Leica M11

Leica M11 firmware

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Latest firmware for the Leica M11 is v2.6.4 (September 9, 2026).

Specifications

M11 specifications

Body type
Rangefinder Style Mirrorless
Resolution
60.3 MP
Sensor
BSI-CMOS
Sensor size
36 × 24 mm
Processor
Maestro III
ISO range
64–50000
Fastest shutter
1/4000
Burst rate
4.5 fps
Battery life
700 shots (CIPA)
Storage
UHS II type SD
Mount
Leica M
Weight
640 g
Dimensions
139 × 80 × 38 mm
Weather sealed
Yes
Price at launch
$8995

Changelog

M11 firmware changelog

  1. v2.6.1 v2.6.4

  2. v2.0.2 v2.6.1

  3. v2.0.1 v2.0.2

  4. v2.0.0 v2.0.1

  5. v2.0.0 first tracked

Firmware history

  1. Version 2.6.4 Latest Released Sep 9, 2026 First seen Sep 9, 2026
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    LEICA M11

    LEICA M11 ​MONOCHROM

    LEICA M11-P

    LEICA M11-D

    LEICA M EV1

    FIRMWARE UPDATE 2.6.4

    NEW

    • Lens Profile: Summicron-M 66 f/2 Important information regarding the use of SD cards In rare cases, the use of UHS-I cards would result in some technical issues. Leica recommends using UHS-II ​cards to generally avoid these issues, and to guarantee the best possible performance for your camera.
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  2. Version 2.6.1 First seen Jul 7, 2026
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    LEICA M11

    LEICA M11 MONOCHROM

    LEICA M11-P

    LEICA M11-D​

    LEICA M EV1

    FIRMWARE UPDATE 2.6.1

    NEW

    • The list of automatically recognizable Leica M lenses has been expanded: Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH.

    Important information regarding the use of SD cards In rare cases, the use of UHS-I cards would result in some technical issues. Leica recommends using UHS-II ​cards to generally avoid these issues, and to guarantee the best possible performance for your camera.

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  3. Version 2.0.2 First seen Jul 7, 2026
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    LEICA M

    FIRMWARE

    • Camer​a model Firmware version
    • Lei c a M11 2.0.2
    • Leica M11 Monochrom 2.0.2
    • Lei c a M11- P 2.0.2

    NEW

    • The dust protection function can now be activted manually for lens changes

    ERROR CORRECTION

    The following errors were remedied:

    • Switching off the camera while in Tethering mode could result in picture losses
    • Tethering malfunction in conjunction with Leica FOTOS
    • The screen would flicker when using the magnification function in Review mode
    • The function setting for Extended Dynamic Range was not saved to User Profiles.
    • The selected user profile would be reset to factory settings when the camera was switched off.

    Important Information regarding memory card use

    • In rare cases, the use of UHS-I SD may result in some technical issues. An optimization for these SD cards is planned for a later firmware update. Leica recommends using UHS-II cards to generally avoid these issues, and to guarantee the best possible performance for your camera.

    Important information regarding the import of DNG files

    • In rare cases, the import of DNGs from the SD card to image processing programs like Adobe Photoshop and ​Adobe Photoshop Lightroom would result in damage to the data structure, rendering the DNGs unreadable. This error will be remedied shortly.

    Important Information regarding the use of Tethered Shooting (M11-P only)

    • Image file errors occur when using Tethering in conjunction with Leica Content Credentials. This error will be remedied shortly.

    Download the full scope instruction manual here: https://en.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads Please register via the following link if you would like to receive a printed copy of the full scope instruction manual: www.order-instructions.leica-camera.com

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  4. Version 2.0.1 First seen Jul 7, 2026
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    LEICA M

    FIRMWARE

    • Camera model Firmware version
    • Lei c a M11 2.0.1
    • Leica M11 Monochrom 2.0.1
    • Lei c a M11- P 2.0.1

    NEW

    • ​The function Self-timer is a standalone menu item and can therefore be combined with the modes S i n g l e and Exposure Bracketing .
    • The new menu item Tethering in USB mode allows tethered shooting via USB cable in combination with the Capture One Pro™ and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom™ apps.
    • Leica M11-P only: Frames can now be signed with content copyright verification ( Leica Content Credentials ).
    • Leica M11 and Leica M11-P only: Function Extended Dynamic Range for the optimization of darker image areas

    EXTENDED FUNCTIONALITY

    • The first three characters of the file name are now editable.
    • The function Off (LV mode) was added to the menu Touch Mode .

    IMPROVEMENT

    • The camera shutter will now be closed during a lens change.
    • Faster connection to Leica FOTOS.
    • The remote control function for the camera via Leica FOTOS was accelerated significantly.

    E​RROR CORRECTION

    • Various errors in the firmware were fixed.

    Important Information regarding memory card use

    • In rare cases, the use of UHS-I SD may result in some technical issues. An optimization for these SD cards is planned for a later firmware update. Leica recommends using UHS-II cards to generally avoid these issues, and to guarantee the best possible performance for your camera.

    Download the full scope instruction manual here: https://en.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads Please register via the following link if you would like to receive a printed copy of the full scope instruction manual: www.order-instructions.leica-camera.com

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  5. Version 2.0.0 First seen Jul 7, 2026
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    LEICA M

    FIRMWARE

    • Camera model Firmware version
    • Lei c a M11 2.0.0
    • Leica M11 Monochrom 2.0.0
    • Lei c a M11- P 2.0.0

    NEW

    • Die function Self-timer is a standalone menu item and can therefore be combined with the modes S i n g l e and Exposure Bracketing .
    • The new menu item Tethering in USB mode allows tethe​red shooting via USB cable in combination with the Capture One Pro™ and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom™ apps.
    • Leica M11-P only: Frames can now be signed with content copyright verification ( Leica Content Credentials ).
    • Leica M11 and Leica M11-P only: Function Extended Dynamic Range for the optimization of darker image areas

    EXTENDED FUNCTIONALITY

    • The first three characters of the file name are now editable.
    • The function Off (LV mode) was added to the menu Touch Mode .

    IMPROVEMENT

    • The camera shutter will now be closed during a lens change.
    • Faster connection to Leica FOTOS.
    • The remote control function for the camera via Leica FOTOS was acceler​ated significantly.

    ERROR CORRECTION

    • Various errors in the firmware were fixed.

    Important Information regarding memory card use

    • In rare cases, the use of UHS-I SD may result in some technical issues. An optimization for these SD cards is planned for a later firmware update. Leica recommends using UHS-II cards to generally avoid these issues, and to guarantee the best possible performance for your camera.

    Download the full scope instruction manual here: https://en.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads Please register via the following link if you would like to receive a printed copy of the full scope instruction manual: www.order-instructions.leica-camera.com

    Release notes & download

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