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Part II: LEICA D LUX 8 Review: 2000 Shots Later

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Part II:
Welcome to my in-depth review of the Leica D Lux 8! In this video, I'll share my experiences shooting over 2000 images with the Leica D Lux 8, and you'll see plenty of sample images and videos, including stunning 4K footage at 24-30p. I'll also provide a detailed comparison of the Leica D Lux 8 against the Fuji X100VI and Ricoh GRIII.
Welcome to my in-depth review of the Leica D Lux 8! In this video, I'll share my experiences shooting over 2000 images with the Leica D Lux 8, and you'll see plenty of sample images and videos, including stunning 4K footage at 24-30p. I'll also provide a detailed comparison of the Leica D Lux 8 against the Fuji X100VI and Ricoh GRIII.
The Leica D Lux 8, while similar in hardware to the Leica D Lux 7, boasts significant improvements. Notably, the D Lux 8 now shoots RAW DNG files, offering greater flexibility in post-processing compared to the JPEG-only D Lux 7. I found the autofocus to be responsive, even though I tested a prototype firmware. By the time the D Lux 8 is released, its performance should be even more reliable.
The D Lux 8's design takes cues from the Leica Q3, making it look like a mini Q3 when the lens is retracted. It retains the same versatile 24-75mm f1.7 to f2.8 lens, delivering excellent performance in a compact, fast package.
A standout feature of the Leica D Lux 8 is its Micro Four Thirds sensor, which provides impressive dynamic range, potentially surpassing cameras with larger sensors. The camera's handling is comfortable, even without a grip, and its performance is highly responsive, producing great image quality. While it may not compete with the superior sensors and optics of the Leica Q3 or M11, the D Lux 8 serves as an excellent secondary camera, especially for those who prefer carrying a body with a prime lens.
Though the D Lux 8 can shoot video, I wouldn't consider it the best option for vlogging or hybrid shooting. It excels as a pocketable photography camera. Priced around $1600, it's a great entry point into the Leica ecosystem.
After extensive shooting, I'm pleased with the results and the control offered in post-processing. In this video, I'll discuss whether the Leica D Lux 8 is worth the investment and who it’s best suited for.
Make sure to watch both parts of this comprehensive review. If you find value in this video, please like and subscribe for more content like this. Enjoy!
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@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Would you consider Micro 4/3 in 2024?

@lensman5762 2 месяца назад

As far as this camera the D-Lux 8 is concerned it is not a an MFT camera. The camera uses only 85% of the area of the MFT sensor. The answer to your question is a very positive yes. After nearly 50 years of photography with film in all formats, and digital since 1999, I can tell you that 99.9% of photographers of today do not need more than 24 MP, or any larger sensor than an MFT. The rest is in the head of the photographer, always thinking that somehow more MPs on a larger sensor and more features of which 90% are frivolous to a photographer's needs, will make them a better photographer. There is nothing further than the truth. I have commented on you tube several times in the past few months, that some of the most breathtaking landscape photography that I have seen in the print of about 24X16 size, were done by some guy with a Nikon D700 and a bunch of old Nikon AI-S lenses. That is a 12 MP camera of nearly 18 years of age and some old lenses that were nearly 50 years old. I think Leica are aiming this camera as a sweetener to the photographer who wants the red badge, but is either unable or unwilling to pay the steep price of the Qs and the Ms. Once they are in with a Leica, they will probably have to upgrade to the Q or even the M in the near future. This is the prime reason of giving an old tech like the LX100II innards a mini Leica M body, so they feel they are part of the Leica family. Would I buy it? Not at the asking price, it is 30%~40% overpriced. at around a $1000.00, maybe, at the asking price, NO.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

@@lensman5762 Yes, I mentioned that the camera doesnt use the true 22MP only 17mp which is what the lens covers. I agree with you, I've shot with 1" sensor Sony cameras and taken some of my favorite images.

@RonScibilia 2 месяца назад

@@lensman5762 Not too long ago I bought a used Sony RX10, the original version, for around $400. The sensor is a bit smaller, yes (1", 20MP), but it has a Zeiss 24-200 f/2.8 (constant aperture) zoom lens. The photo quality of this unit is excellent. I think good 1" cameras are the real competition. You can get the latest RX10 for around $1200, and that camera does it all.

