Leica 20201-L - User Manual

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LEGAL INFORMATION 7 IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE USE OF WLAN/BLUETOOTH ® • Appropriate measures must be taken to ensure security and pro- tect against disruptions to the systems in place where devices or computer systems are in use that require more stringent security than WLAN devices. • Leica Cam...

SAFETY REMARKS 8 SAFETY REMARKS GENERAL INFORMATION • Do not use your camera in the immediate vicinity of devices that generate powerful magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic fields (e.g. induction ovens, microwave ovens, television sets or computer screens, video game consoles, cell phones, br...

SAFETY REMARKS 9 • Attaching the lens cap and keeping the camera in the shade or ideally in its camera case, will help prevent damage to the interior of the camera. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY • Improper use of the batteries or the use of unapproved battery types may result in an explosion! • Do not expose...

SAFETY REMARKS 10 MEMORY CARD • Never remove the memory card during a data save or card reading process. The camera must not be switched off or be subjected to impact or vibrations while working. • Do not open the cover/remove the memory card or the battery from the camera while the status LED is li...

GENERAL INFORMATION 12 GENERAL INFORMATION Please read the section about “Care/Storage” for more information about what to do in case of problems. CAMERA/LENS (For system cameras) • Make a note of the serial numbers of your camera and lenses, as this information will be extremely important in case o...

GENERAL INFORMATION 14 FIRMWARE UPDATE Leica is continuously working on the further improvement and optimi- zation of Leica M11 Monochrom. As digital cameras have many func- tions that are controlled electronically, improvements and enhance- ments to the functions can be installed on the camera at a...

WARRANTY 15 WARRANTY In addition to your statutory warranty rights regarding your retailer, you will receive an additional Leica Camera AG product warranty valid from the date of purchase from an authorized Leica retailer. Previously, the product warranty was included in the packaging with the produ...

TABLE OF CONTENTS 16 LENS DETECTION .................................................................................................... 38 USING A LEICA M LENS WITH 6-BIT ENCODING ............................................................ 38USING A LEICA M LENS WITHOUT 6-BIT ENCODING ...............

TABLE OF CONTENTS 19 OTHER FUNCTIONS ........................................................................... 146 RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS ..................................... 146FIRMWARE UPDATES .......................................................................................

PART DESIGNATIONS 20 13a PART DESIGNATIONS 20 19 18 15 21 16 25 29 23 24 22 28 30 17 27 26 1 2 3 4a 4 5 6 5 11 12 13 14 10 9 3a 7 8

PART DESIGNATIONS 21 LEICA M11 MONOCHROM 1 Main switch 2 Shutter button 3 Shutter-speed dial with stop positions a Alignment point for shutter-speed dial 4 ISO dial a Index for ISO dial 5 Strap lugs 6 Function button 7 Accessory shoe 8 Rangefinder window 9 Brightness sensor* 10 Self-timer LED 11 Vie...

DISPLAYS ▸ VIEWFINDER 24 DISPLAYS VIEWFINDER 1 2 3 1 Bright-line frame (e.g. 50 mm + 75 mm) 2 Focus frame 3 Digital display a. : – Displays the automatically calculated shutter speed in aperture priority mode A or the countdown of longer shutter speeds in 1 s increments – Warning the outside of meas...

DISPLAYS ▸ LCD PANEL 25 LCD PANEL STATUS SCREEN 01 07 06 08 12 18 13 19 14 20 15 21 16 04 17 22 09 10 11 03 05 IN SHOOTING MODE (Live View) All displays/values refer to the actual settings. 23 09 07 06 10 08 20 19 14 13 03 05 17 IN REVIEW MODE All displays/values refer to the displayed image. 19 14 ...

DISPLAYS ▸ CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL 27 CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR ON THE LCD PANEL The battery charge status is displayed in the status screen and in the header line at the top right. Display Charge status Approx. 75 – 100%Approx. 50 – 75%Approx. 25 – 50%Approx. 0 – 25%Approx. 0% The ba...

PREPARATION ▸ ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP / PREPARING THE CHARGER 28 PREPARATION ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP Attention • Once you have attached the carry strap, please make sure that the clips are mounted correctly to prevent the camera from falling. PREPARING THE CHARGER ▸ Connect the power adapter ( )...

PREPARATION ▸ CHARGING THE BATTERY 29 CHARGING THE BATTERY The camera is powered by a lithium-ion battery. INSERTING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER ▸ Slide the battery into the charger with the grooves facing down until the contacts meet ▸ Press down on the battery until you can hear and feel it clickin...

PREPARATION ▸ INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY 30 CHARGING VIA USB The rechargeable battery in the camera can be automatically charged when the camera is connected to a computer or another suitable power source via USB cable.Factory setting:  On  ▸ Select  Camera Settings  in the main menu ▸ Select  U...

PREPARATION ▸ INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD 31 REMOVAL ▸ Turn the battery release lever• Battery is pushing out slightly. ▸ Press down on the battery lightly• The battery unlocks and pushes out fully. ▸ Remove the battery Important • Data is still being written to the memory card as long as the...

