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Hey everyone,
I’m trying to decide between the Leica M10-R and the Leica M11 for my first personally owned M camera. I’m coming from the SL and R system.
I do have experience shooting with M cameras from borrowing a friend’s setup, so I’m not completely new to the rangefinder experience, but this would be my first actual M body.
The M10-R is tempting because I can get it for around $1000/£800 less than the M11, which is obviously significant. I already have a Summilux 50 1.4 asph v5 lens, so lens choice isn’t really part of the equation.
What’s making the decision difficult is that I’m not sure how much the M11 improvements would realistically matter to me in day-to-day shooting. USB-C honestly doesn’t change my life, and battery life isn’t a huge concern either.
From people who have owned or used both:
Which would you choose as a first M camera and why?
Does the M11 actually feel noticeably better in real-world shooting?
Is the metering upgrade a big enough difference to justify the extra cost?
Any things you loved or disliked about either body over time?
I mainly shoot family, everyday life, street, and more intentional slower photography.
Would really appreciate hearing from people who have spent time with both cameras.