[Leica] FS: M8.2 Complete

[kenlass at gate.net (kenlass at gate.net)]

For Sale: Leica M8.2 complete

Leica M8.2, Black, model 10711, serial # 3556498, purchased new in December 
2008. This camera was used on my trip to Cuba as well as for a lot of event 
and travel photography. The only mark on the camera is a faint, short 
scratch on the front of the top. The original plastic protector strip is 
still on the bottom. The VF is clear and the RF is aligned perfectly. The 
sensor is clean. The condition of this camera is Mint minus. 

    This is the improved model of the M8. It has a harder scratch-proof 
sapphire crystal LCD, optional discrete shutter release/re-cock, and 
viewfinder frames for correct viewing at 2 meters rather than at 0.7 M as 
with the M8. The Red Dot on the M8 is replaced with a more discrete black 
dot. The battery charger is smaller and more efficient. A good review of the 
M8.2 is at: http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/leica_m82_review/ 

    The camera comes complete with factory packaging, shoulder strap, 
battery charger with two good batteries (one extra), 120- and 240 volt 
charging cables and one cable for charging using 12 volts in a car. There is 
also a cable for connecting to a computer via USB. Both the original 
instruction book and Capture One software than came with the camera is 
included. 

    Discrete, quiet, simple and a great feel in the hand. Why am I selling 
it? I have a Leica M Type 240 and am not using the M8.2 anymore. This camera 
should be used and enjoyed. This camera works well for almost all Leica M 
lenses. The exceptions are the Dual-Range 50mm Summicron and the 21mm Super 
Angulon which protrudes too far into the camera body. The Kodak 10 MB sensor 
is not full frame so the viewfinder is corrected by 1.33X. Therefore, a 28mm 
lens shoots like a 37mm, a 35 mm lens shoots like 47mm, and a 50mm lens 
shoots like a 67mm. I leave the 35mm lens on most of the time. Leica 
recommends using an IR-UV filter for best color rendition. (I have Leica 
IR-UV filters that should be left on each lens: 2 E-39, 1 E-46 and an E-55 
for sale separately) 

    This camera was returned to Leica once for their special tune-up and 
maintenance servicing in 2012. There are no known problems except a small 
?coffee stain? that sometimes shows in the LCD. Unfortunately, Leica cannot 
repair this but it has absolutely no effect on images. As a photo shows, it 
is difficult to see. When the camera was serviced by Leica, the image 
numbering was reset to the beginning. 



Asking price including insured shipping in the USA: US$2,000. Or make your 
best offer

Photographs available if interested. Contact 561-732-6104 OR kenlass at 
gate.net



Ken Lassiter, Boynton Beach, Florida