PREPARATION ▸ INSERTING/REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD 32 The memory card slot is located inside the battery compartment and is covered by the battery. ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 42) ▸ Remove the battery and replace it later (see p. 30) INSERTION ▸ Push the memory card into the slot ...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 33 LENS COMPATIBLE LENSES LEICA M LENSES Most Leica M lenses can be used with any lens equipment (with or without 6-bit encoding in the bayonet). Your camera will also deliver great photographs when using Leica M lenses without encoding. We recommend entering the lens model type m...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 34 LENSES WITH LIMITED COMPATIBILITY COMPATIBLE, BUT MAY POSE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE CAMERA AND/OR LENS –  Lenses with retractable tube must only be used with the tube extended, i.e. never attempt to retract the tube while the lens is attached to the camera. This does not apply for...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 35 CHANGING THE LENS LEICA M LENSES ATTACHING ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 42) ▸ Hold the lens by the fixed ring ▸ Position the alignment button on the lens opposite the release button on the camera housing ▸ Attach the lens in this position ▸ Turn the lens clo...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 36 OTHER LENSES (e.g. Leica R lenses) Other lenses can be attached via an adapter for M bayonets (e.g. Leica R-Adapter M). ATTACHING THE ADAPTER ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF (see p. 42) ▸ Position the alignment point on the adapter opposite the alignment point on the c...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 37 ATTACHING THE LENS TO THE ADAPTER ▸ Ensure that the camera is switched OFF ▸ Hold the lens by the fixed ring ▸ Position the alignment point on the lens opposite the alignment point on the adapter ▸ Attach the lens in this position ▸ Turn the lens clockwise until you hear and fe...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 38 LENS DETECTION The 6-bit encoding in the bayonet of current model Leica M lenses allows the camera to detect the lens type. – This information is used for e.g. image data optimization. Edge darkening, for example, which can become noticeable when wide-angle lenses and large ape...

PREPARATION ▸ LENS 39 Notes • Many lenses have their item number engraved on the opposite side of the depth of field scale. • The list also includes lenses that were available without encoding in the past (pre-June 2006). Newer lenses are all provided with encoding and can therefore be automatically...

PREPARATION ▸ DIOPTER COMPENSATION 40 DIOPTER COMPENSATION DIOPTER COMPENSATION ON THE RANGEFINDER A diopter compensation function for up to ±3 diopter is available for users of eye glasses.The rangefinder can be fitted with an optional Leica correction lens for that purpose.https://store.leica-came...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 42 CAMERA OPERATION CONTROL ELEMENTS MAIN SWITCH The main switch switches the camera on and off. SWITCHING THE CAMERA ON On Notes • Once switched on, the camera will be ready to use after approx. 1 s. • The LED lights up briefly and the displays in the viewfinder ...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 43 SHUTTER BUTTON The shutter button works in two stages.1.   Tapping (= Pressing the shutter button to the 1st pressure point) – Activating the camera electronics and displays – Exposure lock (metering & saving): – saves the metered exposure value in aperture...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 44 SHUTTER-SPEED DIAL The shutter-speed dial has no stop, which means it can be turned in either direction from any position. It will click at each engraved position and for intermediate values. Intermediate positions outside the click positions must not be used. ...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 45 THUMBWHEEL – Menu navigation – Exposure compensation value selection – Enlarging/reducing viewed images – Setting selected menu items/functions – Scrolling through the gallery (while pressing and holding the PLAY button) DIRECTIONAL PAD/CENTER BUTTON DIRECTIONA...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 46 PLAY BUTTON/MENU BUTTON PLAY BUTTON – Activation and deactivation of the (continuous) review mode – Return to full-screen display MENU BUTTON – Accessing the menu (incl. status screen) – Accessing the review menu – Exiting the currently displayed (sub) menu LCD...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 47 FUNCTION BUTTONS 6 19 17 Direct access to various menus and functions. All function buttons can be custom configured (see p. 60). FACTORY SETTINGSIn shooting mode In review mode   FN button 19 Live View Function button 6 Focus assist Marking/rating a image Func...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS 48 LCD PANEL (TOUCH SCREEN) TOUCH CONTROL* In shooting mode In review mode “tap” Shifting the focus frame Selecting imagesHide/show info displays “double tap” Activating Focus Assist Enlarging/reducing viewed images “swipe” Shifts the enlarged image section (with ...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 49 MENU CONTROL CONTROL ELEMENTS The following elements are used for menu control. 20 17 23 24 23 Directional pad 24 Center button 20   MENU button 17 Thumbwheel MENU SECTIONS The following menu sections are available: Status Screen,  Main Menu  and  Favorites  . Stat...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 52 SELECTING SETTINGS Settings can be selected in various ways from within the status screen. The setting types vary from menu to menu. ▸ Tap the desired control panel• The relevant menu appears. DIRECT SETTINGS A version of the menu bar appears in the lower area of t...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 53 FAVORITES MENU The favorites menu offers quick access to the most frequently used menu items. It can contain up to 11 menu items. These can be as- signed individually (see p. 59). MAIN MENU The main menu offers access to all settings. Most of these are orga- nized ...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 54 MENU NAVIGATION SCREEN BY SCREEN NAVIGATION Scrolling forward ▸ Press the MENU button (repeatedly if needed) • The status screen will appear again after the last page of the main menu. Scrolling backward ▸ Press and hold the MENU button while pressing the direction...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 55 SHOW SUBMENU ▸ Press the center button/thumbwheel or ▸ Press the directional pad to the right CONFIRM SELECTION ▸ Press the center button/thumbwheel• The screen image changes back to the active menu item. The set function variant is shown on the right in the releva...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 56 SUBMENU KEYBOARD/NUMBER PAD D C B E A FG D C B E A GG A E C B D A Entry line B Keyboard/Number pad C “Delete” button (deletes the last character entered) D “Confirm” button (to apply individual values and existing settings) E Return to previous menu level F Shift k...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 57 MENU BAR Using button control ▸ Press the directional pad left/right or ▸ Turn the thumbwheel Using touch control ▸ Select the desired function directly or swipe Notes • The currently active setting displayed in the center is highlighted in red. • The set value is ...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ MENU CONTROL 58 DATE/TIME MENU Moving to the next settings field ▸ Press the directional pad left/right or ▸ Press the center button or ▸ Turn the thumbwheel Setting values ▸ Press the directional pad up/down Saving and returning to superordinate menu item ▸ Press the center butto...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 59 USER-DEFINED OPERATION FAVORITES MENU Assign your most frequently used menu items to a favorites menu (up to 11 items) for quick and easy access. The available functions are shown in the list on p. 168.The favorites menu will be represented by an asterisk...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 60 DIRECT ACCESS TO MENU FUNCTIONS You can assign specific menu functions to the function buttons for extra quick direct access to menu items in shooting mode. The avail- able functions are shown in the list on p. 168. For factory settings see p. 47. CHANGIN...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 61 THUMBWHEEL ASSIGNMENT Assign a menu function to the thumbwheel for extra quick direct access:  Exposure Compensation  or  Focus Aid  . The setting has no impact on the function if focus assist tools are in use.Factory setting:  No Function  ▸ Select  Cust...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 62 CREATING PROFILES Saving settings/creating a profile. ▸ Create custom settings for the desired functions via menu control ▸ Select  User Profile  in the main menu ▸ Select  Manage Profiles  ▸ Select Save as Profile  ▸ Select a memory slot ▸ Confirm the se...

