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Leica M8 Digital Camera

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$6,299.99 | 1 store

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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

Nikon's D5100 Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm Lens delivers a galaxy of professional features in a consumer digital camera.

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Key Features

Digital Zoom

Without Digital Zoom

HD Recording Format

1080p (HDTV)

Camera Type

Standard Point and Shoot

Weight

1.2 lb.

1.23 lb.

LCD Screen Size

2.5 in.

3 in.

Resolution

10.3 Megapixel

16.9 Megapixel

Optical Zoom

Without Optical Zoom

Features

HDR (High Dynamic Range) Function

Image Quality

Camera Resolution

10.3 Megapixel

16.9 Megapixel

Image Sensor Type

CCD

CMOS

Image Resolutions

2464 x 1632 • 4928 x 3264 • 3696 x 2448

Video

Video Resolutions

640 x 424 • HD (1280 x 720) • 1920 x 1080

Video Format

MPEG-4

Max Movie Length

30 Seconds

Lens

Interchangeable Lens

Not Interchangeable Lenses

Optical Zoom

Without Optical Zoom

Focus Type

Autofocus & Manual Focus

Focal Length

16 - 90 mm

3.5 - 5.6 mm

35mm Zoom Lens

27 - 82.5 mm

Exposure Control

Shutter Speed

32 - 1/8000 sec

1/4000 - 3 sec

Frames Per Second

4 Frames

White Balance

Auto • Manual

Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)

Flash

Flash Functions

Slow Sync

Flash Off • Auto Flash • Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Manual

Flash Type

Built-In

ISO Speeds

160 • 2500

100 • 6400 • 12800 • 25600

Storage

Memory Type

SD Card

SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card

Compression Type

JPEG

JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • DCF 2.0 • EXIF 2.3

Compression Modes

Uncompressed

Included Features

Self Timer

2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.

Tripod Mount

With Tripod Mount

Built-in Microphone

With Built-in Microphone

Viewfinder / Display

LCD Protected Position

Without LCD Protected Position

Viewfinder

Optical

Digital

LCD Screen Resolution

230,000 pixels

Interfaces

Interface Type

USB 2.0

USB 2.0 • HDMI

Power Supply

Battery Type

Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

System Requirements

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 7

Dimensions

Weight

1.2 lb.

1.23 lb.

Depth

1.46 in.

3.1 in.

Height

3.15 in.

3.8 in.

Width

5.47 in.

5 in.

Miscellaneous

UPC

799429107017

18208919796

Product ID

37724191

107659119

Included Accessories

Software • USB Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap

USB Cable • Battery Charger • Strap

Family Line

Leica M

Nikon D

Product MPN

MPN

10701

25478

Consumer Reviews

Leica M8 Digital Camera

$6,299.99

Nikon D5100 Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

From $599.99

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Product Review Summary

4.0

Based on 5 user reviews

60% recommend this product

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Consumer Reviews

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Nikon D5100 SLR digital camera 16 MP: A great SLR camera for the money

byyakkowarner Aug 29, 2011

61 Helpfuls 62 Helpfuls

Pros Interchangeable lens, easy to use, lots of features, takes movies and photos, works ...

Cons Price, only 16 mega-pixels, no internal motor, only one control wheel instead of 2.

Recommended it? Yes

This is a 16 mega pixel SLR camera. You have the option to change lens, customize many setting, and you get higher quality pictures as an end product. It is also a faster camera than most point and shoot’s available. I do not have the lag between pressing the picture button and the camera... Read full review »

Best bang for the buck in APS-C DSLR cameras

byaloofyouth Dec 19, 2011

23 Helpfuls 24 Helpfuls

Pros Best bang for the buck DSLR camera in its price/size bracket

Cons Flash lacks commander mode capability

Recommended it? Yes

My user experiences are marked in italics.

The Nikon D5100 is a DSLR camera ("digital single lens reflex" so what you see through the optical viewfinder or on the LCD screen is what you get in the photo; you are literally seeing through the lens, so there is no parallax error). I bought it... Read full review »

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