The Leica R8 Camera Body is a professional 35mm film SLR designed as a fully Leica-engineered replacement for earlier R-series models, introduced in 1996 as a high-end manual-focus system camera for advanced photographers. It features the Leica R-mount and is built around a robust, modular chassis with a distinctive sculpted design that emphasises ergonomics and control. The R8 offers a highly sophisticated metering system with selectable multi-pattern, centre-weighted, and spot metering modes, along with exposure modes including manual, aperture priority, shutter priority, program, and flash-controlled automation, giving photographers extensive creative control. Its vertically running metal focal-plane shutter provides speeds up to 1/8000s with reliable flash sync, making it capable for both studio and action photography. The camera uses an electronic control system for exposure functions while maintaining a fully manual shooting experience, supported by a bright, interchangeable focusing screen and large optical viewfinder for precise composition. Built in Germany with a heavy-duty metal construction and rubberised grip surfaces, the R8 is known for its solid feel, durability, and professional handling, though it is relatively large and heavy compared to other 35mm SLRs. It can also be paired with motor drives and later supported digital back accessories, making it one of the most advanced and flexible film SLR systems Leica ever produced.

Item Condition: Used - Excellent Condition

The body shows little signs of use. The viewfinder has some internal dust and specks.

This product comes with: Strap, NO BODY CAP INCLUDED

Shutter Count: N/A

Stock code: US01156

Bin/Rack:US30

Condition

1: "MINT"
Looks brand new, i.e. no cosmetic wear and tear conditions 

2: "Excellent"
It looks close to new, i.e. only the lightest signs of cosmetic wear condition 

3: "Good"
Good overall condition may have signs of cosmetic wear, i.e. light scuffing to some areas / slightly shiny surfaces. 

Condition 4: "Well Used"
The well-used condition may have significant signs of cosmetic wear, i.e., scuffing to some areas, shiny surfaces, or marks. 

Condition 5: "Heavily Used"
Heavily used conditions may have significant signs of cosmetic wear, i.e. scuffing / shiny surfaces/marks/scratches / chipping to paint/peeling surfaces.

Condition 6: "Faulty" 
Not in complete working order

Warranty

We offer a 3 month warranty Against Mechanical Breakdowns on all our used equipment.
This does not include accidental damage, shutter/mirror breakdown over the company's rated amount, or loss or theft. 
For our vintage items, such as film cameras, this warranty does not cover failed light seals, classified as wear and tear.

Please keep a copy of your receipt, which is enclosed with your delivery.

TERMS

Please read and understand all of these items before buying, and if you have any questions, please ask first.

We use myshuttercount.com & ShutterCount App in the Apple App Store. After purchase can check this using the same method, please allow a dozen or so actions on either side of any figure given because your camera may be double-checked before sending it out to you. 

DISCLAIMER - we have no connection with this website and provide this shutter count to help your buying decision - we cannot state with 100% accuracy how correct the shutter count reading is - but we have no reason to dispute it.

Photographs - We DO NOT use Google/stock images for any of our second-hand goods sold on eBay. We take them when listing and use them as part of the condition description.

This is an SOC item that we are selling on behalf of another Custemor; we will not be able to price match with other stores or include this item in any current discount or Promotion we are currently running

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If you wish to view the item before purchasing, visit our Colwyn Bay shop (address below). 

Please note that any accessories not listed are not guaranteed to be included with this product. We cannot verify the life of the battery included.

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