Leica M8.2

The refined digital rangefinder classic

Leica M8.2
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 12
Performance 15
Durability 19
Price 14
Usability 19
Brand Leica
Model 10705

Key Features

SENSOR 10.3 megapixel CCD sensor, APS-H size (1.33x crop)
PROCESSOR Leica Maestro-based image processing engine
AUTOFOCUS Manual rangefinder focusing only
PHASE DETECTION N/A - Manual rangefinder system
VIDEO No video recording capability
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE 2 frames per second, 10 frame buffer
VIEWFINDER Optical rangefinder, 0.68x magnification
DISPLAY 2.5-inch TFT LCD, 230,000 pixels, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC card slot
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy chassis, brass top and bottom plates
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 400 shots per charge, Leica M8 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Leica M8.2

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Controlled via menu
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present On lens
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present Top plate dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✗ Not Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present Via menu/top dial

How-to Use Leica M8.2

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Leica M8.2 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Leica M8.2

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Technical Specification

Sensor CCD
Resolution 10.3 MP
ISO Range 160-2500
Autofocus Manual
Shutter Speed 32s to 1/8000s
Burst Rate 2 fps
Video None
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Optical Rangefinder
LCD 2.5 inch fixed
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 400 shots
Weight 591g
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37 mm