High Resolution:
The minimal noise CCD was optimized for the special needs
of the M-lens system and offers a high resolution of 10.3
mio. pixels. The special adaptation of the sensor with
micro lens offset helps to avoid disturbing vignetting
in the corners of the pictures. A very thin glass covering
obstructs unwanted light by diagonal light.
Full Light Efficiency:
It is now possible to take much more detailed pictures
with high sensitivity up to 2500 ISO, as never before
with analogue film.
Concentrated and Intuitive:
The M8 features only the most relevant photographical
digital possibilities. The functions such as time automatic
and the manual focus in combination with the preserved
rangefinder principal were maintained. A simple and intuitive
menu allows for setting on the 2.5” screen in only
a few steps.
Rangefinder:
The Leica M8 has a bright light frame for the 24 and 35
mm, 28 and 90 mm and 50 and 75 mm lenses. Through the
focal length extension factor of 1.33x, the effective
focal length is from 32 to 120 mm. This makes the use
of the APO-TELYT-M 135mm/f3.5 not recommendable. The viewfinder
magnification corresponds to 0.68.
Compatibility:
The M8 deliberately is without the resolution reducing
Moire-Filter in front of the sensor in order to achieve
the full performance of the lens. The high resolution
of the M-system lenses produced since 1954 can be used
with the M8.
Creative Photography:
The electronically steered and very silent metal blades
of the focal-plane shutter can realize exposure times
of up to 1/8000 sec. In well-lit surroundings, a photographer’s
creativity is not hindered with the use of selective sharpness
with an open aperture. It is possible to take pictures
during daylight hours with selective sharpness with the
short flash synchronization time of 1/250 second.
Silent and Discreet:
In order to achieve a silent advance of the shutter, a
rubberized silencing friction wheel was placed in the
first gear step. The power is transmitted over a cam the
entire length of the tension arm. This makes for a very
silent noise from the motorized tension of the shutter.
Digital and Longevity:
The M8 has been designed to deliver professional results
over many years. The closed all metal housing is made
of highly stabile magnesium alloy. The top plate and bottom
plate of the camera is milled from massive blocks of brass
and then silver or black chromium-plated. For
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the future, raw data formats will implement the DNG technology
due to the fact that it guarantees long archive security.
Raw Data Converter Capture One LE:
The raw data converter Capture One, which is included
in the scope of delivery, ensures that the raw data delivered
to the CCD sensor and saved in the secure Adobe Digital
Negative (DNG) format will “develop” the best
possible quality. The development of even the finest tonal
values delivered from the CCD 16-bit picture makes the
comparison with a professional combination of color slide
film and a professional processing lab justified.
Remote Control Software:
Leica Digital Capture works as a remote control for the
camera for academic use or in a photo studio. Using a
USB cable, the camera can be released through a computer
and the picture files can be stored directly on the computer.
All camera settings such as ISO or resolution can be changed
using the software.
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