Really Right Stuff BM11-LPG L-bracket with integrated grip for Leica M11

Precision, made in the USA

The Really Right Stuff BM11-LPG L-bracket for the Leica M11 is the kind of part you mount once and then basically never take off again. It is machined in the USA from high‑quality 6061‑T6 aluminum from a single block, Type II black anodized, making it robust enough for tough everyday use, whether in the studio, on assignment, or “in the middle of nowhere.” The clean machining ensures that nothing rattles, nothing wobbles, and the surface feels pleasantly smooth without being slippery. In short: more of a tool than a gimmicky accessory.

Specifically designed for this camera: Leica M11

The BM11-LPG is specifically designed for this camera, the Leica M11 – not “kind of fitting” or semi‑universal. The base plate fits the camera with a form‑fitting connection, so the L‑bracket does not twist, even when you use heavy lenses or a massive ball head. All important controls and compartments remain accessible; the dimensions (approx. 15.0 cm wide, 8.1 cm high, 5.1 cm deep) are chosen so that the bracket protects the camera without unnecessarily bulking it up. No fiddling, no improvising, it just fits.

Arca-style compatible for seamless tripod work

The BM11-LPG is fully Arca-style compatible and thus integrates into common quick‑release systems. According to the manufacturer, the clamp profile fits 38 mm quick‑release clamps, including Wimberley clamps, Really Right Stuff screw clamps, Really Right Stuff lever clamps, Kirk clamps, and other systems designed to be ARCA compatible. So if you already use an ARCA setup, you don’t have to change anything: click the camera in and you’re done. You can find more information on ARCA‑compatible solutions here.

With QD strap anchor mount, quickly from tripod to strap

Practical on the go: the L‑bracket features a QD strap mount and is therefore fully QD compatible. This lets you detach your Leica M11 from the tripod plate in no time and carry it on a suitable strap with QD strap anchors, without having to screw anything on and off each time. To use the QD strap mount, however, you will need a strap with QD strap anchors, otherwise the mount will remain unused. Especially when traveling or shooting reportage, this switch between “on the tripod” and “on your body” is a real comfort boost.

Machined from a single block, stability without compromise

Because the BM11-LPG is machined from a single block, there are no screwed‑on add‑on parts that could loosen over time. This gives you two things: maximum stability and very direct force transmission between camera and tripod head. This is particularly noticeable with long exposures, architectural work, or when shooting in the wind: fewer micro‑vibrations, cleaner edges, more sharpness. At the same time, the weight of only about 142 g remains pleasantly manageable; your Leica M11 doesn’t turn into a dumbbell because of it.

With integrated grip for better ergonomics

The name already gives it away: the BM11-LPG comes with an integrated grip. And that grip does more for your M11 than you might think at first glance. Especially if you have larger hands or shoot longer sessions without an additional handgrip, the integrated grip offers noticeably more hold and control. The camera sits more securely in your hand, the balance with heavier M lenses improves, and the whole setup feels, subjectively but clearly, more relaxed. At some point you’ll automatically reach for this grip instead of the body itself.

Thought-out details for precise alignment

A small but important detail: the sensor center mark is neatly laser‑engraved. This marking is almost indispensable for panoramic photography, because it helps you align the camera precisely and determine pivot points accurately. This way you can build reproducible setups without having to guess every time where the center of the sensor is. Anyone who works a lot with panorama heads or precise stitching workflows will greatly appreciate this small engraving.

Compatibility and everyday usability in focus

Although the BM11-LPG is not universal (it is deliberately not universal, but optimized exclusively for the Leica M11), this specialization pays off in everyday use. The form‑fitting connection prevents twisting, the Arca‑style compatible profile allows use in a wide range of clamps, and the black (Type II) anodizing reliably protects the 6061‑T6 aluminum from scratches and corrosion. You can therefore leave the L‑bracket on the camera permanently – as protection, as a grip, and as a tripod interface in one. And yes, you may eventually wonder how you ever managed without it.