Leica M11 Owner’s Boot Camp | May 1-3, 2026
Master the Leica M11 with Josh Lehrer
$2,995
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The Leica M11 platform represents the most capable, flexible, and highest-performance digital rangefinder system ever produced. With 60MP resolution, advanced metering options, internal storage, USB-C workflow, and five distinct variants including the M11, M11-P, M11-D, M11 Monochrom, and the new M EV1, the modern M system offers extraordinary depth and versatility.
Led by Leica Specialist and Red Dot Forum Camera Talk cohost Josh Lehrer, this program reflects years of hands-on experience with the M system and thousands of hours spent working directly with Leica M owners. The Leica M11 Owner’s Boot Camp is an intensive, immersive three-day masterclass designed for photographers who want total confidence and mastery of their camera. Class size is strictly limited to eight participants to ensure meaningful dialogue, individual attention, and a highly focused learning environment.
You've made a serious investment in your Leica equipment. The next step is ensuring that investment translates into confidence, precision, and complete operational command in the field.
This is not a casual overview. It is a structured deep dive into the M11 platform, touching on menu mastery, rangefinder technique, customization, lens selection, calibration checks, firmware strategy, adapted optics, and the nuanced differences between each M11 variant, along with practical insights that only come from real-world use.
Over three concentrated days, you will develop a level of instinctive control that allows the camera to disappear and your photographic vision to take over.
This three-day program will take place May 1–3, 2026. Classroom sessions on May 1 and 2 will be held at the Hotel Colonnade in Coral Gables, with the final day hosted at Leica Store Miami.
If you own an M11-generation camera and want to extract every ounce of performance from it, this workshop was designed for you.
While the workshop is built specifically around the Leica M11 platform, photographers considering an upgrade from an earlier digital M or evaluating the M11 system are also welcome. Experiencing the camera in depth, in a focused small-group setting, often provides clarity that no online review or spec sheet ever could. A limited number of loaner cameras may be available upon request.
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Workshop Recording: This workshop will be professionally recorded. The complete recording will be made available exclusively to registered attendees and will not be shared publicly.
While this is a classroom-based program, it is not eight hours of passive instruction. Each day incorporates structured, practical exercises designed to reinforce what is being taught. You will actively work with your camera, test techniques in real time, and apply concepts immediately so the material becomes instinctive rather than theoretical.
Friday, May 1 (Hotel Colonnade, Coral Gables)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PMThe workshop will begin with introductions, followed by time spent ensuring every participant’s camera is running current firmware and reset to factory settings.
Topics: Camera overview, menu operation, rangefinder technique, mastering the viewfinder, shooting exercises
Saturday, May 2 (Hotel Colonnade, Coral Gables)
9:00 AM – 5:00 PMTopics: Live view and EVF use, adapted lenses, playback and image review, user profiles, customization, shooting exercises
Sunday, May 3 (Leica Store Miami)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PMTopics: Camera and lens testing, basic maintenance, Fotos app, accessories overview, understanding the Leica Owner’s Area and warranty benefits
All three days will include structured focusing and composition exercises designed to build speed and confidence.
Please note that while minor timing adjustments may occur, the overall structure and duration of each day will remain consistent.
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Some of the topics covered will include:
- Full overview of the camera body
- Menu operation and camera configuration
- Playback and image review
- Live view and EVF use
- Rangefinder focusing and framing techniques
- Using the Leica Fotos app
- User profiles and customization
- Accessories overview
- Firmware updating
- Opportunity to test and fine-tune viewfinder diopter strength
- Checking rangefinder calibration
- Basic camera cleaning and care
- M11 vs. M11-P vs. M11-D vs. M11 Monochrom vs. M EV1
- Using adapted lenses
- Leica Owner’s Area registration and warranty extension
What’s Included:
- Three days of instruction
- Catered breakfast and lunch on May 1, 2, and 3
- Small-group, hands-on learning environment
- Leica M11 menu “Cheat Sheet”
- Access to Leica Store Miami staff throughout the program
- Full workshop recording provided to attendees after the program
- A Leica Store Miami “swag bag”
Recommended Items to Bring:
- Leica M camera and lenses
- Fully charged batteries and charging cables
- SD memory cards (formatted)
- Preferred notetaking equipment
- iOS or Android device (for pairing with Leica Fotos app)
Class Size: Limited to 8 participants
While the program is classroom-focused, each day includes structured exercises designed to reinforce and apply what is being taught.
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Cancellation Policy
Enrollment is limited to 8 participants, and once you register, we are counting on your attendance. If you need to withdraw from this workshop, please notify us in writing as soon as possible.
If you cancel and we are able to fill your spot, we will refund your payment minus a $250 service fee. If we are unable to fill your spot, refunds will be issued according to the following schedule:
At least 45 days before the start of the workshop: Full refund minus $250 service fee
Between 44 and 31 days before the start of the workshop: 75% refund
Between 30 and 21 days before the start of the workshop: 50% refund
Less than 21 days before the start of the workshop: No refundCourse Cancellation
Leica Store Miami reserves the right to cancel this workshop if minimum enrollment is not met.
In that case, all fees will be refunded in full or may be transferred to another workshop within 24 months.
Leica Store Miami is not responsible for reimbursement of non-refundable travel expenses in the event of cancellation.
We strongly recommend that all attendees insure their camera equipment against damage, loss, or theft. Leica Store Miami is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged equipment during the workshop.
Workshop Fee: $2,995 per participant, due in full upon registration.
For out of town visitors, we recommend flying into Miami International Airport (MIA) which is only 4.5 miles from Leica Store Miami.
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