thinkvision
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50/0.95 ASPH
24/1.4 lux
21/1.4 wow
24/1.4 lux
21/1.4 wow
leica new lens 50/0.95, 24/1.4, 21/1.4
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Hacker
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M8.2 will have SDHC support finally.
Evolution of the digital rangefinder camera: LEICA M8.2
The new LEICA M8.2 is a fully updated version of the professional digital rangefinder camera LEICA M8. Important core values of the LEICA M8 like discretion, intuitiveness and robustness have been further enhanced. The LEICA M8.2 complements the LEICA M8; both models will exist parallel in the market. Many elements of the LEICA M8.2 can be integrated into the M8. With this service, Leica Camera underlines once again the system compatibility and the high value retention of the M line.
New features of the LEICA M8.2 in detail:
The 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. This returns the digital LEICA M8.2 to the ideal of the famous rubber cloth focal plane shutter of its analog sisters. Responding to the request of many professional photographers, the new model has been given an even more inconspicuous design: the Leica dot and the accessory shoe now blend in with the color of the camera. The black version of the camera boasts a new extra durable high-quality deep black finish.
The LEICA M8.2 new bright line frames allow more precise determination of the picture frame for longer distances. Focused closely, the area captured is smaller than the area shown by the bright lines, and as you move toward infinity, the area is slightly larger than the frame lines. It is a compromise between close up and distant performance. It provides a more accurate framing at long distance (street photography, reportage, landscapes). MP/M7 frame lines are in between the M8.2 and M8 frame lines.
The new snapshot mode will appeal to all those who want good results right away without knowing a lot about photography. If the shutter speed dial is turned to the new S setting, the camera controls all the key features automatically, such as automatic exposure (aperture priority), automatic ISO speed setting and automatic white balance. For the three most commonly used subject modes, the LEICA M8.2 gives hints on aperture and focus settings, which are displayed when the INFO button on the camera monitor is pressed. The photographer can obtain further information from the new brief waterproof instructions which can be folded to the size of a credit card.
The automatic ISO setting can be selected in all operation modes of the LEICA M8.2. Another new feature is a quick exposure compensation setting: When the shutter release button is pushed to the first pressure point, a correction of +/- 3 stops in 1/3 steps can be made with the dial on the back of the camera. The setting is shown in the viewfinder. Further modifications include a more pronounced detent mechanism of the main switch of the camera to prevent inadvertent activation of the self-timer, and redesign of the bright line frames in the viewfinder to allow more precise determination of the picture frame for longer distances.
The new LEICA M8.2 is the very first professional digital camera to use an ultra scratch-resistant sapphire crystal as cover glass for the camera monitor. It is so hard that it must be exclusively worked with special diamond tools and is permanently resistant to all mechanical or abrasive stress. The camera also sports a new easy-grip and specially robust vulcanite finish. The new LEICA M8.2 has inherited the superlative image quality of the LEICA M8, resulting from the combination of the legendary M lenses with a CCD image sensor specially designed for the requirements of the Leica M system and high-performance image processing. The new Capture One 4 raw data converter of the Danish manufacturer Phase One ensures the best possible picture quality in the cameras DNG mode.
More discreet:
Evolution of the digital rangefinder camera: LEICA M8.2
The new LEICA M8.2 is a fully updated version of the professional digital rangefinder camera LEICA M8. Important core values of the LEICA M8 like discretion, intuitiveness and robustness have been further enhanced. The LEICA M8.2 complements the LEICA M8; both models will exist parallel in the market. Many elements of the LEICA M8.2 can be integrated into the M8. With this service, Leica Camera underlines once again the system compatibility and the high value retention of the M line.
New features of the LEICA M8.2 in detail:
The 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. This returns the digital LEICA M8.2 to the ideal of the famous rubber cloth focal plane shutter of its analog sisters. Responding to the request of many professional photographers, the new model has been given an even more inconspicuous design: the Leica dot and the accessory shoe now blend in with the color of the camera. The black version of the camera boasts a new extra durable high-quality deep black finish.
The LEICA M8.2 new bright line frames allow more precise determination of the picture frame for longer distances. Focused closely, the area captured is smaller than the area shown by the bright lines, and as you move toward infinity, the area is slightly larger than the frame lines. It is a compromise between close up and distant performance. It provides a more accurate framing at long distance (street photography, reportage, landscapes). MP/M7 frame lines are in between the M8.2 and M8 frame lines.
The new snapshot mode will appeal to all those who want good results right away without knowing a lot about photography. If the shutter speed dial is turned to the new S setting, the camera controls all the key features automatically, such as automatic exposure (aperture priority), automatic ISO speed setting and automatic white balance. For the three most commonly used subject modes, the LEICA M8.2 gives hints on aperture and focus settings, which are displayed when the INFO button on the camera monitor is pressed. The photographer can obtain further information from the new brief waterproof instructions which can be folded to the size of a credit card.
