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Leica Digilux

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User ratings:
38
4.1 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
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3 stars
23 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
8
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8 editorial reviews
Retro styling and a high-performance lens will attract traditionalists to this capable DSLR camera.In its new Digilux 3 DSLR, Leica has once again partnered with Panasonic to produce a digital camera with a body design that's reminiscent of Leica's rangefinder cameras but with electronics that are purely Panasonic. However, this time, the liaison between Olympus and Panasonic has also contributed to the new camera's design and functionality. The image sensor appears to be the same 4/3 type Live MOS chip that was developed by Panasonic and first used in the Olympus E-330.Read more
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On 1st December 2003 Leica announced the all new Digilux 2 digital camera. The five megapixel Digilux 2 has a unique 'retro' design and style with an all metal case and rubber coating which look more like an analogue film camera of the 1970's. The quality 28 - 90 mm equiv. F2.0 - F2.4 Leica lens has the appearance of a removable 35 mm lens (although it is fixed to the camera body). The controls have a tactile response and have been cleverly designed to be used in a fully automatic position or an immediate manual setting.Read more
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Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • compact

Cons

  • Pop-up flash with GN 13
  • Leica Digilux 3 does not record video
  • the screen isn't a touch screen

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.4x4.8 mm
  • 1 Mpx
  • 1280, 1024 px
  • 8
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 2 in
  • no

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Leica Digilux - Pros & Cons

Leica Digilux

Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • compact
  • rugged and produces a good picture
  • This camera produces beautiful pictures very easily in any light
  • Colours were accurately recorded and natural looking in all types of lighting
  • the camera fares much better in RAW mode
  • the files stay honest
  • and Sandisk cards seemed equally fast
  • Leica acquits itself very well
  • much tonal and detail information is preserved

Cons

  • Pop-up flash with GN 13
  • Leica Digilux 3 does not record video
  • the screen isn't a touch screen
  • Leica will no longer repair the sensor
  • Does the Leica Digilux 3 have Weather Sealing
  • Leica Digilux 3 is not the highest resolution Four Thirds camera
  • grainy noise at ISO 400
  • some sensors do not deliver their true rated ISO
  • it is not alone in overlooking this crucial aspect
  • a digital camera cannot function with moisture and dust entering the body
  • slightly visible at ISO 100 and becomes more apparent as ISO increases

Leica Digilux - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconEffective pixels
1 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
1280 x 1024 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Leica Digilux - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.25 in
Sensor photo detectors2.0 Mpx
Effective pixels1.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h5:4
Max resolution1280 x 1024 px
Other resolutions640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom1.0 x
Digital zoom2.0 x
Minimum aperture3.2
Maximum aperture8
Focal length equiv< 35
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range3.54 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Self-timeryes
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Dimensions
Weight9.17 oz
Width3.15 in
Height3.98 in
Depth1.3 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno
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Image
ISO100
White balance presets4
Custom white balanceno
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.0 in
Screen dots110000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
Viewfinder
Optical
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Design
Body typeCompact
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Storage typesSmartMedia
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Connectivity
Remote controlNo

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Leica Digilux Leica - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.2
Based on 8 reviews
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Leica Digilux Leica Digilux 3
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Published: 17.02.2012
Leica Digilux 3
4.3

Retro styling and a high-performance lens will attract traditionalists to this capable DSLR camera.In its new Digilux 3 DSLR, Leica has once again partnered with Panasonic to produce a digital camera with a body design that's reminiscent of Leica's rangefinder cameras but with electronics that are purely Panasonic. However, this time, the liaison between Olympus and Panasonic has also contributed to the new camera's design and functionality. The image sensor appears to be the same 4/3 type Live MOS chip that was developed by Panasonic and first used in the Olympus E-330.

Leica Digilux Leica Digilux 2 Review – Camera Legend
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Leica Digilux 2 Review – Camera Legend

Posts about Leica Digilux 2 Review written by Sam

Leica Digilux Leica Digilux 2 Review
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DPReview
Published: 10.05.2004
Leica Digilux 2 Review

On 1st December 2003 Leica announced the all new Digilux 2 digital camera. The five megapixel Digilux 2 has a unique 'retro' design and style with an all metal case and rubber coating which look more like an analogue film camera of the 1970's. The quality 28 - 90 mm equiv. F2.0 - F2.4 Leica lens has the appearance of a removable 35 mm lens (although it is fixed to the camera body). The controls have a tactile response and have been cleverly designed to be used in a fully automatic position or an immediate manual setting.

Leica Digilux Leica Digilux 1 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 3.2 out of 5 - 13 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Leica Digilux 1 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 3.2 out of 5 - 13 reviews - photographyreview.com

Leica Digilux 1 4 to 5 Megapixel user reviews : 3.2 out of 5 - 13 reviews - photographyreview.com

Leica Digilux Leica Digilux 2 Review. Part Two - Luminous Landscape
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Luminous Landscape
Published: 13.01.2009
Leica Digilux 2 Review. Part Two - Luminous Landscape

FacebookTweet By: Sean Reid Leica Digilux 2 @ ISO 200, converted from RAW  As I see it, an exceptional camera needs to be successful both...

Leica Digilux Leica Digilux 2
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Published: 17.02.2012
Leica Digilux 2

A beautifully crafted metal body and M-System styling make Leica's Digilux 2 stand out from competing cameras - as does its high price tag. Unlike many high-end digicams, where zoom, aperture and focus are accessed via lever/rocker switches or menu settings, on the Digilux 2, these settings are the same as on a film camera. Metering options (centre-weighted, multi-field and spot) are selected via a ring surrounding the shutter button. Click-stops minimise the risk of accidental setting changes. The DC Vario-Summicron lens is big, very fast and distortion-free and its aperture range is much wider than most digicams provide.

Leica Digilux Leica Digilux 3 Review
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Published: 15.09.2006
Leica Digilux 3 Review

Leica Digilux 3 review, find out how the Digilux 3 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Leica Digilux Leica Digilux 3 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 14.09.2006
Leica Digilux 3 Review | Camera Decision
2.1

Leica Digilux 3 is a 7.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a Four Thirds sized CMOS sensor and Four Thirds mount. Read our Digilux 3 review to find its pros and cons.

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