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Leica's history stretches over a century and has its roots deep in the legacy of film. While today film is no longer the standard choice for photographers, many still appreciate the methology and approach demanded by the limitations of film. Bringing that analog soul to the digital era is the LEICA M11-D Black Paint. This model retains the digital technology at the heart of the M11 and makes a bold choice-removing the rear display. Replacing the screen with a simple mechanical ISO dial, the M11-D provides the most true feeling analog experience while still capturing advanced digital imagery.
Leica has consistently developed alternative models of their cameras with tweaks that make them more appealing to different types of photographers-sometimes by eliminating features. The M11-D is one of Leica's most distinct variations as it eliminates the rear LCD screen in favor of a simple ISO dial. It also follows in the trends set by the M11-P with an iconic design that eschews the red dot logo for a more discrete profile. Some of the key design choices of the M11-D include:
The M11-D features Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) technology. The Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) is a collaborative effort initiated by Adobe in partnership with various other organizations, including The New York Times and Leica. Its primary goal is to develop a standard for digital content attribution.
In the M11-D, this technology shows up as Leica Content Credentials. By using a secure processing chip, the camera will encrypt image metadata at the point of capture. This information can then be independently verified and even appended to when using compatible applications, such as Adobe Photoshop. Viewers can then verify the provenance of the image and confirm the veracity of the image. The aim is to give viewers more confidence in the images they are looking at and provide creators with another way to maintain credits.
Featuring the high-resolution design seen in the M11, the M11-D'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:
The Maestro III processor contributes to the faster processing and Triple Resolution Technology of the M11-D, as well as helps achieve a wider sensitivity range than in past M cameras. An ISO 64-50000 range is now available for greater detail, quality, and natural color rendering at lower ISO settings. The Maestro III also enables continuous shooting at up to 4.5 fps and facilitates fast file saving for an intuitive shooting experience.
The M11-D 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-D the most contemporary M camera yet:
The M11-D features a timeless design inspired by the original M camera, the M3, from 1954. This classic and recognizable form prioritizes intuitive handling and shooting along with a sleek and minimalist appearance. The M11-D is particular captures the analog mindset by eschewing the rear LCD found on modern digital cameras and replacing it with an ISO dial.
Despite the M11-D's similarity to past M cameras, it features a variety of notable changes to its body design:
