Although they are not that common, black and white cameras can provide a unique experience and incredibly smooth tonality. The Leica M11 Monochrom promises a pure photography experience and some of the best image quality out there. How does it hold up in practice? This excellent video takes a first look at the performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage.
Coming to you from Alex Barrera, this great video takes a first look at the new Leica M11 Monochrom rangefinder camera. After four iterations of black and white cameras, the company has refined the Monochrom into a very capable machine, with features like:
- 60-megapixel sensor paired with Maestro III Image Processor
- No color filter array, for pure luminance data for better clarity, depth, resolution, and tonal transitions
- Extra-wide sensitivity range: ISO 125-200,000
- Live view electronic stabilization
- Triple Resolution Technology for 18-, 36-, or 60-megapixel output, with improved dynamic range and noise levels at lower resolutions
- Electronic shutter of up to 1/16,000 s for working with wide-aperture lenses in bright light scenarios
- Automatic parallax correction and frame selection with support for 35mm/135mm, 28mm/90mm, and 50mm/75mm focal length pairs
- USB-C connectivity
Altogether, the M11 Monochrom looks like quite a unique and capable camera. Check out the video above for Barrera's full thoughts on it.
