Leica M System

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 resolution
of all M system lenses since 1954
make them perfect for digital photography.
The M8 quite deliberately has no resolutionreducing
moiré filter in front of the sensor
to maintain the full performance of the
lens.
Maximum resolution
The low-noise CCD image sensor has
been consistently optimized for the special
features of the M lens system and
provides an excellent resolution of 10.3
million pixels. The special sensor adaptation
with micro-lens offset prevents problematic
vignetting in the corners of the
picture. An exceptionally thin cover glass
prevents unwanted refraction of light
rays striking the sensor obliquely.
Full light efficiency
The highest film speed settings of up to
ISO 2500 now allow much more detailed
pictures to be taken than was ever possible
with analog films. As a result, the M8
opens up a new chapter in the history of
available light photography.