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Leica D-Lux 4 Digital Camera (Black) (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
Brand | Leica |
Model Name | Leica D-LUX 4 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 10.1 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/1.6 inches |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 seconds |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Exposure Control Type | aperture-priority, Program, shutter-priority, Manual, Automatic |
Form Factor | Compact |
About this item
- 10.1-megapixel resolution and 24-60 Summicron lens f2.0
- Small, compact design with 3.0-inch TFT LCD screen
- 50 MB built-in memory; capture images to SD memory card, SDHC memory card and MultiMedia cards (not included)
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Picture quality | — | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Image stabilization | — | — | 4.4 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.1 |
Zoom | — | — | 4.2 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 4.6 |
Auto focus | — | 4.3 | 4.5 | — | — | 4.2 |
Easy to use | — | 4.3 | 4.8 | — | — | 4.3 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | SIXTARY Outlet | 6ave | Fast Ship Direct | Amazon.com |
display type | LCD | LCD | IPS | OLED | AMOLED | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | 2.8 inches | — | 3 inches | 3 inches |
lens type | Zoom lens | Wide Angle | Macro | Zoom | Wide Angle | zoom |
zoom type | — | — | Digital Zoom | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom | Optical Zoom |
shooting modes | Food, Snow, Baby1, Baby2, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Pin hole, Fireworks, Landscape, Soft skin, Starry sky, Night Portrait, Sports, Aerial photo, Party/indoor, Portrait, Self-portrait, High sensitiv | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Landscape,Portrait,Sports | Bulb Mode,Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | P, M, Tv, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Standard, Vivid, Neutral, B/W, Sepia, Video Snapshot, Food |
connectivity tech | USB | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, Micro HDMI | Type-C USB, HDMI | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB | Wi-Fi, NFC | Wireless |
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Product Description
Product Description
Compact Camera
From the Manufacturer
From the Manufacturer
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.
The high-aperture professional lens
The Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens 1:2.0-2.8/5.1-12.8 ASPH is a high-aperture lens for digital compact cameras that allows the real enthusiast to work with an open shutter. Its high speed makes the Leica D-LUX 4 ideal for available light exposures. Whether in poor light or for selective use of field depth, the lens of the Leica D-LUX 4 gives the photographer scope for highly individual picture composition. The aspherical zoom lens with a focusing range of 24-60 mm opens up new creative options in reportage photography.
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 colors.
Powerful sensor
At a standard resolution of 10.1 megapixels, the overlarge size of the 1/1.63" CCD image sensor increases image quality distinctly. The smallest details of the subject are reproduced exactly. The D-Lux 4 can take photos in all three formats (4:3/3:2/16:9) to suit the particular recording or playback situation. On the 3" LCD monitor with a resolution of 460,000 pixels, pictures can be viewed and assessed in excellent quality before and after they are taken. Leica Camera AG has developed its own unique colour matching, contrast and picture definition profile which produces digital characteristics complimentary to Leica M film photography.
More creative possibilities
The ergonomic layout of controls and intuitive operating system make it a pleasure to handle the D-Lux 4. Focus, shutter speed, stops and exposure override can all be set manually with the joystick giving the real enthusiast scope for highly individual picture composition. Of course you can also use the intelligent automatic mode: Depending on the subject and photographic situation, the camera automatically selects the best mode from Scene Select, either macro, landscape, portrait, night portrait, or night scene. The professional software Capture One 4 (RAW data converter) makes sure that the RAW data supplied by the CCD sensor is "processed" in optimum quality. Data recording can be in Fine, Standard, RAW or combinations. The D-Lux 4 is also prepared for photos in HDTV format with a HD port for TV connection.
Expandable, just like a small system camera
D-Lux 4 with optional viewfinder The D-Lux 4 is a real Leica, not just in its design, its looks, and its performance, but also its being the first digital compact camera that can be used with an extensive range of accessories - just like a system camera. That means even more photographic possibilities with the camera that can claim to be "son of M8".
What's in the Box
Camera with lens cap (incl. loop) and wriststrap, battery charger, lithium-ion battery, battery case, A/V cable, USB cable, DVD with comprehensive software package.
