Leica M8 Rangefinder Digital Camera with Leica 50mm f/2.5 Summarit M Lens - Black
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photokina-show.com Professional Review.
Leica M8
picturecorrect.com Professional Review.
Leica M8
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LEICA M8: A camera legend goes digital
Review Verdict: The new LEICA M8 has a notably low-noise CCD image sensor with a basic speed of ISO 160. The maximum speed of ISO 2500 means the new camera is ideally suited to available light photography, a typical Leica M feature. The LEICA M8 offers the photographer m
LEICA M8: A camera legend goes digital
Review Verdict: The new LEICA M8 has a notably low-noise CCD image sensor with a basic speed of ISO 160. The maximum speed of ISO 2500 means the new camera is ideally suited to available light photography, a typical Leica M feature. The LEICA M8 offers the photographer m
stuff.tv Professional Review.
LeicaM8
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The most revered, prestigious name in photography has finally released an M-series rangefinder for the digital age
The most revered, prestigious name in photography has finally released an M-series rangefinder for the digital age
QuickTake:
Pros: Solid build quality. Extraordinary image quality. Simple to navigate
Cons: Body too pricey
luminous-landscape.com Professional Review.
Leica M8 Solution
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There has been much talk about the green ghost problem, but little evidence. Below is an example which clearly shows the problem.
There has been much talk about the green ghost problem, but little evidence. Below is an example which clearly shows the problem.
dpreview.com Professional Review.
Leica M8
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In 1954, at Photokina (or 'Foto Kina'), Leica introduced the first M series camera, the M3, the first Leica rangefinder body with a bayonet interchangeable lens mount, it was the beginning of a legendary series of cameras and lenses, the latest of which,
In 1954, at Photokina (or 'Foto Kina'), Leica introduced the first M series camera, the M3, the first Leica rangefinder body with a bayonet interchangeable lens mount, it was the beginning of a legendary series of cameras and lenses, the latest of which,
QuickTake:
Pros: Hand-built body speaks for itself, superb quality and finish, the best in the business, Totally new body built from the ground up to be a digital rangefinder, Years of heritage brought into the digital age without compromising Leica core values, Range of
Cons: Really need to shoot RAW to realize the potential of the camera, Rangefinder disadvantages: you don't look through the lens, no depth of field preview, framelines indicate frame size not viewfinder view, no auto focus, virtually no telephoto lenses (beyon
luminous-landscape.com Professional Review.
Leica M8
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The launch of the Leica M8 has been a rocky road. The initial release of cameras suffered from a number of problems, including bright light streaking and green ghosting. These have been fixed through a factory recall of the first batch of cameras, and all
Review Verdict: It's very hard to be objective about a new product that is competitive to the one that you are familiar with. To the working photographer ones cameras and lenses become tools that need to be mastered through familiarity, and when testing something new it
The launch of the Leica M8 has been a rocky road. The initial release of cameras suffered from a number of problems, including bright light streaking and green ghosting. These have been fixed through a factory recall of the first batch of cameras, and all
Review Verdict: It's very hard to be objective about a new product that is competitive to the one that you are familiar with. To the working photographer ones cameras and lenses become tools that need to be mastered through familiarity, and when testing something new it
luminous-landscape.com Professional Review.
Leica M8 Revisited
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When I wrote this little article on the Leica and sent it to Michael I titled it a "Non Review", because I'm not a camera reviewer, not a professional writer. I'm a photographer and the only reason I spent time on this was to share the experience of first
Review Verdict: It's very hard to be objective about a new product that is competitive to the one that you are familiar with. To the working photographer ones cameras and lenses become tools that need to be mastered through familiarity, and when testing something new it
When I wrote this little article on the Leica and sent it to Michael I titled it a "Non Review", because I'm not a camera reviewer, not a professional writer. I'm a photographer and the only reason I spent time on this was to share the experience of first
Review Verdict: It's very hard to be objective about a new product that is competitive to the one that you are familiar with. To the working photographer ones cameras and lenses become tools that need to be mastered through familiarity, and when testing something new it
outbackphoto.com Professional Review.
Leica M8 Diary
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Since over 6 1/2 years we only use RAW for all our cameras if feasible. The Leica M8 uses the Adobe DNG standard to store the RAW files. This opens these RAW files for many RAW converters without too much tweaking.
Since over 6 1/2 years we only use RAW for all our cameras if feasible. The Leica M8 uses the Adobe DNG standard to store the RAW files. This opens these RAW files for many RAW converters without too much tweaking.
digital photography blog Professional Review.
