Leica's first digital M in silver — chrome variant of the M8 with 10.3MP CCD sensor.
The Leica M8 (Silver Chrome) is the chrome-finished variant of Leica's first digital M-mount rangefinder. Same 10.3MP 1.33x crop CCD sensor as the black version (ID 836). The chrome finish is the traditional Leica M finish.
Same specification as the black M8 — 10.3MP Kodak CCD with 1.33x crop, distinctive colour rendering, known IR sensitivity requiring UV/IR filters. Chrome finish matches classic Leica M aesthetic. Manual focus rangefinder.
Classic Leica M chrome body with brass construction. 10.3MP 1.33x crop CCD. 2.5-inch LCD. M-mount lens compatibility. Rangefinder focusing. SD card. No video or Live View. 545g.
Available used at mid-range prices. Chrome finish may command slight premium over black for collectors. Functionally identical to black M8 (ID 836). Same IR sensitivity issue. See ID 836 for full technical details.