all. I never saw a chrome body brassing…so definitely do not get the silver if you are thinking it will brass one day. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted February 16, 2022 Share #75 Posted February 16, 2022 Chrome bodies do brass (ask my M3) but it takes longer. I have no experience with the current black paint though. Is there brass underneath? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mon10a Posted February 16, 2022 Share #76 Posted February 16, 2022 48 minutes ago, lct said: Chrome bodies do brass (ask my M3) but it takes longer. I have no experience with the current black paint though. Is there brass underneath? No brass top plate in the black M11. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phototrope Posted May 29, 2022 Share #77 Posted May 29, 2022 On 1/18/2022 at 10:01 PM, GFML said: I did experience the same "color choice" problem when I got the M10 but to be honest my only black Leica has been the black chrome M8. I totally understand that a black body stays less noticed if you carry it in your hands with a wrist strap or covered by a jacket. What decided the color in the past for me has been availability. I had two M10s in silver since its release and a silver M240 because those were the best available cameras on the 2nd hand market and I was happy with them, same as the black M8. I usually prefer the base models because they lack the beautiful top engraving which I think is nice to look at but doesn't stay unnoticed. The monochrome bodies are the stealthiest in my experience. This is how I decided to cover up the red dot on my recent M which is a bit nicer than just the black tape. Kind of reminds me of an M9 body. A camera I've skipped in the past. If you want more visuals of the silver body to decide for yourself, you can check out the article on my blog for more photos. (Written in German unfortunately because I think there's already good enough content available in English so far: Leica M11 Review - Testbericht) I would still love to try out the new black M11 and see how good it will age but I'm sure the silver model will look nice no matter what happens to it. That's what's my experience with the previous silver M cameras. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! @GFML Wait, this looks like a brilliant idea. Can I ask you, exactly what did you use to cover the red dot here? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zanydave Posted May 29, 2022 Share #78 Posted May 29, 2022 I can confirm the silver is brass as I scratched mine on day 2 🤷🏼♂️ I tend to look through viewfinder rather than at the camera anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted May 30, 2022 Share #79 Posted May 30, 2022 I’m glad I ended up with the black since it’s sunny 310 days of the year here in NM, USA. The other day I was out shooting with my silver CV 75 1.5 and nearly blinded myself with a direct reflection of the sun off the lens barrel. I blurted out, “Bloody hell!!” in a British accent and then couldn’t stop laughing at myself. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segal Posted May 30, 2022 Share #80 Posted May 30, 2022 Went for the black one because it was in stock - thanks, anonymous person that cancelled their pre-order because of some YT video It does attract less attention, though. People usually notice my kid's Fujifilm X100V before they notice my M11. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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