Leica M8.2

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M8.2 Overview
Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
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Model Name:	Leica M8.2
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Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	M8.2
Camera Format:	Rangefinder
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:
Street Price:
Date Available:	2008-09-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	19.2 oz (545 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.5 x 3.2 x 1.4 in. (139 x 80 x 37 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Kodak
Total Megapixels:	10.30
Effective Megapixels:	10.3
Sensor Format:	1.28"
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.28"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.3
Color Filter Type:
Self-Cleaning:
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3916 x 2634 (10.3 MP, Other), 3936 x 2630 (10.4 MP, Other), 2952 x 1972 (5.8 MP, Other), 1968 x 1315 (2.6 MP, Other), 1312 x 876 (1.1 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, Raw (.DNG)
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:	n/a
Movie Audio:	n/a
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	Leica M bayonet mount
Kit Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	No
Auto Focus Type:
Face Detection:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	n/a
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	Bright-line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation, 0.68 x magnification
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	No
LCD Size (inches):	2.5
LCD Resolution:	230,000 dots
OLED Screen:
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 160 - 2500
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, 6 presets, Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	32 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:
Metering Modes:	Center-weighted TTL
Program AE:	No
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 3.3EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT16
DCF Compliant:
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
PictBridge Compliant:
DPOF Compliant:
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:
Other Connection:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:
CIPA Rating:	Unknown
Software
Included Software:	Capture One 4
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	LEICA M8.2 integrates a new extra-quiet, low-vibration metal blade focal plane shutter which allows the photographer to determine the right moment for cocking; new snapshot exposure mode; an ultra scratch-resistant sapphire crystal as coverglass for the camera monitor; a new easy-grip and specially robust "vulcanite" finish.