@9Mtikcus 2 месяца назад

@@lensman5762 I was about to write something similar, would i consider M43 in 2024 yes, but not a crop of M43 based on 7year old technology in a new wrapper. Leica could of used the G9II sensor with PDAF and all the modern features, and re-built the lens to cover the full sensor... or just offered the camera with a fixed focal length. As far as printing goes, I print professionally, and viewing distance dictates the resolution required, but at a normal viewing distance I'd happily print a good 12MP image to 20" x 16" , but the more resolution the more possibility, I'd never refuse more MP I may be biased as a Fuji X100VI owner, but if giving the chance to swap the X100VI for this, I'm keeping my X100VI 100% of the time. This is over priced and to me, looks like a cash grab by someone in marketing by putting a 7 year old camera in a new wrapper that looks like the Q, knowing that people (not necessarily photographers) are paying £1500-£2000 for the X100VI to use as a fashion accessory they will probably pay that much for a Leica too, I feel most photographers will skip this (at least the ones I know) and either try and get something else

@henrytong8707 2 месяца назад

This camera is marketed mostly to "content creators" who knows nothing about cameras but use them only as fashion accessories. It will look good around some influencer's neck doing TikTok.

@glennsak 2 месяца назад

This is a great review of the D-Lux 8. Well done!

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@mnikolew 2 месяца назад

I owned and loved the DL7 and shot only RAW. I’m perplexed as to why folks, including yourself are saying that it didn’t.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I meant to say DNG, my mistake the D lux 7 shoots RWL which are a bit larger in files .

@Lehmannbeat 2 месяца назад

The D-lux 7 has RAW, so I don't know why people get so excited about the 8 having DNG as the two formats don't differ much really!? I can't compare the menus exactly, but the 8 seems to be missing a few features like custom WB that applies to RAW, which I find very useful.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I meant to say DNGs not raw the DL7 has RWL which are a bit larger in format.

@SpudUna 2 месяца назад

You certainly made some great images with the camera. They looked great. Probably a camera I would buy if money was no object. But there are better options for the same money.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Yes. For the money you can get more camera these days

@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp 2 месяца назад

Thank you for this video. I happened to own the deluxe 7 model And considering the size of the sensor the quality is incredible Glad that like a is continuing with this type and adds additional features. Congratulations with the spots you picked in Zurich you hit the highlights of that city.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Thanks man.

@user-oq1we2sh8r 10 дней назад

Any idea how to lock the focus square in the middle of the screen?

@GastonShutters 10 дней назад

I believe you need to dissable touch. It recenters with double tap on the screen.

@AlicedePalma Месяц назад

Thanks for the review! What's your experience with dust in the lens? Because I read that the D-Lux 7 had this problem, did they fix it?

@GastonShutters Месяц назад

No idea because I don’t have my DLux 7 and did not experience that issue in the week I had with the camera

@jameshoward9700 2 месяца назад

Really good review - an excellent overview. It's maybe a bit ''spen and last-gen,' but I still think there's a lot to like here. For me this would be a fun, casual prop for occasions where a bigger or manual camera was inappropriate/inconvenient. Bigger sensor than an RX100; physically smaller than a X100; EVF presence over GR; cheaper, smaller, quicker than a Q3... It seemed to handle low light pretty well?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Low light did pretty good. Having a not too crammed MP helps with low light even being a crop M4/3

@glennsak 2 месяца назад

Some have mentioned that Leica is doing this as a "cash grab," an ornament for TikTok-ers, or a gateway camera into the more expensive Q or M lines. I believe this camera is made for someone that wants portability, a zoom lens, and a unique minimal design. As for the red dot, everyone knows that all Leica cameras come with a "Leica tax" and some are more than happy to pay for it!

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I have to say that a better sensor, IBIS, Tilt screen and 10 bit video is a must at this price and age.

@glennsak 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShuttersin an ideal world, yes.

@obscurelines 2 месяца назад

It has so much potential, but the sensor needed improving (why not the G9ii sensor then crop to circa 20mpx?). Still, it's fun. I climb mountains and I could imagine this as a lightweight travel camera. I have an old rx100iv and I'd hope this takes slightly better pics.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

it is a really fun to shoot camera. But a crop M4/3 sensor in 2024 is kind of like a joke. This camera needed to be APSC but that would have made the mens bulky. At least a 35mm fix lens with an APSC sensor, a tilt screen and 40 10 bit 4:2:2. But we got non of that.