The automatic ISO setting can be selected in all operation modes of the LEICA M8.2. Another new feature is a quick exposure compensation setting: When the shutter release button is pushed to the first pressure point, a correction of +/- 3 stops in 1/3 steps can be made with the dial on the back of the camera. The setting is shown in the viewfinder. Further modifications include a more pronounced detent mechanism of the main switch of the camera to prevent inadvertent activation of the self-timer, and redesign of the bright line frames in the viewfinder to allow more precise determination of the picture frame for longer distances.
The new LEICA M8.2 is the very first professional digital camera to use an ultra scratch-resistant sapphire crystal as cover glass for the camera monitor. It is so hard that it must be exclusively worked with special diamond tools and is permanently resistant to all mechanical or abrasive stress. The camera also sports a new easy-grip and specially robust vulcanite finish. The new LEICA M8.2 has inherited the superlative image quality of the LEICA M8, resulting from the combination of the legendary M lenses with a CCD image sensor specially designed for the requirements of the Leica M system and high-performance image processing. The new Capture One 4 raw data converter of the Danish manufacturer Phase One ensures the best possible picture quality in the cameras DNG mode.
More discreet:
- Low noise & vibration shutter with 1/4000s max. speed, 1/180s sync speed.
- New Shutter cocking modes (discreet or standard)
- Black hot shoe (on black camera)
- Leica dot in color matching to top cover (on black camera)
- Model name LEICA M8.2 on hot shoe
- New, compact charger with rapid 80% full function
- Snap shot mode for good results by non-experts.
- Auto ISO function
- New bright line frame set allowing more precise framing at longer distances
- Short cut for exposure compensation
- Main switch with firm click stop from C to self timer
- New short instructions explaining easy operation.
- Sapphire glass for rear LCD
- New black paint finish
- Vulcanite cladding
- Battery
- Charger with mains cables for USA and EU
- Car lighter adapter for charger
- USB Cord
- Carrying Strap
- DVD-ROM with Capture Onev 4 from Phase One for RAW image processing
- Instruction manuals in English and Gernam
- Pocket guide in English
- 2-year Leica USA Warranty
Hacker
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No, WB is really a software upgrade which even the current camera can have if needed. It is really just the delayed cocking, the VF, auto ISO, SDHC support and quieter shutter that are the real improvements. Otherwise, I'm not interested in the LCD ugrade. With many lenses, the more accurate VF is important for me.
gommy
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Wow, Hacker, the unofficial Leica dealer is at it again:bsmilie:
He really needs that extra income now-he's just got triplets & he needs to buy the new lenses-also triplet (Noctf0.95, Lux21 & Lux 24)!:bigeyes:
So CooperS & all, please support our friend, Hacker!
Congrats to the new father.
He really needs that extra income now-he's just got triplets & he needs to buy the new lenses-also triplet (Noctf0.95, Lux21 & Lux 24)!:bigeyes:
So CooperS & all, please support our friend, Hacker!
Congrats to the new father.
gommy
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Not in the near future and you know why.:nono:
Hacker
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Congrats Hacker! Now your triplets have such cool nicknames, like Summilux and Noctilux!
We now have names for them: :bigeyes:
李翊 (Zachary "Noctilux" Lee Yi)
Triplets:
李晟 (Joshua "Summilux" Lee Shyen)
李欣 (Elizabeth "Summicron" Lee Shyin)
李颖 (Emma "Elmar" Lee Ying)
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Hacker
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Wait for the upgrade details. May just need sending back to Solms. Good for those who want the VF improvement like me.
Congrats to the new father.
李晟 ;李欣; 李颖 - these are indeed nice names (with good meaning). Just that not many people would know how 翊 ; 晟 and 颖 are pronounced, let alone their meaning. I can imagine one FAQ for them would be" "how to pronounce 晟 ??" Anyway, this may not be important at all and what do I know? (My sincere apology, if I sounded kpo.)
Hacker
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Yeah, my first born went to class and the Chinese teacher asked around for the pronunciation
. :bigeyes: 翊 has feathers and he was born in the year of the golden rooster (just to add some significance to it).And all 4 had to sound/spell similar.:sweat: I guess when they are the 25th generation of a long, long line of ancestry which can be traced back, no harm.
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Hacker
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There is time. Stocks are available only next year in Feb/March.
Good names! Very learned. And all very expensive!!!!;p
21mm f1.4 ASPH.
I notice something amiss in the body. The Leica logo is black and not red? :bigeyes:
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