2: additional automatic setting with free choice of ISO range. Large bright-line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation. Viewfinder optics
Eyepiece
frames at a time: for 24 and 35 mm or for 28 and 90 mm or for 50 and 75 mm. Display selection automatically
matches the lens in use. 100% of the sensor format is covered at 0.7 m
pairs of frames manually to simulate any focal length.
between viewfinder and lens is compensated appropriately for the focus setting, i.e. the bright-line frame of the viewfinder
automatically coincides with the subject area as seen from the lens.
Matched to –0.5 dpt. Correction lenses from –3 to +3 dpt available. Image framing By display of two brightline(LEICA M8.2: 2 m). Frame selector DisplaysParallax compensation The horizontal and vertical differenceMagnification 0.68 x (for all lenses).
Wide-base rangefinder
center of the viewfinder image. Effective measuring base 47.1 mm (mechanical measuring base 69.25 mm x viewfinder
magnification 0.68 x).
Combination of split- and superimposed-image rangefinder shown as a bright field in the
Lens mount
Leica M bayonet with additional optical sensing for identification of all 6-bit coded lenses.
Lens system
length produced since the year
with 6-bit coding.
of the lens information within the image file to facilitate digital archiving. Adjustment of the flash reflector when
using motor zoom flash devices. Auto slow sync. function in aperture priority mode. Compensation of color shifts
through the use of UV/IR filters.
Current 6-bit coded Leica M lenses of 16 - 90 mm focal length. All Leica M lenses of 21–90 mm focal1954 can be used, even if lacking the 6-bit coding. Virtually all lenses can be retrofitted6-bit functions Lens-dependent reduction of edge shadowing originating in the system. Identification
Aperture priority mode (Auto)
and corresponding viewfinder display.
aperture – can be visually checked using the exposure control in the camera seen by LED light balance in the viewfinder.
Automatic determination of the correct shutter speed with manual aperture preselectionManual exposure control Free selection of shutter speed and
“S” setting of shutter speed dial = automatic control of exposure time, ISO speed and white balance. Menus reduced to
essential functions, hints on aperture and focus settings are displayed when the Info key is pressed.
S
per second and 10 pictures in the sequence.
of the countdown by an LED visible from the front of the camera in the viewfinder window.
Single picture, pressing the shutter release once per picture. C Continuous succession of pictures with 2 picturesAuto-release Selectable with 2 sec. and 12 sec. delay time – visualization
Camera front
inadvertent switching)
battery capacity.
menu & magnifier function in 4 steps; 4-way direction pad for navigation in the menu & in picture details; menu button;
play button; delete button; protect button; info button.
the SD memory card against dust and moisture.
2.5“ large bright LC display with a resolution of about 230,000 pixels for viewing pictures and for menu settings.
Lens mount; frame selector. Top Main switch (LEICA M8.2: more pronounced detent mechanism to preventand shutter release; shutter speed dial, LCD status display: display of remaining exposures andBack 2.5“ color monitor (LEICA M8.2: scratch-resistant sapphire coverglass), dial for navigation in theBase Lockable base plate protects the rechargeable battery and
(LEICA M8.
picture: general quality assessment, checking the exposure by means of a RGB tonal value histogram with identification
of bright picture areas lacking detail (can also be used when zooming in), checking the focal plane, display of the
quality parameter settings and the focal length of the lens (when used with current 6-bit coded lenses).
2: scratch-resistant sapphire coverglass). Brightness control in 5 stages. Checking options after taking the
Picture view sizes
(1 sensor pixel = 1 display pixel).
By pressing the set button, the following parameters relevant to the picture can be selected and changed in the picture
parameter menu: user profile, sensor speed, manual exposure correction, white balance, image data format, picture
resolution. By pressing the menu button, parameters such as the color monitor contrast or the color space can be set
in the main menu.
