- Leica M11-V could be the most affordable M model to date
- New leak allegations that he will have 64 GB of internal storage and a complete 60 MP sensor
- Electronic viewfinder defined to replace the emblematic rangefinder
A new leak may have revealed the interesting features that we can expect from the next Leica M11-V-and also apparently confirmed that this will be the first M model of the legendary manufacturer to come without the emblematic TV component.
Leica Rumors has published what seems to be a marketing information page on the rumor camera which, if it is authentic, supports the previous affirmations that the M11-V would replace a TV movie with an electronic viewfinder.
This is probably a controversial decision among Leica aficionados – potentially the most vocal, dedicated and informed fans in the camera world. After all, the “Massumecher” (the German word for a rangefinder and the viewfinder) is what gives its name to the series M.
I have already written an editorial by opining preventively by opting the loss of the rangefinder, but watching this recent leak made me much happier from the M11 -V launch – because it seems to be the most affordable M model of Leica to date.
A view of a cheaper M series?
The telemeter mechanism is the most expensive component of a Leica M camera, therefore replacing it with an electronic viewfinder will considerably reduce production costs.
Add the fact that the leak indicates that the camera will only offer 64 GB of integrated memory (the Leica M11-P existing, in comparison, a 256 GB of storage), and it seems that we are considering a Leica M. Leica M. “I think it will always be a high-end camera, but I always think it will be a high-end camera.
The leak indicates that the EVF of Leica M11-V will have a resolution of 5.7 MP and 0.5 inches, with a magnification of 0.76x and compensation for diopters.
It also mentions a new FN button for control of the viewfinder (probably to select different frame sizes via the digital zoom), a “purist” design (clean lines, due to the absence of a telemeter window), of the same maestro III image processor and a full BSI 60MP BSI sensor.
The leak also indicates that the M11-V will be made in Germany, lest fans are concerned about Leica’s outsourcing production in the Far East to save money.
The decision to remove the rangefinder on the Leica M11-V will not be universally popular, but if it puts the M series in the range of more consumers, it can ultimately prove to be wise.
Of course, many will assert that it is not a real camera in the M series without this timmer, but I can’t wait to discover for myself how this camera feels to use.
