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It follows theLeica M11,M11-PandM11 Monochromwith one party trick it doesnt have a screen.

There will be select people for whom the M11-D makes perfect sense.

Leica M11-D camera held up to photographer�s eye

(Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman)

Did Leicas niche, and particularly pricey, M11-D live up to my expectations?

Is the no-screen thing just a gimmick?

Read on to find out.

Leica M11-D camera in the hand

(Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman)

Once I got over not having a screen, however, I found it liberating.

No screen also means no getting absorbed with image playback straight after capture instead of simply enjoying the moment.

I tend to review pictures straight away to double-check exposure and composition are good.

Leica M11-D Rangefinder…

Didnt get it right the first time?

Oh well, just take another one.

Theres no risk of developing such lackadaisical habits with the M11-D.

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Without immediate image playback, your personal focus for getting camera tweaks and technique spot on is heightened.

This is a slow process with a steep learning curve.

Yes, no screen and no autofocus proved a real challenge.

Leica M11-D Rangefinder…

There are other advantages to the M11-Ds screen-less design.

I thoroughly enjoyed an afternoon wandering around central London with the Leica M11-D.

I’ve included some of my favorite shots below.

Leica M11-D Rangefinder…

This camera-to-phone Bluetooth connection is about as seamless and reliable as Ive ever experienced.

Looking over my photos, there were plenty of hits and misses.

That comes with the territory of using a fully manual camera with moving subjects.

Leica M11-D camera in the hand, closeup of ISO dial on the rear

For keen photographers, a screen-less camera could turn out to be a gift that keeps on giving.

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Leica M11-D camera on a dark blue table, low key lighting

(Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman)

Leica M11-D camera on a dark blue table, low key lighting, close up of viewfinder

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Leica M11-D camera on a dark blue table, low key lighting, ISO dial on the rear

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Leica M11-D camera on a dark blue table, low key lighting, close up of battery

(Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman)

Leica M11-D camera on a dark blue table, low key lighting, closeup of shutter speed dial

(Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman)

Leica M11-D camera on a dark blue table, low key lighting

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London street scenes

(Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman)

London street scenes

(Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman)

London street scenes

(Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman)

London street scenes

(Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman)

London street scenes

(Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman)

London street scenes

(Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman)

London street scenes

(Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman)

London street scenes

(Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman)

London street scenes

(Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman)

London street scenes

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