M11-Dvs Now Gen 3
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
View M11-D
Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
View Now Gen 3
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Photographic Purists — M11-D (2024): A rangefinder with no screen — 60MP, manual focus, total presence. The most focused camera ever made.
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
Who should buy what
M11-D (2024)
- Experienced rangefinder photographers who want to eliminate chimping and be fully present
- M11 users who want to deepen their relationship with the photographic process
- Documentary and street photographers who believe the screen distracts from the moment
- Collectors and Leica enthusiasts who value the philosophy as much as the output
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Quick take: The now gen 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-D (2024) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,195 | £120 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | — |
| Video | None — this is a stills-only camera | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | None — manual rangefinder camera | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 530g body only | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | None — no rear LCD by design | N/A |
| Mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-D | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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