@petere2799 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShuttersif you compare the size of m43 vs canon aps-c, not much different and (for leica) hardly worth introducing a new sensor to their limited design resources - easier to do a cosmetic refresh on a lumix lx100m2. Biggest issue with this camera is not the sensor, but the fixed screen, poor 4k video with no stabilisation and out-of-date wifi. I own the lx100 since launch date so know this platform well. Great review, nicely presented. 😊

@gerryphillipson 2 месяца назад

Hi, Gaston, thanks for both Part 1 & 2. Really useful up the learning curve. Could you please indicate how to deactivate touch screen focusing. Can the placement and size of the focus point be set before doing this? Stay well.

@GastonShutters Месяц назад

Yes that’s what I did. I don’t have the camera anymore but I think it was inside camera setting/ touch function. But don’t recall it exactly.

@ericschenberg7861 2 месяца назад

Hi, was dust proofing improved (D-Lux 7 and Panasonic LX100 suffered from dust on sensor... And you can't remove the lens to clean it) ? Same lens it seems, so I'm concerned no attention has been paid solving this major flaw... Can you elaborate on that please? 🙃

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I have not received any information regarding dust proofing nor I was able to find it online with the limited info that's being published. The camera looks more sealed than before and it should be able to sustain a drizzle.The lens is not removable.

@rafaellorenzodeleon 2 месяца назад

The only thing that is stopping me from thinking about upgrading to the 8 from 7, is the max shutter speed nerf from 1/4000 to 1/2000

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Don’t understand why they cut off 1 full stop of speed. I guess better performance of ES?

@rafaellorenzodeleon 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters even so. its just a bummer.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Indeed

@GingerLewis-ve2nd Месяц назад

Great review, provided some unique insights for me. Now that the dlux has officially hit the market, I'm curious that with the latest firmware update does it capture that distinctive 'Leica look' ? From what I've seen, sample shots have a rather plain color, not much more impressive than m43 from panasonic. The weak bokeh also seems to dilute the Leica look. I am worried it does not make much difference from other lower-priced counterparts, and I think by using a compact camera most of us may expect its straight out of camera results, especially for Leica(though dng is a good plus).

@GastonShutters Месяц назад

Glad you like it no don’t believe in the Leica look most people edit their picture. And I’m able to replicate the look or color of a camera in post. The one thing that has a signature is the optical Leica look of vintage lenses. But modern lenses it’s hard to tell between a 50 f1.4 Gmaster or a Summilux 50 f1.4 2023 for example.

@jonfreeney 2 месяца назад

Are those pics straight out of camera or is there a preset? I like the colors and to me looked very leica styled. I just bought the q2. Great videos by the way I’m a fan of your channel

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Most of them are with exposure adjustment and white balance. Some others a bit boosted. I have a free preset pack on my Instagram link on my bio Instagram.com/gastonshutters

@petergregory7199 2 месяца назад

I felt your informal but thorough style of review is spot on for this camera…I have used Leicas and one thing they did for me was to elevate my photography through great lens optics, and what I call ‘positive engagement’ ie the user experience is just a blast. So my question is does the D-Lux 8 do that for you?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Honestly, owning a Q2 and now Q3 this camera has a pseudo experience but the image quality and optics are not there. I don't see the leica optical look. For $1500 there are far more capable cameras today.

@jobolton6910 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters Any suggestions for a more capable camera with a built in zoom lens?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Sony RX100 VII or VI

@daniel-lee888 Месяц назад

Did they say anything about improved weather sealing? Dust on the sensor was one of the issues with the LX100 series.

@GastonShutters Месяц назад

No news about weather sealing

@gary4739 2 месяца назад

Good review. I gotta few questions for you. 1. Will it fit in a pants pocket of a pair of Levi’s or cargo shorts? 2. How fast can you remove from a pocket (large enough to easily remove) and shoot? I want an every day carry but not hang on my neck. 3. How large a print, on tripod, without noticeable grain from 6’ viewing distance?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

1- I don't know your pants size if you are a 32 like me I say yes. But I prefer to carry my cameras with a strap. 2- If pocket is not tight fast enough without dropping the camera. Always put a laniard 3- I have not print photos from it. But you should be able to obtain a nice image at 24-36 which anything about 10MP should print good.

@HDBnB1 Месяц назад

Id love to see photo examples compared between this and the ricoh gr iii

@GastonShutters Месяц назад

Good idea. Once I get my own copy I will do that

@ketrincelo149 2 месяца назад

How does it compare to the sony RX100 series? Any preference between the two?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Rx100 more versatile with great video specs. This one is a better photo camera, better handling and battery life.

@tkynerd 19 дней назад

I'm a very casual photographer who already has a C-Lux that I like quite well. Should I even think about the D-Lux 8?

