Leica D-Lux 8
The D-Lux 8 encapsulates the Leica experience in a compact form. Its iconic design, intuitive handling, and exceptional quality are a testament to the excellence of the legendary Leica brand. With its fast Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9-34 f/1.7-2.8 ASPH. lens and a CMOS sensor with 22 MP, excellent image quality is guaranteed. The Leica D-Lux 8 supports the DNG format, and a powerful flash included in the scope of delivery enhances creative possibilities for modern photographers.
A new range of accessories, including a hand grip, carrying straps, wrist straps, and leather protectors, will be available in multiple colors.
The essentials:
- Redesigned body made of magnesium die-cast with a new button layout, inspired by the Leica Q System
- New user interface, providing easier navigation and increased customizability
- Powerful 4/3” CMOS Sensor with 17 MP output
- 48% increase in backscreen resolution
- Fast Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75 mm f/1.7-2.8 (35mm equivalent) lens
- 4/3” CMOS sensor, 22 MP/17 MP (total/effective)
- The first D-Lux camera with an OLED viewfinder
- The first D-Lux camera to output DNG files
- The first D-Lux camera with USH-II SD card support
- The first D-Lux camera to offer RAW and video file transfer ability to a mobile device, using the Leica FOTOS app
- On-camera flash included
- The perfect everyday, everywhere compact camera
At A Glance
- Unique Leica design
- Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75 mm f/1.7-2.8 lens
- 4/3” CMOS sensor,
- DNG file output
In The Box
- Leica D-Lux 8
- On Camera Flash Unit
- Lens Cap
- Hand Strap
- Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery (BP-DC15)
- Quick Start Guide
Not Included
- Memory Card
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Camera:
Leica D-Lux 8
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Camera Type:
Digital compact camera
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Interfaces:
ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units, HDMI jack Type D, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type C
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Lens:
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)
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Image Stabilization:
Visual compensation system for photos and video recordings
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Filter:
RGB color filter, UV/IR filter
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Focusing:
50 cm to ∞ With macro setting: from 3 cm (wide angle), from 30 cm (tele zoom
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Focus Mode:
Automatic, Automatic (macro), or Manual
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AF System:
Contrast detection
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AF Modes:
Intelligent AF (autonomously selects AFs and AFc), AFs, AFc
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AF Metering Modes:
Spot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted and scaled), Multi-Field, Zone (can be shifted), Eye / Face, Tracking
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AF Metering Fields:
49
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Sensor:
4/3“ CMOS sensor, 21,77 MP/17 MP (total/effective)
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Exposure Metering:
TTL (exposure metering through the lens), with working aperture
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Exposure Metering Methods:
Spot, Center-Weighted, Multi-Field
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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
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Exposure Compensation:
±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV increments
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Auto AE 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
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Shutter Type:
Mechanical central shutter or optional electronic shutter
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Shutter Speeds:
Mechanical shutter: 60 s to 1⁄4000 s
Electronic shutter function: 1 s to 1⁄16000 s -
Continuous Shooting:
2 fps, 12 bit, AF, Continuous Shooting - 7 fps, 10 bit, Continuous Shooting - 11 fps, 10 bit
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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)
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ISO Sensitivity:
Photo: Auto ISO 100–ISO 25 000, Manual ISO 100–ISO 25 000.
Video: ISO 100–ISO 6 400, ISO 100–ISO 6 400. -
Still image:
RAW / JPG
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Resolution:
DNG/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)
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Video:
4K 3840 x 2160, Full HD 1920 x 1080, HD 1280 x 720
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File Size:
DNG™: approx. 31 MB, depending on resolution and image content. JPG: depending on resolution and image content. Video: max. length: 29 min
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Storage Medium:
UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
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Flash:
Included in the delivery: Leica CF D
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Flash Angle:
Aligned with the shortest focal length of the lens of 10.9 mm
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Flash Range:
Approx. 0.6–14.1 m/0.3–8.5 m (at shortest/longest focal length
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Self Timer:
Delay time: 2 s or 12 s
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Viewfinder:
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
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Microphone:
Stereo
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Speaker:
Monaural
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Bluetooth:
Bluetooth 5.0 LE: Channel 0–39 (2402–2480 MHz), maximum output (e.i.r.p.): 1.2 dBm
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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
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Charging via USB:
With camera switched off: 5 V/1500 mA (2.5 W or greater)
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Material:
Full metal housing: magnesium die-cast, leatherette covering
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Weight:
Approx. 397 g/357 g (with/without battery)
Leica D-Lux 8, Flash unit, Lens cap with safety tie, Hand strap, Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Leica BP-DC15, Quick Start Guide
Firmware:
As a Leica benefit you can download the latest released Firmware Updates here.
Limited Warranty:
Leica Camera AG (‘LEICA’) provides a two-year product limited warranty for this LEICA camera valid from the date of purchase from an authorized LEICA dealer, including the accessories contained in the original packaging, which are valid for two years.
