LEICA M8 & M8.2 DIGITAL CAMERAS

Simple and intelligent are the best words to describe the Leica M8 & M8.2 digital cameras. Both are designed to make use of the rangefinder system and a powerful CCD image sensor that allow optimum performance particularly in speed and image precision. They can operate with the use of any type of M lens.
Camera’s Specifications:
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Camera Type |
Compact digital viewfinder system camera for professional use with Leica M lenses. Microprocessor-controlled metal blade focal plane shutter. |
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Sensor |
Low-noise CCD sensor specially optimized for the requirements of the M lens system. Pixels: 10.3 million. |
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Lens Mount |
Leica M bayonet with additional optical sensing for identification of all 6-bit coded lenses. |
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Display |
2.5“ large bright LC display with a resolution of about 230,000 pixels for viewing pictures and for menu settings. (LEICA M8.2: scratch-resistant sapphire coverglass). |
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Viewfinder |
Large bright-line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation. Viewfinder optics with reduced sensitivity to stray light and optimum visibility of the bright-line frame in all lighting situations. |
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Sensor Speed Range |
Manual setting from ISO 160/23° to ISO 2500/35°. LEICA M8.2: additional automatic setting with free choice of ISO range. |
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Shutter |
In aperture priority mode (A) steplessly adjustable from 32 s down to 1/8000 s (LEICA M8.2: 1/4000 s). With manual setting from 4 s down to 1/8000 s (LEICA M8.2: 1/4000 s) in half steps. B for long exposures of any length. |
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Storage Media |
SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB |
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Power Supply |
Lithium ion rechargeable battery with a nominal voltage of 3.7 V and a capacity of 1900 mAh. |
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Dimensions |
Approx.139 x 80 x 37 mm |
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Weight |
Approx. 545 g without battery |
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