The Leica M8 utilizes all the benefits of the analog Leica M system for sophisticated and creative digital photography. It incorporates the rangefinder system with its advantages of discreet and quiet operation, speed and precision into a digital camera for professionals. And the no-compromise quality criteria of the M system continue to apply to the M8. Full compatibility with nearly all M lenses means that their unique imaging performance is now available for digital photography, too. The low-noise CCD image sensor with a resolution of 10.3 megapixels has been specifically matched to the compact lens design to guarantee superior photographic quality. The controls and functions of the digital M still concentrate on the essentials while being complemented by the intelligent extra functions that digital technology has to offer.
* Note: A firmware update (v 2.000) which improves the M8's compatiblity to memory cards in the SDHC standard up to 32GB capacity is available. For instructions to update your Leica click here.
Features
- The low-noise CCD sensor which is specifically matched to the extreme requirements of the high-resolution M lenses; and the future-guaranteed raw data format (DNG) and the raw data converter Capture One LE ensures maximum image quality.
- 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.
- The modern metal-blade slotted shutter enables extremely fast flash synchronization times down to 1/250 second. The new M-TTL flash technology ensures natural flash illumination through the activation of a metering pre-flash. The auto slow sync. function now allows available light exposures without camera shake in aperture priority mode combined with a natural fill-in flash.
Includes
- M8 Digital Rangefinder Camera Body, Black
- Carrying strap with anti-slip guard
- Camera cover for M bayonet
- Lithium ion battery
- Charger includes car and 3 mains plug adapters (Euro, UK, USA)
- USB connecting lead
- Operating manual
- Software CD Capture One LE