DNG: 3916 x 2634 pixels (10.31 MP); JPG: 3936 x 2630 pixels (10.35 MP), 2952 x 1972 pixels (5.8 MP),
1968 x 1315 pixels (2.6 MP), 1312 x 876 pixels (1.15 MP).
DNG™ (camera manufacturer-independent digital negative format), 2 different JPEG compression rates.
6-bit color resolution, 10.2 MByte file size per picture.
miniatures, 4 miniatures, full picture display and enlargement in four stages up to 100% viewMenu languages German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese.
LEICA M8.
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SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GByte. Complete list of LEICA M8- and M8.2-compatible SD memory cards:
www.leica-camera.de/photography/m_system/m8
Automatic, 6 preset values, manual white balance, color temperature input from 2000K to 13,100K.
Adobe®RGB, sRGB, ECI RGB.
(at the bottom edge of the viewfinder)
LED symbol for flash status, four-digit seven-segment LED display with dots above and below (display brightness is
always adjusted for ambient brightness) for: display of the automatically calculated shutter speed in aperture priority
mode, indication of the use of saved metering values, warning of exposure corrections, warning of when the metering
range is overshot or undershot in aperture priority mode and countdown display of shutter times longer than 2 sec.,
memory capacity warning when the SD card is full.
LED light balance with two triangular and one central circular LED for manual exposure setting.
Display of: underexposure by at least one aperture stop; underexposure by 1/2 aperture stop; correct exposure;
overexposure by 1/2 aperture stop; overexposure by at least one aperture stop.
Triangular LEDs give the direction of rotation of the aperture setting ring and shutter speed setting dial to adjust the
exposure. The LED flashes as a warning that the metering range is overshot or undershot.
(LEICA M8.
warn against overexposure).
2: In “S” mode: red dot to indicate correct exposure, left arrow to warn against camera shake, right arrow to
Heavily center-weighted TTL exposure metering with pre-set working aperture.
from a white strip in the centre of the metal blade focal plane shutter.
temperature, aperture 1.0 and ISO 160/23°.
center of the lower edge of the camera base.
Metering principle Light reflectedMetering range EV0 to EV20 at 20°C roomMetering cell Silicon photodiode with collection lens positioned at the
Principle
requirement for the main flash is determined.
accessory shoe SCA 3502 (version M4) or with Leica flash SF24D.
Using an extremely short calibration pre-flash fired immediately before the exposure, the exact powerConnection M-TTL guide number control with calibration pre-flash viaFlash synchronization time 1/250 sec.
(LEICA M8.
2: 1/180 sec.) synchronization permits creative open aperture photography even in bright ambient light.
Manual
mode
seconds. (only with 6-bit coded lenses). Choice of long flash synchronization times up to e.g. 1/8 sec. for balanced
flash when taking available light pictures in aperture priority mode.
at the 1
adapter).
Settable at the LEICA SF 24D ± 3EV in 1/3 EV stages, or from 0 to –3 EV in 1EV stages when using computer control.
Flash synchronization times from B (bulb) down to 1/250 sec. (LEICA M8.2: 1/180 sec.) Aperture priorityAuto Slow Sync: automatic extension of the longest flash time, using the rule of thumb 1/focal length inSynchronization flash firing time Firing optionallyst or 2nd shutter point (with appropriate flash device such as the LEICA SF24D or when using the SCA-3502Flash exposure correction ±3 1/3 EV in 1/3 EV-Stufen stages adjustable at the SCA-3501/3502 adapter.
Shutter
reduce noise and vibration).
1/8000 s
Microprocessor-controlled metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical action. (LEICA M8.2: optimized toShutter times In aperture priority mode (A) steplessly adjustable from 32 s down to(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
with friction wheel in the first speed build-up stage and a cam disk for homogenous torque throughout the activation
process.
activation governed by how far the release is depressed: 1. Switch the camera electronics on & activate the exposure
metering – 2. Save metered value (in aperture priority mode) – 3. Release (includes a standard thread for cable
release).
for long exposures of any length. Activation Shutter activation optimized for minimum noise. Electric motor drive(LEICA M8.2: time-delayed cocking after shutter button is released, selectable in menu). Release Three-stagePower supply Lithium ion rechargeable battery with a nominal voltage of 3.7 V and a capacity of 1900 mAh.
