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Leica D-Lux 8 Digital Camera (100 Years of Leica Limited Edition)

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SHORT DESCRIPTION

  • Limited Edition - 100 Years of Leica Limited Edition
  • 17MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • Attached Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 ASPH. Lens
  • 24-75mm Full-Frame Equivalent
  • 2.36MP OLED Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3.0" 1.84m-Dot TFT LCD
  • DNG Format Support
  • On-Camera Flash Included
  • Leica FOTOS App Connectivity
  • Bluetooth LE
  • USB-C Port, SD Card Slot

    The Leica D-Lux 8 Digital Camera (100 Years of Leica Limited Edition) celebrates 100 years of Leica. This edition features a minimalist design with a leather-textured armouring and a nickel-coloured finish on the lens, lens cap, and controls. Further, the thumb grip, red Leica logo, and model name were removed. Instead, the hot shoe cover features a subtle black "100" logo.

    The uncomplicated and authentic Leica D-Lux 8 Digital Camera features a unique design and dedicated user interface that is inspired by Leica's Q Series Cameras. On the Leica D Lux 8, you will find simplified and repositioned controls allowing for improved comfort and operability.

    The Leica D-Lux 8 Digital Camera (100 Years of Leica Limited Edition) employs a 17MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor with a Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9–34mm f/1.7–2.8 ASPH Lens attached with a 24–75 mm equivalent. Included, you will also find an on-camera flash included.

    The Leica DLux8 is the first model to feature DNG file support. Further coupling a 3" 1.84m-dot TFT LCD with a 2.36MP OLED EVF that features a built-in eye detect sensor to automatically switch between the LCD panel and viewfinder.

    Notable Upgrades

    • Redesigned body made from die-cast magnesium for lightweight, yet durable construction, allows you to shoot with and carry your Leica D-Lux 8 Digital Camera (100 Years of Leica Limited Edition) comfortably for long periods
    • Button layout inspired by the Leica Q-System and new user interface for optimized handling and quick menu navigation
    • 48% increase in LCD resolution for greater clarity and improved capture review
    • The first D-Lux camera with an OLED viewfinder and Live View function
    • UHS-II SD card support for added convenience and speedy file transfer speeds
    • Transfer raw and video files to your mobile device using the Leica FOTOS app
    • 4K video capability paired with DNG and JPEG file support provides ample versatility for capturing photo and video content

    17MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor

    The Leica D-Lux 8 Digital Camera (100 Years of Leica Limited Edition) offers you an impressive imaging experience by pairing the 17MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor with the equally impressive Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 ASPH. Zoom Lens. The lens features a full-frame equivalence of 24-75mm.
    Using this combination the DLux 8 also allows you to choose between capturing in DNG or JPEG file formats in the aspect ratios of 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, and 1:1. You can also capture in both file types simultaneously.

    Excel in Low-Light Conditions

    Included in the box you will also find a compact and powerful flash unit which you can easily attach to the hot shoe of your Leica D-Lux8, that enables you to easily capture high-quality images regardless of the available lighting conditions. The flash can also be used to capture with a second curtain sync.

    Seamless Workflow with the Leica FOTOS App

    The Leica D-Lux 8 (100 Years of Leica Limited Edition) features a seamless connection to the Leica FOTOS App that offers a variety of features including remote control of optical zoom, access to firmware updates, and utilization of the self-timer.
    Some notable improvements built into the Leica DLux8 when paired with the app include enhanced geotagging, a simplified FOTOS App menu, faster connection from the app to the camera, and the ability to select your favourite photos and video.

    • Leica D-Lux 8 Digital Camera (100 Years of Leica Limited Edition)
    • Leica BP-DC15 Li-ion Battery for D-LUX (Typ 109)
    • Leica On-Camera Flash
    • Leica Lens Cover
    • Leica Hand Strap

    Imaging
    Sensor Resolution
    Actual: 21.77 Megapixel
    Effective: 17 Megapixel
    Image Sensor
    Four Thirds CMOS
    Image Stabilization
    Optical in Integrated Lens
    Lens
    Focal Length
    10.9 to 34mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 75mm)
    Aperture
    Maximum: f/1.7 to 2.8
    Minimum: f/16
    Focus Range
    50 cm to Infinity
    Macro
    3 cm to Infinity (Wide)
    30 cm to Infinity (Telephoto)
    Filter Size
    43 mm (Front)
    Exposure Control
    Shutter Speed
    Electronic Shutter
    1/16000 to 1 Second
    Mechanical Shutter
    1/4000 to 60 Seconds
    ISO/Gain Sensitivity
    Photo
    Native: 100 to 25,000
    Video
    Native: 100 to 6400
    Metering Method
    Centre-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot
    Exposure Modes
    Aperture Priority, Auto, Program, Shutter Priority
    Exposure Compensation
    -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
    White Balance
    2500 to 10,000K
    Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Colour Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Tungsten
    Continuous Shooting
    Up to 11 fps at Maximum Resolution for up to 12 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
    Interval Recording
    Yes
    Self-Timer
    2/12-Second Delay
    Special Options
    Landscape, Miniature Effect, Night Landscape, Portrait
    Still Image Capture
    Aspect Ratio
    1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
    Image File Format
    DNG, JPEG
    Bit Depth
    12-Bit
    Video Capture
    Internal Recording
    H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
    UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps [100 Mb/s]
    H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
    1920 x 1080 at 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s]
    1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [10 Mb/s]
    Video Output
    HDMI
    3840 x 2160 at 29.97 fps
    Recording Limit
    30-Minute Maximum
    Built-In Microphone
    Stereo
    Audio Recording
    MP4: 2-Channel AAC Audio
    Interface
    Media/Memory Card Slot
    Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
    Video I/O
    1x HDMI Output
    Power I/O
    1x USB-C Input
    Wireless
    Wi-Fi
    *Built-In
    Bluetooth 5.0
    *Built-In
    Wireless
    2.4 GHz Bluetooth 5.0
    Mobile App Compatible
    Yes: Android & iOS
    App Name: Leica FOTOS App
    Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, View Live Feed
    Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
    GPS
    *Via Connected Smartphone
    Monitor
    Display Size
    3"
    Resolution
    1,840,000 Dot
    Display Type
    Fixed Touchscreen LCD
    Viewfinder
    Type
    Electronic (OLED)
    Resolution
    2,360,000 Dot
    Coverage
    100%
    Magnification
    Approx. 0.74x
    Diopter Adjustment
    -4 to +4
    Flash
    Built-In Flash/Light
    No
    External Flash Connection
    Shoe Mount
    General
    Operating Conditions
    0 to 40°C 
    Battery
    1x BP-DC15 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1025 mAh (Included)
    Shoe Mount
    1x Hot Shoe
    Dimensions (W x H x D)
    120.2 x 69.2 x 61.7 mm
    Weight
    397 g (With Battery)