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Leica M8.2 Camera Preview & Photo Samples

2012-09-22T01:37:00.000-07:00

Konica HEXAR RF 35mm rangefinder VIDEO

2012-09-22T01:33:00.000-07:00

Leica MP 0.72 35mm Rangefinder

2012-05-12T14:12:00.000-07:00

Available online from Jacobs Digital

The Leica MP is a supreme tool. Handcrafted, created for the photographic artist. Designed to deliver the essentials. Focused technology for focused photography, without the distraction of automation. It is for making pictures only a true photographer can see, frame and record. Not a quick fling, but the camera for a lifetime.

Pared down to the absolute essentials, the Leica MP is intuitive in operation but leaves all the crucial decisions and settings to the photographer. It is the classic, purely mechanical alternative to the Leica M7, a camera that offers added comfort and speed with its electronic shutter and aperture-priority metering system.

The development of the Leica MP incorporates over 50 years of experience. It is the quintessential mechanical range/viewfinder camera. It is an experience you will sense as soon as you hold this masterpiece in your hands.

The Leica MP is ever reliable. It relies solely on the skill of the photographer, and can be operated without batteries. The robust body can withstand the harshest conditions. And its controls are all metal.

Leica M bayonet mount.

Viewfinder principle: Large, bright line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation. Viewfinder optical system with reduced stray light sensitivity and optimum visibility of all bright line frames.

Eyepiece: Calibrated to –0.5 dpt. Correction lenses from –3 to +3 diopter available. Bright line frames activated in pairs: for 28 and 90 mm, 35 and 135 mm or 50 and 75 mm. Automatically displayed when the lens is mounted. The preview selector can be used to display each of the pairs of frames. Alternative bright line frame configurations are available as part of the Leica a la carte range.

Parallax compensation: The horizontal and vertical difference between the viewfinder and

the lens is automatically compensated in line with the current distance setting, i.e. the bright line frame in the viewfinder automatically covers the section of the subject that will be captured by the lens.

Correlation between viewfinder and film images: At the shortest possible distance setting for each focal length, the bright line frame size corresponds to an image size of approx. 23 x 35 mm. When set to infinity, depending on the focal length between 9% (28mm) and 23% (135 mm) more is captured by the film than is shown in the corresponding bright line frame.

Magnification: 0.72x (for all lenses). Alternative viewfinder magnifications of 0.85x and 0.58x are available as part of the Leica a la carte range.

Wide-base rangefinder: Split and superposed-image ranger finder displayed as a bright field in the centre of the viewfinder image. Effective measuring basis 49.9 mm (mechanical measuring basis 69.25 mm x viewfinder magnification 0.72x). For the alternative viewfinder magnifications of 0.85x and 0.58x available as part of the Leica a la carte range, it is 58.9 mm (mechanical measuring basis 69.25 mm x viewfinder magnification 0.85x) and 40.2 mm (mechanical mea-suring basis 69.25 mm x viewfinder magnification 0.58x) respectively.

Exposure metering: Exposure metering through the lens (TTL), selectively with working aperture.

Metering principle: The light reflected by a metering spot in the centre of the first shutter curtain. The metering spot has a diameter of 12 mm and thus corresponds to approx. 13% of the full film format or approx. 2/3 of the short side of the applicable bright line frame in the viewfinder.

Metering range: (for ISO 100/21°) From 0.03 to 125000 cd/m2 at room temperature, normal humidity and f/1.0. For ISO 100/21° this corresponds to EV-2 to 20 or f/1 and 4s (B setting) to f/32 and 1/1000s.

Flashing of the left-hand triangular LED in the viewfinder indicates that the brightness reflected is below the metering range. Metering cell: Silicon photodiode with focusing lens to the top left behind the bayonet.

Exposure control: Manual shutter speed and aperture setting and adjustment using LED light balance.

Film speed range: Manual setting from ISO 6/9 to ISO 6400/39°.

Shutter: Rubberised cloth focal plane shutter with horizontal movement; extremely quiet.

Mechanically controlled.

Shutter speeds: From 1s to 1/1000s in whole increments. B for very long exposures of any duration, (1/50s) for flash synchronisation.

Leica M7 0.72 35mm Rangefinder

2012-05-12T13:53:00.000-07:00

Available online from Jacobs Digital

Compact 35mm rangefinder system camera with electronically controlled shutter and two mechanically controlled shutter speeds.

Leica M bayonet mount.

Choice of automatic control of shutter speed – with corresponding digital display – with manual aperture selection (automatic mode) or manual shutter speed and aperture setting with adjustment using LED light balance.

Shutter speeds - In automatic mode (AUTO) continuous from 32s to 1/1000s. With manual setting 4s to 1/1000s in whole increments.

B for very long exposures of any duration, (1/50s) for flash synchronisation.

