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Article Summary
"One of the surprises of the Photokina 2006 was Leica. And beside an interesting introduction of the compact camera series, and a digital SLR camera Leica unveiled their digital M camera; the Leica M8. The Leica M8 offers a resolution of 10.3 megapixels and incorporates a notably low-noise CCD image sensor has been rigorously optimized for the special features of the Leica M lens system. The special design of the viewfinder camera with no mirror box allows the typically compact and flat shape of the Leica M to be retained. The small focal length extension factor of 1.33 enables creative freedom even in digital Leica M Photography. We discussed the new Leica M8 with Michael Agel, Press + Public relations of Leica.
Question: Leica is a brand that is known for its M-system. It has a lot of users who are addicted to film and now Leica is introducing a digital M8. Quite a shock for Leica users?
Answer: It's not a shock. A lot of users were waiting for a digital M. They were also very interested in our DMR and everyone liked it. We received a lot of questions from M-users who asked 'can you build a back for the M too?' We found out that it was not possible and we had to develop a whole new body. The digital M had to have the same feeling, size and handling as the other Leica's. It had to say, "this is Leica". Designers were asked what could be improved throughout the development of the whole M-series. The designers said it was perfect, so the M8 had to continue on that road.
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