Featuring the high-resolution design seen in the M11, the M11-P's 60MP full-frame CMOS sensor also features a back-illuminated (BSI) design that offers improved noise performance and faster readout speeds. The higher resolution suits more detail-oriented applications, like landscape and architectural subjects, and the noise-reduction benefits of the BSI design improves clarity and color accuracy when working in low-light conditions with higher ISOs.
The sensor's physical design also includes an updated ultra-thin dual-layer filter glass, which absorbs UV and IR wavelengths for greater clarity and more accurate rendering from the M lenses.
Besides the 60MP resolution and BSI design, another first for M cameras is Triple Resolution Technology. This unique pixel binning process allows photographers to select 60MP, 36MP, or 18MP output, with each resolution making use of the full sensor area and providing rich 14-bit color. By pixel binning, rather than cropping, the lower resolutions have improved dynamic range and noise levels:
- 60MP: 14 stops of dynamic range, highest resolution
- 36MP: 15 stops of dynamic range, best balance of resolution and noise
- 18MP: 15 stops of dynamic range, lowest noise levels
The M11-P is still a photo-only camera that prioritizes manual operation, but a variety of improvements and functional updates have been made to make the M11-P the most contemporary M camera yet:
- An electronic shutter function now permits shooting at shutter speeds up to 1/16,000 sec, which is perfect for working with faster f/0.95 lenses without the need for ND filters. A mechanical shutter still offers shutter speed support up to 1/4000 sec and flash sync at 1/180 sec.
- Two digital zoom steps can simulate working with longer focal length lenses by cropping into the image slightly, at 1.3x (39MP) and 1.8x (18MP) levels. These are reversible crops when recording a DNG or permanent crops if shooting straight to JPG.
- Multi-field exposure metering is available in addition to spot and center-weighted average, which helps reduce the need to meter and then re-compose before shooting.
- Long Exposure Noise Reduction helps to reduce the appearance of noise but can also be disabled for faster saving times.
Imaging
Lens Mount | Leica M |
Sensor Resolution | Effective: 60.3 Megapixel (9528 x 6328) |
Image Sensor | 35.8 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
Image Stabilization | None |
Built-In ND Filter | None |
Capture Type | Still Only |
Exposure Control
Shutter Type | Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter |
Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/4000 to 60 Seconds Up to 60 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/16000 to 60 Seconds |
Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode |
ISO Sensitivity Range | 64 to 50,000 |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual |
Exposure Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | 3 to 3 EV |
White Balance | 2000 to 11,500K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Manual, Shade, Tungsten |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 4.5 fps at 60 MP for up to 15 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG) |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Self-Timer | 2/12-Second Delay |
Still Image Capture
Image Sizes | 3:2 DNG 60.3 MP (9528 x 6328) 36.5 MP (7416 x 4928) 18.4 MP (5272 x 3498) 3:2 JPEG 60.1 MP (9504 x 6320) 36.2 MP (7392 x 4896) 18.2 MP (5248 x 3472) |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
Image File Format | DNG, JPEG |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Internal Recording Modes | None |
External Recording Modes | None |
Recording Limit | None |
IP Streaming | None |
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [2 TB Maximum] |
Internal Memory | 256 GB |
Video I/O | None |
Audio I/O | None |
Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input |
Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data/Tether Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) |
Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS App Name: Leica FOTOS Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, Setup, View Live Feed *As of October, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | GPS *Via Connected Smartphone |
Monitor
Display Size | 2.95" |
Resolution | 2,332,800 Dot |
Display Type | Fixed Touchscreen LCD |
Viewfinder
Type | Optical |
Magnification | Approx. 0.73x |
Focus
Focus Type | Manual Focus Only |
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light | No |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/180 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount |
Environmental
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
General
Battery Type | 1 x BP-SCL7 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.4 VDC, 1800 mAh (Approx. 700 Shots) |
Shoe Mount | 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe |
Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.5 x 3.2 x 1.5" / 138.8 x 80.3 x 38.5 mm |
Weight | 1.2 lb / 530 g (With Battery) 1.0 lb / 455 g (Body Only) |