CAMERA OPERATION ▸ USER-DEFINED OPERATION 63 APPLYING/ACTIVATING PROFILES Factory setting:  Default Profile  ▸ Select  User Profile  in the main menu • A list of profile names is displayed. ▸ Select a profile• The selected profile is marked as  Active  . • Free memory slots appear in gray. Note • wi...

BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS ▸ MENU LANGUAGE / DATE/TIME 64 BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS For details on how to navigate in the menus and for inputs see chapter “Menu control” (see p. 49).The two menu items  Language  and  Date & Time  appear automatically when switching the camera on for the first time, after...

BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS ▸ POWER SAVE MODE (STANDBY MODE) 65 TIME ▸ Select  Camera Settings  in the main menu ▸ Select  Date & Time  ▸ Select  Time Setting  ▸ Select the desired brightness (  12 Hours  ,  24 Hours  ) ▸ Set the time (Select  am  or  pm  for the 12-hour format) TIME ZONE ▸ Select  Ca...

BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS ▸ STATUS LED 66 BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS ▸ STATUS LED / BOTTOM LED STATUS LED The status LED indicates a variety of camera processes when the device is in its factory settings (incl. saving, zooming in/out and de- leting images). This function can be deactivated for most processes...

BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS ▸ LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS 67 LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS The camera comes equipped with a 2.95” liquid crystal color panel, which is protected by a glass cover made of extremely hard and scratch-resistant Gorilla ® glass. In shooting mode and with active Live View funct...

BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS ▸ LCD PANEL/VIEWFINDER SETTINGS 69 ▸ Select  Display Settings  in the main menu ▸ Select  EVF ⇄ LCD  ▸ Select the desired setting Note • Select  EVF  if you want to keep the LCD panel switched off (e.g. on dark environments). EYE SENSOR SENSITIVITY You can adjust the eye sensor...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ FILE FORMAT 70 STILL IMAGE SETTINGS FILE FORMAT Choose the JPG format  JPG  or the standardized raw data format  DNG  (= digital negative). Both can be used individually or simultane- ously.When creating JPGs, an initial processing occurs in the camera. Var- ious parameters, i...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ RESOLUTION 71 RESOLUTION DNG RESOLUTION Three different resolutions (number of pixels) are available for shoot- ing in raw data format (DNG).All the benefits of DNG capture (like extensive color depth and high dynamic range) can therefore be used even if the image size is redu...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ RESOLUTION 72 EFFECT OF OTHER SETTINGS ON THE JPG RESOLUTION DNG RESOLUTION If shooting in DNG format or in JPG format only, the relevantly se- lected resolution applies. If, however, the file format is set to  DNG + JPG  , the resolution used for JPG files will depend on the ...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DIGITAL ZOOM 73 DIGITAL ZOOM There are two sizes for cropped sections available in addition to the full image section of the attached lens. A frame appears around the image section on screen, indicating the final image size. PERMANENT SETTING ▸ Select  Digital Zoom  in the mai...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DIGITAL ZOOM 74 EFFECT ON THE RESULTING IMAGES The Digital Zoom will have differing effects on the resulting files, depending on the selected file format. DNG IMAGES The relevant information is written to the meta data. The images appear cropped when they are opened in an imag...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ TONING / IMAGE PROPERTIES 75 TONING A color tone can be added to images. The color and intensity of this effect can be adjusted.Factory setting:  Of f  ▸ Select  Toning  in the main menu ▸ Select the desired setting(  Sepia (weak)  ,  Sepia (strong)  ,  Blue (weak)  ,  Blue (s...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION 76 CUSTOMIZING IMAGE PROPERTIES ▸ Select  JPG Settings  in the main menu ▸ Select  Customize image properties  ▸ Select  Contrast  / Sharpness  ▸ Select the desired level (  -2  ,  -1  ,  0  ,  +1  ,  +2  ) ▸ Confirm Note • This setting will only affect ...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION 77 Noise Reduction is used if the following conditions apply: ISO range Shutter speed longer than 125 – < 160 160 s 160 – < 320 80 s 320 – < 640 40 s 640 – < 1250 20 s 1250 – < 2500 10 s 2500 – < 5000 6 s 5000 – < 10 000 3 s 10 000 –...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 78 DATA MANAGEMENT STORAGE OPTIONS Leica M11 Monochrom comes with a 256 GB internal memory. In combination with an inserted memory card, there will be various options for storing data.Factory setting:  DNG+JPG first on SD  ▸ Select Storage Management  in the ma...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 79 FILE BACKUP You can choose to transfer all files in the internal memory to the inserted memory card, or only those images rated as ★. This may be useful if e.g. the internal memory will be formatted, or if previously you were saving images to the internal me...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 80 MEMORY CARD Memory cards that have already been in use with this camera will usually not require formatting. An unformatted memory card that is inserted into the camera for the first time must be formatted. We recommend formatting memory cards from time to t...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 81 Notes • When using memory cards that were not formatted with this camera, the file numbering will begin with 0001 again. Should the memory card already contain a file with a higher number, then numbering will be continued from that number. • A relevant messa...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 82 CREATING A NEW FOLDER ▸ Select  Camera Settings  in the main menu ▸ Select  Reset Image Numbering  • A relevant prompt is displayed. ▸ Confirm the creation of a new folder (  Yes  ) or cancel the new folder (  No  ) Note • The name part (first letter) of a n...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 83 LOGGING THE SHOOTING LOCATION (ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH THE LEICA FOTOS APP) Location information can be sourced from a mobile device in con- nection with the Leica FOTOS app. Current location information will then be written to the Exif data of the images (g...

STILL IMAGE SETTINGS ▸ DATA MANAGEMENT 84 DATA TRANSFER Data can be conveniently transferred to mobile devices via Leica FOTOS. Alternatively, the transfer can be done via a card reader or a cable connection. ABOUT LEICA FOTOS ▸ See chapter “Leica FOTOS” (p. 150) VIA USB CABLE OR “LEICA FOTOS CABLE”...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 86 PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS AUXILIARY DISPLAYS The Leica M11 Monochrom has 4 independent info profiles, which contain differing combinations of the available auxiliary displays. The following functions are available: – Info Bars (see p. 88) – Grid (o...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 87 EXAMPLE Profile Configuration Only info bars (header and footer lines)   Clipping  ,  Histogram     Focus Peaking     Info Bars  ,  Clipping  ,  Focus Peaking  ,  Histogram  CHANGING THE INFO PROFILES All active info profiles, i.e. those marked as  ...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 88 CUSTOMIZING THE INFO PROFILES ▸ Select  Capture Assistants  in the main menu ▸ Select a profile ▸ Select the desired function ▸ Select  On  /  Of f  • The function is activated or deactivated. or ▸ Access to submenu ▸ Select the desired settings Fun...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 89 CLIPPING The Clipping display marks very bright image areas. This function is a very easy and exact tool for checking the correct exposure setting. Overexposed areas flash black. SETTING THE LIMIT VALUE You can set a threshold value for these displa...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 90 SENSITIVITY The sensitivity can be additionally adjusted. This setting will apply for all info profiles.Factory setting:  High  ▸ Select  Capture Assistants  in the main menu ▸ Select a profile ▸ Select  Focus Peaking  ▸ Select Sensitivity  ▸ Select...

PRACTICAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ▸ AUXILIARY DISPLAYS 91 Correct alignment Tilted laterally to the left Tilted downward in the direction of view Tilted laterally to the right Tilted upward in the direction of view HISTOGRAM Histogram represents the brightness distribution in the image. The horizontal axis...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ DRIVE MODE 92 PHOTOGRAPHY DRIVE MODE The functions and settings described in the following generally refer to the exposure of individual shots. In addition to single frame shoot- ing, the Leica M11 Monochrom offers a number of other exposure modes. Please read the relevant sections for...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING TYPES 93 SHOOTING TYPES USING THE RANGEFINDER IMAGE FIELD (BRIGHT-LINE FRAME) The bright-line rangefinder of this camera is not just a very high-quality, large, brilliant and bright viewfinder – it also doubles as a highly precise, lens-coupled metering device. All Leica M len...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING TYPES 94 SHOW ALTERNATIVE IMAGE RANGES/FOCAL LENGTHS The relevant bright-line frame will light up in the combinations 35 mm + 135 mm, 50 mm + 75 mm or 28 mm + 90 mm when lenses with a focal length of 28 (Elmarit as of serial number 2 411 001), 35, 50, 75, 90 and 135 mm are use...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING TYPES 95 LIVE VIEW MODE The Live View mode allows viewing the image object on the LCD panel during shooting. The image is show exactly as it is rendered by the attached lens. LIVE VIEW MODE ON/OFF ▸ Press the function button with the  Live View  assignment • In factory setting...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING TYPES 96 Showing or hiding the auxiliary displays 22:45 PM 22.02.2012 999-9000 8234/9999 12 MP 2.8 F 1/8000 12500 ISO EV INFO 22:45 PM 22.02.2012 999-9000 8234/9999 12 MP 2.8 F 1/8000 12500 ISO EV INFO ▸ Press the center button• The display toggles between a visualization with...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 97 FOCUSING Various assist functions are provided for focusing, depending on whether you use the camera's rangefinder or Live View mode. VIA RANGEFINDER The rangefinder of this camera is very precise due to its wide and effective measurement base. Image sharpness can be set vi...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 98 IN LIVE VIEW MODE (WITH ASSIST FUNCTIONS) You can set the image sharpness in Live View mode via the screen image – it will show the image object at the exact sharpness as it is rendered by the lens based on the focusing and aperture setting.Your camera offers two useful ass...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 99 ENLARGEMENT The larger the details of the object are shown, the better you can assess their sharpness and the more accurately you can focus.In the image at the bottom left, the position and zoom level of the displayed cropped section is shown. The cropped section displayed ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FOCUSING 100 Via a function button ▸ Press the function button with the  Focus Aid  assignment • In factory settings, that will be function button 6 . • Magnification is activated. Using touch control ▸ Double-tap the LCD panel in the desired position• Magnification is activated. Via t...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ ISO SENSITIVITY 101 ISO SENSITIVITY The ISO setting covers a range between ISO 125 and ISO 200000, allowing you to adapt to the relevant situation as required.There is more leeway for the use of preferred shutter-speed/aperture combinations when choosing an automatic ISO setting. You c...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ ISO SENSITIVITY 102 AUTOMATIC SETTING The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to ambient bright- ness and/or to the configured shutter-speed/aperture combination. In conjunction with aperture priority mode, this function extends the range for automatic exposure control. ▸ Set ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ ISO SENSITIVITY 103 LIMITING ISO VALUES All values from ISO 125 are available.Factory setting:  3200  ▸ Select  Auto ISO Settings  in the main menu ▸ Select  Maximum ISO  ▸ Select the desired value LIMITING SHUTTER SPEED RANGES Factory setting:  1/(4f ) s  ▸ Select  Auto ISO Settings  ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 104 EXPOSURE The readiness of the exposure meter is signaled by continuously lit displays in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel: – the shutter speed is displayed in aperture priority mode – one of the two triangular LEDs lights up in the viewfinder, possibly in conjunction wit...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 105 USE The classic shutter sound of the mechanical shutter conveys an au- ditive feedback. It is well suited for long-term exposures, as well as for shots of moving objects.The electronic shutter function allows photography with an open ap- erture in very bright due to very f...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 106 SPOT Spot metering only captures and analyzes a small area in the middle of the screen image, which is shown in a circle. The focus point may shift. CENTER-WEIGHTED This method considers the entire image field. The subject elements captured in the center will, however, imp...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 107 EXPOSURE MODES The camera offers two exposure modes: aperture priority mode or manual setting. Choose one of the two options depending on image object, situation or individual preference. SELECTING A MODE ▸ Set the shutter-speed dial A (Aperture priority) or select the des...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 108 MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING – M The following manual settings for shutter speed and aperture are a good choice: – to create a special image mood that can only be achieved with a very specific type of exposure – to ensure a perfectly identical exposure for multiple images with ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 109 DISPLAY ON THE LCD PANEL Die exposure information (ISO value, shutter speed and light balance with exposure compensation scale) assists in determining the set- tings required for correct exposure. Correct exposureUnderexposure or overexposure by the displayed valueUnderexp...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 110 ▸ Tap the setting band briefly in the desired position, or drag the dot to the desired position ▸ Shutter release B FUNCTION In setting  B  , the shutter remains open as long as the shutter button is held down (up to max. 60 min depending on ISO setting). ▸ Set the shutter...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 111 T FUNCTION In this setting, the shutter remains open after shutter release until the shutter button is pressed again (up to max. 60 min depending on ISO setting).This function can also be used in conjunction with the self-timer (see p. 120). The shutter remains open until ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 112 SELECTABLE SHUTTER SPEEDS Max. selectable shutter speeds depend on the current ISO setting. ISO range Max. Shutter Speed 125 60 min 160 – 250 30 min 320 – 500 15 min 640 – 1000 8 min 1250 – 2000 4 min 2500 – 4000 2 min 5000 – 8000 60 s 10 000 – 16 000 30 s 20 000 – 32 000 ...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 114 EXPOSURE CONTROL EXPOSURE PREVIEW You can now assess the effect of the relevant exposure setting on the image before taking the photo. This will apply as long as the sub- ject brightness and the set exposure don’t result in excessively low or high brightness values.There a...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ EXPOSURE 115 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value, which matches a standard, i.e. average image object. Should the measured image detail not fulfill that requirement, then the a relevant exposure compensation can be effected.Specifically wh...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING MODES 116 SHOOTING MODES CONTINUOUS SHOOTING The camera is set to single shots by default (  Single  ). Series of shots can also be created to e.g. capture motion sequences at various stages. ▸ Select  Drive Mode  in the main menu ▸ Select the desired setting (  Continuous - L...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING MODES 117 INTERVAL SHOOTING This camera allows you to automatically capture motion sequences over extended periods of time using the interval shooting function. You specify the number of frames, the intervals between shots, and the start time of the series.The exposure and foc...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING MODES 118 Getting started ▸ Press the shutter button• The remaining time until the next shoot and its number is dis- played at the top right. Cancelling a running series of shots ▸ Press the PLAY button • A small menu appears. ▸ Select  End  Notes • Interval shooting over an e...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SHOOTING MODES 119 EXPOSURE BRACKETING Many attractive objects are rich in contrast, which means they have very bright and very dark areas. The image effect can be dramatical- ly different, depending on which of these areas you choose to align your exposure with. The automatic bracketi...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES 121 SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES PERSPECTIVE CONTROL This assist function displays a frame showing the expected cropped section of the image after a correction of the perspective of ver- tical falling lines. Perspective Control helps to achieve a generally straighter v...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES 122 This function can only be used in Live View mode. ▸ You may have to activate Live View ▸ Select Perspective Control  in the main menu ▸ Select  On  ACTIVE PERSPECTIVE CONTROL DETECTED PERSPECTIVE IN LIVE VIEW MODE CORRECTED PERSPECTIVE IN REVIEW MODE

