Leica M8 Digital Camera Reviews

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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. 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. from Photographyreview.com The price tag alone will obviously discourage most amateurs from considering buying the Leica M8. That's all right, because with JPEG you can't tell that the pictures come from one of the finest and most expensive cameras available. from Photoxels.com Pros: Compact, discreet, quiet, great image quality, superb build Cons: No autofocus, no real zoom lens, expensive I have this camera and a Cannon 5D, both are great with comparable image quality. The M8 is great for walking around the streets and taking photos, it is compact and discreet, and this can help a lot when taking photos of people. Though the 5D's autofocus is great and good for sports photography and the like. from Yahoo.com I bought a used Leica M8 camera recently and used it for a while. It was not as good as I expected. from Amazon.com It almost feels like you could throw it and it would be OK. Now today with all the bells and whistles on every camera and megapixel wars going full steam this camera does not enter the fray. It is the first of it's kind from Leica, (Epson made one that is not as good some years back) and it sets the standard for this type of camera. it is actually alone in it's class. from Amazon.com After spending a day out shooting, er, ah... "making photographs" with my M8, I thought I'd share with you my impressions. In summation, it really is an M camera. from Amazon.com In the short period that I've own the M8, I have learned more about optics, technique and photography than in any other time in my life. Had I chose a more conventional camera; I doubt that I would make this assessment. from Amazon.com I travel a lot and I wanted the same results I get with my Canon EOS 1D Mark II N without all that weight and trouble. I have found the perfect solution. The Leica M8 paired with a 50mm Summicron lens takes the sharpest photos I have ever seen. It takes a lot of getting used to, but once you do, you can't shoot with anything else. from Amazon.com 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. from Amazon.com I just wish I had not waited 10 months to get mine. There is no other digital camera in the world like it and it lets you use the great Leica and other manufactures glass from the last 70 years. The people who think it's over priced just don't get it. from Amazon.com

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5.2 Megapixel, 3x Optical Zoom, Standard Point and Shoot, Video Capability Included

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Released	over 2 years ago
Resolution	10.3 Megapixel
Interchangeable Lens	Not Interchangeable Lenses
Shutter Speed	32 - 1/8000 sec
ISO Speeds	160 2500
Battery Type	Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Camera Type	Standard Point and Shoot
Compression Type	JPEG
Depth	1.46 in.
Exterior Color	Black
Family Line	Leica M
Flash Functions	Slow Sync
Flash Type	Built-In
Focal Length	16 - 90 mm
Height	3.15 in.
Image Sensor Type	CCD
Included Accessories	Software USB Cable Lithium Battery Battery Charger Strap
Interface Type	USB 2.0
LCD Panel	With LCD Panel
LCD Panel Size	2.5 in.
LCD Protected Position	Without LCD Protected Position
LCD Screen	With LCD Screen
LCD Screen Resolution	230,000 pixels
LCD Screen Size	2.5 in.
MPN	M8
Megapixels	10.3 Megapixel
Memory Type	SD Card
Tripod Mount	With Tripod Mount
UPC	799429107017
Viewfinder	Optical
Weight	1.2 lb.
White Balance	Auto Manual
Width	5.47 in.

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