Leica is celebrating the opening of its new Leica Store Chicago with a striking new limited-run camera: the Leica M11-P Chicago Edition 17. The standout detail is its distinctive brick-inspired color, a clear nod to the red bricks that define the Leica Store Chicago building. It’s a collector-friendly design choice that ties the camera directly to the city and the store’s identity, making it especially appealing to Leica enthusiasts who love rare, place-specific editions.
Beyond the special finish, this model stays true to the core Leica M experience. The Leica M11-P Chicago Edition 17 is technically the same as the standard Leica M11-P, which means it keeps the classic rangefinder approach rather than adopting modern conveniences like autofocus or in-body image stabilization. That traditional handling is exactly what many M-series fans want: a bright rangefinder for manual focusing and a shooting experience built around control, intention, and simplicity.
On the imaging side, the camera comes with a high-resolution 60-megapixel full-frame sensor, designed to deliver exceptional detail and the kind of image quality photographers expect from Leica’s flagship digital rangefinder line.
Prices and availability are also part of what makes this model noteworthy. The Leica M11-P Chicago Edition 17 will be sold exclusively at the new Leica Store Chicago, with availability starting April 30. Leica hasn’t officially confirmed the price yet, but expectations are that it will cost at least as much as the regular Leica M11-P, which currently sells for $10,400. For anyone looking to secure a limited Leica camera tied to a major store opening, this release is one to watch closely.
