Leica M8.2 Compact Digital Camera, 10.3MP, 2.5" LCD Display, Black Paint

2009-03-05T19:00:00

It was my dream to have this camera when it first came out. But I've heard many cons about M8 where frame line is off and it is loud. One of the main reason that I use Leica M cameras is that it is quiet. That is why I didn't think of purchasing the M8 but when they introduced M8.2 with quieter shutter and better frameline, I had to try it. Shutter is louder than I thought but it is quieter than M8 so it is better and the frameline is very accurate. I mostly use 28mm lens and I can say that it matches perfect.Image quality is same as M8. Most Digital cameras these days have great quality so I think it does not really matter. What matters to me is great quality + portability so I can carry it easily and this camera does the job.Overall, I love the camera but the price tag of [$]...(body only) I don't know if it is really worth it because some of the digital SLRs produce better pictures and more functionality.

Jios P.

2009-02-06T19:00:00

A fantastic camera for all uses less fast paced sports photography. Image quality, chromacity and color rendition the best I have seen. A precsion instrument in every sense of the word.

Boxer 5.

2008-12-28T19:00:00

I carry this along with me most times. It is the digital equivalent of the old sm Leica's for me. the only problem I have encountered is noisy images in very low light - but that is the electronic equivalent of grain. The shutter is substantially quieter than the M8. However, it is expensive.

DonM