Dimensions Approx. 138mm x 79.5mm x 38mm

Weight Approx. 610g

Nikon S3 Classic 35mm Rangefinder 2000 Limited Edition Outfit USA

2012-03-20T17:06:00.000-07:00

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Nikon's classic S-3 Rangefinder 2000 Limited Edition, complete with interchangeable 50/1.4 lens, hood and camera case. An epoch-making model, originally marketed in 1958. Includes nostalgic reproduction of original instruction book. Shutter speeds from 1 to 1/1000, plus B and T clickstop settings. Variable setting timer. Lens mount: Nikon S bayonet. Sync cord terminal for flash use. Lens filter size 43mm. Film type: 35mm.

Leica M8.2 Digital Rangefinder Camera (Black Body Paint)

2012-03-14T13:18:00.000-07:00

Leica M8.2 Digital Rangefinder Camera (Black Body Paint)

From the Manufacturer

The new Leica M8.2 is a significant development of the digital rangefinder camera for professionals, the M8. Where important attributes of Leica M8 such as discretion, intuitive work and robustness have been further improved.

Even more intuitive operation
The new snapshot mode "S" can be particularly useful in tight reportage conditions. It will also appeal to all those who use short focal lengths from 21 to 35 mm and want good results right away without knowing a lot about photography. If the shutter speed dial is turned to the new "S" setting, the camera controls all the key features automatically, such as automatic exposure (aperture priority), automatic ISO speed setting and automatic white balance. Another new feature is a quick override setting.

For more precise framing at long distances, the bright-line frames in the viewfinder have been designed to handle larger framing areas.

Robustness & discretion
The new Leica M8.2 is the very first professional digital camera to use an ultra scratch-resistant sapphire crystal as coverglass for the camera monitor. It is so hard that it can only be worked with special diamond tools. The camera also sports a new easy-grip and specially robust "vulcanit" finish.

Thanks to numerous detailed modifications, the noise and vibration of the shutter action have been audibly and noticeably reduced even further. The fastest shutter speed of the metal blade focal-plane shutter is 1/4000 s, and the flash sync speed is 1/180 s. To make the camera even more discreet in critical situations, the photographer may personally determine the suitable moment when the shutter is cocked.

Compact and quick - New charger unit
The new compact charger unit is designed to take up a minimum of space in the photograper's bag and has a quick-charge function when charging the battery. The LED flashes yellow after about two hours when 80 percent of the charging capacity has been reached. This is already sufficient for about 400 exposures.

35mm Rangefinder Camera's lenses are available online form Warehouseexpress.com

Leica MP 10301 35mm Rangefinder Camera

2012-03-05T13:06:00.000-08:00

Leica MP 10301 35mm Rangefinder Camera

Mechanical perfection. Nothing else: The LEICA MP is a tool. Made by hand, created for the photographer's craft. Tailored to the decisive photographic parameters. In compact form, with clean design, clearly laid out.
Unobtrusive, quiet, reliable. Concentrated technology for concentrated photography, without distraction by automation. For pictures that only a photographer can see, compose and record. Modern, because it captures the present. Current, because all its features have been optimized. Traditional, because it builds on the accumulated experiences of the pioneer in 35 mm camera construction. Not a photographic whim, but a camera for life.

Typically "M": The whisper-quiet, purely mechanical shutter of the LEICA MP permits vibration-free exposures. In combination with the compact, extremely fast Leica lenses it discreetly delivers the best pictorial results, even under poor light conditions. In addition, the consistent policy of system compatibility permits the use of virtually every M lens that was ever made.

Reduced to what is essential: The camera concept of the LEICA MP is tailored to the decisive photographic parameters sharpness, shutter speed and aperture. The camera thus enables the photographer to concentrate fully on the job at hand, without being distracted by automation. The photographer is entirely free to exercise his creativity directly.

100% mechanical: Everyone who values optical/mechanical perfection and robustness will love the LEICA MP. By means of the use of high-grade materials and complex fabrication processes, the MP is designed for extreme longevity. The MP is independent of batteries and all its operating elements are made of metal, so that it withstands heavy duty use under extreme conditions. The compact manual film advance attachment LEICAVIT-M and the rewind crank are purely mechanical accessories that make the LEICA MP an even greater high performer.

Built-in experience: The LEICA MP is manufactured by hand, tailored to the craft of the photographer. It embodies the essence of more than 50 years of experience in optics and mechanical design. Every component of the camera was analysed and improved meticulously. The optimised rangefinder facilitates highly accurate focusing, even under difficult light conditions. Leica offers a guarantee of up to five years to registered owners. In addition all services and replacement parts are guaranteed to be available for at least 30 years at the Leica Customer Service Department.

The LEICA MP is available with the three viewfinder magnifications of 0.58 x, 0.72 x, and 0.85 x. It is tailored ideally to the preferences and needs of the photographer : The 0.58 x magnification for a great overview with wide-angle lenses and for eyeglass wearers. 0.72 x as a universal standard (also featured on the black lacquer version). 0.85 x for accurate focusing with medium focal length lenses and with Leica M tele lenses.

35mm Rangefinder Camera's lenses are available online form Warehouseexpress.com