It’s a nice camera no doubt. Basically a D-lux 7 with quality of life upgrades OLED EVF and improved screen, possible more efficient processor, mb better battery life (according to one review) and Leica ergonomics and menu. Other than that these are the same Panasonic guts from the LX100 II - which is 6 years old so it’s too bad they didn’t use the latest sensor. The lens i wish they improved on and actually made it a manual zoom. I’m not a fan of fly by wire and yes I agree this retractable lens needs to be babied a bit. Other retractable lens that are weather resistant are better.

@BruunMedia

Ай бұрын

Very true comments, just wish it was better, a fixed prime would be great.

I agree. No articulating screen, 17mp, not weather resistant and expensive. I dunno about this one...

There doesn’t seem to be much to be excited about with the dlux8, unless you wanted a dlux7 with a OLED viewfinder and a more Leica Q3 looking body. Those dlux7 photos are absolutely glorious. Still, I wonder if the same quality can be produced with the Panasonic Lumix LX100mII version. For me, one of the novelties of the dlux7 is all the buttons and dials, and other tactile controls which contributes in my mind to the shooting experience but they have now taken some of that away with the dlux8. At a minimum they could,have made the dlux8 more dust resistant but they don’t appear to have done that. Any chance we see a price drop on the dlux7 now,that the dlux8 is out?

@rosvw3517

29 күн бұрын

Totally agree with your comment that they’ve removed dials… for me the Exp comp dial on top. Another menu item we have to access via the screen unfortunately.

@BruunMedia

28 күн бұрын

Only on the second hand market, Leica already removed the D-Lux 7 from their main website.

You’ve echoed what I’ve been saying since the DL8 was announced. Huge disappointment and not one reason to upgrade from my DL7.

@BruunMedia

28 күн бұрын

I agree, it would be great if a prime lens but barrel extension is old school now. Needs to be updated.

Plus: RAW, Minus: China

Dead right on the barrel extension lens. My travel camera is a fantastic little Canon G7X Mk2, with a dust particle inside the lens. It’s a well known fault with them, and purely due to the barrel extension lens. I love your photos, they’re actually one of the reasons I won’t go for the Leica, I know I could never do it justice. Instead of the expense of the Leica or higher end Fujifilm I’m on the lookout for a Fujifilm X10.. Thanks for the video, very informative (loved Quagmire’s cameo 😂)

@BruunMedia

Ай бұрын

Thanks Martin, always room for a Quagmire!

@bigmartin

Ай бұрын

@@BruunMedia giggity 😂

As a Leica user, I think opportunity lost. Its basically a Lumix LX100 II in new clothing.

@BruunMedia

23 күн бұрын

Agreed.

Seeing you haven't played with a D Lux 8. that was a very negative review.