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Leica Announces the M11-P with CAI Technology
26 October 2023
Leica has announced the M11-P featuring technology from the Content Authenticity Initiative to sign images with CAI information as part of the metadata. "This is the world's first camera with this technology integrated into it," the company said.
"Leica cameras have always stood witness to iconic moments in world history," said Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, Leica chairman. "However, determining the authenticity of visual content has become increasingly difficult and important in the age of digital photography. Now with the ability to provide this proof, we are once again strengthening trust in digital content and re-establishing Leica cameras as authoritative tools in the documentation of world events."
While the core specs remain unchanged from the M11, enhancements include removal of the Leica red dot, addition of the engraved Leica script, a dark chrome viewfinder, sapphire glass on the rear display and 256-GB of internal storage, up from 64-GB.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Highlights of the M11-P include:
- 60-megapixel full-frame BSI CMOS sensor
- Leica Content Credentials technology
- Iconic design with no logo
- Optical 0.73x-magnification viewfinder
- 2.95-inch touchscreen with sapphire glass
- Internal 256-GB memory and SD UHS-II slot
- ISO 64 to 5000
- Up to 4.5-fps shooting
- WiFi and USB Type-C
- Lightweight aluminum top plate
- Electronic shutter
- Multi-field metering
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the new camera include:
LEICA M11-P SPECIFICATIONS Sensor 60.3-Megapixel full frame BSI CMOS sensor
Apect Ratio: 3:2Bit Depth 14-bit Lens Mount Leica M File Formats DNG, JPEG Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
2-TB maximum
256-GB internal memoryViewfinder Optional EVF Monitor 2.95-inch, 2,332,800-dot, fixed touchscreen LCD Shutter Mechanical Shutter:
- 1/4000 to 60 seconds
- 1 to 60 minutes
Electronic Shutter:
- 1/16000 to 60 secondsFrame Rate Up to 4.5 fps at 60.3-Mp for up to 15 Raws or 100 JPEGs
Up to 4.5 fps at 36-Mp for up to 30 Raws
Up to 4.5 fps at 18-Mp for Unlimited RawsISO Auto, 64 to 50,000 Autofocus No Live View Yes Image Stabilization No Flash TTL, Hot shoe
No built-in flash
Maximum Sync Speed: 1/180 secondConnectivity WiFi, Bluetooth
USB Type-C (USB 3.2)Power BP-SCL7 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 7.4 VDC, 1800 mAh
700 shotsDimensions 5.5 x 3.2 x 1.5 inches Weight 1.2 lbs. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Adorama and B&H are both taking orders at $9,195 body only.
For more information see the two news releases below. The second focuses on the CAI technology in the M11-P.
Leica Announces the M11-P, World's First Camera with Content Authenticity Initiative Technology
NEW YORK -- Leica has announced the Leica M11-P. Marrying tradition with modern innovation, this newest addition promises not just to uphold Leica's esteemed reputation, but to set new standards with the introduction of technology from the Content Authenticity Initiative that will help users regain trust in digital storytelling. This is the world's first camera with this technology integrated into it.
The legacy of the "P" series has been an unobtrusive design, optimal for professionals and photojournalists. The M11-P Camera continues that tradition. It isn't dramatically different from the base M11 as it uses many of the same materials and imaging tech -- including that 60-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with Triple-Resolution Technology -- but there are some nice upgrades.
Leica M11-P Rangefinder Camera
Upgrades for the M11-P include:
- Removal of the red dot Leica logo on the front of the camera
- Engraved Leica script on the top cover
- Dark chrome viewfinder
- Sapphire glass on the rear display for improved durability and scratch resistance
- An upgrade to 256-GB of internal storage (up from 64-GB)
The core specs have remained unchanged from the standard M11.
- Lightweight aluminum top cover for black and classic brass top cover for silver
- 60-Mp full-frame BSI CMOS sensor with Triple Resolution Technology
- 0.73x optical viewfinder and 2.95" 2.3m-dot touchscreen LCD
- WiFi and USB-C along with dedicated Leica FOTOS app support
- ISO 64-50000
- Up to 4.5 fps shooting
Beyond these specs, there is a hardware change with the addition of a secure chip that unlocks the Content Authenticity Initiative technology mentioned earlier.
