Name: Leica R8 Film Camera
Brand: Leica
Price: 1099 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Displays noticeable wear including visible dings and scratches. Fully operational and includes all items shown in the listing photos. Glass elements may have slight imperfections not affecting image quality. The actual item for sale is pictured unless specifically noted otherwise. The condition rating applies to the core item and not any accessories.

Camera works flawless, one of the most beautiful camera ever. The viewfinder is huge and bright. Pair with Leica lenses for the absolutely best...read more.

The Leica R8 is a professional-grade 35mm SLR camera from Leica's R series, known for its precision engineering and exceptional optical performance. It features a robust design, advanced metering systems, and compatibility with Leica R lenses, making it a preferred choice for photographers seeking high-quality film photography.

The Leica R8 includes multi-pattern, center-weighted, and spot metering options for precise exposure control in various lighting conditions.

Advanced Metering System

Compatible with Leica R-mount lenses, offering a wide range of high-quality optical options.

Interchangeable Lens Compatibility

Constructed with a robust metal body, ensuring reliability and durability for professional use.

Durable Build

Supports both manual and automatic exposure modes, catering to different shooting styles.

Manual and Automatic Modes

The Leica R8 is a **35mm SLR** film camera built on the **Leica R mount**, manufactured during the **1990s** as part of Leica's professional R-series lineup. It accepts **Leica R-mount interchangeable lenses**, offering access to a dedicated family of optics for photographers committed to the R system. The camera uses a **focal plane shutter** and is designed exclusively for **manual focus** operation, putting the shooter in full control of the focusing process. Flash photography is well supported thanks to both a **hot shoe** and a **PC sync port**, accommodating everything from on-camera flash to tethered studio lighting setups. The body weighs **890g**, giving it a dense, confidence-inspiring feel in hand. Shooting on widely available **35mm film**, the R8 remains a practical choice for film photographers who want a serious, well-built SLR body paired with the quality of Leica R-mount glass.

Compatible with the full range of Leica R-mount interchangeable lenses, giving access to a highly regarded family of optics spanning wide-angle to telephoto.

Leica R Lens Mount

Shoots standard 35mm film, keeping film stock widely available and easy to source from most photography retailers.

35mm Film Format

Provides precise, reliable exposure control across a wide range of shutter speeds suitable for professional film photography.

Focal Plane Shutter

Puts full focus control in the photographer's hands, suited to the deliberate shooting style of serious film photography.

Manual Focus System

Both a hot shoe and PC sync port allow flexible flash setups, from on-camera speedlights to studio strobes via sync cable.

Dual Flash Connectivity

The solid, professional-grade build quality is consistent with Leica's standards for the R system flagship SLR.

Substantial Body Construction

Through-the-lens metering supports multiple exposure modes, including aperture priority and program, for accurate exposures in varied lighting.

TTL Metering System

Represents Leica's flagship 35mm SLR of its era, designed to meet the demands of working professional photographers.

1990s Professional SLR

User Manual

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Camera works flawless, one of the most beautiful camera ever. The viewfinder is huge and bright.  Pair with Leica lenses for the absolutely best SLR system.  BatteryCR2 grip does show some wear and a bit hard to open, however, battery lasts so long, otherwise body is in excellent shape.  Comes with plastic case, and body cap.

<p>Camera works flawless, one of the most beautiful camera ever. The viewfinder is huge and bright.  Pair with Leica lenses for the absolutely best SLR system.  BatteryCR2 grip does show some wear and a bit hard to open, however, battery lasts so long, otherwise body is in excellent shape.  Comes with plastic case, and body cap.</p>

Spec	Detail
Use Cases	Portrait, Landscape, Studio, Creative Effects
Lens Mount	Leica R
Hot Shoe	Leica Standard (TTL)

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