LEICA  R8

Specifications
 
Type of camera
  
Microprocessor controlled single-lens reflex camera with multi-mode automatic functions and motor-drive connection facility
Lens mount LEICA R-bayonet with additional electrical contacts. All LEICA R-lenses with focal lengths from 15 mm to 800 mm may be used, as well as the earlier LEICAFLEX/SL/SL2 lenses retrofitted with R-type control cams
Exposure metering methods TTL metering, switchable to selective metering. Full-field integral metering and multiple field metering, freely combinable with the various operating modes. Exposure override +/- 3 exposure values in half stops
Operating modes A Aperture priority
T Shutter priority
P Variable automatic program model
F Pre-flash metering
m manual setting of shutter speed and aperture
Shutter Microprocessor controlled, metal blade focal-plane shutter
  • continuous from 32 s to 1/8000 s in automatic mode
  • in manual mode from 16 s to 1/8000 s (also half values)
  • X (=1/250 s) for flash sync.
Film speed
settings		 Manual settings from ISO 6/9° to ISO 12800/42°
Automatic settings (DX) from ISO 25/15° to ISO 5000/38°
Shutter release
  • Easy-access shutter release button (with cable-release connector)
  • Self-timer: 2 different countdown times (2 s and 12 s), flashing LED display during countdown.
  • Option of LEICA R8 motor winder/ motordrive attachments
  • Multiple exposure, also motorized
  • Mirror lock-up (after preselection via shutter release)
  • Bracketing: in conjunction with the R8 DRIVE 3 different frames can be shot optionally at 1/2 EV or 1 EV exposure difference.
Film transport
  • Simple, rapid operation by means of automatic film threading mechanism, even on manual wind
  • Film advance: manual by means of rapid winding lever or motorized wind using MOTOR-WINDER R8 (2 fps) or MOTOR-DRIVE R8 (2 fps or 4.5 fps)
  • Film rewind: manual or motorized using winder or drive attachment
  • Frame counter: in viewfinder and exterior display
  • Multiple exposure: any number of multiple exposures are possible without a frame mismatch or advancing the counter.
Flash photography Flash synchronization: 1/250 s. Programs P and A automatically switch over to flash sync. Longer speeds available using programs m and T.
TTL flash exposure metering: center-weighted integral metering with LEICA SF20 and system-compatible flash equipment and SCA 3501 adapter.
Flash release: via central X hot-shoe contact or standard X contact socket. 1st or 2nd shutter curtain option.
Metering flash before the frame is shot. Selective TTL metering, even with non-dedicated flash, e.g., studio flash equipment.
Film speed range for TTL flash exposure metering:
  • TTL flash exposure metering: ISO 12/12° to ISO 3200/36°
  • TTL metering flash: ISO 25/25° to ISO 400/27°.
  • Flash equipment zoom reflector:
    automatic setting with appropriate flash equipment using adapter SCA 3501 and lenses with electronic focus identification.
Viewfinder system
  • High Eyepoint viewfinder, diopter correction +/- 2 dptr.
  • Additional mounting for correction lenses +/- 3 dptr.
  • Integral pentaprism
  • Five interchangeable focusing screens
  • Clear LCD display of all relevant information in viewfinder
Other camera features Tripod thread: A 1/4 (1/4") DIN 4503
Power supply: 2 CR2 lithium cells
Dimensions and weight Width 158 mm, Height 101 mm, Depth 62 mm, Weight 890 g
 

The LEICA R8 is available in black chrome and silver chrome finish.