Leica M8
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The Leica M8 Digital Rangefinder is a 10 megapixel (CCD) camera that is sure to get mouths watering as it's made in the M-series Rangefinder style of yesteryear. It features an ISO range of 160-2500, a 2.5 inch LCD monitor and has a 1.33 FOV crop. It can
The Leica M8 Digital Rangefinder is a 10 megapixel (CCD) camera that is sure to get mouths watering as it's made in the M-series Rangefinder style of yesteryear. It features an ISO range of 160-2500, a 2.5 inch LCD monitor and has a 1.33 FOV crop. It can
popphoto.com Professional Review.
Camera Test: Leica M8
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The classic rangefinder hits the digital autobahn at 10.3MP. We take a test drive.
The classic rangefinder hits the digital autobahn at 10.3MP. We take a test drive.
popphoto.com Professional Review.
Extreme Field Test: Leica M8 in Iraq
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Photojournalist Ashley Gilbertson puts the new Leica M8 digital rangefinder to work while on assignment in the world's hottest war zone.
Photojournalist Ashley Gilbertson puts the new Leica M8 digital rangefinder to work while on assignment in the world's hottest war zone.
tipa.com Professional Review.
Best Rangefinder Digital Camera: Leica M8
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The Leica M8 digital rangefinder camera combines Leica tradition in optical and mechanical components with latest digital technology, and fully preserves the look and feel of the M-Family. The M8 features a 10.3 Megapixel CCD sensor, and images can be rec
The Leica M8 digital rangefinder camera combines Leica tradition in optical and mechanical components with latest digital technology, and fully preserves the look and feel of the M-Family. The M8 features a 10.3 Megapixel CCD sensor, and images can be rec
shutterbug.com Professional Review.
Leicaâ-'s M8; Does The 10MP Digital Leica Live Up To The Leica M Legend-
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The moment you take the eagerly anticipated Leica M8 in your hands you know that the design engineers at Leica have gone to great lengths to preserve the look and feel of perhaps the greatest 35mm rangefinder camera of all time, the legendary M-series Lei
The moment you take the eagerly anticipated Leica M8 in your hands you know that the design engineers at Leica have gone to great lengths to preserve the look and feel of perhaps the greatest 35mm rangefinder camera of all time, the legendary M-series Lei
letsgodigital.org Professional Review.
Leica M8 | Digital Camera Review
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Leica M8 : Leica Camera introduced the Leica M8 at Photokina in Cologne (September 26, 2006 to October 1, 2006). It is the first digital camera to use the Leica viewfinder system. All the key characteristics of the analog Leica reporter's camera such as t
Leica M8 : Leica Camera introduced the Leica M8 at Photokina in Cologne (September 26, 2006 to October 1, 2006). It is the first digital camera to use the Leica viewfinder system. All the key characteristics of the analog Leica reporter's camera such as t
thinkcamera.com Professional Review.
Leica M8 - Long Term Review
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Leica's first digital rangefinder demands more than just a quick test... - 2/9/08
Leica's first digital rangefinder demands more than just a quick test... - 2/9/08
QuickTake:
Pros: Image quality 70 years worth of lenses to play with Viewfinder lets you see outside the frame 'Sensible' ISO settings
Cons: IR filtration problems 1950s ergomonics Design is extremely limiting
letsgodigital.org Professional Review.
Leica M8.2
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Leica M8.2 digital rangefinder camera : The new Leica M8.2 is a significant development of Leica Camera AG's German-made digital rangefinder camera for professionals. While important Leica M8 attributes such as discretion, intuitive work and robustness ha
Leica M8.2 digital rangefinder camera : The new Leica M8.2 is a significant development of Leica Camera AG's German-made digital rangefinder camera for professionals. While important Leica M8 attributes such as discretion, intuitive work and robustness ha
digitalcamerainfo.com Professional Review.
Leica M8
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The Leica M series stretches back to the early 1950s, when they offered 35mm film shooters an extraordinary level of refinement and precision. The Leica M8, introduced at Photokina this week, is the logical successor to those forebears - it accepts M-bayo
The Leica M series stretches back to the early 1950s, when they offered 35mm film shooters an extraordinary level of refinement and precision. The Leica M8, introduced at Photokina this week, is the logical successor to those forebears - it accepts M-bayo
QuickTake:
Pros: - Beautiful build quality - Excellent LCD - Apparently excellent image quality - Simple, efficient interface
Cons: - Slow burst mode - Slow image save and display - Only center-weighted metering - High cost (even if it's justified)
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Leica M8
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alaTest has collected and analysed 162 reviews of Leica M8 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 92/100. Comparing these reviews to 69766 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 77/100 = Good.
alaTest has collected and analysed 162 reviews of Leica M8 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 92/100. Comparing these reviews to 69766 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 77/100 = Good.
photographyreview.com Professional Review.