Interface
5-pin standard mini-USB socket on the left side of the body, for quick USB 2.0 data transfer to a computer.
Material
synthetic leather coating. Top cap and base plate are milled from solid brass and are silver or black chromium plated
Enclosed all-metal body of highly stable magnesium alloy for professional use over many years. Black
(LEICA M8.
approx.139 x 80 x 37 mm
approx. 545 g
M8 camera (10702 silver or 10701 black),
2: black paint finished). Tripod thread DIN 4503 – A1/4 (1/4") in the centre of the bottom cover.M8.2 camera (10712 silver or 10711 black),
anti-slip carrying strap (14 312), camera cap for M bayonet (14 195), rechargeable lithium ion battery (14 464),
battery charger incl. car socket adaptor and 3 mains plug adapters (Euro, UK, USA) (14 463),
charger with 80% charge display car socket and EURO/USA mains leads),
software DVD Capture One 4, warranty card.
(LEICA M8.2: compactUSB connection cable, user manual,
.2 2
LEICA M8.
2: additional automatic setting with free choice of ISO range.
Viewfinder principle
with reduced sensitivity to stray light and optimum visibility of the bright-line frame in all lighting situations.
Large bright-line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation. Viewfinder optics
Eyepiece
frames at a time: for 24 and 35 mm or for 28 and 90 mm or for 50 and 75 mm. Display selection automatically
matches the lens in use. 100% of the sensor format is covered at 0.7 m
pairs of frames manually to simulate any focal length.
between viewfinder and lens is compensated appropriately for the focus setting, i.e. the bright-line frame of the viewfinder
automatically coincides with the subject area as seen from the lens.
Matched to –0.5 dpt. Correction lenses from –3 to +3 dpt available. Image framing By display of two brightline(LEICA M8.2: 2 m). Frame selector DisplaysParallax compensation The horizontal and vertical differenceMagnification 0.68 x (for all lenses).
Wide-base rangefinder
center of the viewfinder image. Effective measuring base 47.1 mm (mechanical measuring base 69.25 mm x viewfinder
magnification 0.68 x).
Combination of split- and superimposed-image rangefinder shown as a bright field in the
Lens mount
Leica M bayonet with additional optical sensing for identification of all 6-bit coded lenses.
Lens system
length produced since the year
with 6-bit coding.
of the lens information within the image file to facilitate digital archiving. Adjustment of the flash reflector when
using motor zoom flash devices. Auto slow sync. function in aperture priority mode. Compensation of color shifts
through the use of UV/IR filters.
Current 6-bit coded Leica M lenses of 16 - 90 mm focal length. All Leica M lenses of 21–90 mm focal1954 can be used, even if lacking the 6-bit coding. Virtually all lenses can be retrofitted6-bit functions Lens-dependent reduction of edge shadowing originating in the system. Identification
Aperture priority mode (Auto)
and corresponding viewfinder display.
aperture – can be visually checked using the exposure control in the camera seen by LED light balance in the viewfinder.
Automatic determination of the correct shutter speed with manual aperture preselectionManual exposure control Free selection of shutter speed and
“S” setting of shutter speed dial = automatic control of exposure time, ISO speed and white balance. Menus reduced to
essential functions, hints on aperture and focus settings are displayed when the Info key is pressed.
S
per second and 10 pictures in the sequence.
of the countdown by an LED visible from the front of the camera in the viewfinder window.
Single picture, pressing the shutter release once per picture. C Continuous succession of pictures with 2 picturesAuto-release Selectable with 2 sec. and 12 sec. delay time – visualization
Camera front
inadvertent switching)
battery capacity.
menu & magnifier function in 4 steps; 4-way direction pad for navigation in the menu & in picture details; menu button;
play button; delete button; protect button; info button.
the SD memory card against dust and moisture.
