Leica Metal Grey Cameras
Leica has added a third color to its classic black and silver palette. Metal Grey is a gunmetal toned finish developed at the Leica factory in Wetzlar, and it is rolling out across three of the brand's most popular cameras: the M11-P, the Q3, and the D-Lux 8.
The M11-P arrives first. The full metal body gets the grey finish paired with black control elements and diamond patterned leather, a combination that makes the camera look quieter and more modern than either the black or silver versions. A matching APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH lens is available alongside it, with red engravings on the feet and f-stop scales providing the only contrast. The lens costs $45 more than the black version, which on a $10,000 optic is essentially nothing.
The Q3 in Metal Grey flips the colour relationship of the original. Where the standard model has a black body with a grey wrap, this version reverses it. Black controls and lens stay, but the yellow lens accents have been swapped to deep red. The D-Lux 8 follows the same approach with a grey body, black grip and lens, and grey function buttons.
Leica being Leica, matching accessories come with each camera. The M11-P gets a colour coordinated battery visible through the base plate, a dark brown leather protector, and a carrying strap. The Q3 gets a matching protector and strap. The D-Lux 8 adds a cognac leather case alongside braided black leather straps. Nothing is left uncoordinated.
The M11-P and lens are available now. The Q3 and D-Lux 8 follow on July 16th. All three are priced the same as their black counterparts.