Leica M8.2 Reviews
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The new Leica M8.2 is a significant development of the digital rangefinder camera for professionals, M8. Where important attributes of Leica M8 such a
The new Leica M8.2 is a significant development of the digital rangefinder camera for professionals, M8. Where important attributes of Leica M8 such a
shutterbug.com Professional Review.
Leicaâ-'s M8; Does The 10MP Digital Leica Live Up To The Leica M Legend-
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The moment you take the eagerly anticipated Leica M8 in your hands you know that the design engineers at Leica have gone to great lengths to preserve the look and feel of perhaps the greatest 35mm rangefinder camera of all time, the legendary M-series Lei
The moment you take the eagerly anticipated Leica M8 in your hands you know that the design engineers at Leica have gone to great lengths to preserve the look and feel of perhaps the greatest 35mm rangefinder camera of all time, the legendary M-series Lei
pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.
Leica M8
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Amazing images and great fun, but this quirky cam is way too pricey for most
Review Verdict: The optical viewfinder doesn't show a view directed from the lens like on an SLR, but an approximate view of what'll be captured. Inside the finder is a secondary image, just a small portion in the centre - as you focus the lens, this smaller image with c
Amazing images and great fun, but this quirky cam is way too pricey for most
Review Verdict: The optical viewfinder doesn't show a view directed from the lens like on an SLR, but an approximate view of what'll be captured. Inside the finder is a secondary image, just a small portion in the centre - as you focus the lens, this smaller image with c
digitaljournalist.org Professional Review.
The Leica M8 on Assignment
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During a recent six-week trip to Iran, I shot exclusively with a Leica M8. This camera was lent to me by Leica for assessment, but I want to stress that there is no financial deal involved either way
Review Verdict: Not withstanding all its technical qualities, the best point of the M8 is that it is a true M Leica. The ability to shoot discreetly in a crowd, to be inconspicuous on a street, and finally to point a small innocent-looking camera in the face of the peopl
During a recent six-week trip to Iran, I shot exclusively with a Leica M8. This camera was lent to me by Leica for assessment, but I want to stress that there is no financial deal involved either way
Review Verdict: Not withstanding all its technical qualities, the best point of the M8 is that it is a true M Leica. The ability to shoot discreetly in a crowd, to be inconspicuous on a street, and finally to point a small innocent-looking camera in the face of the peopl
photographyreview.com Professional Review.
Leica M8 Pro Review
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I've been using the Leica M8 Rangefinder digital camera for the past three months, shooting trade shows, portraits of my granddaughter, and a trip to Florence, Italy. I am delighted with the M8's lightweight, compact design, and unobtrusiveness for street
Review Verdict: I love the Leica M8's high resolution, saturated, colorful images. I also love its portability, and the bright, sharp viewfinder. While I'm considering sending my M8 to the Leica factory to correct the known image quality issues, I'm not as concerned as o
I've been using the Leica M8 Rangefinder digital camera for the past three months, shooting trade shows, portraits of my granddaughter, and a trip to Florence, Italy. I am delighted with the M8's lightweight, compact design, and unobtrusiveness for street
Review Verdict: I love the Leica M8's high resolution, saturated, colorful images. I also love its portability, and the bright, sharp viewfinder. While I'm considering sending my M8 to the Leica factory to correct the known image quality issues, I'm not as concerned as o
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent Resolution, Compact pro system, Simple, single-function buttons, Extremely high image quality in RAW, Bright viewfinder, Large CCD sensor with 1.33x crop factor, Fast, accurate rangefinder focusing, Viewfinder shows scene outside image area to h
Cons: Expensive, Digital noise evident over ISO 640, Requires screw-on IR filters for color work, so that black does not take on a magenta cast, White Balance settings shifted, Louder shutter than M7 35mm rangefinder, Battery lasts only 100 images, Bulky batter
zdnet.com Professional Review.
Leica M8 series
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As a camera company, Leica built its reputation on the back of its rangefinder cameras. From the Leica II, introduced in 1932, through the M7 still available today, Leica rangefinders have endured, in no small part thanks to a reputation for top-notch cra
As a camera company, Leica built its reputation on the back of its rangefinder cameras. From the Leica II, introduced in 1932, through the M7 still available today, Leica rangefinders have endured, in no small part thanks to a reputation for top-notch cra
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Leica Camera is introducing the new Leica M8 at Photokina in Cologne (September 26, 2006 to October 1, 2006). It is the first digital camera to use the Leica viewfinder system. All the key characteristics of the analog Leica reporter's camera such as the
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