Leica R8–R9
The Leica R8–R9 is a 35mm SLR made by Leica, produced 1996 (R8) - 2009 (R9).
Optics & imaging
- Lens mount
- Leica R bayonet
- Shutter
- electronic vertical travel metal blade focal plane from 1/8000 to 16s
- ASA/ISO range
- 6 to 12,800
- Exposure meter
- TTL selective / centre weighted / multi pattern
- Exposure modes
- manual, aperture priority, shutter priority, program
Body & handling
- Focusing
- manual
- Finder screen
- ground glass, interchangeable
- Motor drive
- winder or motor drive
- TTL Flash
- yes, plus flash pre-exposure measurement
- Flash shoe
- hotshoe + additional contacts
- Flash speed
- 1/250
- Battery
- 2×lithium
- Weight
- 620g
Production & identity
- Maker
- Leica
- Camera Type
- 35mm SLR
- Dates
- 1996 (R8) - 2009 (R9)
- Variants
- R8, R9