Taking a page from the Fujifilm X100VI which has become insanely popular with amateur and first-time photographers and content creators, Leica has released a budget compact camera similar to the X100VI (and perhaps the Ricoh GR III) in hopes of getting a share of the market.However, unlike the X100VI which we at least know supports 6.2K at 30p in 10-bit color video recording (along with a 4K HQ mode which oversamples 6.2K footage for superior 4K output), Leica hasn’t even shared if the D-Lux 8 supports video at all—although we can assume it will at least offer 4K video similar to the previous D-Lux 7 version.Let’s take a look at the upcoming Leica D-Lux and share what we do know about it and how this latest point-and-shoot aims to challenge the X100VI for trendy, compact camera supremacy.Introducing the Leica D-Lux 8Designed to offer versatile portability and a streamlined user experience, Leica shares that the D-Lux 8 takes a lot of cues from their Leica Q camera series. The D-Lux 8 itself features a new, simplified positioning of controls for better comfort and overall improved operability. The eighth generation of their D-Lux camera line, the 8 version features a 17MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor and comes with a fixed 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 lens (which provides a 24-75mm full-frame equivalency). This is also the first D-Lux version to feature DNG file support. The Leica D-Lux 8 will also include all of the standard connectivity that you’d expect to find in a modern digital...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 23 May