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M-System 2 / 3
Leica M System
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  • Page 1 M-System 2 / 3 Leica M System The fascination of the moment – analog and digital LEICA M8 LEICA M7 LEICA MP Leica à la carte...
  • Page 2 “24 x 36” Leica M photography portfolio Leica M System LEICA M8 Simon Wheatley uses the LEICA M8 LEICA M7 LEICA MP Leica à la carte LEICA M7 entry set Leica M lenses Accessories Technical Data LEICA M8 Technical Data LEICA M7/MP...
  • Page 3 The photo galleries on the Internet show you how photography is de- veloping right now with the new digital LEICA M8. The www.leica- camera.com website features a continuously changing selection of exciting new M8 pictures.
  • Page 4 Not to mention being a great example of a new concept in documentary photography. Cameras : LEICA M4-P, LEICA M6 / Lenses : LEICA SUMMICRON-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH., LEICA SUMMICRON-M 50 mm f/2...
  • Page 5 Stockholm, Lund and Orléans and, in 2004, he was undoubtedly one of the most notable talents in the portfolio reviews in Madrid (Photo España). Camera : LEICA M4P / Lens : LEICA SUMMICRON-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH.
  • Page 6 (“GEO”, “Life”, “Stern”) and the gallery. Camera : LEICA M6 / Lenses : LEICA ELMARIT-M 28 mm f/2.8, LEICA SUMMICRON-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH. Courtesy of Alex Webb/Magnum Photos...
  • Page 7 Cameras : LEICA M4-P, LEICA M6 / Lenses : LEICA ELMARIT-M 28 mm f/2.8, LEICA SUMMICRON-M 50 mm f/2 Courtesy of Ragnar Axelsson...
  • Page 8 Tarkowskij’s films. Her imagery is both clear and complex, graphic and rich in references – including almost surreal moments that hark back to the work of Cartier-Bresson. Camera : LEICA M6/Lenses : 24, 28 and 35 mm Courtesy of Andrea Hoyer...
  • Page 9 Hungary’s bathing culture fed by its 1000-plus hot springs. Photographically, this was a demanding theme, as Costa often had to shoot pictures secretly and using available light : classic terrain for the Leica M. Camera : LEICA M6 TTL / Lenses : LEICA ELMARIT-M 24 mm f/2.8 ASPH., LEICA SUMMICRON-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH.
  • Page 11 Matias Costa (Page 7) show how discreetly an M camera can be used to produce authentic pictures. Alongside the analog MP and M7 models, the digital LEICA M8 is now continuing the success story. It is a profes- sional tool that combines genuine M photography with digital image technology –...
  • Page 13 Unlike with a reflex system, where you have to focus through the lens and the focal length and speed determine the accuracy of the measurement, with the Leica M rangefinder the measuring basis remains constant regardless of the lens. This makes it many times more accurate at short focal lengths.
  • Page 15 Concentrated Every development and enhancement throughout the entire evolution of the Leica M system meets a genuine photographic need. During the design of the digital LEICA M8, all of the features offered by digital technology were tested for relevance. The result is a pro- fessional digital rangefinder camera that does not offer everything that is technologically possible but concentrates on what makes sense from a photographic viewpoint.
  • Page 17 Sophisticated features to suppress reflections improve the con- trast and visibility of details in the shadows. The result is that the full capabilities of a Leica lens are always available, even at maximum aperture. With Leica lenses, stopping down is only necessary to increase the depth of field.
  • Page 19 More than ever, choosing the M system means choosing lasting values. Leica is geared up for the future, yet at the same time maintains its The 1954 Bayonet principle of system compatibility. The 1954 bayonet and the current 6 bit- coded bayonet were produced decades apart but there is nothing to separate them.
  • Page 21 Sophisticated production techniques and painstaking assembly guarantee decades of reliable operation, allowing photog- raphers to enjoy their Leica M for as long as possible. For a lifetime in fact, often even by the next generation. Enduring quality Precision is the yardstick for production of a Leica. And no product leaves the Leica factory before all critical production steps have been rigorously tested.
  • Page 23 LEICA M8 – The digital M Many Leica photographers’ dreams have now come true : The LEICA M8 has opened up the Leica M system for digital photography. It is a totally new direction. It not only looks like an M model, it faithfully embodies all the advantages of the analog Leica M system to provide sophisticated and creative digital photog- raphy.
