Leica M11-P and M-A Hammertone special editions priced in the Philippines, starts at PHP 492,000

Leica Camera expands its M-System lineup by reviving one of the rarest industrial finishes from its archive.

Leica M11-P and M-A Hammertone

The Hammertone finish returns

On November 12, 2026, Leica announced the M11-P Hammertone and M-A Hammertone, which showcase a textured, heritage-inspired aesthetic for the brand's flagship digital rangefinder and its purely mechanical 35mm film camera.

Leica M-A Hammertone top and rear view

The Leica M-A Hammertone is a fully mechanical 35mm film rangefinder. It features a manual film advance and rewind mechanism, a 0.72x optical magnification bright-line rangefinder, a shutter speed dial ranging from 1 second to 1/1,000 second plus a Bulb mode, and an ISO rear dial.

Leica M11-P Hammertone top and rear view

On the other hand, the Leica M11-P is a digital full-frame rangefinder equipped with a 60.3MP BSI CMOS triple-resolution sensor, a Leica Maestro III processor, and 256GB of internal storage. It also includes a UHS-II SD card slot, Leica Content Credentials, a 0.73x magnification bright-line rangefinder, a shutter speed ranging from 1 minute to 1/4,000 seconds (mechanical shutter) and up to 1/16,000 seconds (electronic shutter), as well as a 2.33M-dot, 2.95-inch sapphire-glass touchscreen LCD.

Historically, the Hammertone paint process has been reserved for ultra-rare collector pieces, such as the 1964 Leica MD Hammertone (limited to roughly 10 units), the 2003 MP LHSA edition, the 2011 Leica M9 Hammertone, the 2016 Leica M-A Vienna Edition, and the 2026 limited release of 100 pieces for the Ginza anniversary M-A. This unique finish has its roots in the precision optical instruments of the 1930s.

The Hammertone paint is applied directly to solid brass top and base plates, using a gray-silver lacquer that contains specialized metallic pigments and additives. As the coating cures and dries, it naturally forms a subtly dimpled, hammered texture. Because this pattern develops organically during drying, no two cameras will have the exact same surface grain, giving each body a one-of-a-kind tactile finish that enhances scratch resistance.

For the 2026 special editions, the specialists at Leica Manufacture in Wetzlar refined the multi-stage coating process applied to the solid brass top and base plates. As the metallic pigments and specialized additives cure, subtle variations in surface tension create a dimpled, hammered grain. Again, because this texture forms organically during drying, no two camera bodies share the same surface pattern.

In addition to the distinctive paintwork, Leica introduced several hardware and cosmetic refinements that set the Hammertone editions apart from standard black, silver, or matte gray models:

• Classically Rounded Edges (M11-P Only): Unlike the sharper, modern chamfered profile of the standard M11-P, the M11-P Hammertone features newly rounded, vintage-style edges on both the top and base plates, reminiscent of classic M3 and M2 silhouettes.
• Tactile Brass Controls: Control elements and dials are made from solid brass, featuring classic cross-hatched knurling for a refined finish.
• Contrasting Trim & Engravings: Both bodies feature metallic gray top and bottom decks, complemented by a black vulcanite-style leatherette wrap, crisp white-filled engravings, a polished silver shutter-release collar, and a silver-chrome adjustment screw positioned above the M-bayonet mount.
• Stealth Branding: In accordance with the understated philosophies of "P" and M-A, neither camera features the red Leica dot on the front.
• Color-Matched Battery (M11-P): The M11-P Hammertone comes with a matching hammertone-painted BP-SCL7 lithium-ion battery, which sits flush at the bottom of the camera to maintain an uninterrupted visual aesthetic.

Price and availability

Leica M-A Hammertone (body only) - PHP 492,000

Leica M11-P Hammertone (body only) - PHP 733,000

In the Philippines, interested customers can inquire directly with Leica Store Philippines in Greenbelt 5, Makati.

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