The Leica M11-P Safari is a real gem for people who love classic cameras with a modern flair. It’s a special version of the Leica M11-P, mixing the brand’s famous rangefinder style with a unique look and the latest technology.
Unlike the regular model, the Safari edition has a bold olive green enamel finish, inspired by Leica’s tough, military-style cameras from the 1960s. This, along with a soft olive green leatherette, gives it a cool, vintage feel that’s both stylish and sturdy. It skips the usual red Leica dot for a simple engraved Leica logo on the top, going for a classy, low-key vibe. The top and bottom plates are made of aluminum for a lighter feel, though the Safari might use solid brass like the M10-P Safari for a high-end touch.
- Hybrid instant film camera
- 10 Lens x 10 Film Effect Options = 100 Ways of Expression
- Built-in selfie mirror so you’re perfectly framed for a selfie, Dual shutter buttons – portrait and landscape
At its heart, the M11-P Safari has a 60-megapixel full-frame BSI CMOS sensor with Triple Resolution Technology, letting you take photos at 60, 36, or 18 megapixels. This gives you options to balance detail, speed, and file size for different kinds of shots.
It has a dynamic range of up to 15 stops at ISO 64 and can go up to ISO 50,000, making it great for all sorts of lighting, from sunny days to dim settings. The Maestro III processor and 3GB buffer keep things running smoothly, even with high-resolution photos, and the electronic shutter can hit speeds up to 1/16,000s—ideal for fast lenses in bright light.
The M11-P is the first camera in the world to encrypt metadata using CAI and C2PA standards. This adds a digital signature to each photo, showing where it came from and if it’s been edited, which is super important for photographers worried about copyright and realness in the age of AI-made images. You can check images on contentcredentials[.]org or the Leica FOTOS app.
It comes with 256GB of built-in storage—huge for a rangefinder—plus a UHS-II SD card slot for extra backup. The high-resolution touch screen (100% sRGB) shows accurate colors and sharp details, and its 1800mAh battery has 64% more power than the last model, letting you shoot longer.
The Safari is a limited edition, with only about 2,000 units rumored, making it a collector’s item. Available now, priced at €9,250 in Europe (around $11,000 USD, though U.S. prices might differ due to tariffs and Leica’s May 1, 2025, price increase), it’s a pricey investment.