2.5“ large bright LC display with a resolution of about 230,000 pixels for viewing pictures and for menu settings.
Lens mount; frame selector. Top Main switch (LEICA M8.2: more pronounced detent mechanism to preventand shutter release; shutter speed dial, LCD status display: display of remaining exposures andBack 2.5“ color monitor (LEICA M8.2: scratch-resistant sapphire coverglass), dial for navigation in theBase Lockable base plate protects the rechargeable battery and
(LEICA M8.
picture: general quality assessment, checking the exposure by means of a RGB tonal value histogram with identification
of bright picture areas lacking detail (can also be used when zooming in), checking the focal plane, display of the
quality parameter settings and the focal length of the lens (when used with current 6-bit coded lenses).
2: scratch-resistant sapphire coverglass). Brightness control in 5 stages. Checking options after taking the
Picture view sizes
(1 sensor pixel = 1 display pixel).
By pressing the set button, the following parameters relevant to the picture can be selected and changed in the picture
parameter menu: user profile, sensor speed, manual exposure correction, white balance, image data format, picture
resolution. By pressing the menu button, parameters such as the color monitor contrast or the color space can be set
in the main menu.
DNG: 3916 x 2634 pixels (10.31 MP); JPG: 3936 x 2630 pixels (10.35 MP), 2952 x 1972 pixels (5.8 MP),
1968 x 1315 pixels (2.6 MP), 1312 x 876 pixels (1.15 MP).
DNG™ (camera manufacturer-independent digital negative format), 2 different JPEG compression rates.
6-bit color resolution, 10.2 MByte file size per picture.
miniatures, 4 miniatures, full picture display and enlargement in four stages up to 100% viewMenu languages German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese.
LEICA M8.
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SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GByte. Complete list of LEICA M8- and M8.2-compatible SD memory cards:
www.leica-camera.de/photography/m_system/m8
Automatic, 6 preset values, manual white balance, color temperature input from 2000K to 13,100K.
Adobe®RGB, sRGB, ECI RGB.
(at the bottom edge of the viewfinder)
LED symbol for flash status, four-digit seven-segment LED display with dots above and below (display brightness is
always adjusted for ambient brightness) for: display of the automatically calculated shutter speed in aperture priority
mode, indication of the use of saved metering values, warning of exposure corrections, warning of when the metering
range is overshot or undershot in aperture priority mode and countdown display of shutter times longer than 2 sec.,
memory capacity warning when the SD card is full.
LED light balance with two triangular and one central circular LED for manual exposure setting.
Display of: underexposure by at least one aperture stop; underexposure by 1/2 aperture stop; correct exposure;
overexposure by 1/2 aperture stop; overexposure by at least one aperture stop.
Triangular LEDs give the direction of rotation of the aperture setting ring and shutter speed setting dial to adjust the
exposure. The LED flashes as a warning that the metering range is overshot or undershot.
(LEICA M8.
warn against overexposure).
2: In “S” mode: red dot to indicate correct exposure, left arrow to warn against camera shake, right arrow to
Heavily center-weighted TTL exposure metering with pre-set working aperture.
from a white strip in the centre of the metal blade focal plane shutter.
temperature, aperture 1.0 and ISO 160/23°.
center of the lower edge of the camera base.
Metering principle Light reflectedMetering range EV0 to EV20 at 20°C roomMetering cell Silicon photodiode with collection lens positioned at the
Principle
requirement for the main flash is determined.
accessory shoe SCA 3502 (version M4) or with Leica flash SF24D.
Using an extremely short calibration pre-flash fired immediately before the exposure, the exact powerConnection M-TTL guide number control with calibration pre-flash viaFlash synchronization time 1/250 sec.
(LEICA M8.
2: 1/180 sec.) synchronization permits creative open aperture photography even in bright ambient light.