  • Page 24 A genuine M. No ifs or buts. The LEICA M8. The compatibility principle The lenses recognized as the best in the world demonstrate their full capabilities on the LEICA M8. The extremely high reso- lution of all M system lenses since 1954 make them perfect for digital photography.
  • Page 25 DNG as aperture priority and manual focus and technology is used, as this raw data format combines them with the proven Leica is future-proof and guarantees secure rangefinder principle. A simple and intui- long-term archiving.
  • Page 26 Because the light towards the edges impinges on the sensor obliquely with Leica M lenses, the thickness of the cover glass has been reduced to just 0.5 mm to prevent unwanted refraction. As a result, the image has uniform bright- ness right to the edge, there is no vignetting caused by the sensor and the existing Leica M lenses can demonstrate their full capabilities on the digital camera.
  • Page 27 – perfectly tailored to the characteristics of the Leica M lenses. As a result, the image has uniform brightness right to the edge and there is no vignetting caused by the sensor. For the sensor on the LEICA M8, Kodak uses micro lenses with a lower refractive power than those in traditional sensors.
  • Page 28 Sensor cleaning The LEICA M8 has a special function for manually cleaning the sensor. When you select the corresponding option in the menu and press the shutter release, the shutter remains open while cleaning is in progress. The low depth of the...
  • Page 29 Aperture priority mode The LEICA M8 has an aperture priority mode with a choice of two delay times of 2 and 12 seconds. Remote control The LEICA M8 is supplied with special software that allows the camera to be controlled remotely for scientific work or in a photographic studio.
  • Page 30 New creativity: Flash with the M8 The state of the art metal blade focal-plane shutter enables flash sync speed of up to 1/250 sec to be achieved. The new M-TTL flash technology with pre-flash for flash metering opens up new creative possibilities in composition and flash exposure.
  • Page 31 Simon Wheatley “I found that when I started unsing M-series cameras, photography suddenly became very simple... And I welcome the arrival of this sim- plicity to the digital age.”...
  • Page 36 Simon Wheatley Simon Wheatley was born 1970 in Singapore, where he spent his child- hood. Moving to England as a teenager, he graduated from Manchester University in 1993 with a degree in American and Latin American Stu- dies. It was in Budapest, while working as an English teacher, that he began to take photography seriously, intrigued by the social confusion result-ing from the transition from communism to capitalism.
  • Page 37 Classics are works that transcend the present. But they are never adapted, merely reinterpreted for the requirements of a changing world. The analog LEICA M7 is just such a classic. Silver halide photog- raphy with a Leica M has a unique appeal : the transparent process of...
  • Page 38 Creative flash Avoid bad exposures When used in conjunction with a specially On the LEICA M7, the film speed can either equipped flash unit, the M7 can trigger be set manually or automatically (DX the flash to coincide with the second coding).
  • Page 39 Aperture priority mode As an alternative to familiar manual expo- sure adjustment – which is still available on the camera – the LEICA M7 offers a convenient continuously variable aperture priority mode with exposure lock via the shutter release.
  • Page 40 The mechanical system is unbeatable when it comes to reliability and precision. Only high quality materials are used : the top plate of the M7 is cut from solid brass using modern methods. The body is made of a lightweight yet extremely strong magnesium alloy.
  • Page 41 Viewfinder displays The automatic shutter speed appears as an LED display in the lower section of the LEICA M7’s large and bright rangefinder, while in manual mode the familiar light balance readouts are used. For very long exposures, the remaining exposure time is displayed in the viewfinder while for timed exposures (B) the seconds count upwards.
  • Page 42 To obtain a more natural image at very long exposures with the fill-in flash, the flash on the LEICA M7 can be fired to coincide with the second shutter curtain. These functions are available in conjunction with specially equipped Metz flash units.
  • Page 43 Things are very dif- ferent with the LEICA MP. The act of taking a photograph becomes the vivid and direct experience it originally was, making rangefinder photog- raphy a new, exciting and sensual experience in our world of digital imagery.
  • Page 44 And if the black lacquer identification mark altogether on the starts to reveal a glimpse of the plain LEICA MP. We think it is enough for con- brass at some of the corners and edges noisseurs and owners to be able to iden- after long use, the photographer knows tify a Leica by its classic appearance.