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES 123 JPG FORMAT IMAGES For JPG format images, the correction occurs directly in the camera and only the corrected image is stored. Any image content outside the frame will be lost. DNG FORMAT IMAGES In DNG format, the entire sensor image is stored unchanged. The d...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 124 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY The camera determines the necessary flash intensity by firing one or more pre-flashes before taking the actual photo. The main flash fires immediately after, i.e. during exposure. All factors influencing ex- posure (e.g. filters, aperture setting...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 125 ATTACHING THE FLASH UNIT ▸ Switch off the camera and flash unit ▸ Slide the foot of the flash unit all the way into the accessory shoe and use the clamping nut (where available) to secure it against accidental movement• Movement inside the accessory shoe can inter...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 126 SETTINGS ON THE FLASH UNIT Operating mode   TTL Automatic control by the camera   A SF 40, SF 60:Automatic camera control, no flash exposure compen- sationSF 58, SF 64:Control via the flash unit using a built-in exposure sensor   M The flash exposure must be set t...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 127 FLASH CONTROL The settings and functions described in the following sections only apply to settings and functions available in this camera and in sys- tem-compatible flash units. SYNC POINT Flash exposures are lit by two light sources: – existing light from the en...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 128 FLASH RANGE The usable flash range depends on the aperture and sensitivity val- ues set manually or calculated by the camera. It is important to en- sure that the subject is within the relevant flash range for sufficient illumination. A permanent setting to the sh...

PHOTOGRAPHY ▸ FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 130 FLASH EXPOSURE DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER (with system-compatible flash units) The flash icon in the viewfinder display of the Leica M11 Monochrom gives feedback on and indicates various operating states.   does not appear (despite the flash unit being switched on...

REVIEW MODE ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW MODE 132 REVIEW MODE There are two completely independent review functions available: – short-term rendering directly after shooting (  Auto Review  ) – normal review mode, in which the stored mages can be viewed and managed for any length of time Notes • Rec...

REVIEW MODE ▸ CONTROL ELEMENTS IN REVIEW MODE 133 DIRECT ACCESS IN REVIEW MODE The FN button can have various menu functions assigned in review mode.Factory setting:  Delete single  ▸ Press and hold the FN button • A list of functions of the play menu will appear. ▸ Select the desired function• The ...

