A New Old Camera: Leica M11-P Adds Content Authentication for Creators

pcmag.com:

Leica's newest camera isn't brand new. Instead the M11-P rangefinder takes the basics from the the M11 and puts it in a discrete body that drops the iconic red dot logo, quadruples internal storage, and encrypts creator and copyright details right into the image metadata, so it can't be later stripped away.

Pro photographers will appreciate the encryption function, but more enthusiasts and hobbyists are drawn to the M series because of its timeless design—the basic body style of the M11-P is the same as the original M3 film camera, a model introduced in 1954. As such it has some vintage aspects, there's no autofocus or video support, and the built-in viewfinder is an optical design, not an electronic one.

Inside the tech is as modern as it gets. The M11-P uses a 60MP BSI CMOS image sensor for photos and includes 256GB of built-in storage for photos, versus 64GB for the regular M11, along with an SDXC card slot. A new security chip adds support for the aforementioned encryption, but aside from those changes, the tech aspects of the M11-P are identical to the M11, so you can refer to our review of the older camera to learn all about its imaging engine and the ins and outs of using a rangefinder.

The changes to the exterior are more apparent. The M11-P drops the Leica red dot logo from the front, so it looks a bit more like a vintage M2 or M3. The top plate also matches up with those classic cameras; it uses the same engraved Leica script logo that you'll find on antique Leicas. The rear display and function buttons are a giveaway that the camera is digital, however. And speaking of the screen, its Sapphire cover glass is more durable and scratch resistant than the Gorilla Glass screen on the regular M11.

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