@GastonShutters 10 дней назад

Hmm probably not if you are still getting the reaults you need from it.

@tkynerd 6 дней назад

@@GastonShutters I'm pretty happy with the C-Lux, so I should probably just stop pining for the D-Lux 8. Thanks for replying. 👍

@ianforber 2 месяца назад

For some, the camera's ability to use DNG is a key point. Do you know if modern software such as DxO PureRaw 4 or Topaz AI can process the D-Lux7 raw files to make it as good as the DNG coming out of the D-Lux8? Or does using that sort of software on the DNG files significantly improve them in terms of detail resolution etc?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Good question, that I can't answer.

@nielsk6563 2 месяца назад

Not sure I got it right, that you stated the D Lux-7 did only allow for shooting JPEG. You can switch to RAW even on that one. At least on mine. 🙂 Beautiful camera, even the D Lux-7. Used it a lot and took it for example to Iceland as my only camera. And got great pictures. So yes, MFT is a good choice for most people. Compact, easy to use and decent picture quality.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I meant to say DNGs. Yeah the D Lux 7 supports RWL which are larger file raw formats

@TonyEbikemeJr 2 месяца назад

I have the Q2 Monochrome. I would get the Lux 8 as my colour option/backup camera

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

That would be a nice combo

@TonyEbikemeJr 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters the Lux 8 comes with a flash! Will that work with other Leica cameras do you think?

@GastonShutters Месяц назад

Yea it does

@enigmabletchley6936 2 месяца назад

Commentators keep on talking about how the sensor is 7 years old. That would worry me in one respect, low light performance. I am currently shooting with the OM-1 MkI and I can go right up to iso12800 and in post processing get very clean and usable images. So, the big question is: what is the IQ like on this camera and in terms of ISO how high would you shoot?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

There is this notion that a sensor that was great seven years ago is not great seven years after. The Leica M8 which it was one of the first Digital Leicas. Still has one of the best sensors when it comes to color reproduction. A capable photography camera from 10 years ago still a capable camera 10 years after

@philippeherbet9105 Месяц назад

Is the shutter noisy or not ? Thank you for your reply. I'm with the Fuji X100V since 2020.

@GastonShutters Месяц назад

Not at all

@nik0wat 2 месяца назад

You didn't talk about the EVF. Does it reflect changes you make to exposure in real time and changes you make in shutter, aperture and ISO?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I did talk about it. these is a two part video, check the part one. Yes you preview live the exposure changes.

@HwL01 2 месяца назад

From the specs and such, seems like it is the exact same thing as 2018's Panasonic LX100-ii? Even the sensor isn't those newer M43 from 2023/24..

@GastonShutters Месяц назад

Sensor and lens remains the same. Body, menu, evf, screen new

@HwL01 Месяц назад

@@GastonShutters a 6 yrs old sensor and lens for 1.5k USD seems like a rip off isn’t it.

@GastonShutters Месяц назад

IMO if it was great 6 years ago it’s great today. Not much has change in terms of sensor or image quality honestly.

@user-gr4tf5py9l 2 месяца назад

Can the format be set to 1:1, is there a multiple exposure feature and lastly this model seems to be a Leica upgrade version of the Lumix dmc lx100. After a number of years of use my Lumix lx100 started have dust issues due to the lens gaskets wearing out.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Yes you can setup aspect ration 1:1, I did not check multi exposure feature. It has some upgrades as new EVF, new Design, Touch new menus and Screen. Hardwre seems to be the same.

@Thejs1234a 2 месяца назад

Good video ! The pictures that you showed are edited or straight out of the camera ?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Edited

@Thejs1234a 2 месяца назад

For 17 MP the pictures seem really sharp it’s impressive

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Yeah. I think less MP and good optics will always render an image sharper.

@henrytong8707 2 месяца назад

How can you compare this to the Ricoh GRIII and the Fujifilm x100V? Both of these got an APSC sensor and is either cheaper or at the same price. The D-lux8's got a micro 4/3 sensor from at least 6 years ago.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

In my prior video and social media people asked me what I think of them. That’s why I said they cannot be compared. Fixed apsc vs zoom M4/3

@davidgates3044 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShuttersok I get that the Leica has a zoom lens and the Ricoh doesn’t. But let’s talk image quality. I had the Panasonic version of the 7 and now have Ricoh GRiii. Frankly, the image quality of the Ricoh is superior. The 24 mp apsc sensor just delivers better quality than the 17 mp micro 4/3s. So there is a comparison- the zoom on the d lux vs the better image quality and lower price (not to mention IBIS) of the Ricoh

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Yeah the image quality and lens quality of the Ricoh is outstanding. Not having an EVF is an issue for me on the Ricoh. But agreed. Sensor and image quality the Ricoh is top. But when I pic a camera to me the whole overall experience matter. Having an evf, a battery that last me for 3 hours non stop, zoom option, it’s I find the D Lux 7 a better companion 2nd camera than the Ricoh. That’s just personal preference.

