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Leica D-Lux 8, a high-end digital compact camera designed for those looking for a powerful camera that fits into any pocket.
Unique Leica design and dedicated user interface, inspired by the acclaimed Leica Q cameras.- Micro 4/3" CMOS sensor 21MP (17MP effective).
- Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9-34f/1.7-2.8 ASPH. lens (24-75 mm in full-frame)
- Camera flash included in the delivery.
- Seamless connectivity with the Leica FOTOS App.
Improved 0.39" OLED viewfinder
The latest Leica D-Lux 8 camera features a new and improved 0.39" OLED viewfinder with 2.4 MP, offering diopter adjustment from -4.0 to +4.0. This upgrade provides brighter images with higher contrast, enhancing the overall viewing experience. With incredibly fast autofocus, you can capture moments at a rapid pace of up to 11 frames per second, ensuring you never miss a crucial shot.
21-MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor
At the core of this Leica D-Lux 8 compact camera is a 21-MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor (17 MP effective), which maintains its high resolution regardless of the chosen aspect ratio, be it 3:2, 4:3, or 16:9. Complementing this is the high-performance Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 ASPH. lens, equivalent to 24-75mm in full-frame, delivering exceptional image quality across a versatile zoom range.
3.0" TFT LCD rear display
The new 3.0" TFT LCD rear display, boasting a resolution of 1.84 MP, ensures you can review your shots with clarity and precision. For video enthusiasts, this camera offers stunning 4K resolution recording, which is four times higher than Full HD, and supports up to 30p in MP4 format, bringing cinematic quality to your footage.
Additionally, the Leica D-Lux 8 compact camera utilises energy-efficient Bluetooth® technology, allowing you to stay connected with other devices effortlessly while on the go. This feature ensures you can share your photos and videos seamlessly, enhancing your overall photography experience.
- 4/3“ CMOS sensor, 21,77 MP/17 MP (total/effective)
- ISO range from 100 - 25.000 Photo, 100 - 6400 Video
- UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
- Leica DC Vario-Summilux 1:1.7 - 2.8/10.9-34 ASPH., 35 mm equivalent: 24-75 mm, aperture range: 1.7-16/2.8-16 (at 10.9/34 mm)
- Autofocus system Contrast detection
- Autofocus metering fields 49
- Viewfinder (EVF) OLED, Resolution: 2,360,000 dots, 60 fps
- LCD panel 3” TFT LCD, approx. 1,843,200 dots, 384 ppi, aspect ratio 3:2, touch panel
- Video Resolution up to 4K
- Full metal housing: magnesium die-cast, leatherette covering
- Lens filter thread E 43mm
- Rechargeable battery - Leica BP-DC15
- Weight Approx. 397 g/357 g (with/without battery)
Specifications
| Camera type | Digital compact camera |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 130 x 69 x 62 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 397 g/357 g (with/without battery) |
| Sensor size | 4/3“ CMOS sensor, 21,77 MP/17 MP (total/effective) |
| Buffer | DNG™: 14 or higher*, JPG: 100 or higher*
*Based on CIPA standards and a memory card with high read/write speed. Capacity, depending on frame rate and picture format, estimated quantity (number of possible images in the buffer memory) |
| Storage medium | UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card |
| Material | Full metal housing: magnesium die-cast, leatherette covering |
| Lens | Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9–34 f/1.7–2.8 ASPH. (35 mm equivalent: 24–75 mm) aperture range: 1.7–16/2.8–16 (at 10.9/34 mm) |
| Lens filter thread | E43 |
| Aperture range | Depending on zoom level, F1.7 to F16 in 1⁄3 EV increments (wide angle) F1.7 to F16; (tele zoom) F2.8 to F16 in 1/3 EV increments |
| Operating conditions | 0°C to +40°C |
| Interfaces | ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units, HDMI jack Type D, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type C |
| Tripod thread | A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4”) with stainless steel in the base |
| Image stabilization | Visual compensation system for photos and video recordings |
| Filter | RGB color filter, UV/IR filter |
| File formats | Photo: DNG™ (raw data), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31) Video: MP4, H.264, AAC stereo |
| Photo resolution |
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| DNG™ | 16:9 - 5152 x 2904 (15 MP) 3:2 - 4928 x 3288 (16.2 MP) 4:3 - 4736 x 3552 (16.8 MP) 1:1 - 3552 x 3552 (12.6 MP) |
| L-JPG | 16:9 - 5152 x 2904 (15 MP) 3:2 - 4928 x 3288 (16.2 MP) 4:3 - 4736 x 3552 (16.8 MP) 1:1 - 3552 x 3552 (12.6 MP) |
| M-JPG | 16:9 - 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP) 3:2 - 3504 x 2336 (8.2 MP) 4:3 - 3360 x 2520 (8.5 MP) 1:1 - 2528 x 2528 (6.4 MP) |
| S-JPG | 16:9 - 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP) 3:2 - 2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP) 4:3 - 2368 x 1776 (4.2 MP) 1:1 - 1776 x 1776 (3.2 MP) |
| File size | |
| DNG™ | approx. 31 MB, depending on resolution and image content |
| JPG | depending on resolution and image content |
| Video | max. length: 29 min |
| Color depth | |
| DNG™ | 12 bit |
| JPG | 8 bit |
| Color space | Photo: sRGB |
| Video Resolution | |
| 4K | 3840 x 2160 |
| Full HD | 1920 x 1080 |
| HD | 1280 x 720 |
| Video frame rate/bit rate | |
| 4K 30 p | 29.97 fps - 4K 4:2:0 / 8 bit - h.264 L-GOP 100 Mbps |
| 4K 24 p | 23.98 fps - 4K 4:2:0 / 8 bit - h.264 L-GOP 100 Mbps |
| FHD 60 p | 59.94 fps - FHD 4:2:0 / 8 bit - h.264 L-GOP 28 Mbps |
| FHD 30 p | 29.97 fps - FHD 4:2:0 / 8 bit - h.264 L-GOP 20 Mbps |
| HD 30 p | 29.97 fps - HD 4:2:0 / 8 bit - h.264 L-GOP 10 Mbps |
| Viewfinder/LCD panel | |
| Viewfinder (EVF) | OLED, Resolution: 2,360,000 dots, 60 fps, magnification: 0.74x, at aspect ratio: 4:3, exit pupil position: 20 mm, setting range -4/+4 dpt, with eye sensor for automatic switchover between viewfinder and LCD panel, time delay 0.005 s |
| LCD panel | 3” TFT LCD, approx. 1,843,200 dots, 384 ppi, aspect ratio 3:2, touch panel |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter type | Mechanical central shutter or optional electronic shutter |
| Shutter speeds | Mechanical shutter: 60 s to 1⁄4000 s Electronic shutter function: 1 s to 1⁄16000 s |
| Shutter button | Two-stage (1st stage: Activation of the camera electronics including autofocus and exposure metering, 2nd stage: Taking the picture) |
| Self-timer | Delay time: 2 s or 12 s |
| Drive Mode | Single , Interval Shooting , Exposure Bracketing
Continuous shooting: |
| Focusing | |
| Focus range | 50 cm to ∞ With macro setting: from 3 cm (wide angle), from 30 cm (tele zoom) |
| Focus mode | Automatic, Automatic (macro), or Manual |
| Autofocus system | Contrast detection |
| Autofocus modes | Intelligent AF (autonomously selects AFs and AFc ), AFs , AFc |
| Autofocus metering methods | Spot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted and scaled), Multi-Field , Zone (can be shifted), Eye / Face , Tracking |
| Autofocus metering fields | 49 |
| Exposure | |
| Exposure metering | TTL (exposure metering through the lens), with working aperture |
| Metering principle | Exposure metering is done by the image sensor for all exposure metering methods |
| Exposure metering methods | Spot , Center-Weighted , Multi-Field |
| Exposure modes | Program AE mode (P) Aperture-priority mode (A): manual aperture setting Shutter-priority mode (S): manual shutter-speed setting Manual (M): manual setting for shutter speed and aperture Various fully automatic variants ( Scene Mode ): Auto , Portrait , Landscape , Night Scenery , Miniature Effect , One Point Color , HDR |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments |
| Automatic bracketing | 3, 5 or 7 frames, graduations between shoots up to 1 EV, in 1⁄3 EV increments additional optional exposure compensation: up to ±3 EV |
| ISO sensitivity range | |
| Auto ISO | Photo ISO 100–ISO 25 000 | Video ISO 100–ISO 6 400 |
| Manual | Photo ISO 100–ISO 25 000 | Video ISO 100–ISO 6 400 |
| White balance | Automatic ( Auto ), default ( Daylight , Cloudy , Shadow , Tungsten , Flash ), manual metering ( Gray Card ), manual color temperature settings ( Color Temperature , 2500 K to 10000 K) |
| Flash | |
| Flash unit | Included in the delivery: Leica CF D |
| Flash angle | Aligned with the shortest focal length of the lens of 10.9 mm |
| Guide number | 10/7 (at ISO 200/100) |
| Flash range | Approx. 0.6–14.1 m/0.3–8.5 m (at shortest/longest focal length) |
| Flash unit connector | Via the accessory shoe |
| Flash sync time | : 1⁄4000 s, slower shutter speeds available |
| Flash exposure compensation | ±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments |
| Equipment | |
| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| WLAN | WLAN function for connecting to the Leica FOTOS app. The Leica app is available from the Apple App Store™ or the Google Play Store™. IEEE802.11b/g/n Channel 1–11 (2412–2462 MHz), maximum output (e.i.r.p.): 5.9 dBm, encryption method: WLAN-compatible WPA™/WPA2™ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE: Channel 0–39 (2402–2480 MHz), maximum output (e.i.r.p.): 1.2 dBm |
| GPS | Not available everywhere due to country-specific legislation; can be added via the Leica FOTOS app. Data is written to Exif header of the picture files. |
| Menu languages | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean |
| Power supply | |
| Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-DC15) | Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, rated voltage: 7.2 V (DC), capacity: 1025 mAh (min.), manufacturer: Panasonic Energy (Wuxi) Co. Ltd., Made in China |
| Charging via USB | With camera switched off: 5 V/1500 mA (2.5 W or greater) |
| Rated values for input voltage/power | 7.2 V 0.9 A (battery), 5 V 1.0 A (USB) |