Leica D-Lux 8 | First Look with Nick Rains

Nick Rains has been in Greenland with the D-Lux 8 - he was a big fan of the D-Lux 7 and so here are his thoughts on the latest version.
There will be a deeper dive into the menu settings when he gets back from the Arctic later in July.

[@Retina43]

Thanks Nick for this review with a stellar backdrop to boot. Great way to show off the D-Lux 8’s capabilities. The adoption of the Leica menus is the real plus and a game changer. 👍🏻

[@LeicaCameraAustralia]

Absolutely!

[@spope6852]

Yet another stellar review Nick. Another plus for the D-Lux-8 is its size and weight. As much as I'd like to just shove my M11 into a coat pocket 'just in case', with the D-Lux-8 I could do so easily. Which also means that, as a handicapped person, whether in a wheelchair, walker or other mobility assistance device, I can still take superb photographs. I may not be able to shoot where we once did in Australia, but at least I can still go out and find other places accessible and take photographs to my heart's content and I thank Leica for considering us handicapped photographers.

[@alma175w]

Great anecdotes on this new camera. Seems incredibly versatile, and the images that you shared were quite impressive. Thank you for sharing.

[@SMORV500]

What an amazing video and photographs, would love to see more from Nick.

[@LeicaCameraAustralia]

More to come!

[@gewglesux]

Now that's what i call a proper cruise! Great video Nick!!!

[@LeicaCameraAustralia]

Thanks!

[@johnkasianowicz6536]

Hi Nick. I was at Leitz Park last week and noticed a lovely large color print of yours in the Museum.

[@jonwalker3299]

Very nice introduction to this new camera. I have one. on order to be a carry around camera to go with my SL3. Thank you for the intro

[@charlesflynn4850]

One rarely sees an introduction to a new camera that looks like a National Geographic article. Congratulations, and I hope you will do a setup video like the one you did for the D-Lux 7.

[@LeicaCameraAustralia]

Yes indeed. In the pipeline for July.

[@charlesflynn4850]

@@LeicaCameraAustralia Thank you, and I will look forward to it.

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Love it, just wish it were made in GERMANY and NOT China, also 20 Mega Pixels would have had me been buying one right now! I love LEICA stuff, I own an M6 and a Q3.

[@LeicaCameraAustralia]

To be fair, I think iPhones are also made in China and they are beautifully made too.

[@kaczynski2333]

​@@LeicaCameraAustraliaiPhones are also overpriced.

[@NakuIsHere]

I can only hope the next revision will have atleast a 20mp usable and ibis, Oh and better weather resistance because those extending lenses of the D-Lux always get dust problems. It is the PERFECT form factor and MFT is more than enough for daylight.

[@salvadormorenorivas8229]

Is possible to set a default focal lenght to start always?

[@LeicaCameraAustralia]

Sorry, no. It starts at the 24mm end. Good idea though...

[@kaczynski2333]

Panasonic make great cameras

[@ianforber]

Any camera eco-system has overlaps between camera models but there seems to be quite a significant overlap between this and the Q-series cameras which are often marketed as EDC/travel cameras. How do you see this comparing with the Q? I currently have the M11 and Q2 and I’m debating whether to replace the Q2 with this to use as a companion to the M11.

[@MKWHD]

Great video Nick. Does the flash work on M11 and SL3?

[@LeicaCameraAustralia]

No, it’s powered by the camera.

[@franciscojaviergarciapadro4615]

Gracias

[@steve834]

Very much enjoy your videos. I had one of the previous D-Lux versions. But am struggling to see how this offers any more advantages than the CL. Higher mp, interchangeable lenses and about the same size.The CL is still a fantastic camera that is very underrated.

[@LeicaCameraAustralia]

I still use my CL too, still a terrific little camera.

[@floydsummerhayes5831]

Very much enjoyed the first look, can this D-Lux take filters like some of the earlier models did

[@LeicaCameraAustralia]

Yes it can but you need to be careful you don’t block the lens retraction mechanism.

