^ This. Also, I totally feel you on the "fragile glass" vibe. I actually had a card failure on my first trip with the M11 because I used an old slow card... it was a total nightmare. The M11 is way more temperamental than the M9 ever was when it comes to write speeds and technical quirks. Since you're heading to Tokyo and worried about that baseplate, I would suggest a few things.

• IDS Works Modular Baseplate and Grip for Leica M11 - it actually covers the bottom properly and feels way more solid than the official one. Plus the modular design is clever.
• Sony SF-G Tough Series 128GB UHS-II V90 - these are basically bulletproof and wont choke on the 60MP files when you're shooting fast on the street.
• Artisan and Artist ACAM-301N Silk Cord Strap - it is super soft on the neck for those 8-hour walks and doesn't dig in like leather.
• Expert Shield Glass Screen Protector for Leica M11 - doesn't mess with touch sensitivity at all in my experience. The Leica Visoflex 2 is pricey but if you're struggling with focus, it is basically mandatory for those wide-open shots. Just be careful with the battery drain tho, it eats power much faster than just using the rangefinder.

Honestly, the M11 has been a bit of a letdown in terms of build feel compared to the older models. It is way too slippery and the lack of a baseplate makes it feel kinda cheap for the price. I had issues with the camera freezing up constantly until I realized you absolutely cannot cheap out on the memory cards with these high-res sensors. Here is what I ended up getting to actually make it usable for daily shooting:

• Sony SF-G Tough 128GB UHS-II cards. Do not even bother with slower cards. The 60MP files will literally crash the buffer and you will be standing there like an idiot in the middle of a street in Tokyo waiting for the red light to stop blinking.
• Leica M11 Handgrip Black. It is overpriced for what it is, but it is the only way to get a solid hold on the thing. Without it, the camera feels unbalanced with a Summicron attached.
• Peak Design Slide Lite. I tried the fancy leather straps but they just dig into your neck after a few hours of walking. This one is not pretty, but it works.
• Leica M11 Screen Protector. Unfortunately, the third-party ones I tried messed with the touch response. Just pay the Leica tax here or you will regret it. As for the Visoflex 2... it is not as good as I expected for the money. The resolution is okay, but it drains the battery like crazy and makes the camera look bulky. That said, if your eyes are struggling, it is unfortunately a necessary evil because the rangefinder patch on these newer bodies feels a bit finicky sometimes. It is annoying to have to spend another $700 just to see what you are shooting, but that is basically the M11 experience.

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