REVIEW MODE ▸ STARTING/EXITING REVIEW MODE / SELECTING/SCROLLING THROUGH IMAGES 134 STARTING/EXITING REVIEW MODE ▸ Press the PLAY button • The last captured image appears on the screen.• The following message appears if the inserted memory card does not contain any image data:  No valid picture to p...

REVIEW MODE ▸ STORAGE LOCATIONS / INFO DISPLAYS IN REVIEW MODE 135 STORAGE LOCATIONS Leica M11 Monochrom offers with two separate storage locations. When review mode is accessed, the last captured image will always be displayed first. That also applies on the storage location displayed first.When sc...

REVIEW MODE ▸ CROPPED SECTION ZOOM 136 Using touch control ▸ Tap anywhere on the LCD panel Using button control ▸ Press the center button Note • The histogram and clipping displays always refer to the currently shown image section. CROPPED SECTION ZOOM You can zoom in to any section of an image for ...

REVIEW MODE ▸ CROPPED SECTION ZOOM 137 ▸ Move the position of an enlarged cropped section by swiping• The rectangle in the frame in the bottom left corner shows the current level of magnification, as well as the position of the displayed section within the image. ▸ Double tap• Toggles between max. z...

REVIEW MODE ▸ DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES AT ONCE 138 DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES AT ONCE The camera offers an overview function in which several thumbnail images can be viewed on one screen, which makes it easier to find a specific image. You can choose 12 or 30 images per overview. OVERVIEW Using to...

REVIEW MODE ▸ TAGGING/RATING OF IMAGES 139 Navigating between images ▸ Press the directional pad in the relevant direction Returning to full screen Using touch control ▸ Two-finger spread or ▸ Tap the desired image Using button control ▸ Turn the thumbwheel to the right or ▸ Press the PLAY button or...

REVIEW MODE ▸ TAGGING/RATING OF IMAGES 140 REMOVING INDIVIDUAL TAGS ▸ Press the function button 6 • The ★ marking disappears. or ▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select  Remove ★  TAGGING ALL IMAGES AS FAVORITE ▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select  Add ★ to all  • The prompt appears. ▸ Select  Yes  • The LED w...

REVIEW MODE ▸ DELETING IMAGES 141 REMOVING ALL TAGS ▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select  Remove all ★  • The prompt appears. ▸ Select  Yes  • The LED will flash during this operation. DELETING IMAGES There are several methods available to delete images: – deleting individual images – deleting multiple ...

REVIEW MODE ▸ DELETING IMAGES 142 DELETING INDIVIDUAL IMAGES ▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select  Delete single  in the play menu • The Delete screen appears. ▸ Select the Delete icon (tap the icon directly or press the FN button) • The LED will flash during the delete process. The process may take a f...

REVIEW MODE ▸ DELETING IMAGES 143 Any number of images can be selected in this view. Selecting images for deletion ▸ Select an image ▸ Press the center button or ▸ Tap the desired image• The images selected for deletion are marked with a red Delete icon . Deleting the selected images ▸ Select the De...

REVIEW MODE ▸ PREVIEW OF LATEST IMAGE 144 DELETING UNRATED IMAGES ▸ Press the MENU button ▸ Select  Delete All without ★  in the play menu • The prompt appears. ▸ Select  Yes  • The LED will flash during the deletion process. The process may take a few seconds. The next marked image appears once del...

OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS 146 OTHER FUNCTIONS RESETTING THE CAMERA TO FACTORY SETTINGS This function allows you to reset all your custom menu settings back to the factory settings. You can optionally exclude the user profiles and image numbering from the reset indivi...

OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ FIRMWARE UPDATES 147 FIRMWARE UPDATES Leica is continuously working on the further improvement and opti- mization of your camera. Since many camera functions are entirely controlled by software, some of these improvements and additions to the functional scope can be installed in re...

OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ FIRMWARE UPDATES 148 EXECUTING A FIRMWARE UPDATE Any interruption of a running firmware update may cause serious and irreparable damage to your equipment!You will therefore have to take particular note of the following, when carrying out a firmware update:• Do not switch off the ca...

