Leica M8 10.3MP Digital Rangefinder Camera With 68x Viewfinder (Product Description)
- Low-noise 10.3-megapixel CCD image sensor specifically matched to the compact lens design
- Full compatibility with nearly all M lenses means unique imaging performance
- Incorporates rangefinder system with its advantages of discreet and quiet operation, speed, and precision
- Future-guaranteed raw data format (DNG) and the raw data converter Capture One LE
- Main settings clearly structured in menus on the bright 2.5-inch display
The dream of many Leica photographers has come true: the Leica M system
is now open for professional digital photography. Breaking completely
new ground, the LEICA M8 doesn't only look like an M--it utilizes all
the benefits of the analog Leica M system for sophisticated and creative
digital photography. It is the only digital camera for professionals to
incorporate the rangefinder system with its advantages of discreet and
quiet operation, speed and precision. 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 superlative photographic
quality. The controls and functions of the digital M still concentrate
on the essentials. The proven M concept is complemented by the
intelligent extra functions that digital technology has to offer. The
LEICA M8 is the first timeless digital camera "Made in Germany".
Fascinatingly new and yet still a real Leica M. More about Leica M8 10.3MP Digital Rangefinder Camera With 68x Viewfinder (Product Description) - keep on reading !!
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. Due to the concentration on the essentials, operation is simple
and intuitive. The LEICA M8 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. (See full specifications and customers review below)
New creativity: Flash photography with the M8
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.
What's in the Box:
Camera,
carrying strap with anti-slip guard, camera cover for M bayonet, lithium
ion battery, charger with car and three mains plug adapters (Euro, UK,
USA), USB connecting lead, operating manual, software CD Capture One LE,
software CD with Leica Digital Capture and operating manual; warranty
card.
Product Description (Leica M8)
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.
Most Helpful Customer Review
You Get what you pay for..!! November 22, 2007
By Ronald Breeze
After 16 years of retail photography equipment sales I've demoed
hundreds, if not thousands of cameras to purchasers. When I decided to
invest in my own digital camera my criteria was to purchase a camera
that was built solid, had an easy to use menu, excellent picture
quality, the best optical lineup available, compact, unobtrusive and a
bright simple viewfinder. Price was not going to be THE issue because I
wanted to purchase a camera I would keep and not fall into the throw
away world that has been created by the electronics industry.
I had
read the initial reviews of the camera and the howling by Leica film
traditionalist and non-users about the IR issue. For those of you not
familiar with the camera Leica opted to omit the infrared blocking
filter on the sensor to maintain optimal sharpness when using the superb
Leitz lenses. The omission of this filter causes some black synthetic
fabrics to appear maroon in color. Leica opted to give purchasers of
this camera two IR cut ultraviolet filters to put on the front of the
lens to solve the problem. Leicas solution also caused Leica
tradionalist to complain about putting a filter on the front of the
lenses and although many of them had a standard uv on their lenses
already this was made an issue that went way beyond its applications.
I
have been involved with film infrared photography for years and saw the
potential IR capabilities of this camera as a benefit. No more loading,
unloading and handling IR film in total darkness was a definite added
bonus in a camera that already produced superb color and black and white
images. That has proven to be true over the 8 months I've owned this
camera.
A major plus for the M8 is its simple and easy to use menus.
I've witnessed so many potential purchasers of digital cameras roll
their eyes when I start to demonstrate the convoluted menus and seen so
many photographers miss a shot because they were trying to access a
feature they needed. My only suggestion for improvement would be to
include the choice of image type and saturation with the working "set"
menu that way you would have everything regarding exposure under one
roof.
I've used Leica rangefinder cameras for years and am used to
using a rangefinder in all types of photography situations, but
rangefinders are not for everyone and I would highly suggest that anyone
considering this camera, who has no experience with rangefinders and is
presently using an SLR, to find a dealer where you can either rent the
camera or return it within a time period if you are not happy with it.
It is not for everyone.
I'm more than happy about my investment in
this camera, have not experienced any of the complaints I've read about
it, appreciate the added bonus of the IR potential and if I have any
complaints it is about the shutter sound that one user likened to a nail
driver gun. Leica please try to make the M8 shutter as quiet as your
film cameras.
I highly recommend this camera to anyone who can afford
an investment into a superb digital camera that will not be a throw
away, who have a collection of Leica lenses and want to go digital and
anyone interested in the simplicity and photographic involvement in
using a Leica rangefinder.
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