Leica C11 APS Camera, Silver
Details
- Availability:
- No longer available through SilverGelatin.net
- List Price:
- $299.99
- Average Customer Rating:
- 4.0 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- Leica
Features
- Sleek, ergonomic compact APS camera
- Choose between 3 picture formats
- 3x zoom lens with various focal lengths
- Drop-in automatic film loading
- Multiprogram flash
Description
When you hold the LEICA C11 APS compact camera in your hands for the first time you are bound to have a pleasant surprise: because in spite of its compact dimensions it is extremely user friendly. It fits securely in your hands and convinces you with operating elements that are exactly where they should be within easy reach of the photographer. So it is hardly surprising that you will not want to give the LEICA C11 back after your first encounter with it. Its design, its technology and its entire being simply ask you to start taking photos with the LEICA C11 straight away. An invitation that you will be only too happy to accept thanks to the uncomplicated features, ease of use, and high degree of reliability in using this camera.It features APS (Advanced Photo System) - auto focus-rangefinder camera lens. Advanced Photo System with mid-roll change allows to choose between 3 picture formats and to change partially exposed films. The 3x zoom lens with various focal lengths permits optimum framing. It has drop-in automatic loading with optical double exposure protection and automatic film speed setting, focusing with active auto focus and multi-program flash with red-eye-reduction, filling and night portrait modes ensures good results in every situation, ergonomic and long-life metal casing, available in elegant colors.
The sleek C11 is Leica's first venture into the APS format. It features a 3x zoom and midroll change, which allows you to choose between three picture formats (classic, group, or panoramic) and to change partially exposed films. The C11 is quite compact and extremely simple to operate. The 3x aspherical zoom glass lens permits optimum framing, has drop-in automatic loading with optical double-exposure protection, automatic film speed setting, and active autofocus.
It also has a pop-up multiprogram flash with red-eye-reduction, fill-flash, and night-portrait modes. The Leica C11 has an elegant, timeless design with an ergonomic, durable metal casing.
Spotlight customer reviews
Good camera for a buck...
[ Posted: 2001-10-19 ]
I try to stay away from APS in general. It was a gift from me for my mom since she wanted small easy camera with an average zoom. It's a simple design with suprisingly good picture quality. Automatic flash does the great job in mixed lighting environment. Pictures are sharp and crisp. Color saturation is outstanding. Even if APS film is limited and negative size is smaller than regular 35mm film I was really amazed by the quality. My mom who is not the most technical person had no problems operating the controls or loading the camera. It was a piece of cake for her in no time. Also very nice weatherproof box that came with the camera protected the piece in the rain. Leica did a really nice job and even if the camera is little bigger than elphs and nikon nuvis it is worth every penny.
I very rearly shoot with point and shoots I prefer medium format cameras as well as 35mm SLRs but about now Im thinking about getting one of those Leicas as my pocket snap shot/ location scout piece.
Lots of fun. And looks stylish.
[ Posted: 2001-08-11 ]
When I saw this camera for the first time I was probably the victim of irrational thought processes, seduced by the stylish minimalism and the Leica Logo of course.
However, after almost a year of use I have been really impressed by how easy it is to take good quality snaps. I always use good quality 400 and 800 film to avoid the use of flash and regularly load up with Kodak B&W 400 Advantix for excellent Black and white shots.
I have taken school sports day photos, holiday snaps, B&W panoramic landscapes on misty mornings in Cornwall and party snaps / candids and all types of photos between. The Leica performs without fuss, is easy to use, has incredible battery life and looks stunning. The case is virtually waterproof (heavy shower resistant anyway) and tough. The Fuji mechanism and lens is smooth and has never failed. Superb.
(I also use Minolta SLRs , Ricoh GR1s and Yashica T5 compacts and the Leica C11 stands up well in this company.)
Lots of fun. And looks stylish.
[ Posted: 2001-08-11 ]
When I saw this camera for the first time I was probably the victim of irrational thought processes, seduced by the stylish minimalism and the Leica Logo of course.
However, after almost a year of use I have been really impressed by how easy it is to take good quality snaps. I always use good quality 400 and 800 film to avoid the use of flash and regularly load up with Kodak B&W 400 Advantix for excellent Black and white shots.
I have taken school sports day photos, holiday snaps, B&W panoramic landscapes on misty mornings in Cornwall and party snaps / candids and all types of photos between. The Leica performs without fuss, is easy to use, has incredible battery life and looks stunning. The case is virtually waterproof (heavy shower resistant anyway) and tough. The Fuji mechanism and lens is smooth and has never failed. Superb.
(I also use Minolta SLRs , Ricoh GR1s and Yashica T5 compacts and the Leica C11 stands up well in this company.)
Nice looks....OK pics
[ Posted: 2001-04-18 ]
I am not sure if it's the camera or ASP film but the pics the camera took were on par with a cheap 35mm camera. I tried ASP film from both Fuji and Kodak 100,200,400. Before this camera I had an Olympus Stylus Zoom. Now that was an excellent P&S camera. This is my first Leica, they are suppose to be good, but I don't know. The camera looks great, a little bulky but unfortunately I cannot recommend it.
Leica's first APS camera is excellent for what it is
[ Posted: 2000-11-30 ]
I bought this camera the first week it came out because I thought it looked fantastic, and, well, I really like Leica cameras. This is my first APS camera and I really like it. It takes very nice pictures, although not on the same quality level as my Leica Minilux 35mm P&S, and it is very easy to use. Best of all, the auto focus system is very fast and accurate. If you want a stylish APS camera this one is worth considering. The quality is high, the finish is outstanding, and the feel is that of a very well made device. Although it is not as small as the Elph (Canon) it is a very portable camera that is fun to shoot. Too bad APS film choices are so limited :-( If you want super-high-quality images, however, I'd recommend a 35mm camera as the small APS negative size (24mm) will never match the 35mm in quality. For standard 4X7 images though, it is nice and the APS design is sooo easy to use (and store).