p.1 #1 · Leica M11 '100 YEARS OF LEICA' anniversary edition camera
The Leica M11 "100 YEARS OF LEICA" anniversary edition camera will feature engravings of various cities and countries, including Wetzlar Germany; Milan Italy; New York USA; Dubai UAE; Tokyo Japan; and Shanghai China. https://leica-camera.com/de-DE/fotografie/100-jahre-produkte
LeicaRumors just posted the first image of the upcoming Leica M11 "Dubai" limited edition camera.
This special edition M11 will be limited to 100 units for each city/country engraving.
p.1 #5 · Leica M11 '100 YEARS OF LEICA' anniversary edition camera
It is exactly the color scheme I have on my M11 for the last couple of years. A reverse Panda. I do have a silver 50mm lens to complete the look. I have a silver thumbs up too.
I started with a silver M11 and skinned it to get the look.
I was just ahead of my time I guess. 🤣
p.1 #6 · Leica M11 '100 YEARS OF LEICA' anniversary edition camera
Gotta be honest, kinda disappointed as to how tame that special edition is. It just looks like someone swapped dials. I was expecting gold inlays, maybe some engravings of palm trees. And I'm not kidding.
This? snooze fest.
p.1 #7 · Leica M11 '100 YEARS OF LEICA' anniversary edition camera
Looking at this actually has me worried.... are the knurled dials on the glossy black M11 actually silver underneath??
I know the literature says the top and bottom plate are brass... but they don't mention the dials. If the paint on my glossy black wears off the dials and it's this tacky silver colour showing through I'll be pretty livid.
p.1 #8 · Leica M11 '100 YEARS OF LEICA' anniversary edition camera
How is a black with some chrome "Dubai"? Because they stamped Dubai UAE on it?
It should be sand coloured with gold. Or something like the Drifter monochrom. Preferrably with a Louis Vuitton pattern. In fact, there should be a Louis Vuitton version sold in Leica Dubai.
p.1 #9 · Leica M11 '100 YEARS OF LEICA' anniversary edition camera
stevejack2 wrote:
Looking at this actually has me worried.... are the knurled dials on the glossy black M11 actually silver underneath??
I know the literature says the top and bottom plate are brass... but they don't mention the dials. If the paint on my glossy black wears off the dials and it's this tacky silver colour showing through I'll be pretty livid.
p.1 #11 · Leica M11 '100 YEARS OF LEICA' anniversary edition camera
panos.v wrote:
How is a black with some chrome "Dubai"? Because they stamped Dubai UAE on it?
It should be sand coloured with gold. Or something like the Drifter monochrom. Preferrably with a Louis Vuitton pattern. In fact, there should be a Louis Vuitton version sold in Leica Dubai.
It reminds me of the country editions of the M7 that just had a corresponding flag on top.
p.1 #12 · Leica M11 '100 YEARS OF LEICA' anniversary edition camera
My guess is that Leica will issue this reverse Panda two tone design for a variety of locations. All the same color scheme but different locations engraved on them.
This is more subtle than some of the more garish special editions. If your from one of these locations and going to buy an M anyway, why not get one of these if the premium isn't too big.
p.1 #18 · Leica M11 '100 YEARS OF LEICA' anniversary edition camera
Here is my two year old Reverse Panda Color scheme M11. It includes added features like a silver thumb rest, black soft release shutter button, half case with ARCA compliant aluminum base, a custom built and hollow rope braided strap with red binding, and a silver third party but excellent lens. You may want to tape over the red binding and red dot when traveling to less gentile locations.
This special edition also has the "never freeze option" with included compatible SD Card.
I have decided to name it the "La Jolla" very limited edition. A total run of one has been produced.