Manual
mode
seconds. (only with 6-bit coded lenses). Choice of long flash synchronization times up to e.g. 1/8 sec. for balanced
flash when taking available light pictures in aperture priority mode.
at the 1
adapter).
Settable at the LEICA SF 24D ± 3EV in 1/3 EV stages, or from 0 to –3 EV in 1EV stages when using computer control.
Flash synchronization times from B (bulb) down to 1/250 sec. (LEICA M8.2: 1/180 sec.) Aperture priorityAuto Slow Sync: automatic extension of the longest flash time, using the rule of thumb 1/focal length inSynchronization flash firing time Firing optionallyst or 2nd shutter point (with appropriate flash device such as the LEICA SF24D or when using the SCA-3502Flash exposure correction ±3 1/3 EV in 1/3 EV-Stufen stages adjustable at the SCA-3501/3502 adapter.
Shutter
reduce noise and vibration).
1/8000 s
Microprocessor-controlled metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical action. (LEICA M8.2: optimized toShutter times In aperture priority mode (A) steplessly adjustable from 32 s down to(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
with friction wheel in the first speed build-up stage and a cam disk for homogenous torque throughout the activation
process.
activation governed by how far the release is depressed: 1. Switch the camera electronics on & activate the exposure
metering – 2. Save metered value (in aperture priority mode) – 3. Release (includes a standard thread for cable
release).
for long exposures of any length. Activation Shutter activation optimized for minimum noise. Electric motor drive(LEICA M8.2: time-delayed cocking after shutter button is released, selectable in menu). Release Three-stagePower supply Lithium ion rechargeable battery with a nominal voltage of 3.7 V and a capacity of 1900 mAh.
Interface
5-pin standard mini-USB socket on the left side of the body, for quick USB 2.0 data transfer to a computer.
Material
synthetic leather coating. Top cap and base plate are milled from solid brass and are silver or black chromium plated
Enclosed all-metal body of highly stable magnesium alloy for professional use over many years. Black
(LEICA M8.
approx.139 x 80 x 37 mm
approx. 545 g
M8 camera (10702 silver or 10701 black),
2: black paint finished). Tripod thread DIN 4503 – A1/4 (1/4") in the centre of the bottom cover.M8.2 camera (10712 silver or 10711 black),
anti-slip carrying strap (14 312), camera cap for M bayonet (14 195), rechargeable lithium ion battery (14 464),
battery charger incl. car socket adaptor and 3 mains plug adapters (Euro, UK, USA) (14 463),
charger with 80% charge display car socket and EURO/USA mains leads),
software DVD Capture One 4, warranty card.
(LEICA M8.2: compactUSB connection cable, user manual,
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2: additional automatic setting with free choice of ISO range.
Viewfinder principle
with reduced sensitivity to stray light and optimum visibility of the bright-line frame in all lighting situations.
Large bright-line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation. Viewfinder optics
Eyepiece
frames at a time: for 24 and 35 mm or for 28 and 90 mm or for 50 and 75 mm. Display selection automatically
matches the lens in use. 100% of the sensor format is covered at 0.7 m
pairs of frames manually to simulate any focal length.
between viewfinder and lens is compensated appropriately for the focus setting, i.e. the bright-line frame of the viewfinder
automatically coincides with the subject area as seen from the lens.
Matched to –0.5 dpt. Correction lenses from –3 to +3 dpt available. Image framing By display of two brightline(LEICA M8.2: 2 m). Frame selector DisplaysParallax compensation The horizontal and vertical differenceMagnification 0.68 x (for all lenses).
Wide-base rangefinder
center of the viewfinder image. Effective measuring base 47.1 mm (mechanical measuring base 69.25 mm x viewfinder
magnification 0.68 x).
Combination of split- and superimposed-image rangefinder shown as a bright field in the
Lens mount
Leica M bayonet with additional optical sensing for identification of all 6-bit coded lenses.
