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.
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.
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
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.