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Auto Focus Technology | Tracking, Multi-area, Single, Live View, Contrast Detection |
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Display Resolution Maximum | 460,000 |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/1.6 inches |
Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
Effective Still Resolution | 10.1 MP |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 10.1 MP |
JPEG quality level | Fine |
Camera Flash | F2.0 |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Video Capture Resolution | HD 720p |
Viewfinder Type | Optical |
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Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Lithium Ion |
Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
Removable Memory | SDHC |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 2.5 |
Wireless Communication Technology | Yes |
Flash Memory Type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Special Feature | digital-camera |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Professional |
Form Factor | Compact |
Hardware Interface | USB, SDHC |
Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
Lens Type | Zoom lens |
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Aperture Modes | F2.0 |
Optical Zoom | 10 x |
Digital Zoom | 4 |
Autofocus Points | 23 |
Compatible Mountings | Leica M |
Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual |
Maximum Focal Length | 60 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 3200 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | aperture-priority, Program, shutter-priority, Manual, Automatic |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 1600, ISO 80, ISO 200, ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 3200 |
Shooting Modes | Landscape, Party/indoor, Snow, Portrait, Soft skin, Sunset, Beach, Candle, Baby2, Self-portrait, Baby1, Starry sky, Night Portrait, High sensitiv, Aerial photo, Pin hole, Fireworks, Food, Sports |
Model Name | Leica D-LUX 4 |
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Brand | Leica |
Model Number | D-Lux4 Black |
Customer Reviews |
3.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #685,367 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #4,898 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B001H8DF0G |
Color | Black |
Included Components | Battery Charger, Lens Cap, Battery, SD Card, USB Cable |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.29 x 1.06 x 2.2 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.55 Pounds |
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Customers like the image quality, portability, and control of the digital camera. For example, they mention that it takes beautiful pictures, the color rendering is awesome, and that it integrates easily with their HDTV setup. That said, they say it's easy to use and control. As for the quality, they describe it as an impressive little camera with a fantastic lens. As far as portability is concerned, they find it easy to carry around with them. Opinions are mixed on value.
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Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the camera. They mention that it produces beautiful pictures, with first-rate performance, features, and color rendering. The understated appearance is nice, and the display is sharp and easy to use. The design is first class, and there is very little distortion, making buildings and trees look straight.
"...It comes with a full version of Phase One's Capture 4, which looks pretty sophisticated, or the files can be read and rendered by CS4 and Lightroom..." Read more
"...Image quality is good. Image stabilization is good as well. Low light performance was a factor in selection of this model and that is also good...." Read more
"...Pros- Excellent color-..." Read more
"...The images and features are exceptional...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the digital camera. They mention that it is capable of taking beautiful images in several formats, sizes, and low light conditions. The 2.0 aperture is a great improve of picture quality, especially in dark environment. The D-Lux 4 takes great shots and is able to integrate easily with the HDTV setup. It is regarded as a marvelous walk-around camera and the best compact digital camera on the market.
"This is a marvelous walk-around camera, probably the best compact digital camera, including its stratospherically priced "father," leica m9...." Read more
"...And, it takes better pictures than my 10K+ worth of equipment sitting at home." Read more
"...That said- The D-Lux 4 takes great shots and very nice to have the 16.9, a wider lens and no one can argue with the coolness Leica has built, the..." Read more
"...Performance of the camera itself is good. Video shot is fine for home use. It integrates easily with the HDTV setup...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera. They mention that it is an impressive little camera, and an excellent piece of photography equipment. The lens is fantastic and the camera is well-made.
"...The lens is fantastic, starting at f/2.0, being so fast that in sunlight I could not get the shutter speed slow enough at f/11 to smoothen water or..." Read more
"...This camera is extremely well made. The controls are intuitive. I really did not need to read the manual...." Read more
"...The big screen is amazing. The glass in the lens must be great because the pictures end up better than I could imagine...." Read more
"quality and ease of use with this littly rascal. the battery is lasting long enough for my all day shootings in nyc, etc...." Read more
Customers find the control of the digital camera easy to use and point and shoot. They say the weight and balance make it easy to control. Customers also say that the camera integrates easily with the HDTV setup and the display perimeter makes it easy for them to verify settings before shooting. They also say the understated appearance is nice and the owners manual is very helpful.
"...Display is sharp and easy to use. Location of visual indicators in the display perimeter make it easy to verify settings before shooting...." Read more
"...This is one AMAZING camera right out of the box. It is easy to use, and very easy to ALWAYS have with you...." Read more
"...This camera is extremely well made. The controls are intuitive. I really did not need to read the manual...." Read more
"...It is very easy to use for an amateur and I've handed it to some children friends and when I get the DL4 back it always has some nice photos...." Read more
Customers find the portability of the digital camera to be easy to carry along with them. They say it's an almost perfect carry-around camera and better than packing around another camera when on the road. They also appreciate the outstanding features in a compact camera.
"...It integrates easily with the HDTV setup. Better than packing around another camera when on the road...." Read more
"...It is easy to use, and very easy to ALWAYS have with you...." Read more
"...Excellent picture qualityEasy to point and shootEasy to carry along with you" Read more
"...Well made, easy to carry. Good family camera." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the digital camera. They mention that it has a great performance, works great, and has surprising resolving power. They also appreciate the anti-shake feature, which works well to reduce blurry images.
