New Limited Edition Leica M11’s

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Leica is dropping a super-exclusive New York-themed edition of the M11 on May 3. Officially called the Leica M11 100 Years of Leica “New York USA” edition, it’s limited to just 100 units and available only in the U.S. The camera features some nice touches: a “NEW YORK USA” engraving alongside the usual Leica branding, a glossy black paint finish that will develop a unique patina over time, and silver-chromed control dials with detailed knurling. Even the body wrap is a bit fancier than usual, using textured black cowhide leather inspired by classic Leica designs.

Other special details include a 100th-anniversary logo on the hot shoe cover, a black screw where the red Leica dot usually sits, and serial numbers marking its place in the 100-unit run. It ships with a certificate of authenticity and is priced at hefty $10,695, about $1,700 more than the standard M11.

This “New York USA” edition is just one of six versions Leica is releasing worldwide (soon), with Milan, Dubai, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Wetzlar editions also in the mix. Leica’s 100th birthday marks a century since the launch of the original Leica I in 1925, the camera that helped kick off the 35mm photography revolution and shaped modern camera design and Leica is celebrating extensively.

You can see full details on Leica’s website here