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Leica R8 Camera Package, complete with Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm lens, Metz mecablitz 40 MZ-3i Flash plus extras! World-class German design, engineering and optics in one, ready to roll package. One of the finest professional SLR cameras ever made. This ensemble is in PRISTINE condition! A+, like brand-new. Only 3 rolls of film ever run through camera. Package includes: R8 camera body with cap and shoulder strap - Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm lens w/new leather case - Metz mecablitz 40 MZ-3i flash with SCA 3501 Leica adapter – Pelican 1450 custom fitted, watertight case – All original boxes, camera case, manuals & papers. Camera body looks brand new, works properly, and shows no signs of wear, nor has any scratches, or dents. The viewfinder is clear and the inside of the body, including the pressure plate, shutter curtain and film chamber, is pristine. Lens is in impeccable condition, as well. No scratches or wear marks & will fit other cameras w/adapter. The perfect telephoto from portraits to landscapes. The 3i is the most adept model of this flash. The dual flash head, zoom motor and the auto-mode thyristor control make this unit perform MUCH better than a standard OEM flash unit. Includes the diffusers for custom tailored performance and adapter module. Item specifics Condition: A+ Like Brand New. Only 3 rolls of film ever run through this camera. Pristine condition w/original box & case. Brand: Leica Model: R8 Lens Mount: Leica R Camera Type: SLR (Single Lens Reflex) Film Type: 35mm Focus Type: Manual Focus Interchangeable Lenses: Interchangeable Lenses Manual Shooting Modes: Aperture Priority Light Metering Modes: Center Weighted See reviews Detailed item info Product Identifiers Brand Leica Model R8 MPN 10080 UPC 405448112351 Key Features Camera Type SLR (Single Lens Reflex) Film Type 35mm Lens Mount Leica R Focus Focus Type Manual Focus Shutter Shutter Speed 32 to 1/8000 sec Exposure Frames per Second 2 fps Manual Shooting Modes Aperture Priority, Fully Manual Light Metering Modes Center Weighted Dimensions Depth 2.44 in. Height 3.98 in. Width 6.22 in. Weight 31.36 Oz Miscellaneous Additional Features Auto Exposure, Interchangeable Lenses Leica Vario-Elmar-R 28-70mm lens Like new, only used 3 times, in perfect working condition, A+/pristine appearance. Comes with brand new Leica leather case and original box. Item specifics - Camera Lenses Camera Technology: Film Focal Length: 28 mm - 70 mm For Camera Type: SLR Maximum Aperture: f/3.5 - f/4.5 Lens Type: Zoom, Telephoto, Wide Angle Focus Type: -- Model: Vario Elmar R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 To Fit Camera Brand: Leica Condition: New Lens Brand: Leica See reviews Detailed item info Product Identifiers Brand Leica Model Vario Elmar R 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 MPN 11265, 11364 UPC 22243113643 Key Features Lens Type Normal / Straight (35 - 65mm), Telephoto (65 to 600mm), Wide Angle (21 - 35mm) Camera Type SLR Focus Type Manual Focus Technical Features Lens Construction 11 Elements in 8 Groups Focal Length 28 mm - 70 mm Min Aperture f/22 Max Aperture f/3.5 - f/4.5 View Angle 34 - 76 Degrees Filter Size 60 mm Minimum Focusing Distance 20.4 in Dimensions Diameter 2.7 in Length 3 in Weight 16 oz Miscellaneous Zoom Adjustment Zoom Lens Metz mecablitz 40 MZ 3i Flash: http://www.metz.de/fileadmin/fm-dam/Download/Homepage_Englisch/Photo_Electronic/Bedienungsanleitung_GB/mecablitz_GB/mecablitz_40_bis_45/mecablitz_40_MZ_3i_GB.pdf Commitment To Our Customers It is our goal to make sure you are completely satisfied with your purchase. 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We will process your return request within 48 hours and send you the RMA# and shipping address for return merchandises. On Jun-25-10 at 12:12:15 PDT, seller added the following information: SquareTrade © AP6.0