@tommytorres 2 месяца назад

I'm not convinced that the images from this will that much better than an iPhone15 Pro Max shooting RAW. A little better? Depending on the subject and image, yes. But it's a hard sell for me. I'd step up to the Ricoh or the Fujifilm X100.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

The new iPhone is great. Small sensor but the multi exposure that it does in camera is pretty impressive.

@tommytorres 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters yes, it is pretty crazy. A few years ago this camera would’ve been a no brainer but 2024… it’s more of a fashion statement. Sure sounds like fun, though.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

It’s capable. It beats the iPhone in the long end at 70mm but you you do be pressed to see the difference some times between the image of these new phone and some of these cameras. I wish that it was apsc. But the lens would’ve been huge. Apsc zoom and compact is almost impossible. Unless is a terrible aperture range.

@Damon_Mah 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShuttersiPhone 15 Pro Max has 13, 24, 120mm lenses so the D-Lux 8’s 24-75mm (which sounds quite good for most things except ultrawide we’re spoiled with on iPhones) is between the iPhone’s focal lengths

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

In the end a photo is a photo. The camera is a tool. If the phone gets you in photography where you want to be so use an iPhone. As you can see in this video you can get decent bokeh wide open with the DLux 8 and it has a proper EVF something that the iPhone doesn’t and use a lot.

@Mojave511 Месяц назад

Good video. My new D-Lux 8 is waiting for me at my Leica dealer.

@GastonShutters Месяц назад

Exciting. mine too! Enjoy it

@costagf 2 месяца назад

How does it compare to PANASONIC LX100II?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I've heard is the same, but I haven't used it

@judem429 2 месяца назад

The Leica website says they will be issuing a hand grip for the 8. Those caps that stay on are great! I wish they'd offer them in designs like my 007 camera.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Fingers crossed!

@AlvinATMurdockJr 2 месяца назад

My D Lux 7 shot RAW… I rarely shot JPG with it.

@joemama2151 2 месяца назад

What focal length does it default to upon startup? widest or longest focal length?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Widest end

@12barko 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters are you able to defult to 50mm equilent for example? thanks for the video!

@joemama2151 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters Thank You for quick reply

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

any time

@buffalo369 7 дней назад

Bro, if you could only carry ONE CAMERA, dlux 8 or ricoh gr3? 😊😊😊😊😊

@GastonShutters 7 дней назад

DLux 8

@justcallmesando 2 месяца назад

Had one in my hands last night 🤩

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

How did you like it

@justcallmesando 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters Not quite happy with how protruding the lens is but I think I can get used to it. The camera just makes you want to carry it every where you go and it´s lovely. I just wanted to see some pics on a computer screen and your video is the closest to it. Thanks for sharing.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I will make a follow up video with download images.

@justcallmesando 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters looking forward to it! Thanks

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Coming soon

@sadsack1981 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the video and the detail 👍🏽

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

appreciate it!

@KristianDowling 2 месяца назад

FYI the DxLux 7 had a RAW DNG option and it was very good too

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

@@KristianDowlingyea. I meant to say didn’t have DNG.

@BoxedNyan 2 месяца назад

Hi, just tried it at the Leica store in Geneva, but I am still wondering if there’s a Lumix equivalent like the 7?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Hardware wise is the same. Software, screen, ergonomics, body and evf upgraded.

@cityproofdad 2 месяца назад

This is Lumix LX100 mk2

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Sensor and lens is. But ergonomics, evf, screen and software is upgraded. The experience is much better but still not much hardware revamp

@cityproofdad 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters its still not worth 1.5k years after og came out there are better options for the same money

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

It depends where you find value. There are going to be other cameras with much more tech but end of the day is the camera with the whole tech what are a looking for? What I mean by this is that we are at a level in technology where is difficult to find a camera that will produce a bad image. If this is the camera that inspires you to take more photos then the price may not be as bad but if you chase technology and a pony of many tricks then this camera is definitely not.