[@floydsummerhayes5831]

@@LeicaCameraAustralia thank you

[@barneynap1]

Hello, Great info. will the handgrip for the leica d lux 7 fit the leica d lux 8.Thanks

[@LeicaCameraAustralia]

I don't know, sorry. I don't have access to a DL7 to try it.

[@simon359]

For me, the key factors are, can it start up quickly, can it take sharp images with its AF on subjects that are moving? I’d basically be using it for street photography only. Is zooming in and out of focal length fast or slow compared to other camera makers? 🖖

[@LeicaCameraAustralia]

I have no experience of other compacts sorry. The AF is snappy but I have not used it for tracking a subject. I’ll have a look at that when I get the chance.

[@AIP404]

Its contrast detect, so forget about AFC, or shooting anything moving.

[@gerikmd]

Used in Greenland but the camera is not weather-sealed?

[@TheDvoros]

What size print can be made from a 17mp sensor?

[@LeicaCameraAustralia]

I have done some nice A2 prints from this camera.

[@ochk846]

Welcome for the renew lx100ii😅

[@john3Lee]

I wonder if i can use that tiny flash on my new Q3 ?

[@LeicaCameraAustralia]

It’s powered by the camera so I suspect not. The Q3 has a leaf shutter too and syncs at high shutter speeds.

[@john3Lee]

@@LeicaCameraAustralia Thanks for the quick reply - best wishes from the UK

[@cameraz99]

@@LeicaCameraAustralia -- Doesn't the D-Lux 8 have a leaf shutter, too? I was told the flash can sync at up to 1/2000.

[@LeicaCameraAustralia]

That's correct. Sync at any shutter speed.

[@nik0wat]

I thought it was a 17 megapixel.

[@LeicaCameraAustralia]

17MP in 4:3 and 16MP in the more common 3:2 format. See my other videos on the main Leica YT Channel.

[@harrisjon1]

Is this better than the V-Lux 5? I was thinking about selling my V-Lux 5 for this one. Thank you.

[@VinceWatches]

Classy Point and shoot are back in the game…smart move Leica and Panasonic. Canon and Nikon are always late to catch the train.

[@glennsak]

Of course it needs to be put in a dry bag - it has no weather sealing.

[@tonylevoyageur]

Why such a small sensor in 2024. From Leica

[@rosvw3517]

You’re an excellent presenter but the DL8 is a huge disappointment. I have the DL7 that I love, but I couldn’t find one reason to upgrade since the 8 is still using older technology used in the 7. Leica could have really produced a competitor in this price range, but comparatively speaking, it just fizzles. I bought the new Fuji X-T50 and will keep my trusty DL7.

[@NetvoTV]

Hey Leica, makes silver body and a black body with yellow color wrap then it will looks good! (Using Jedi Force) You will send me one for me to take it for street photography in Malaysia :-)

[@AlexZafer]

For the first time a cheap mans Leica is actually a Leica. Compacts are coming back, and this looks like a nice contender.

[@undrwings]

give me an lx100 iii with some actual new features

[@mohdfarizolabdulghani7208]

And no Leica look. Definitely this camera not for upload to media socials.

[@SuperSteveJO]

Buying the the name a lot better priced & higher spec cameras out there

[@jackwong8285]

It’s made by Panasonic in China

[@HatefYaminiOnline]

It’s too bad it’s not weather sealed.

[@vickey59]

Yeah, my experience with the typ 109 is that the sensor and internal lens elements fog easily going from air conditioned to humid environments. And somehow my sensor has dust on it. Because the lens and sensor are all enclosed, you can’t easily clean them yourself.

[@Ed-lz4jv]

Another Leica commercial, real reviews show all the old tech still inside.

[@carlosmcse]

Only Leica can get away with selling an old discontinued camera for $1,600. 😅

[@sauzefilms]

dont forget their fanbois lol.

[@AIP404]

​@@sauzefilmsnot even the fanbois are falling for this ;)

[@michaeld5888]

And generate the usual massive excitement amongst the youtube pundits who act as though it is a revolutionary state of the art step forward never seen before.