  • Page 45 Leica rangefinder and the vibration- free shutter release provided by the cloth focal plane shutter. With the LEICA MP, dif- ficult lighting conditions can be overcome effectively because the camera does not attempt to think for itself – it simply uses...
  • Page 46 The LEICA MP in detail The rangefinder on the LEICA MP is an optical masterpiece made up of more than 150 high precision parts. It has been constantly developed and perfected over the decades. The viewfinder image always retains the same size and brightness, unlike with reflex cameras, where the focal length and speed of the lens determine the viewing image’s appearance.
  • Page 47 1,300 components that make up every LEICA M7 and MP is lovingly created to meet the customer’s requirements – à la carte. By people who love the Leica M as much as you do.
  • Page 48 Masterpieces by experienced specialists Adjusting the rangefinder Experienced specialists employ precisely defined processes to ensure that the rangefinder, the viewfinder frame and the viewfinder displays are accurately calibrated. Fitting the top plate The top plate is made of 1 mm thick brass and protects all the parts underneath it, even from very heavy loads.
  • Page 49 Fitting the surface-mounted parts The controls are fitted in a classic or functional style, as requested. Laying out the engraving The engraving on Leica à la carte cameras is carefully laid out by an experienced craftsman using lacquer.
  • Page 50 Your Leica – Purely individual You can now choose a LEICA MP or M7 that is totally different from the standard look and choose the features that meet your own functional, aesthetic and practical require- ments. It starts with the color of the top plate and your choice of trim from a range of naturally tanned leather types.
  • Page 51 What fits best for you? Whether you are a professional pho- tographer or a collector, you will find your ideal camera here. Examine, feel and choose the individual components at your Leica dealer. Or play around with the different configurations beforehand with our Internet configurator at www.leica-a-la-carte.com...
  • Page 52 One more reason not to wait : The LEICA M7 entry set. An attractive set that makes your choice easier and provides you with an introduction to the professional world of Leica. It includes a black LEICA M7 and the LEICA SUMMICRON-M 50 mm f/2 lens and allows you to take your first easy steps into the M system.
  • Page 53 LEICA M7 entry set / Leica M lenses 50 / 51 Leica M lenses are considered by many professional photographers to be the best in the world and captivate users with their incredibly com- pact form. Lens design consistently follows the principle of achieving maximum optical performance at full aperture with minimum dimen- sions.
  • Page 54 21 mm f/2.8 ASPH. An impressive image angle of 107° internal focusing using the floating Uniform sharpness and low dis- offers perfect Leica M quality for element principle for high quality tortion across the entire image field 16 mm ultra wide-angle photog- in the close-up range.
  • Page 55 Elmarit-M The universal f/2.8 lens : The initial aperture is excellent for wide-angle lenses such as the LEICA ELMARIT-M 21 mm f/2.8 ASPH. Despite an aperture of f/2.8, we have gone to great lengths to ensure that the Elmarit-M lenses retain compact dimensions. In terms of size, weight and performance, this range of lenses is a universal solution when excellent image quality and high speed are required.
  • Page 56 Also available in silver as in portraits. The Noctilux is the Leica M system. Its properties chrome finish. almost free of flare, even at full make this lens particularly well...
  • Page 57 Leica M lenses 54 / 55 LEICA ELMAR-M LEICA TRI-ELMAR-M 50 mm f/2.8 28-35-50 mm f/4 ASPH This is the universal lens of choice The Tri-Elmar has two aspherical when compact size and low weight lenses and combines optimum are more important than the optical performance with the highest speed.
  • Page 58 Ever ready case M à la carte in Leica à la carte leather types, matching any individually produced M à la carte camera. Secure protection for an MP or M7 with one of the following lenses : 21 mm f/2.8 without lens hood, 24 mm f/2.8 without lens hood, 28 mm f/2 with or without lens hood, 35 mm f/1.4 without lens hood, 35 mm f/2 with or without lens hood, 50 mm f/2.8 ex-...
  • Page 59 Reliably protects the camera and has practical Velcro fasteners and two spaces for memory cards. With small front, holds a Leica M camera with a lens up to 65 mm in diameter and 60 mm in length Order no. 14 867, with large front, holds a Leica M camera with a lens up to 65 mm in diameter and 80 mm in length Order no.