The Content Authenticity Initiative is a collaborative effort initiated by Adobe in partnership with various other organizations, including The New York Times and Leica, among others. Announced in late 2019, its primary goal is to develop a standard for digital content attribution. The rise in manipulated digital content, deep fakes and misinformation has underlined the need for a more transparent system of content attribution, which the CAI seeks to address.
Unlocking this function is a secure chipset -- one that, as of now, is only available in the M11-P -- that can store certificated and be used to encrypt image metadata at point of capture using a C2PA-confirmed algorithm. Users will need to activate the "Content Credentials" function in the camera and this will allow the camera to "sign" images with the CAI information as part of the metadata.
All this information will be recorded as Content Credentials for DNG and JPG images. This data is independently verifiable. Sites like the Content Credentials Verify page will allow you to upload and view the Content Credentials and see how an image has changed and been edited over time.
New: Leica M11-P, The World's First Camera to Create a Seamless Chain of Authenticity from Capturing to Publication with Content Credentials
TEANECK, N.J. -- Since its debut in 1954, the Leica M has committed to the art of the essentials, framing moments without distraction, genuine to the photographer's perspective. Esteemed by photojournalists bearing witness to the stories of our world, the Leica M transcends conventional photography, delivering the most authentic and unobtrusive experience in the art of capturing time.
In today's digital age where content sparks ideas and informs decisions, transparency to the integrity of an image yields informed perspectives. Leica Camera, with its unwavering pioneering spirit and commitment to authenticity in art of making a photograph, unveils the Leica M11-P, the first commercially available camera in the world to embody Content Credentials.
It is the world's first camera to store metadata by attaching Content Credentials at the point of capture to protect the authenticity of digital images. Content Credentials are the digital nutrition label and most widely adopted industry standard for content of all kinds and the foundation for increased trust and transparency online. With the M11-P championing for content transparency, Leica underscores its focus on the essentials and the photographers who choose to see and capture moments in the most authentic way possible.
The Leica M11-P pioneers the use of secure metadata in compliance with the Content Authenticity Initiative open-source standard. This feature provides an additional layer of transparency when designing and modifying an image. It allows information such as names, dates, changes made and tools used to be securely attached, creating awareness of the file's origin. With Content Credentials, each Leica M11-P image captured receives a digital signature backed by a CAI-compliant certificate. The authenticity of images can be easily verified at any time using a freely available, open-source CAI tool or by visiting https://contentcredentials.org/verify.
Leica´s Content Credentials technology ensures the picture's authenticity by means of special hardware in the camera. It includes a special chipset for storing digital certificates of the German Federal Printing Office. The state-of-the-art integration guarantees complete verifiability of a picture's origin. Thus, Leica is setting a new standard for the protection of digital content in cooperation with Adobe and the global community of nearly 2,000 members, including media and tech companies, NGOs, academics and more to promote adoption and implementation of Content Credentials.
Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Leica Camera AG: "Leica cameras have always stood witness to iconic moments in world history. However, determining the authenticity of visual content has become increasingly difficult and important in the age of digital photography. Now with the ability to provide this proof, we are once again strengthening trust in digital content and re-establishing Leica cameras as authoritative tools in the documentation of world events."
Santiago Lyon, Head of Advocacy & Education, Content Authenticity Initiative, Adobe:
"We're thrilled to see Leica pioneering the integration of Content Credentials into their flagship M11-P cameras. This is a significant milestone for the Content Authenticity Initiative and the future of photojournalism: It will usher in a powerful new way for photojournalists and creatives to assert their digital rights, combat misinformation and bring authenticity to their work and consumers, while promoting widespread adoption of Content Credentials."
When the "Leica Content Credentials" function is activated in the camera menu, the Content Credential logo is visible in the display and every image taken by the Leica M11-P is reliably signed using a special algorithm. The image thus receives an unalterable and verifiable proof of camera model, manufacturer and image attributes. The authenticity of these certificates can be verified and examined by means of free CAI open-source tools at any time. They prove whether an image is available in the original or in an edited version and in the latter case, they provide insight into the history of the content changes. So photographers can demonstrate the authenticity of their pictures from the moment they are taken to the time they are published.[/release]
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