Leica M8.2
The Leica M8.2 was introduced in 2008282. It had new shutter that was quieter and featured lower kinetic forces due to a reduction in the travel speed of the blades. However, this change meant that the maximum shutter speed was now 1/4000th of a second, down from the previous 1/8000th of a second. Additionally, the maximum flash sync speed was reduced to 1/180th of a second, compared to the earlier 1/250th of a second282.
The camera also included an auto ISO function that increased the ISO setting automatically if light levels fell below what was necessary for correct exposure282. Users could set a minimum preferred shutter speed and a maximum ISO setting to be used in conjunction with this feature282.
A delayed wind-on feature could be activated in the main menu, which "held" the wind-on until the user lifted their finger off the shutter release282. This design allowed users to avoid the noise of the wind-on drive in tricky situations, such as when they wanted to muffle the sound by keeping the camera under their coat282.
Additionally, the new 'S' function simplified many of the settings for users who wanted to operate the Leica M8.2 as a high-end point-and-shoot camera. The viewfinder frames were also optimized for a 2-meter focusing distance instead of the 0.7 meters used in the Leica M8282.
Some cosmetic changes were made as well. Notably, a new ‘vulcanite’ covering was introduced, and the black model featured black paint with a black dot Leica logo, replacing the red dot logo that had previously been on the front of the camera282. There was also a stronger detent to prevent accidental movement of the shutter switch into the delayed action position282. The viewing screen was updated to use ultra-hard ‘sapphire’ glass for improved scratch resistance282.
A quick procedure for setting exposure compensation was also implemented282. Users could do this by holding the shutter release at the first pressure point while rotating the control dial282.
Leica M8.2 was produced from 2008 to 2009357.
Product codes were 10711 for black paint and 10712 for the silver chrome finish361.
Gifts
In 2008, a Leica M8.2 with the special serial number 3555555 was awarded to Woody Allen356.
Special Editions of Leica M8.2:
| Model | Name | References | Year | Quantity | Notes |
| 8.2 | Isetan | 357 | 2008 | this special series was developed for the Japanese department stores Isetan. The camera was painted black and had a red leather covering. The Leica dot was also black. | |
| 8.2 | Safari | 357 | 2009 | the Safari set consisted of an olive green painted camera with olive green leather trim and a silver anodised Elmarit-M 28 f/2.8 ASPH. The set was delivered with a high-quality carrying strap made of genuine brown calfskin in an olive green camera bag, designed and produced by the British brand Billingham. | |
| 8.2 | 60th anniversary People’s republic of China | 355, 357 | 2009 or 2010 | 100 | this special edition was released on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. The silver chrome-plated camera had an elaborate red engraving of the Tianamen building on the top plate, including the year engraving "1949-2009", and a special numbering also engraved in red |