The new Leica M8.2 is often a significant growth of the digital rangefinder camera for professionals, the M8. Where important features of Leica M8 that include discretion, intuitive work and robustness happen to be further improved.

Even more intuitive operation
The new snapshot mode "S" could be particularly useful in tight reportage conditions. It will also entice anyone who use short focal lengths from 21 to 35 mm and wish great results straightaway lacking the knowledge of lots about photography. If for example the shutter speed dial is ventured into this new "S" setting, you controls lots of the key features automatically, along the lines of automatic exposure (aperture priority), automatic ISO speed setting and automatic white balance. Another new feature is mostly a quick override setting.

For more precise framing at long distances, the bright line frames with the viewfinder happen to have been which will handle larger framing areas.

Robustness & discretion
The new Leica M8.2 may be the 1st professional video camera to apply an ultra scratch resistant sapphire crystal as coverglass with the camera monitor. It's so hard that it can only be caused special diamond tools. Your camera also sports an alternative easy grip and specially robust "vulcanit" finish.

Thanks to varied detailed modifications, the noise and vibration on the shutter action are actually audibly and noticeably reduced a step forward. The fastest shutter speed of your metal blade focal plane shutter is 1/4000 s, and then the flash sync speed is 1/180 s. To generate the digital camera far more discreet in critical situations, the photographer may personally determine the suitable moment if your shutter is cocked.

Compact and quick New charger unit
The new compact charger unit is designed to persue a minimum of space inside photograper's bag and features a quick charge function when charging it. The LED flashes yellow after about two hours when 80 % belonging to the charging capacity has long been reached. This really already sufficient for around 400 exposures.