Includes Leica M8 Chrome camera body (Requires lens – Leica M series lenses are all purchased separately), Carrying strap with anti-slip guard, Camera cover for M bayonet, Lithium ion battery 14464, Battery charger with car and 3 mains plug adapters (Euro UK USA), USB connecting lead, operating manual, Software CD Capture One LE, Software CD with LEICA DIGITAL CAPTURE and operating manual.

Leica M8 is a compact digital viewfinder/rangefinder system digital camera for professional usage with interchangeable Leica M lenses. * Micro-processor controlled metal-blade slotted shutter. * Low-noise CCD sensor specially tailored to the requirements of the M lens system. * 10.3 million pixels. * Extension factor : 1.33 x. * Aspect ratio 3:2. * DNG (Digital Negative Format not specific to any camera manufacturer), 2 different highly compressed JPEG levels; DNG file information 16 bit-color resolution, 10.2 Mbyte file size per picture.

Leica M8 is compatible with SD cards up to 4 GB as of Fall 2006 introduction. * Automatic, 6 presettings, manual white balance, color temperature input from 2,000 K to 13,100 K. * TTL metering heavily center-weighted with preset working aperture. * Metering range EV 0 to EV 20. * An extremely short metering preflash activated immediately before the picture is taken is used to measure the output light required for the exposure. * M-TTL Guide Number Control with metering preflash via separately purchased accessory shoe SCA 3502 (from version M4) or with flash LEICA SF24 D. * Fast 1/250 s provides for creative open aperture photography even with bright ambient light. * Micro-processor controlled metal-blade slotted shutter with vertical movement. * B for long exposures of any duration. * Shutter action optimized for minimum noise. * Lithium-ion rechargeable battery with 3.7 V and 1900 mAh. * Fast USB 2.0 data transfer.

Leica M8 camera can be software-controlled via USB 2.0 connection. * Solid metal housing made of a highly stable magnesium alloy for long-lasting professional usage. * Tripod bushing DIN4503 – A1/4 (1/4 in.) at center of base cover. * Camera body size 5.56 x 3.2 x 1.48 inches/139 x 80 x 37 mm. * Leica M8 camera body weighs 19.2 oz./ 545 g. Manufacturer 2 Year Limited Warranty.

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