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Miscellaneous / System accessories
Miscellaneous
System accessories for the LEICA M8.2
Exchangeable lenses
The Leica M system provides a basis for optimum adap -
t ation to fast and unobtrusive photography. The range
of lenses includes focal lengths from 16 to 135 mm -
for the LEICA M8.2 this corresponds to effective focal
lengths from 21 to 180 mm (bright-line frames for
focal lengths =90 mm (effective) are unavailable, see
also p. 34) and a light intensity of up to 1:1.
Filters
UVa filters and circular polarization filters are availa-
ble for current Leica M lenses equipped with standard
filter threads.
There are also special UV/IR filters to ensure neutral
color reproduction in all situations (see “Using Leica
UV/IR filters to correct color shifts for particular sub-
jects and lighting situations”, p. 103).
Universal Wide-Angle Viewfinder M
The LEICA Universal Wide-Angle Viewfinder M is a tho-
roughly practical accessory. It can be used without
restriction on all analog and digital Leica M models
and shows – just like the viewfinder in the camera –
with a reflected bright-line frame the picture area for
wide-angle focal lengths 16, 18, 21, 24 and 28 mm.
The viewfinder is equipped with parallax compensa-
tion and a vial (spirit level) for exact leveling of the
camera (order no. 12 011).
Viewfinder magnifier M 1.25x and M 1.4x
The LEICA M 1.25x and M 1.4x viewfinder magnifiers
significantly simplify picture composition when using
focal lengths above 35mm. They can be used on all
Leica M models and magnify the central area of the
viewfinder image. The 1.25x viewfinder magnifier
gives the 0.68x viewfinder on the LEICA M8.2 a mag-
nification of 0.85x, while the 1.4x gives 0.95x magnifi-
cation.
A security chain with snap fasteners prevents loss and
can be used to hang the magnifier on the carrying
strap’s fastening ring.
The magnifiers are supplied in a leather bag. A loop
on the bag allows the magnifier to be stored on the
camera’s carrying strap, where it is protected and
ready for use (order no. 12 004 for M 1.25x, 12 006 M 1.4x).
Handgrip M8
As a practical accessory, we recommend the Hand-
grip M8, which allows you to hold the LEICA M8.2
extremely steadily and to carry it with one hand. It is
attached in place of the standard bottom cover. (order
no. 14 486 black, 14 487 silver).
Correction lenses
For optimum adaptation of the eye to the camera’s
viewfinder, we offer correction lenses with the follow -
ing positive or negative diopter values (spherical):
0,5/1/1,5/2/3.
Cases
There are two neoprene cases for the LEICA M8.2
with different front sections for lenses of different
lengths, a classic leather case and a protector that is
similar to the lower section of a traditional case. This
protector reliably protects the camera body, even
when taking photographs (order no. 14 867 short,
14 868 long, 14 872 leather, 14 869 protector).
For your full set of camera equipment, the classic Bil-
lingham combination case made of waterproof fabric
is also available. This either holds two cameras and
two lenses or one camera and three lenses. There is
enough space for large lenses and for a camera with a
LEICAVIT-M or LEICA MOTOR-M attached. A Velcro
fastened compartment provides additional space for a
LEICA SF 24D flash and other accessories (order no.
14 854 black, 14 855 khaki).
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