Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2015/11/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]*For Sale: Leica M8.2 Camera complete* Leica M8.2, Black, model 10711, serial # 3556498, purchased new in December 2008. The condition of this camera is Mint minus. The only mark on the camera is a very faint, short scratch on the front of the top. The original plastic protector strip is still on the bottom. The VF is clear and the RF is aligned perfectly. The sensor is clean. This is the improved model of the M8. It has a harder scratch-proof sapphire crystal LCD in perfect condition, optional discrete shutter release/re-cock, and viewfinder frames for correct viewing at 2 meters rather than at 0.7 meters as with the M8. The Red Dot on the M8 is replaced with a more discrete Black Dot. The battery charger is smaller and more efficient. A good review of the M8.2 is at: http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/leica_m82_review/ The camera comes complete with factory packaging, shoulder strap, battery charger with two good batteries (one extra), 120- and 240 volt charging cables and one cable for charging using 12 volts in a car. There is also a cable for connecting to a computer via USB. Both the original instruction book and Capture One software than came with the camera is included. Discrete, quiet, simple and a great feel in the hand. This camera works well for almost all Leica M lenses. The exceptions are the Dual-Range 50 mm Summicron in close-up mode and the 21 mm Super Angulon which protrudes too far into the camera body. The Kodak 10 MB sensor is not full frame so the viewfinder is corrected by 1.33X. Therefore, a 28 mm lens shoots like a 37 mm, a 35 mm lens shoots like 47 mm, and a 50 mm lens shoots like a 67 mm. I leave the 35 mm lens on most of the time. Leica recommends using an IR-UV filter for best color rendition. (I have Leica IR-UV filters that just I left on each lens: 2 of the E-39, 1 E-46 and 1 E-55 ? filters of your choice are included.) This camera was returned to Leica once for their special tune-up and maintenance servicing in 2012. There are no known problems except a small coffee stain that sometimes shows in the middle of the LCD; this is a common problem with M8s. Unfortunately, Leica cannot repair this but it has absolutely no effect on images. As a photo of the LCD shows, it is very difficult to see. When the camera was serviced by Leica, the image numbering was reset back to the beginning. The estimated number of shutter operations is between 3,000 and 5,000 cycles based on image numbering. SPECIAL FOR LUG MEMBERS: This offer includes a signed copy of Brian Bower?s book, LEICA M DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, covering the both Leica M8 and M8.2. Soft Cover, 182 pages, 8 ? X 11 inches trim size. Many four-color illustrations. Learn everything about your Leica M8.2. PRICE: Asking price for complete camera, your choice of IR-UV filters and Brian Bower?s book including insured shipping in the USA: US$1,995.Outside the USA: Shipping cost will be extra. Prepayment by money order or Paypal. Photographs available and will be emailed if interested. Contact Ken Lassiter at 561-247-7725 OR kenlass904 at gmail.com. Ken Lassiter, Lantana, Florida