Leica M11 - Digital Camera Quick Start Guide

PART DESIGNATIONS

1. Main switch Switching the camera ON/OFF
2. Shutter button
   Tap:
   • Activating exposure metering and exposure control
     Press down fully:
   • Shutter release in standby mode:
   • The camera is reactivated
3. Shutter speed setting dial with stop positions
   • A: Automatic shutter speed control
   • 8s - 4000: Shutter speeds (inc. intermediate values)
   • B: Long-term exposure (1/16000 s - 60 min, via menu control, in full increments or Bulb)
   • : Flash sync speed (1⁄180 s)
     Index
4. ISO dial
   • A: Automatic ISO sensitivity control
   • 64 - 6400: fixed ISO values
   • M: Setting in the menu or status screen
     Index
     
5. Strap lugs
   
   
6. Function button**
7. Rangefinder window
8. Brightness sensor
9. Self-timer LED
10. Viewfinder window
11. Lens release button
    
    
12. Bayonet
13. 6-bit encoding
    Sensor for lens detection
14. Image field selector
    Selection of bright-line frame pairs 35/135 mm, 50/75 mm and 28/90 mm
15. Viewfinder eyepiece
16. Brightness sensor for LCD panel
17. Accessory shoe
18. Thumbwheel
    in the menu:
    • Menu navigation
    • Setting selected menu items/functions
      in shooting mode:
    • Exposure compensation value selection
      in review mode:
    • Enlarging/reducing viewed pictures
      Press:
    • Use as function button**
      
19. PLAY button
    • Switchover between shooting and review/ playback mode
    • Return to full-screen display
20. FN button**
21. MENU button
    in the menu:
    • Access to status screen and the menus Favorites/Main Menu
    • Exiting the currently displayed (sub) menu
22. LCD panel
23. Status LED
24. Directional pad
    in the menu:
    • Menu navigation
    • Setting selected menu items/functions
      in review mode:
    • Scroll through the gallery
25. Center button
    in the menu:
    • Applying menu settings
      in shooting/playback mode:
    • Accessing the information displays
26. Tripod thread
    A¼, DIN 4503 (¼")
27. LED
28. Battery release lever
29. Memory card slot
    • Ensure that the camera is switched OFF
    • Removing the battery
      
      
30. Battery compartment
31. USB-C socket

**Press & release: Access to the assigned function. Press & hold: Modify assignment (drop-down list).

CHARGING THE BATTERY

The camera is powered by a lithium-ion battery.

The status LED indicates a correct charging process.

PREPARING THE CHARGER

• Use the plug with the matching regional plug to connect the charger to mains electricity
  • The charger will automatically adapt to local mains voltage.
    

CHANGING THE BATTERY

• Ensure that the camera is switched OFF
  

LIVE VIEW

• Press the FN button
  • Only if the function Live View is assigned to the FN button (factory setting).
    

DISPLAYS ON THE LCD PANEL

1. Storage location
2. Remaining number of recordings
3. Remaining storage capacity
4. Flash sync point
5. Leica app connection
6. GPS function via Leica FOTOS app
7. Digital zoom
8. Battery capacity
9. Light balance
10. Exposure compensation scale
11. Exposure mode
12. Shutter speed
13. ISO Sensitivity
14. Exposure compensation value
15. Live View On/Off
16. Shooting mode (Drive Mode)
17. Exposure metering method
18. White balance mode
19. User profile
20. Light intensity/focal length or lens type
21. File format
22. DNG Resolution
23. JPG resolution
24. Formatting a memory card
25. Leica FOTOS
26. Main menu

DISPLAYS IN THE VIEWFINDER

The bright-line rangefinder in this camera is more than just a very bright viewfinder – it also is a lens-coupled rangefinder. All Leica M lenses with focal lengths between 16 and 135 mm are coupled automatically.

1. Bright-line frame
2. Metering field for focusing
3. Digital display

LEICA FOTOS APP

Experience the new Leica FOTOS app. The Leica FOTOS app is a digital tool with plenty of exciting options and allows the photographer to get more out of his Leica camera than ever before. You can now link all your WLAN-capable Leica cameras via a single app to transfer images easily and instantly, capture the essence of unforgettable moments, manage, optimize and share your photos – anytime, anywhere.

INITIAL START/APP CONNECTION VIA CABLE

*Note: The Leica FOTOS cable allows direct data exchange between the Leica FOTOS app and the camera. It cannot be used for the charging of Apple ® devices.

FOCUSING

SUPERIMPOSED IMAGE METHOD (DOUBLE IMAGE)

SPLIT IMAGE METHOD

FN BUTTON ASSIGNMENTS

• Press & release: Call-up of assigned function.
• Press & hold: Modify assignment (drop-down list).

