Leica DLUX 4 10.1-megapixel Digital Still Camera | 
 enlarge | Brand: Leica
Category: CE
Buy New: $812.40
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
MPN: 18352
Model: D-LUX 4
UPC: 799429183523
EAN: 0799429183523
ASIN: B001H8DF0G
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | The high-aperture professional lens | | • | Powerful sensor | | • | Newly developed LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON 5.1-12.8 mm/ f2.0-2.8 (24 mm to 60 mm equivalent) | | • | 1/1.63 inch low noise CCD with 10.1 effective Megapixels | | • | Hot shoe, same standard as Digilux 3 & V-LUX 1 |
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Product Description
The compact nature of the D-Lux 4 means it can be with you all the time. But despite its compact size, it offers top Leica quality and gives the photographer plenty of artistic freedom. The D-Lux 4 is ideal, whether for subjects composed with lots of forethought or for spontaneous reportage.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Super Duper Leica November 13, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Fantastic and superbly versatile compact digital camera. The lens is really great (although it has easily noticeable barrel distortion at the wide end, hence four stars and not five) and the sensor too. Great in low light. User interface is easy to learn and pleasant to use; I'm used to Canon digitals since the EOS D30 in 2001 but quickly became Leica-acclimated with this camera.
As of November 12, 2008, neither Aperture nor Lightroom support the RAW format used by this camera. Surely in time they will, but if this matters to you then look into it.
 Superb Camera November 3, 2008
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
Having had many digital cameras over the years (my last one was the Canon G9), this camera is by far the best "point and shoot" camera that I have ever used! The clarity and colors are amazing. The "auto" mode is truly the best that I have ever seen with amazing auto white balance. It is also a wonderful camera that uses available light (I'm not a fan of flash photography). It also has the ability to allow the photographer to manually set any parameter that they choose. I was wary of the price tag at first, but I now can say that it is truly worth it!
Awsome point and shoot and its LEICA!!!!! October 21, 2008
22 out of 26 found this review helpful
Bought yesterday and have used it for 2 hours. Amazing sharpness and clarity on indoor and outdoor shots on P and A mode and there are several pro modes to try. Superb pictures up to ISO 400 without flash. Just awesome!!!. Its F2.0 lens does the trick and is bright, sharp and precise, and the 24-60mm LEICA lens (the only point and shoot in the world to have 24mm range along with Panasonic) is fantastic. For creative and memorable shots, this camera will simply beat any high end point and shoot or compact camera in the world in terms of sharpness, clarity and contrast as it has an unusually large sensor. Can do 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9 aspect pictures to suit your needs. LCD is 460K, super sharp and bright.
I compared an outdoor shot of this camera on P mode with my Nikon D700 with 24-70mm F2.8 lens on P mode as well, and I can tell you that this Leica did an excellent job and came very close to Nikon D700.
Outdoor pictures are unbelievably superb and you can do a lot of adjustments. A+ built and finish, way different than the Panasonic counterpart which uses Lecia lens. This camera has Leica's own JPEG processing engine for superb clarity and contrast. It costs around $900 (price is a little high) but its Leica and a head turner, and does what it is supposed to do....take breathtaking point and shoot pictures at an amazing 24-60mm zoom range. Truly a travel companion and a superb collector's piece. Way, way better than Canon G10, Sony cyber shots, Nikon S710 and Panasonic Lumix line. They all seem like toys in front of this rigid and retro looking small range-finder. Also has expensive accessories which is a downside. This camera is for dedicated group of people who want the best in class.
Remember, you are buying a Leica with Leica lens, and it is in a different league. Hold it in your hand and you will know what Leica means.
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