The LEICA M8 doesn't only look like an M - it utilises all the benefits of the analog Leica M system for sophisticated and creative digital photography. It is the only digital camera for enthusiasts and professionals alike to incorporate the rangefinder system with its advantages of discreet and quiet operation, speed and precision. Full compatibility with nearly all M lenses means that their unique imaging performance is available for digital photography, too. The CCD image sensor has been specifically matched to the compact lens design to guarantee superlative photographic quality. The controls and functions of the digital M still concentrate on the essentials.
- Exceptional performance in every detail
For Leica, image
quality is not only a catchword, but a value attainable
by optimizing all the links in the performance chain: Leica's
M high performance lenses, now performing even better in
the digital system with the new 6-bit coding. The low-noise
CCD sensor which is specifically matched to the extreme
requirements of the high-resolution M lenses. The future-guaranteed
raw data format (DNG) and the raw data converter Capture
One LE, acknowledged as the best. This combination of high-quality
individual components ensures maximum image quality.
- Concentration on the exposure. Not on the controls.
A
lot of care, many years of experience and extensive knowledge
about how professional photographers work have gone into
the operation concept of the M8.2. Due to the concentration
on the essentials, operation is simple and intuitive. The
LEICA M8.2 deliberately dispenses with multifunction keys
and nested menus. All the main settings are made in clearly
structured menus on the bright 2.5" display. For detailed
quality control "on location", RGB histogram
and clipping warning can be used on even the finest details
of the subject.
- LEICA M8.2 - The Evolution of the Digital Rangefinder Camera
The new LEICA M8.2 is a significant development of the digital rangefinder camera for professionals, M8. Where important attributes of LEICA M8 such as discretion, intuitive work and robustness have been further improved.
- Even more intuitive operation
| The new snapshot mode "S" can be particularly useful in tight reportage conditions. It will also appeal to all those who want good results right away without knowing a lot about photography. If the shutter speed dial is turned to the new "S" setting, the camera controls all the key features automatically, such as automatic exposure (aperture priority), automatic ISO speed setting and automatic white balance. Another new feature is a quick override setting. For more precise framing at long distances, the bright-line frames in the viewfinder have been designed to handle larger framing areas. |
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- Robustness & discretion
The new LEICA M8.2 is the very first professional digital camera to use an ultra scratch-resistant sapphire crystal as coverglass for the camera monitor. It is so hard that it can only be worked with special diamond tools. The camera also sports a new easy-grip and specially robust "vulcanite" finish.
- Thanks to numerous detailed modifications, the noise and vibration of the shutter action have been audibly and noticeably reduced even further. The fastest shutter speed of the metal blade focal-plane shutter is 1/4000 s, and the flash sync speed is 1/180 s. To make the camera even more discreet in critical situations, the photographer may personally determine the suitable moment when the shutter is cocked.
- Compact and quick - New charger unit
The new compact charger unit is designed to take up a minimum of space in the photograper's bag and has a quick-charge function when charging the battery. The LED flashes yellow after about two hours when 80 percent of the charging capacity has been reached. This is already sufficient for about 400 exposures.
- M8 Upgrade Service
A lot of the new features of the LEICA M8.2 can also be integrated to the LEICA M8: The scratchproof sapphire glass, a quiter shutter (excluding delayed cocking action) or the bright line frames which are matched for longer distances.
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