Leica M11-D Review: Focusing on the Moment, Not the Screen

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The Leica M11-D is the successor to the iconic M10-D, offering the same screenless experience but with significant upgrades. It boasts an impressive 60MP sensor for stunning image quality and improved battery life. Leica has removed the advanced lever, which once acted as a thumb rest, refining the camera’s minimalist design even further. Experience the classic feel of shooting film with modern digital technology in this beautiful M11-D. Discover why this camera is the perfect blend of tradition and innovation!

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[apocryphal_man]

Focussing on the moment you decide between a Leica and your kids going to college ;)

[watarchives]

Yo, listen, listen. This guy only averaged below 1000 viewers before, but look at him now. He's really performing well. You deserve it, man

[markusbuechter]

Thank you for the informative video and your opinion. I am shooting Leica M since the M9 and stopped upgrading when I got the M10R. With regards to aesthetics I get it, the charm of the M-D versions is one of a kind for a digital camera. But personally they are not for me and I agree they will find their buyers and keep their value. I find it odd to pay more for less but that is not the main reason why they are not for me. If you don't want to see the photo after the shot on a digital M just turn off the review function, but you have the option to turn it on anytime you need it and you have quicker access to the menu if needed. So you can turn any M into a D with the exception of the outside appearance and still have the optionality to access all the digital comfort. I bought an analogue M-P in black paint. I saved myself over 5000 Euros, which is well over 200 rolls of film plus development. To my eye this Leica looks even better than the M-Ds and is the real thing with regards to the analogue feeling. This is just my personal view and I wish all the M-D lovers out there a lot of joyful moments with their cameras and always good light.

[jacqueslegouis]

Had it in my hands yesterday, this is going to end in a museum, it is SO beautiful

[TheLDunn]

I used to shoot film (in the days before digital). There is that exciting ‘anticipation’ when you get your film back from the developers, or when you develop it your self and print your images up. You lose than with digitals with their instant displays.

I have an M10-D, and it does give me that same feeling of anticipation when you get back home and pop the memory card into the PC and examine all your shots from a photography session or trip. I like that aspect of the M10-D.

I think it is a pity that they did not stick with the faux winder lever, I love it on the M10-D, it really does remind me of my old film cameras while also improving my grip on the body. I could never understand why it was controversial.

Also pity that the M11-D is not a glossy black paint.

[ulyssesnathanialowen]

almost there to the perfect digi Leica, We need a m11 d monochrome !!!

[BenTuckerPhotography]

Great video as always! Even though I have no intention of buying this camera, or other cameras you review, I watch all your videos because they are honest, well informing, with high production quality and just a pleasure to watch. Thanks for all you do.

[_parkphoto]

The D series has been pinnacle Leica to me. Definitely my dream cameras. There’s something incredibly special to not viewing your images right after taking. I started to notice this when I compared my M3 shots to my digital shots on various documentary shoots I did - the images on my M3 felt more complete and intentional and I always felt like the much fewer images on film still told the whole story. And in shooting film thru my M3 I have much more confidence that the image is “good to go” or “need another shot”. It’s really interesting and very ethereal. But the realest things in life often are ethereal. The only thing that could top a D camera for me is seeing it in Reporter colorway 😮‍💨

[Millicente]

Before I watch the video I'm going to guess that Leica has priced this camera above the previous versions while eliminating the touchscreen on the back.

[RinzaiRoshi]

Does anyone know if the visoflex2 will work with the M11-D? I can see even more value for this as a focus aid especially for close focus lenses like the APO.

[kudee]

hi Bobby, I wonder how about dynamic range of the M11-D in daily light. Is it possible to share some Raw images?

[MarcAdesso]

Cool that you got the camera ahead of other YouTubers...and those Porsche photos, woooo...fire!!

[MichaelSeneschal]

This is the most beautiful camera I’ve ever seen. Also, the only 3 controls that matter to exposure (shutter, aperture, ISO) are right at the fingertips. This is my dream. A camera that’s minimized down to 3 controls. No video, no sports setting, no filter menus. I love this.

[ATruths]

Man had this been out before I got the M11, I would’ve gotten this version.

[GastonShutters]

I'm an M10D owner, eagerly awaiting the arrival of my M11MD tomorrow. I fully agree with the idea that these cameras really let you stay in the moment. Once you lose the screen, you realize how much unnecessary stress it adds. My only wish is that they had made this version Monochrom and kept the pseudo film advance leve, it’s super useful when I'm using the VisoFlex for close focus under 0.7m.

[KeeeeenW]

Hi Bobby, thanks for reviewing this camera! Do you know if you can attach the EVF and review all the images you have taken. I know you can use an EVF to take photos with this camera and I don’t think this is any way to review them unless you connect it with your phone which is not fast based on my prior experience with the Leica apps.

[thomashilmersen]

I don't really know if the M cameras leave you with "just the moment". For me, it is more fiddly with the manual focus, and it is hard to see the 28mm framelines with my glasses. The SL, on the other hand, can be set to allow for very intuitive operation.

[thinkpadx]

As I have the M11M, M11P and MP I am struggling to identify the value of the camera. I was thinking to just tape my camera with gaffa tape or just shoot film

[IntrovertAmateur]

Love your thoughts and your passion about the D series! 👍
I totally agree and if I had infinite amount of money, I would buy this in a heartbeat, since right now they are available. But for now I will keep my M 240 and „tape“ my display to have a close experience 😅😂
(Also I still can’t let go of the MP in my mind 😅)
From all the digital Ms which one would you pick?
Great to hear you didn’t experience any freezes on the M11 D. Hope it will stay that way.
Hard to notice a freeze without a screen except realising your shutter didn’t went off 😅

[michaelwplant]

Good thing I am not having to worry about kids going to college! One of these has an emotional pull in a way a regular M11 has over a regular Mirrorless camera from Nikon, Sony or Canon. For me the M- series cameras are just nice objects to hold and even nicer cameras to use.