OTHER FUNCTIONS ▸ FIRMWARE UPDATES 149 UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE ▸ Preparation ▸ Select  Camera Information  in the main menu ▸ Select  Camera firmware version  ▸ Select  Firmware update  • A prompt with information about the camera is displayed. ▸ Check the version information ▸ Select  Yes  • T...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ SELECTING A WI-FI BAND 150 LEICA FOTOS The camera can be controlled remotely using a smartphone/tablet PC. This will require an installation of the Leica FOTOS app on the mobile device.Leica FOTOS furthermore offers a variety of other useful functions: – Geotagging for images (see p. 8...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ CONNECTIVITY (iPhone users)  151 CONNECTIVITY (iPhone users)  FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A MOBILE DEVICE A pairing of the camera and the mobile device is required for a first- time connection to a mobile device. A connection is established via the connection wizard at initial setup of th...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ CONNECTIVITY (iPhone users)  152 VIA WI-FI IN THE CAMERA ▸ Select  iOS  • The following screen appears. ▸ Select  I don't have a cable  ▸ Select  Next  ▸ Wait until the QR code appears on the LCD panel ON THE MOBILE DEVICE ▸ Launch the Leica FOTOS app ▸ Select “Add Camera” ▸ Select the...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ CONNECTIVITY (iPhone users)  153 USING THE MENU TO Where the connection wizard was not used or other mobile devices should be connected, the same settings are always accessible via the menu item  Leica FOTOS  . IN THE CAMERA ▸ Select  Leica FOTOS  in the main menu ▸ Select  Pairing  ▸ ...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ CONNECTIVITY (Android users)  154 CONNECTIVITY (Android users)  FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A MOBILE DEVICE The connection is established via WLAN. A pairing of the camera and the mobile device is required for a first-time connection to a mobile device. A connection is established via the...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ CONNECTIVITY MODES 156 CONNECTIVITY MODES Three connection options are available.Factory setting:  Per formance mode  ▸ Select  Leica FOTOS  in the main menu ▸ Select  Connectivity  ▸ Select  Per formance mode  /  Eco mode  /  Airplane mode  Faster connection (Factory setting) Extended...

LEICA FOTOS ▸ EXECUTING A FIRMWARE UPDATE 157 PERFORMANCE MODE Bluetooth is permanently activated, allowing anytime Geotagging (where enabled). Wi-Fi is similarly permanently activated. This option offers the fastest access to Leica FOTOS and therefore an excellent user experience. ▸ Select  Leica F...

CARE/STORAGE ▸ SENSOR 160 SENSOR SENSOR CLEANING Alternatively, send your camera to the Leica Customer Care depart- ment for sensor cleaning (see p. 184). This service is not part of the warranty offering and will therefore incur charges. Note • Leica Camera AG will not accept any responsibility for...

FAQ 162 FAQ Important All mentions of “EVF” or “Electronic Viewfinder” in this manual refer to the optional accessory Leica Visoflex 2 . Using the older “Leica Visoflex” model with the Leica M11 Monochrom can – as a worst case scenario – result in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the Visoflex...

MENU OVERVIEW 168 MENU OVERVIEW DIRECT ACCESS Function Status screen  Favorites Function buttons Page    Live View  u l l (rear left) 93    Focus Aid  H l l (top right) 61, 98–100    Lens Detection  u H l 38–39    Drive Mode  u H l 92, 116–120    Inter val shooting  H l 117    Exposure Bracketing  H...

MENU OVERVIEW 169 Function Status screen  Favorites Function buttons Page    JPG Settings  H 71    Max. JPG Resolution  u l 71    Customize image properties  H l 76    Toning  u H l 75    Auto Review  H 144    Noise Reduction  H 76–77, 113    Shutter Type  H l 104    Flash Settings  H l 127–129    F...

INDEX 172 INDEX A A (Aperture priority) ....................................................................107Academy, Leica .......................................................................... 185Accessories.................................................................................... ...

TECHNICAL DATA 178 TECHNICAL DATA 32.55 mm 35.9 mm 38.45 mm 19.62 mm 59.9 mm 67.7 mm 5.92 mm 23.3 mm 33.4 mm 59.9 mm 72.0 mm 51.5 mm 78.9 mm 80.3 mm 74.9 mm 49.1 mm 33.7 mm 138.8 mm147.2 mm

TECHNICAL DATA 179 CAMERA Designation Designation Leica M11 Monochrom Camera type Camera type Digital system camera with rangefinder Type No. Type No. 2416 Order No. Order No. 20 208 (EU/US/CN), 20 209 (JP), 20 210 (ROW) Buffer memory Buffer memory 3 GBDNG™: 15 shotsJPG: > 100 shots Storage mediu...

TECHNICAL DATA 180 VIEWFINDER/LCD PANEL Viewfinder Viewfinder Large, bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensationSuitable for -0.5 dpt, optional corrective lenses available: -3 to +3 dpt Display Display Four-digit digital display with items show on the top and bottomImage field limit...

TECHNICAL DATA 181 Exposure metering methods Exposure metering methods    Spot  ,  Center-Weighted  ,  Hightlight-Weighted  ,  Multi- Field  Exposure modes Exposure modes Aperture priority mode (A): automatic shutter speed control with manual aperture preselectionManual (M): manual setting for shutt...

TECHNICAL DATA 182 POWER SUPPLY Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-SCL7) Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-SCL7) Li-Ion (Lithium-Polymer) rechargeable battery, rated voltage: 7.4 V, capacity: 1800 mAh, charging current/voltage: DC 7.4 V/1000 mA, oper- ating conditions: +10°C to +35°C (charging) / +0°C to +...

LEICA CUSTOMER CARE 184 LEICA CUSTOMER CARE Please contact the Customer Care department of Leica Camera AG for the maintenance of your Leica equipment and for help and advice regarding Leica products and how to order them. You can also con- tact the Customer Care department or the repair service pro...

LEICA AKADEMIE 185 LEICA AKADEMIE Have a look at our full seminar program with many interesting work- shops on the topic of photography at:https://leica-camera.com/en-US/leica-akademie