Leica version of LX3

[CYRN]

[adamadam]

I WANT.

lol

[iNotion]

This is the Leica D-Lux 4... Expensive stuff~
Anyway, the controls behind looks exactly like the LX3.

[adamadam]

I wonder how the images from it compare to the LX3 :P

[ricleo]

certainly looks yummy! if not for the hot shoe, i would have thought this was the leica version of the LX-2, exactly the same as that.

[plsoong]

SWEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

but boh luiiiiiiiiiiiiii

wah lau 250 Euros?!?!?!? :S

wonder how is the images and noise control :S

[Dunbine]

i think it's 9590 Euros! lol

[roger8]

Seen comparison photos b/w the cameras, no fight. Leica's more tru to life out of the camera.

[zapp!]

usually the leica version spots nothing different from the panny one other than a more stylised chassis with Leica branding

Costs about 50% more? Last time LX2 was around 7xx whereas the D-LUX3 was around 1000+?

[arsene]

Originally Posted by zapp! usually the leica version spots nothing different from the panny one other than a more stylised chassis with Leica branding Costs about 50% more? Last time LX2 was around 7xx whereas the D-LUX3 was around 1000+?

The difference lies in the processor for the images. Usually Leica processor renders less noise than the Limix ones.

[The Dry Box]

$you$know$I$don't$really$know$what$to$make$of$this $

One of those camera I'll love to have but never buy.

I thought the LX3 ISO would be good enough for the compact already. The leica is more like a collector's item to me.

[LX3baby]

one day..... one fine day .........

sigh ~~~!

so many desires, so few $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

>_<

[iNotion]

Originally Posted by The Dry Box One of those camera I'll love to have but never buy. I thought the LX3 ISO would be good enough for the compact already. The leica is more like a collector's item to me.

Collector's camera or designer stuff are best described for Leica camera.
It only depend whether you like an European car or a Japanese car...
One is from Germany, and the other is from Japan.
I love the European designs but practically i prefer the Japanese one.

[arsene]

Originally Posted by iNotion Collector's camera or designer stuff are best described for Leica camera. It only depend whether you like an European car or a Japanese car... One is from Germany, and the other is from Japan. I love the European designs but practically i prefer the Japanese one.

To use a car analogy.

LX3 is like a Toyota Harrier with a 2.4L capacity.

Leica D-Lux 4 is like a Lexus RX400 with a 4L capacity.

[LX3baby]

It is really not the same....... Trust me -- I have a Japanese car and an European car..... it is really not the same driving them both even though they are both 1.6L.

But I do agree that both serve different needs so if you DO NOT need a D-Lux4, don't need to spend that extra money. Equally important as the toy is the skill of the person behind the camera.

I always had the impression that Leica is also "made in Japan".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZjEdahJWW0

But I stand corrected.

[iJeff]

Leica has officially announced the D-LUX 4

"A new fast lens, full 24mm wide angle, a hot-shoe and a range of accessories – just some of the features that justify this camera’s claim to be the “Son of M8”.

At full f / 2.0 aperture, the LEICA D-LUX 4 lens brings more creative possibilities with low light and depth of field into the sphere of compact photography. Equivalent to 24 to 60 mm in 35 mm format, the lens even provides an f / 2.8 aperture at full zoom. The lens design consists of eight elements, of which four are aspherical. These are matched individually to the camera sensor, working in harmony with the electronics and software to produce stunningly brilliant pictures in true to life colours.

The 1 / 1.63” sensor offering 10.1 mega pixel resolution is unusually large for this class of camera. This sensor size enables the camera to retain the full 24 mm wide angle. At 24 mm wide angle (35 mm format equivalent) the LEICA D-LUX 4 photographer is able to shoot wider travel and reportage photography, which is currently in vogue. Leica Camera AG has developed its own unique colour matching, contrast and picture definition profile which produces digital picture characteristics complimentary to Leica M film photography.

Data recording can be in Fine, Standard, RAW or combinations. The LEICA D-LUX 4 is also prepared for photos in HDTV format with a HD port for TV connection. The hot-shoe allows a 24 mm viewfinder accessory option and combined with an optional stylish leather “ever ready” style classic strapped case; this black camera definitely looks the part. Focus, shutter speed, stops and exposure override can all be set manually for real enthusiast appeal. A wide range of accessories will be launched to create a system camera experience.

“With the add-on accessories, the high speed optics and an intelligent operation concept, the LEICA D-LUX 4 is a real little system camera whose performance profile can definitely hold its own in comparison with DSLR” says Stefan Trippe, Vice President Production and Engineering at Leica Camera AG.

Available from October 2008, the LEICA D-LUX 4 is £590 (inc VAT) SRP"

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0809/08...lux4_clux3.asp

[Zeddy]

If I want to replace F30, it gonna be Leica D-LUX 4.

Just kidding.

[zapp!]

Originally Posted by arsene The difference lies in the processor for the images. Usually Leica processor renders less noise than the Limix ones.

I disagree with that - i saw the pics from the D-LUX3 and LX2 - seems the same to me when comparisons were done last time. But then again thats just me

[tomcat]

Originally Posted by zapp! I disagree with that - i saw the pics from the D-LUX3 and LX2 - seems the same to me when comparisons were done last time. But then again thats just me

D-Lux3 is not D-Lux4 and LX2 is not LX3

[CYRN]

Originally Posted by tomcat D-Lux3 is not D-Lux4 and LX2 is not LX3

tink he's sayin D-LUX3 = LX2 and D-LUX4 = LX3.