"...Canon I would have the perfect combination of romantic history, great performance and well, coolness." Read more
"...A first class design. Performance of the camera itself is good. Video shot is fine for home use. It integrates easily with the HDTV setup...." Read more
"...Pros- Excellent color- Great performance up to ISO400, especially zoomed wide open, and the auto ISO function that allows setting a..." Read more
"...The anti-shake really works with F2.0 1/20 shots to avoid attention. I rarely use the internal flash...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the digital camera. Some mention it's worth the price, while others say it'll cost you more than expected.
"Good value and design..." Read more
"...Negatives: The accessories are incredibly overpriced. A viewfinder that is little more than a hollow tube is almost half the price of the camera...." Read more
"...Is the camera worth the money? A qualified maybe. It depends on how much you value two hundred dollars, that's the premium over a LX-3 or G11...." Read more
"...Too expensive?" Read more
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Note also that Leica D-Lux 4 is faster focusing and better shot-to-shot timing than another minor cult classic, Sigma DP2 (a fixed focal lens camera, in any case).
Then, there is now the new Leica X1, with an APC-size sensor. But unlike D-Lux 4, with its 24-60 mm zoom, X1 is a fixed 35 mm focal length camera. When I still used film (Contax G), my "normal" lens was 28 mm, with occasional switch to 45 mm and the portrait 85 mm). Leica d-lux 4 covers most of this range and better - all the way to 24 mm film equivalent! When you travel, you want a 24 mm lense to get the whole place in one shot, taking advantage of its incredible depth of field. And the 60 mm gives you a nice portrait tele effect. If you set up carefully, it even allows you to throw the background out of focus (for those who must have the bokeh effect).
I've had my Leica D-Lux 4 for a year and a half and traveled half-way around the world with it, leaving my canon dslr with its very nice and very expensive 17-40 mm, f4, zoom (costs more than panasonic's new GF1 with its f1.7 aspherical) at home. Unlike a DSLR, D-Lux 4 allows you to be completely unobtrusive and grab any shot anywhere - whether you are in a crowded bus or a quiet church. Compared with it, my Canon DSLR, with its 17-40 mm zoom (equivalent focal lens coverage but f4 v. leica's f2) is a noisy and offensive monster.
There is only one drawback: because of the optics of the small sensor cameras, it is almost impossible to get a nice bokeh effect - the kind one can get with a fast telephoto on a dslr (I use the 50mm f 1.7 on my canon that gives me a 70mm full sensor equivalent) when you want to isolate your subject by throwing everything else out of focus (especially good for portraits). So I keep my Canon dslr and the normal lens for those occasions.
In short, after using it for 18 months and taking thousands of pix, i give leica d-lux 4 five stars. it's perhaps the hardest camera to supersede in this crowded market, and if you want to take pictures, street, architecture, scenics, macro with a pocket-size camera, you don't really have a choice: leica d-lux 4 is it.
And by the way, it does HD video, too!
(Updated 7/13/2010)
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2009
Note also that Leica D-Lux 4 is faster focusing and better shot-to-shot timing than another minor cult classic, Sigma DP2 (a fixed focal lens camera, in any case).
Then, there is now the new Leica X1, with an APC-size sensor. But unlike D-Lux 4, with its 24-60 mm zoom, X1 is a fixed 35 mm focal length camera. When I still used film (Contax G), my "normal" lens was 28 mm, with occasional switch to 45 mm and the portrait 85 mm). Leica d-lux 4 covers most of this range and better - all the way to 24 mm film equivalent! When you travel, you want a 24 mm lense to get the whole place in one shot, taking advantage of its incredible depth of field. And the 60 mm gives you a nice portrait tele effect. If you set up carefully, it even allows you to throw the background out of focus (for those who must have the bokeh effect).
I've had my Leica D-Lux 4 for a year and a half and traveled half-way around the world with it, leaving my canon dslr with its very nice and very expensive 17-40 mm, f4, zoom (costs more than panasonic's new GF1 with its f1.7 aspherical) at home. Unlike a DSLR, D-Lux 4 allows you to be completely unobtrusive and grab any shot anywhere - whether you are in a crowded bus or a quiet church. Compared with it, my Canon DSLR, with its 17-40 mm zoom (equivalent focal lens coverage but f4 v. leica's f2) is a noisy and offensive monster.
There is only one drawback: because of the optics of the small sensor cameras, it is almost impossible to get a nice bokeh effect - the kind one can get with a fast telephoto on a dslr (I use the 50mm f 1.7 on my canon that gives me a 70mm full sensor equivalent) when you want to isolate your subject by throwing everything else out of focus (especially good for portraits). So I keep my Canon dslr and the normal lens for those occasions.
In short, after using it for 18 months and taking thousands of pix, i give leica d-lux 4 five stars. it's perhaps the hardest camera to supersede in this crowded market, and if you want to take pictures, street, architecture, scenics, macro with a pocket-size camera, you don't really have a choice: leica d-lux 4 is it.