@helmutkruckemeyer3202 2 месяца назад

Good video, thx. Has the D-Lux 8 some Leica Looks installed, for example as the new Leica LUX app, especial in b&w?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

It has the regular profiles like the vivid, high contrast monochrome, etc. No Leica looks

@miketan4803 2 месяца назад

Sadly these days just don't prefer anything made in china. Don't like the politics of financing things they're doing these days. Made in Japan was fine. Speaking as someone using Leica & panaleica ... Thanks for the video. Good as always

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the comment.

@jiaschapters 2 месяца назад

would it be possible to attach a uv/cpl filter on the lens?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I believe so because it has threading in front of the lens

@gurra1964 2 месяца назад

Yes, filter size 43 mm

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Correct

@BenSussmanpro 2 месяца назад

Thanks for your review. Your sample shots look very good. Given that it’s only a 17mp sensor, how much can you crop the image before it starts degrading? That would be my main concern (not that I ever to extremes!)

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

It all depends how large you want to print. But you can crop efficiently 25% more or less and you'll still retain details and probably get some decent prints. I wouldn't push it too much though

@BenSussmanpro 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters Thanks for replying! I know that different sensors may have different tolerances.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

@BenSussmanpro You are welcome !

@acreone 2 месяца назад

The battery is similar to the Lumix GX9. I like the look and the menu. The DLux 7 menu is very much like of Lumix cameras.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Totally agree

@e.d.s.1644 2 месяца назад

Would like to see how it will preform with the flash that come with the camera

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I'll be testing that as soon as I can

@domipro123 2 месяца назад

Did the IQ got better than the DL7 to the Lumix LX100II that I've? Wondering if upgrade is worthy?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Same great image quality I would say

@domipro123 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters So, no upgrade...

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

@domipro123 same sensor same color. However now it has DNGs which may be slightly better to edit that RWL prior raw format. But didn’t notice anything. I think the Image quality was great to begin with on the DLux 7

@stevendente9270 2 месяца назад

Is this camera primarily metal or plastic in construction?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Feels metallic.

@correoww 2 месяца назад

I wonder if the SD Card is UHS-II or just the plain UHS-I. Thanks!

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I didn't check but it doesn't matter as the low size of files and weak video codec will not gain anything from faster read write speed.

@drewsacks Месяц назад

Hi. I definitely have a question. I've owned the D-Lux 7 for quite some time as my less serious day to day camera. I've been waiting a very long time for an upgrade on the D-Lux 7. No one has mentioned just how much of an improvement the D8 is from the D7. Any feedback would be much appreciated. Drew

@GastonShutters Месяц назад

Hey man please eche k out my three videos I tell you my experience regarding the new features and how it stacks up next to the D Lux 7

@Perregato-GuacamayoMeetings 2 месяца назад

Hi! Can you recommend me a camera? My budget is 100-400€ I'd like a compact camera, versatile to try and test what type of photography I like, thanks!

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Best thing is to go on ebay and search the type of camera you are looking for. Fixed lens, Interchangeable lens, Fixed zoom,??

@JaedoTae 2 месяца назад

Ricoh GR iii can be had anywhere between 400 to 1100 on eBay. Used x100 series from Fuji also are available if you don't mind used items. If you need zoom, I would buy used Dlux from Leica as options as well

@Perregato-GuacamayoMeetings 2 месяца назад

Thanks to both, guys 👍

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Also a Sony RX 100 VII is an amazing camera with more resolution great video specs, tilt screen and mic input!

@mawavoy Месяц назад

I noticed the minimum shutter speed is 1/2000th of a second. Does it have built in neutral density filters?

@GastonShutters Месяц назад

Never found the need for it and I shot in super bright situations.

@davepayne8500 2 месяца назад

Hello Gaston, I'm a new subscriber and I enjoy your style and presentation. I'm a dedicated BNW Photographer using the Leica Q2 Monochrom camera. I do a lot of "Visual Note Taking" when I'm out without my Q2M using my iPhone XS Max to keep a record of potential shooting scenes to grab an image with location and time-of-day so I can back to a spot with my Q2 Monochrom. I'm really interested in this Leica DLUX 8 as an EDC to replace my iPhone that would ALWAYS go out with me in my man-bag to take "Visual Notes" and grab the occasional "target of opportunity" image. Lastly, I shoot my Q2M in full Manual mode...so what are your thoughts on the DLUX 8 as my Q2M companion?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

The Q2M is great. I had the color Q2. Regarding the DLux 8 as a companion can be a great choice for the size. It all depends how large you need your files but for what you are describing it will be perfect. I can’t think of a better camera to be a companion of a Q2M if you want to stay within the brand. I really enjoyed the time with it. While it wouldn’t be replacing my full frame Leicas I can see this camera as an easier carry for certain situations

