Leica M8 Panda

APS-H MF digital rangefinder camera • Discontinued • Collectible

  • Announced:
  • · December 2008
  • Production type:
  • · Small-batch production: 100 (one hundred) units
  • Availability:
  • ● Sold out
  • Country of design:
  • · FRG (Federal Republic of Germany)
  • System:
  • · Leica M (1954)

Specification

Format:
APS-H
Imaging sensor:
27 × 18mm CCD sensor
Resolution:
3916 × 2634 - 10 MP
Crop factor:
1.33x
Sensor-shift image stabilization:
-
Leica M [27.8mm]
Shutter:
Type:
Focal-plane
Model:
Electronically controlled
Speeds:
32 - 1/8000 + B
Exposure:
Exposure metering:
Through-the-lens (TTL), stop-down
Exposure modes:
Aperture-priority Auto
Manual
Rangefinder and Viewfinder:
Rangefinder:
Built-in, combined with viewfinder
Viewfinder:
Built-in, combined with rangefinder
Finder magnification:
0.68x
Actual rangefinder base:
69.25mm
Effective rangefinder base:
47.09mm
Bright-line frames:
24mm & 35mm, 28mm & 90mm, 50mm & 75mm
Parallax compensation:
Yes
Physical characteristics:
Weight:
590g
Dimensions:
138.6x80.2x36.9mm

Manufacturer description

An email dated December 11, 2008:

Sales Update

To: All Photographic Division Representatives/Dealers

From: Marketing Department

Date: December 11, 2008

Re: Limited Production M8, special black paint with silver chrome elements

____________________________________________________________________________

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

Leica Camera AG will produce a limited production run of 100 pieces of the LEICA M8, special black paint finish with silver chrome control elements. The special black paint M8 will have a silver chrome preview lever, speed dial, hot shoe and shutter release.

The contrast between the special black paint body and silver chrome elements makes these unique pieces a true Leica collector’s item. As the US will only be getting a limited number of pieces, we suggest you reach out to your customers who are Leica fans. The mail-in rebate for the M8 is applicable to these limited quantity production cameras.

Dealers who place an order for these limited quantity pieces will be listed on the website in the News Section. If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you.

From the editor

Actually an Anti-Panda, because a typical "Panda" camera (f.e. the M6 Panda) has a silver finish top plate with black controls.

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