And by the way, it does HD video, too!
(Updated 7/13/2010)
The old saying goes that the best camera you have is the one you have with you. This camera with it's `ever ready' case weighs about 14 ounces. My dSLR kit with 3 lenses, a TC, and a flash weighs about 25 pounds. A tripod (carbon fiber), long lens, and macro lens adds close to 15 pounds. I hiked up the lakefront last week carrying the 25 pounds, and it got a lot heavier about half way through, downright painful. If I wanted to spend a day at the zoo I'd take everything, so I'd be lugging around 40 pounds. This is a great mental block to getting out, and it's a whole lot easier to throw 14 ounces in my jacket pocket. I also really noticed that with my dSLR people were very aware of the camera, and with the Leica people didn't even notice me, making it a lot easier to capture candid `street' photography.
So, what do you give up for this portability? Surprisingly little. The only things I can think of are the ability to change lenses and a smaller sensor size.
The lens is fantastic, starting at f/2.0, being so fast that in sunlight I could not get the shutter speed slow enough at f/11 to smoothen water or blur moving objects such as a train. I've already ordered an Opteka 52mm adapter so I can use my existing CP and ND filters. Panasonic also has a wide angle lens adapter. There is no telephoto adapter, that would be a welcome addition. The lens introduces very little distortion, buildings and trees actually look straight. I had another `famous lens maker' P&S that had so much distortion that it made flagpoles look like pretzels.
The camera shoots RAW and JPEG and RAW+JPEG in varying sizes and quality. I really wanted RAW files, that's all I shoot with my dSLR, and I really like the non-destructive and enhanced editing features you get with RAW. It comes with a full version of Phase One's Capture 4, which looks pretty sophisticated, or the files can be read and rendered by CS4 and Lightroom 2. You can change the shooting aspect ratio, focus mode, and even the simulated film type to match Leica film cameras including B&W.
What I consider to be the biggest feature of this camera is the firmware. The camera will shoot in the very easiest to use up to sophisticated options as well as video. The `snapshot' mode picks out what type of scene you're shooting and adjusts everything accordingly, you do nothing. `Scene' mode lets you pick from 23 predefined settings like `baby', `party', starry night', etc. Then there are the standard Program (which you can shift using the joystick), Aperture priority, Shutter priority, and Manual modes.
Even with the latest firmware version which is supposed to fix white balance detection, it is not good. dpreview notes the bad fluorescent settings, and I noticed that even shooting a flower patch resulted in a different WB depending on the color of the flowers in the scene. Luckily, there are 4 ways around this problem, 1) shoot RAW and adjust in the renderer, 2) set WB manually on the camera, 3) set WB temperature in the ROM, 4) set a WB preset by reading a white piece of paper in the shooting light. Even my dSLR gets confused with WB, the problem is not unique to this camera.
Other dSLR type features: Exposure bracketing, Flash output bracketing, Burst mode, Custom settings (2), Rear curtain flash sync, AF tracking, etc. To see a full list of features, you can download the camera manual from Leica.
Negatives: The accessories are incredibly overpriced. A viewfinder that is little more than a hollow tube is almost half the price of the camera. I'd like to have it to steady the camera against my face, but I won't spend that much on it. The battery is twice the price of the Panasonic battery, which is 3 times the price of a generic battery. The `ever ready' case costs more than a lot of people want to spend on an entire camera.
Forget about a Leica flash, buy a 3rd party one for the LX-3 with more output. While the body of the camera is made of sturdy metal, the I/O and Battery/SD doors are cheap plastic. I'm really careful with the battery door. While I haven't had any problem accidentally moving the mode dial when pressing the shutter as a few people have reported, the camera is a little hard to hold. It would have been nice to have a built in handle like the LX-3 or at least include the now optional handle with the camera. If you do buy the handle, it will not fit in the ever ready case. The case itself has some problems which I'll address in a separate review.
So, can this camera replace a dSLR? Yes, with the reservation that there is not a long lens available. The options common with a dSLR are there. The image quality is there.
I have a couple of other P&S's and I rarely use them mostly due to distortion, noise, slow lenses, and lack of RAW capability. I'm not willing to haul around 25 pounds everyday, but I keep the Leica next to the door ready to go.
Is the camera worth the money? A qualified maybe. It depends on how much you value two hundred dollars, that's the premium over a LX-3 or G11. Then you have to consider whether you are going to add accessories and if they will be genuine Leica accessories. The whole system is getting near fifteen hundred dollars. The two hundred does mean something to me, but if you're going to pay as much for a P&S as you are an entry level dSLR you might as well go for the Leica. And, it takes better pictures than my 10K+ worth of equipment sitting at home.