Lens system
length produced since the year
with 6-bit coding.
of the lens information within the image file to facilitate digital archiving. Adjustment of the flash reflector when
using motor zoom flash devices. Auto slow sync. function in aperture priority mode. Compensation of color shifts
through the use of UV/IR filters.
Current 6-bit coded Leica M lenses of 16 - 90 mm focal length. All Leica M lenses of 21–90 mm focal1954 can be used, even if lacking the 6-bit coding. Virtually all lenses can be retrofitted6-bit functions Lens-dependent reduction of edge shadowing originating in the system. Identification
Aperture priority mode (Auto)
and corresponding viewfinder display.
aperture – can be visually checked using the exposure control in the camera seen by LED light balance in the viewfinder.
Automatic determination of the correct shutter speed with manual aperture preselectionManual exposure control Free selection of shutter speed and
“S” setting of shutter speed dial = automatic control of exposure time, ISO speed and white balance. Menus reduced to
essential functions, hints on aperture and focus settings are displayed when the Info key is pressed.
S
per second and 10 pictures in the sequence.
of the countdown by an LED visible from the front of the camera in the viewfinder window.
Single picture, pressing the shutter release once per picture. C Continuous succession of pictures with 2 picturesAuto-release Selectable with 2 sec. and 12 sec. delay time – visualization
Camera front
inadvertent switching)
battery capacity.
menu & magnifier function in 4 steps; 4-way direction pad for navigation in the menu & in picture details; menu button;
play button; delete button; protect button; info button.
the SD memory card against dust and moisture.
2.5“ large bright LC display with a resolution of about 230,000 pixels for viewing pictures and for menu settings.
Lens mount; frame selector. Top Main switch (LEICA M8.2: more pronounced detent mechanism to preventand shutter release; shutter speed dial, LCD status display: display of remaining exposures andBack 2.5“ color monitor (LEICA M8.2: scratch-resistant sapphire coverglass), dial for navigation in theBase Lockable base plate protects the rechargeable battery and
(LEICA M8.
picture: general quality assessment, checking the exposure by means of a RGB tonal value histogram with identification
of bright picture areas lacking detail (can also be used when zooming in), checking the focal plane, display of the
quality parameter settings and the focal length of the lens (when used with current 6-bit coded lenses).
2: scratch-resistant sapphire coverglass). Brightness control in 5 stages. Checking options after taking the
Picture view sizes
(1 sensor pixel = 1 display pixel).
By pressing the set button, the following parameters relevant to the picture can be selected and changed in the picture
parameter menu: user profile, sensor speed, manual exposure correction, white balance, image data format, picture
resolution. By pressing the menu button, parameters such as the color monitor contrast or the color space can be set
in the main menu.
DNG: 3916 x 2634 pixels (10.31 MP); JPG: 3936 x 2630 pixels (10.35 MP), 2952 x 1972 pixels (5.8 MP),
1968 x 1315 pixels (2.6 MP), 1312 x 876 pixels (1.15 MP).
DNG™ (camera manufacturer-independent digital negative format), 2 different JPEG compression rates.
6-bit color resolution, 10.2 MByte file size per picture.
miniatures, 4 miniatures, full picture display and enlargement in four stages up to 100% viewMenu languages German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese.
LEICA M8.
2
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SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GByte. Complete list of LEICA M8- and M8.2-compatible SD memory cards:
www.leica-camera.de/photography/m_system/m8
Automatic, 6 preset values, manual white balance, color temperature input from 2000K to 13,100K.
Adobe®RGB, sRGB, ECI RGB.
(at the bottom edge of the viewfinder)
LED symbol for flash status, four-digit seven-segment LED display with dots above and below (display brightness is
always adjusted for ambient brightness) for: display of the automatically calculated shutter speed in aperture priority
mode, indication of the use of saved metering values, warning of exposure corrections, warning of when the metering
range is overshot or undershot in aperture priority mode and countdown display of shutter times longer than 2 sec.,
memory capacity warning when the SD card is full.
LED light balance with two triangular and one central circular LED for manual exposure setting.
