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Leica M8

Leica M8 Digital Camera

Canon REBEL T2i / EOS 550D

Canon REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

 
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Product Description
The dream of many Leica photographers has come true: the Leica M system is now open for professional digital photography. Breaking completely new ground, the LEICA M8 doesn't only look... More
The dream of many Leica photographers has come true: the Leica M system is now open for professional digital photography. Breaking completely new ground, the LEICA M8 doesn't only look like an M - it utilizes all the benefits of the analog Leica M system for sophisticated and creative digital photography. It is the only digital camera for professionals to incorporate the rangefinder system with its advantages of discreet and quiet operation, speed and precision. And the no-compromise quality criteria of the M system continue to apply to the M8. Full compatibility with nearly all M lenses means that their unique imaging performance is now available for digital photography, too. The low-noise CCD image sensor with a resolution of 10.3 megapixels has been specifically matched to the compact lens design to guarantee superlative photographic quality. The controls and functions of the digital M still concentrate on the essentials. Less
The EOS Rebel T2i has an 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor that captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers more than enough resolution for big enlargements or crops.
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom - Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 1.2 lb. 1.17 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 10.3 Megapixel 18 Megapixel
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 10.3 Megapixel 18 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions - 2592 x 1728 • 3456 x 2304 • 5184 x 3456
Video   
Video Resolutions - 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720 • 1920 x 1080
Video Format - QuickTime
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type - Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focal Length 16 - 90 mm -
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 32 - 1/8000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second - 30 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust
Flash   
Flash Functions Slow Sync Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds 160 • 2500 Auto • 100 • 400 • 6400
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) - 6.4 MB (20 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21
File Size (Low Res.) - 1.1 MB (about 116 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes - Fine • Normal • Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer - 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone - With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical Digital
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels 1,040,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface - Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life - 440 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System - Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10
Dimensions   
Weight 1.2 lb. 1.17 lb.
Depth 1.46 in. 3 in.
Height 3.15 in. 3.8 in.
Width 5.47 in. 5.1 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 799429107017 689466262469
Product ID 37724191 95827376
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap USB Cable • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Battery Pack
Family Line Leica M Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN 10701 4462B003
 
Consumer Reviews
Leica M8
Leica M8 Digital Camera
$6,299.99
Canon REBEL T2i / EOS 550D
Canon REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $499.95
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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 30 user reviews
97% recommend this product
5 stars
24
4 stars
6
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (8)
  • Easy to Use (7)
  • Quality Construction (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Compact (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Powerful Zoom (1)
  • Fast Shutter (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
Cons
  • Shutter Lag (3)
  • Bulky (1)
  • No Weather proofing (1)
  • Slower in continuous shooting (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Overpriced (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • none (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (8)
  • Outdoors (5)
  • Home (5)
  • Travel (5)
  • Gifts (3)
  • pictures to put on Websites (1)
  • Portraits (1)
  • Special Events (1)
  • Beach (1)
  • Upgrade (1)
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Consumer Reviews

1

Great for anyone

byjohnston1234 Aug 15, 2011
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy interface, beautiful renderings, fully customizable. 
Cons Could use more zoom, but different lenses can be purchased for distant shots.  
Recommended it? Yes

I recently purchased the Canon REBEL T2i / EOS for a family vacation to niagara falls.  I have never owned a professional camera beforehand so I figured it would be difficult to learn but it was really simple.  Beautiful pictures, ample shot settings, and quick changing to different style... Read full review »

1

The Canon Rebel rocks!

bychq4life Nov 10, 2011
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Many different shooting modes<br>Lovely contrast<br>Simple to master
Cons The camera cannot be set down without tipping forward, hard for self-timer.
Recommended it? Yes

I got this product as a gift and could not be happier with it.  I have been taking photography classes in school and became very interested in it, so I decided that I wanted a digital camera as well as a film camera.  I originally thought that it would never stand up to film, but so far... Read full review »

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