FN button	Factory settings	Available
	Live View Activating/deactivating the Live View mode	Lens Detection Drive Mode Self Timer Interval Shooting Exposure Bracketing Capture Assistants Exposure Metering M-ISO
	Focus Aid	Auto ISO Settings Maximum ISO Shutter Speed Limit White Balance Gray card File Format DNG Resolution Max. JPG Resolution
	Exposure Compensation	Digital Zoom Film Style Shutter Type Flash Settings Flash Exp. Compensation User Profile EVF LCD Format SD Card Leica FOTOS

TOUCH CONTROL

TECHNICAL DATA

CAMERA

Designation: Leica M11

Camera type: Digital system camera with rangefinder

Type no.: 2416

Order No.

Storage medium: SD cards 1-2 GB / SDHC cards up to 32 GB / SDXC cards up to 2 TB, internal memory 64 GB

Material: Top/bottom cover:
Silver: chromed brass,
Black: coated aluminum
Front and rear housing panels: magnesium

Lens mount: Leica M bayonet

Interfaces: ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units and Leica Visoflex 2 viewfinder (optional accessory)
USB-C cable for data transfer and battery charging

Compatible lenses: Leica M-lenses, Leica R-lenses via adapter

Operating conditions: 0/+40°C

Rated input voltage / current: DC 7.4V, 1.5A (continuous)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 139 x 38.5 x 80 mm

Weight
Silver: approx. 640 g (with battery)
Black: approx. 530 g (with battery)

SENSOR

Sensor size: CMOS chip, active surface approx. 24 x 36 mm

Image resolution

LCD PANEL

LCD panel: 2.95" TFT LCD, 1080 x 720 pixels

EQUIPMENT

WLAN/Bluetooth:
The Leica FOTOS app is required to use the WLAN function. The Leica app is available from the Apple App Store™ or the Google Play Store™. 2.4 GHz/5 GHz* dual band IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave2 WLAN (standard WLAN protocol), encryption method: WLAN-kompatible WPA™/WPA2™, access method: infrastructure mode

POWER SUPPLY

Charger (Leica BC-SCL7):
Input: USB-C DC 5 V, 2 A, output: DC 8.4 V, 1 A, operating conditions: +10°C to +35°C, manufacturer: Dee Van Enterprises Co., Ltd., made in China

AC-Adapter (Leica ACA-SCL7):
Input: AC 100 V - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A, output: DC 5 V, 2 A, operating conditions: +10°C to +35°C, manufacturer: Dee Van Enterprises Co., Ltd.., made in China

Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-SCL7):
Li-Ion (Lithium-Polymer) rechargeable battery, rated voltage: 7.4 V / capacity: 1800 mAh, Charging voltage / current: DC 7.4 V, 1000 mA, operating conditions: +10°C to +35°C (charging) / +0°C to +40°C (discharging), manufacturer: Fuji Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. made in China

* Unavailable for regional variant "ROW".
The production date of your camera is printed on the packaging. The date format is year/month/day. Subject to changes in design and model type.
94 170 XI/21/D

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, broadcasting equipment). Their electromagnetic fields can interfere with recordings.
• Strong magnetic fields, e.g. from speakers or large electric motors can damage the stored data or disrupt shooting.
• Switch off the camera, remove the battery briefly, replace it and switch the camera back on in case of a camera malfunction due to the effects of electromagnetic fields.
• Do not use the camera in the immediate vicinity of radio transmitters or high-voltage power lines. Their electromagnetic fields may interfere with recordings.
• Always store small parts e.g. the accessory shoe cover as follows:
• out of the reach of children
• in a safe location, where they will not get lost or stolen
• State-of-the-art electronic components are sensitive to static discharge. You can easily pick up charges of several 10,000 volts by simply walking on synthetic floor coverings. A static discharge can occur when you touch the camera and especially if it is placed on a conductive surface. A static discharge on the camera housing poses no risk for the electronics. Despite built-in safety circuits, you should avoid direct contact with external camera contacts like those in the flash shoe.
• Take care not to soil or scratch the sensor for lens detection in the bayonet. You must similarly prevent direct contact of the bayonet with grains of sand or similar particles, as these could cause irreparable damage. This component must only be cleaned with a dry cloth (in system cameras).
• Use a cotton or linen cloth instead of a microfiber cloth from an optician's (synthetic) when cleaning the contacts. Make sure to discharge any electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a heating or water pipe (conductive, grounded material). Dirt deposits and oxidation on the contacts can be avoided by storing your camera in a dry location with the lens cap and the flash shoe/viewfinder cap (in system cameras) attached.
• Only use accessories specified for this model to prevent faults, short circuits or electric shock.
• Do not attempt to remove parts of the housing (covers) yourself. Repairs must be done at authorized service centers only.
• Protect the camera against contact with insect sprays and other aggressive chemicals. Petroleum spirit, thinner and alcohol must not be used for cleaning. Some chemicals and liquids can damage the camera housing or the surface finish.
• Rubber and plastics are known to expel aggressive chemicals and should therefore not be kept in contact with the camera for extended periods of time.
• Prevent any sand or dust or water penetration into the camera, e.g. during snowfall or rain or on the beach. Be extra careful when changing the lens (in system cameras) and when inserting or removing the memory card and rechargeable battery. Sand and dust can damage the camera, the lens, the memory card and the battery. Moisture can cause malfunctions and irreparable damage to the camera and memory card.