Display of: underexposure by at least one aperture stop; underexposure by 1/2 aperture stop; correct exposure;
overexposure by 1/2 aperture stop; overexposure by at least one aperture stop.
Triangular LEDs give the direction of rotation of the aperture setting ring and shutter speed setting dial to adjust the
exposure. The LED flashes as a warning that the metering range is overshot or undershot.
(LEICA M8.
warn against overexposure).
2: In “S” mode: red dot to indicate correct exposure, left arrow to warn against camera shake, right arrow to
Heavily center-weighted TTL exposure metering with pre-set working aperture.
from a white strip in the centre of the metal blade focal plane shutter.
temperature, aperture 1.0 and ISO 160/23°.
center of the lower edge of the camera base.
Metering principle Light reflectedMetering range EV0 to EV20 at 20°C roomMetering cell Silicon photodiode with collection lens positioned at the
Principle
requirement for the main flash is determined.
accessory shoe SCA 3502 (version M4) or with Leica flash SF24D.
Using an extremely short calibration pre-flash fired immediately before the exposure, the exact powerConnection M-TTL guide number control with calibration pre-flash viaFlash synchronization time 1/250 sec.
(LEICA M8.
2: 1/180 sec.) synchronization permits creative open aperture photography even in bright ambient light.
Manual
mode
seconds. (only with 6-bit coded lenses). Choice of long flash synchronization times up to e.g. 1/8 sec. for balanced
flash when taking available light pictures in aperture priority mode.
at the 1
adapter).
Settable at the LEICA SF 24D ± 3EV in 1/3 EV stages, or from 0 to –3 EV in 1EV stages when using computer control.
Flash synchronization times from B (bulb) down to 1/250 sec. (LEICA M8.2: 1/180 sec.) Aperture priorityAuto Slow Sync: automatic extension of the longest flash time, using the rule of thumb 1/focal length inSynchronization flash firing time Firing optionallyst or 2nd shutter point (with appropriate flash device such as the LEICA SF24D or when using the SCA-3502Flash exposure correction ±3 1/3 EV in 1/3 EV-Stufen stages adjustable at the SCA-3501/3502 adapter.
Shutter
reduce noise and vibration).
1/8000 s
Microprocessor-controlled metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical action. (LEICA M8.2: optimized toShutter times In aperture priority mode (A) steplessly adjustable from 32 s down to(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
with friction wheel in the first speed build-up stage and a cam disk for homogenous torque throughout the activation
process.
activation governed by how far the release is depressed: 1. Switch the camera electronics on & activate the exposure
metering – 2. Save metered value (in aperture priority mode) – 3. Release (includes a standard thread for cable
release).
for long exposures of any length. Activation Shutter activation optimized for minimum noise. Electric motor drive(LEICA M8.2: time-delayed cocking after shutter button is released, selectable in menu). Release Three-stagePower supply Lithium ion rechargeable battery with a nominal voltage of 3.7 V and a capacity of 1900 mAh.
Interface
5-pin standard mini-USB socket on the left side of the body, for quick USB 2.0 data transfer to a computer.
Material
synthetic leather coating. Top cap and base plate are milled from solid brass and are silver or black chromium plated
Enclosed all-metal body of highly stable magnesium alloy for professional use over many years. Black
(LEICA M8.
approx.139 x 80 x 37 mm
approx. 545 g
M8 camera (10702 silver or 10701 black),
2: black paint finished). Tripod thread DIN 4503 – A1/4 (1/4") in the centre of the bottom cover.M8.2 camera (10712 silver or 10711 black),
anti-slip carrying strap (14 312), camera cap for M bayonet (14 195), rechargeable lithium ion battery (14 464),
battery charger incl. car socket adaptor and 3 mains plug adapters (Euro, UK, USA) (14 463),
charger with 80% charge display car socket and EURO/USA mains leads),
software DVD Capture One 4, warranty card.
(LEICA M8.2: compactUSB connection cable, user manual,
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