Product Description:
The LEICA R8 represents Leica R philosophy at its finest. A completely new design by Leica, this extraordinary SLR camera is a modern interpretation of classic values. It combines incomparable ergonomics with prize-winning styling, extensive features with great ease of use and an exquisite finish with the highest degree of functional dependability and longevity, even under extreme climatic conditions.The LEICA R8 at a glance Fast shutter, 32 seconds to 1/8000 second in half steps; flash synch time 1/250 for öfreezingö even very fast-moving subjects Three exposure-metering modes: selective - setting can be stored, center-weighted-integral and multi-field for successful mastering of every light situation Four operating modes: manual, aperture- and shutter-speed-priority and variable programmed automatic control to suit every preferred way of working Flexible flash control methods, from specific individually determined settings to automatically tailored dosing of flash and ambient light for achieving any desired lighting mood Exceptionally bright high-eye point viewfinder with all the information in a perfect composing- and control center Choice of manual or automatic film advance and rewinding with a Winder for 2 fps (frames per second) or with a Drive (up to 4.5 fps) Stable and solid metal construction, highest care in the selection of materials and fabrication methods, all the way to 100% final inspection 5 - year warranty