LENS

• A camera lens can have the effect of a magnifying glass when exposed to direct frontal sunlight. The camera must therefore be protected against extended exposure to direct sunlight.
• 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.

BATTERY/CHARGER

• Use of the rechargeable battery type (BP-SCL7) named and described in this manual is mandatory.
• Improper use of the batteries or the use of unapproved battery types may result in an explosion!
• Do not expose the rechargeable battery to sunlight, heat, humidity or moisture for prolonged periods of time. Likewise, the batteries must not be placed in a microwave oven or a high-pressure container as this would pose a fire or explosion hazard!
• Do not under any circumstances charge or insert a damp or wet battery into the camera!
• Keep the battery contacts clean and easily accessible. Although lithium-ion batteries are secured against short circuits, they should still be protected against contact with metal objects like paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited battery can get very hot and cause severe burns.
• When a battery is accidentally dropped, make sure to check the housing and the contacts immediately for any damage. A damaged battery can damage the camera.
• The battery must be removed from the camera or charger and must be replaced immediately in case of a strange smell, discoloration, deformation, overheating or leakage. Continued use of the battery may result in overheating, which can cause fire and/or explosion!
• Never throw batteries into a fire as they may explode.
• Keep the battery away from sources of heat in case of leakage or if you smell burning. Leaked fluid can catch fire!
• Use of the charger (BC-SCL7) named and described in this manual in combination with the stated AC-Adapter (ACA-SCL7) and its interchangeable AC-Plugs is mandatory.
• The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries – and in extreme cases – cause serious or life-threatening injuries.
• Make sure that the power socket is freely accessible at all times.
• Do not attempt to open the battery or the charger. Repairs must only be carried out by authorized service centers.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries can cause suffocation when swallowed.
• Always keep the charger contacts clean, and never short-circuit them.
• Using the charger in the vicinity of broadcasting receivers may interfere with reception. Ensure a distance of at least 1 m between the charger and the receiver.
• When the charger is in use, it may emit a buzzing sound – that is normal and not a malfunction.
• Disconnect the charger from the mains when it is not in use, as it consumes electricity (a very small amount), even if no battery is inserted.
• The battery must have a temperature between +10°C and +35°C for charging (otherwise the charger will not switch on or will switch off again immediately).
• Lithium-ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of their current charge level. A partially charged battery will charge to full capacity faster than a fully discharged one.
• The rechargeable batteries come only partly charged ex works and should therefore be charged fully before their first use.
• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully charged and – by using it in the camera – depleted 2 to 3 times. This depletion process should be repeated roughly every 25 cycles.
• Battery and charger heat up during the charging process. That is normal and not a malfunction.
• A flashing charge status indicator when charging commences indicates a fault (e.g. max. charging time is surpassed, voltage or temperature outside permitted parameters or a short-circuit). Disconnect the charger from the mains and remove the battery. Ensure that the above temperature conditions are met and then restart the charging process. Please contact your dealer, the Leica representative in your region or Leica Camera AG if the problem persists.
• Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries generate power by way of internal chemical reactions. These reactions are influenced by ambient temperature and humidity. Do not expose the battery to extreme temperatures (high or low) for extended periods of time (e.g. in a parked car in the summer or winter) to ensure a maximum service life.

FIRST AID

• Battery fluid may cause blindness if it comes into contact with the eyes. Rinse the eyes thoroughly with clean water immediately. Avoid rubbing. Seek medical attention immediately.
• Leaked battery fluid poses an injury hazard when it comes in contact with clothing or skin. Rinse the affected areas thoroughly with clean water.

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 drop or bend memory cards as this will cause damage and result in the loss of stored data.
• Do not touch the connections on the reverse of the memory card and keep them clean and dry.
• Keep memory cards out of the reach of children. Swallowing a memory card may cause suffocation.

SENSOR

• Cosmic radiation (e.g. during flights) may cause pixel defects.

CARRY STRAP

• Once you have attached the carry strap, please make sure that the clips are mounted correctly to prevent the camera from falling.
• Carry straps are usually made of very robust material. You should therefore keep it out of the reach of children. A carry strap is not a toy and poses a strangulation risk.
• Use the carry strap only for its intended purpose on a camera or on binoculars. Any other use poses the risk of injury and may possibly result in damage to the carry strap and is therefore not permitted.
• Carry straps should also not be used for cameras/binoculars during sports activities that pose a risk of entanglement (e.g. when mountain climbing and similar outdoor activities).

TRIPOD

• When using a tripod, make sure it is standing securely and turn the camera only by turning the tripod, not the actual camera.
• Ensure that the tripod screw is hand-tightened only.
• Avoid transporting the camera while the tripod is attached. You might injure yourself or others and the camera could get damaged.

FLASH

• The use of incompatible flash units with your Leica M11 may result in irreparable damage to the camera and/or the flash unit.

WARRANTY

For information regarding the warranty scope, services and limitations, please visit: warranty.leica-camera.com

Documents / Resources

References

• App Store - Apple
• Google Play
• Warranty conditions | Leica Camera US

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