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M8.2 Safari Edition
body #3561395
lens # 4078152
In January 2009 - Leica Camera AG, Solms announced a collector’s edition M8.2 ‘Safari’ camera set in an olive green finish. This exclusive special edition is limited to only 500 cameras worldwide.
The LEICA M8.2 'Safari' set includes a LEICA M8.2 camera body in olive green paint finish and a silver anodized LEICA ELMARIT-M 28 mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens (only in this set chrome 28mm lens are availlable,they’re not offered by Leica) with a metal lens shade in classic design and a silver E39 UV/IR filter. The technical specifications of both camera and lens are identical to those of the standard models. A premium quality, genuine brown calfskin leather carrying strap is included, and a matching camera bag completes this unique set. The British camera case and bag specialists, Billingham, have created the matching camera bag in olive green with brown trim especially for the 'Safari' edition, offering sufficient room for the set, and also accommodating additional lenses and accessories.
The LEICA M8.2 'Safari' edition camera model is in a durable olive green paint finish that is characterized by a particularly comfortable feel and grip. The vulcanite leathering of the camera body also follows the color scheme of the top plate, the base plate and the camera back. This special paint finish lends the camera an appearance ideal for outdoor use and underlines the camera's status as an unobtrusive tool for reportage photography.
The controls of the LEICA M8.2 'Safari' edition are silver chrome, thus creating a visual harmony with the silver finish of the LEICA ELMARIT-M 28 mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens. Thanks to its particularly compact design and construction, a weight of only 6.3 ounces and its outstanding optical qualities, this extremely versatile lens is one of the most popular lenses of the Leica rangefinder system.
