The Leica D-Lux 7 is a fixed lens premium compact digital camera by Leica. It is the follow up to the Leica D-lux typ 109. It is a partnership camera made by Panasonic based on Leica’s standards and specifications. 1.1. Specifications Photo Style" is Leica's name for tuningcontrast andcolor rendition - this is what is called custom image by Pentax.Six presets and a custom setting are available: So the Leica name really means something here as the images are incredibly sharp and crisp. See for yourself in this detail crop: 7. Time Lapse The Leica D-lux 7 Panasonic equivalent is the Panasonic LX100 II. The partnership between Leica and Panasonic means that Panasonic creates the camera on the specifications and standards by Leica and both companies have the right to sell their own version.

The Leica D-lux 7 is absolutely worth it. It is a steal in terms of Leicas and cameras in general because you get a lot of camera for that price. To give you an idea the price of the lens alone on a 4/3 mount is about the price of the camera. Generally speaking, the Leica D-Lux 7’s controls and on-screen menus are both comprehensive yet clearly laid out, covering the familiar photo and video capture options, along with equally familiar set up menus.

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Leicas aren’t that great at doing videos, this is the exception. Couple 4k capability, a really versatile zoom focal length range, stabilization and you have one small digital camera with really great video output for anyone from vloggers to videophiles. Maximum lens aperture is an impressively fast/bright f/1.7, with the ability to adjust this manually via a lens ring that offers incremental settings up to f/16. Or, of course, you can just leave the selection up to the camera and shoot on automatic, which has its own dedicated button too. Equally capable for video as well as stills, the D-Lux 7 can record 4K video in 24, 25 or 30 fps as well as recording in 4K photo capture modes. The camera comes with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty. Read our in-depth Leica D-Lux 7 digital camera review to find out how this premium compact performed... Ease of Use

The Leica D-Lux 7 is the first camera in the D-Lux line that can be used together with the Leica FOTOS App which enables remote control of the camera from a smartphone and fast and easy wireless transfer of pictures from iOS or Android devices. Photographers can use numerous options for sharing their pictures directly on social media after editing and carrying out all the essential post-production work in app. While 2.8 million dot resolution imbues the tiny EVF with an almost life-like clarity in daylight, in lower light levels visibility suffers due to its pokey-ness, and ultimately the 0.2-inch EVF proves no match for the greater visibility provided by the larger 3-inch screen situated beneath it. Your typical camera would have one of the formats fit the entire sensor and the other image formats would then be a cropped part of the full sensor, which would lead to a larger difference in resolution between the formats than what we see with the Leica D-Lux. Photo Style (Custom Image) It islightenough to work with just one hand and great to use. It’s just one of thosecamerasyou dismiss until you see theimagesthat it makes. In theboxthe camera comes with a normallenscap, you will want to get the auto-lens cap that has space for the lens to go in and out without having to deal with this. There is only one thing about it however, the camera doesn’t take too kindly high ISO images and editing. As long as the ISO is low you are fine.

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Press that shutter release button down fully and a combination of JPEG and Raw file are committed to memory within a swift two seconds – if the camera is operating in regular single shot mode. Well, so much for the AF response times, but what about accuracy? Does the D-Lux 7 get it right every time? Not always no, but more often than not, yes. Leica Camera are excited to announce the newest version of itsmost popular enthusiastcompact camera, the Leica D-Lux 7 – an incredibly capable and travel-friendly camera that yields big image quality and detailed video recording. The Leica D-Lux 7 comes with improved specifications such as a new 17 megapixel 4/3rds sensor for high-res images, balanced with excellent low light performance. Leica D-LUX 7 is, by all means, a great point and shoot camera. It performs best during daylight and the added macro focus mode allowed me to get closer to the subject in some situations. As I said, there’s a learning curve associated with the D-LUX 7 and while it takes some adjustment, it will make you a better photographer in the long run. Experience Let’s move on our Leica D-lux 7 review with the controls. There is much to love about them, they offer everything you need without having to go in menus. The lens itself has the different aspect ratios on top and the focus selector on the side. These are nice to have but the main draw here is the aperture that can be changed right on the lens. Arriving after recent ‘stealth’ models aimed at street photographers and photojournalists that hide Leica’s normally covetable branding, the D-Lux 7 breaks rank and displays that red Leica logo proudly top right of the lens. However, it’s likewise as a camera for snapshots and street photography that, for our money, this particular model also excels.

Here there’s the ability to capture video clips in 4K at up to a respectable 30fps. The default setting on the camera is otherwise Full HD video clips, giving users a modicum of choice depending on the desired use for said footage, and how much removable memory (via optional SD card once again) is available to store all that data, of course. OK, so none of the above is particularly ground breaking in isolation, or anything we haven’t seen before to entice anyone away from their smartphone. But, if you’re in the market for a camera that handles like a Leica, thanks to the various top plate dials and controls, yet performs with the relative simplicity of a Panasonic (including the LX100 II it’s obviously based on), should all you want to do is point and shoot, then the Leica D-Lux 7 ably fits the bill for visually documenting that next city tour or mini break. Appealing just as much to photo enthusiasts is the fact that, top left of the aforementioned LCD screen, we also get an eye level electronic viewfinder (EVF), positioned in such a helpful way that, if you hold the camera up to your right eye, your nose handily clears the left hand side of the camera, rather than squashing up against the LCD below and smearing it. Weekly Challenge Best of PF Newsletter Challenge #5: Show the spirit of the season with your camera!

So while industry partners Panasonic and Leica appear to have produced two cameras from very much the same pod – albeit in the case of Leica, one with a slightly more luxurious look and finish, how does the D-Lux 7 measure up when it comes to performance and image quality? Read on to find out… The sensor on the D-Lux is about a 4/3 sensor. It’s big enough so that it creates beautiful images and it is small enough so that the camera is still a pretty compact size. Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements andoptically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect theimagery. Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.

The camera is great for street photography as the lens starts at 24mm. 28mm and 35mm is the favorite focal length of many street photographers and this camera has it covered. Plus the lens speed is great for when the light starts dropping at night. More in Leica D-lux 7 street photography review. Travelphotography [T] It’s one of those things you don’t think you need but are glad are there when you need them. [13] 3. Sensor and depth of field So far in this Leica D-lux 7 review there is one thing clear: It does a lot of things well, let’s look at the pros and cons. 1.4. Leica D-Lux 7 positives There are plenty of alternatives to the Leica D-Lux 7 but nothing that quite matches the fast zoom and large sensor, you either have to settle with a larger sensor without the nice zoom, or a nice zoom with smaller sensor.The Leica D-Lux 7's 3.1x zoom lens offers a fairly versatile focal range, as illustrated by these examples. All of the images on this Leica D-lux 7 review have been shot with the D-lux 7, here’s a few more image samples: Unlike the Panasonic LX100 II, which features a nigh identical control wheel-heavy top plate layout, this Leica branded alternative boasts a flattened faceplate with nary a hint of the handgrip or roughened faux leatherette surface provided by its near doppelganger.