  • Page 60 LEICA M camera. The LEICAVIT-M is available in black lacquer or with black or silver chrome finish and can be used with all LEICA MP, M7, M6TTL, M6, M4-P and M4-2 models. Black lacquer Order no. 14 009 , Black chrome finish Order no. 14 450 , Silver chrome finish Order no.
  • Page 61 It allows the new LEICA TRI-ELMAR-M 16-18-21 mm f/4 ASPH. to be used on analog M7 and MP models and on the digital M8 with extended focal length. The viewfinder enables the exact trimming for the five Leica M focal lengths of 16, 18, 21, 24 and 28 mm to be determined.
  • Page 62 Angle finder M with leather pouch. The angle finder for all LEICA M cameras (except the first M3 series pro- duced in 1954) extends the range of uses of the Leica M system. It shows a laterally correct, right-side up circular section of the center of the viewfinder image, approx.
  • Page 63 LCD display, flash confirm-ation in viewfinder on LEICA R8/R9, LEICA M7 and LEICA M6 TTL and on flash unit. Film speed in M/TTL/GNC mode from ISO 12/12° to ISO 3200/36°, in A mode from ISO 25/15° to ISO 800/30°. Power supply Two 3 V lithium batteries, type 123 A, allowing rapid exposure series.
  • Page 64 Lens connection Leica M bayonet with additional optical scanning device for the identification of all 6 bit-coded lenses. Lens system Current 6 bit-coded Leica M lenses with a focal length of 16–90 mm. Almost all Leica M lenses with a focal length of 21–90 mm manufactured from 1954 can also be used without 6 bit-coding. 6 bit-retrofitting possible for virtually all lenses.
  • Page 65 SCA-3502 adapter). Flash exposure compensation ±3 1/3 EV in 1/3 EV stages adjustable at SCA-3501/3502 adapter. With LEICA SF 24D ±3 EV in 1/3 EV stages or 0 to –3 EV in 1 EV stages adjustable with computer control. Shutter and...
  • Page 66 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 4 s (B setting on LEICA MP) to f/32 and 1/1000 s. Flashing of the left-hand triangular LED in the viewfinder indicates that the brightness reflected is below the metering range.
  • Page 67 Material Enclosed all metal body with hinged rear panel. Brass top and base plate. MP Silver chrome finish or black lacquered. M7 Silver or black chrome finish. All variations are available for both cameras as part of the Leica a la carte...
  • Page 68 Carrying strap with non-slip pad (14 312), camera cover with M bayonet (14 195), flash contact shoe connector (14 348) and batteries. *For the possible combinations, the bright line frames (pairs) displayed in each case and further details of the equipment options in the Leica a la carte range, please refer to our homepage: www.leica-a-la-carte.com...
  • Page 69 “24 x 36” Leica M photography portfolio...
  • Page 70 “Go”, his series about petty criminals, prostitutes and Mafiosi taken in Japan between 1995 and 2000 (see “Leica World” 2/2001) is certainly Gilden’s best work of this type to date. Camera : LEICA M6/Lens : LEICA ELMARIT-M 28 mm f/2.8...
  • Page 71 In his most recent book “No title here” (2003), Mermelstein is once again a subtle chronicler of everyday surrealism. Camera : LEICA M 6/Lens : LEICA SUMMICRON-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH. Courtesy of Jeff Mermelstein...
  • Page 72 – by creating black and white photographs that are rich in both intelli- gence and atmosphere – he demonstrated just how critical documentary photography can be these days. Camera : LEICA M6/Lenses : LEICA ELMARIT-M 28 mm f/2.8, LEICA SUMMICRON-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH. Courtesy of Bernd Arnold...
  • Page 73 Cameras : LEICA M6, LEICA M7/Lenses : LEICA SUMMICRON-M 28mm f/2 ASPH., LEICA SUMMILUX-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH., LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-M 90mm f/2 ASPH.
  • Page 75 Trademarks of Leica Camera Group / “Leica” as well as product names = ®Registered trademark / © 2006 Leica Camera AG / Subject to modi- fications in design, specification and offer / Concept and design: Heine/Lenz/Zizka, Frankfurt am Main / Picture credits: Product photographs: Tom Vack, Alexander Göhr / Photography Leica à...
  • Page 76 Leica Camera AG / Oskar-Barnack-Straße 11 / D-35606 Solms Telephone + 49 (0) 6442-208-0 / Fax + 49 (0) 6442-208-333 www.leica-camera.com...

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