@davepayne8500 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters Many Thanks For Your Prompt Reply Gaston 🙏🙏📷‼️ The Q2M is simply the best camera I've ever owned for my BNW Photography shooting...and I've used Nikon, Olympus, Ricoh and most recently Fujifilm. As for "staying in the brand", the menu similarities and the focus on Photography fundamentals vs technological "gimmicks" which get in my way tells me Leica is my choice and the DLUX 8 is my way forward as the partner for my Q2M. Now...if only Leica would release more details on the new camera and it's full specifications 🤔🤔😎‼️

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I think they may be loading the camera with more features than what I was able to test hence why there is not a full spec sheet yet. Leica Looks is probably one of the things they may be trying to incorporate. In fact a must if they attempt to compete with Ricoh and Fuji. I don’t shoot simulations but for that market I think this camera is intended is needed. Another thing that I want to see I proved in final firmware is the AF performance. It was decent but not solid. I did enjoy the camera and I will be getting it

@davepayne8500 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters Again, Many Thanks Gaston for your responses. I've heard that sales start on July 2...but it's unclear if that's retail or only pre-orders. If July 2 is beginning of pre-orders, we might not get the DLUX 8 in-hand until sometime in August😡😡. Also, I'm hoping to get clarity on what will be in the box with the camera and a battery...a hi-speed USB-C cable? The DLUX 8 version of the DLUX 7 auto-open, auto-close lens cap? SD Card? Wrist Strap?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

No clue. Wondering the same.

@user-yq7dz5yi9u 2 месяца назад

So, how is it different from the D-lux7?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I explain it in my last video I just posted. Just posted a new video about it ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-836elY_Y_vM.html

@MooseBear82 2 месяца назад

Will it come with a lens hood and what is the millimeter size for a circular polarizer?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I don’t know that info and returned the camera already to Leica

@rafaellorenzodeleon 2 месяца назад

The lens looks the same as its predecessors, if so, filter thread will be 43mm

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

it is the same lens

@atthelord Месяц назад

What are the macro shots like? Is this camera actually comparable to a Q3 image quality wise ?

@GastonShutters Месяц назад

Haven’t shot macro. Nor I do much of it. So I can’t comment until I get my own copy and do another video after quite some times with it

@JungjoonKim 2 месяца назад

is it still contrast AF? or hybrid?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Contrast for what I known

@emmoitavvb 2 месяца назад

what do you tink about video spec.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Not good. Can save you in a pinch, but an Iphone 14-15 would do much better. This is a photo camera.

@drumsticksusa 2 месяца назад

What's the filter size?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

43mm

@jmtphotographymedia 2 месяца назад

How do you find the toggle zoom. Is it slow?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Slow.

@jmtphotographymedia 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters that's a bummer.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

yeah i forgot to talk about that. But I have a follow up video wrapping up my conclusions.now that I'm reviewing more photos, and videos I shot with it. Ended up shooting close to 4000 images at the end of the day. And I have to admit that some of them are my favorite photos of the this trip.

@christianwhite1168 2 месяца назад

How are the high iso capabilities?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

up to ISO 25600 pretty capable, even at night. Never found a situation where the noise made the image unusable. Check out the night shots included here

@Damon_Mah 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShuttersgreat fotos!

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Thanks man

@ashershaham 2 месяца назад

Is it better then the dlux7? would you replace the dlux7 with this new model?

@JohnGalt539 2 месяца назад

Same as replacing iPhone 14 Pro with iPhone 15 pro lol 😂

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

DNG is the main upgrade here.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Kind of

@romanpastierik 2 месяца назад

hallo Gaston, I would like to ask what was the focusing speed?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

You meant the mode? I toggled between Zone and face

@romanpastierik 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters I meant focusing from near point to far point...

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Fast

@deanisplemoni 2 месяца назад

I love the idea of it, but you just KNOW the D-LUX 9 will have phase-detect auto focus...

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

It’s not reliable yet. Very glitchy

@Anatol19066 2 месяца назад

For the price Leica asks for this DL8 I can buy 2! Sony’s ZV1..,24-70mm f1.8/2.8..

