Poll: Who already has a Leica M11? ... or pre-ordered or firmly planned...

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What's up – two months after the launch of the Leica M11:

Do you already have a Leica M11?

Or have you pre-ordered one? Or...

Please vote here!

[ianman]

None of the above.

To be clear, I neither have one, nor have ordered. I am not waiting or thinking of buying one. I would consider it if and when I need to replace my M9 which is still perfectly adequate and frankly corresponds to my needs more than an M11 does.

Edited March 14, 2022 by ianman

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[TeeGee]

I've had the black M11 since January. It's my first M. So I can't compare it to other Ms. In any case, I'm very satisfied and, despite bad eyesight, I can use the rangefinder better than I thought. The Visoflex 2 is good and comparable to my Q2. But I often find the range finder actually better.

[TomSchmitt]

Got the M11 4 weeks ago and happy so far. Agree with some here, that the Visoflex 2 is nice but I find myself using the rangefinder 90% of the time. Not sure about the black finish of the camera though, feels like fine sandpaper and catches dust and dirt pretty fast.

[Franka373]

M11 arrives Wednesday. 

[Herr Barnack]

I will acquire a black M11 at my first opportunity.  Right now there are numerous roadblocks to making my purchase.  8,995 of them.  🤑

[Olaf_ZG]

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Still waiting. I feel that the m11 could replace my gfx50r colour wise etc, but I am still not fully convinced regarding long exposure. And that is the deciding factor to me.

[idusidusi]

On 3/14/2022 at 4:00 PM, TeeGee said:

I've had the black M11 since January. It's my first M. So I can't compare it to other Ms. In any case, I'm very satisfied and, despite bad eyesight, I can use the rangefinder better than I thought. The Visoflex 2 is good and comparable to my Q2. But I often find the range finder actually better.

Yes this was my experience in the Leica Store, I could focus the 11 using the Split-Image method with my deteriorating eyesight. Of course also with M-lenses hyperfocal and zone focussing is easy (with some practice). So mine is on order but I doubt I will receive it for another 2 months or so. The store said 3 months. 

[algrove]

Back into M system with M10R which I sold when I got the M11 on day one. Loving it.

Was at a 2 day event on foot with M11 and Fuji 100S. Day 1 Fuji and day 2 M11. I am now rethinking my need for a 100MP camera which weighs so much more. It comes down to what does one do with your images. I now print largest 17x22 unless wanting a large print which I send out to do.

So 60MP is plenty for me. I do like AF at times and use the Q2 especially with moving subjects. I use it on tracking most often.

[HPFM]

Got my black M11 mid of January together with the new Visoflex... Sold my M10R. I love it!! But: out and about in nature most of my photos are taken with  the SL2 and the 24-90, 90-280 or Sigma 100-400 which is much easier to carry.

[FlashGordonPhotography]

I got my M111 purely for the long exposure capabilities. I was perfectly happy with my M10R otherwise.

What has happened is many of the features I assumed would only be incremental upgrades have become very useful. Really the only thing I don't like is the location of the tripod socket. I know it's in line with the lens but I need to remove it to get to the memory and battery. On the M10/M/P/R you can use an RRS base which is MUCH faster to access the battery and card.

I still use my other systems as well when I need AF or some other functions. The M11 is a welcome addition though.

Gordon

[Fetchmycamera]

On order! Can't wait. Still unsure of what you are saying about the black finish?  The leder skin is same on both camera's no? 

[Studienkamera]

Seven out of my eight M lenses were introduced 20+ years ago (1994-2002). Don't think they are the best choice for such a high resolution sensor. Besides, I don't really have a need for such a high resolution. Yes, it's fun to zoom into the details of a picture on screen, but at the end of the day I don't print that large. Happy to stay with the M10 for now.

[Dsauro]

Got mine 2 weeks ago………and I love it.

The colors OOC are wonderful.  I am so happy with the electronic shutter.

The M11 is a game changer…..

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[satijntje]

I received mine during the week it was released.

My first M11 was a black one, but as the function buttons did not react as they should be (this was solved later by firmware update), I returned it and got a silver chrom  one.
Best M ever, for sure, very happy with it, especially when combining it with 35 and 50mm VM APO lenses.

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[juliust]

Es war mir ein Vergnügen John! 🙂 

[scott kirkpatrick]

Got my M11 a little over a week after  they shipped (thanks for Leica USA Online -- I had neglected to order in late Fall 2021).  Got the VF2 a week later.  I've had a 24mm Elmarit glued to it most of the time since then,.  I focus with the rangefinder, and compose with the VF2.  Recently I've had access to a 24" by whatever (roll paper) printer, and some empty walls to fill, so I have been printing relatively large, and the extra resolution that a 10-R or 11 provides really shows.  (or an SL2, for that matter.)

Edited March 17, 2022 by scott kirkpatrick

[innerglow]

Got mine for, about 2 months, buggy but works fine 90% of the time. Until 3 days ago, the screen has stopped responding to any touch input. Reset multiple times, no luck, emailed customer service, no response. do i enjoy the camera? most of the time, yes. Do i regret my purchase decision? also Yes! 

[Biggus Dickkus]

It's just too expensive for a consumable item that will need to be replaced in a few years time. Especially when the Hasselblad X1D II which is medium format camera is over £2000 cheaper.

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[audiophileguy]

I am a long term M system lover, and will always be.  Starting with the M6, M7, Epson RD-1, M8, M9, M240, and now M10R and a group of 7 Leica lenses (and one Zeiss 15mm) that

have served me well with every body, I have come to learn that I am honestly (by a significant margin) the limiting factor in my photography.  I cannot yet meet the limits of my M bodies, so it would simply be a matter of spending money on something that is not the weakest link in my photography.  I hope to become better with my M10R as I practice more, but I still have a long way ahead of me....