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

That’s true

@bencompson 2 месяца назад

I agree that this camera can't be compared to the Ricoh or the Fuji X100. It has a zoom lens that the others do not. To me that is its only appeal over the other two. And to be honest, that wouldn't be enough for me to buy it over the Ricoh or the Fuji, especially the X100vi. Bigger sensor. Far higher resolution. I would have zero interest in this faux Leica.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Yeah, the updates are cosmetics mainly and the EVF but not enough in My opinion to charge 1600 for it. I'm working on another video with my final conclusions. Still going through photos and comparing photos that I tool with my iphone and this camera... I'll save that for that video.

@joebrown479 2 месяца назад

Doesn’t the DLux7 take RAW images? Were you saying the 7 only takes jpgs?

@joebrown479 2 месяца назад

I just looked around online - the DLux7 does shoot RAW. I think the file name is RWL, not DNG. My wife and daughter both own a DLux7, but I don't know it well enough. I shoot M11. For what it's worth.

@Kusanosuke1 2 месяца назад

The D-LUX 7 and D-LUX Typ 109 do capture RAW images, as RWL files, just as @joebrown479 said. The RWL files are quite flexible for editing in my experience. I honestly don't know if DNG will be any better in Lightroom.

@RobertoOrtizFalagan 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters This is incorrect. The D-Lux 7 has raw files too. Just not in DNG format.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Could be those files were too compressed still not as much info as on DNG. Me too. M11 all day long. Maybe m11 35 or 50mm and for everything else iPhone 15 🙂

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

For what I was explained is that DNG are more size efficient and store more information.

@bangjago283 Месяц назад

Fix skip because only contrast detection no phase detection

@GastonShutters Месяц назад

I said “face” not phase. And did clarify that in the video.

@bangjago283 Месяц назад

I think you don't know what I mean, or you don't know what is PDAF

@GastonShutters Месяц назад

It’s been mentioned in the video that it’s only contrast based not Phase Detection.

@jan-martinulvag1953 2 месяца назад

LX100 has ibis

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I thought it was only optical ?

@jan-martinulvag1953 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters No if you put your ear to the camera you can hear it spinning. Does im stab in the lens also make a buss when it spinns?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I think it's optical only,. I do hear that.

@rycm 2 месяца назад

Panasoic LX3 in m4/3

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Is the Panasonic LX100 III out?

@rycm 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters I doubt that it will come out. The design of D-lux 8 follows on the ID of the the LX3 and the Leica equivalents.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Yeah I think Panasonic is going a different route these days.

@sc1 2 месяца назад

This review should have been more brutal. The only improvements are superficial - making it look more like a Q3 on the outside and menus. The camera is compact… but only when turned off! The lens extension ruins the compact form. The video capabilities do not look great. Keep shooting with the M11, but use your iPhone for wider shots or video. The D-Lux 8 is strictly produced for novice photographers to suck them into the Leica ecosystem. Leica now has an app that makes your iPhone shots look more “Leica”. Will you do a review on the App?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Not a camera for everybody. Not really reviewing phones. But I would give it a try. Thank you for stopping by

@johndoherty1336 2 месяца назад

You did not know some people of the features of the camera, perhaps re-watching what has been posted will help you review and editv

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I don’t understand what you mean.

@geedee3817 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters haha.... i read it twice and still don't understand the question either ;)

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

😁

@wuzcategui 2 месяца назад

Dislexic

@WayneGoodmanPhotography 2 месяца назад

I very much doubt you’ve used a previous model (d-lux 7 and previous to that) if you’re suggesting it didn’t have raw. It didn’t have DNG. Thats a huge difference and just makes me think you’re lying about your previous history with this series of cameras to be honest.

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

I meant to say DNG, the previous one had RWL which are heavier raw format and not as efficient for what I hear vs DNG. And yes I'm a camera junky so you can rely on that info.

@filmzfilmz 2 месяца назад

1st

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

Watch it until the end! 😍

@filmzfilmz 2 месяца назад

@@GastonShutters ✔️

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

👍

@forgiveness_denied Месяц назад

17 megapixels in 2024? No thank you😂

@GastonShutters Месяц назад

I prefer the form factor to stay small while being better at low light than, cramming more MP. remember even with a M4/3 sensor the lens only covers a portion of the sensor making it effective 17MP out of 21MP and this is due to optical design, otherwise with an APSC sensor the lens would be huge and probably everyone will be complaining of that too. Photographers we are never happy....

@0196284304 2 месяца назад

Seeking opinions, does this camera good for novice beginner?

@GastonShutters 2 месяца назад

For photography yes. But do your research on other offerings. You may want to start with a camera that you can put the lenses you want. Do your research to get the most bang for the buck