So I bought a new camera - LEICA D-LUX 8 - thoughts and first impressions

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@daviddaw999 Месяц назад

I have already ordered a D-Lux 8 and watching all the videos I can about it in order to learn as much as possible. I found your video to have that little bit extra over most of the ones I have seen, so well done for that. Berlin is also on my list of places to visit, so knowing about Fotografieska and Magic John's will make my visit better - thanks.

@MichaelNgvyen 29 дней назад

Hi David. Thanks for your insightful comment. Appreciate it. I hope you get your D-Lux 8 soon and that it fits your needs.. It is certainly a beautiful and really fun as the everyday camera. Berlin will certainly have fun things for you to photograph and experience when you make it here!

@haeuk Месяц назад

D-LUX 7's most big problem is dust sucking zoom lens that will fail funcion of the zoom lever comparted with super high maintenance fee from Leica. It wouldn't be expensive to keep if you owned Panasonic's twin. I hardly think this is fixed on the eight.

@kaisilva7154 2 дня назад

Wasn't the Panasonic version had same issue because it was not sealed either

@haeuk 2 дня назад

@@kaisilva7154 I bet they also share problems ;)

@ChrisBrogan Месяц назад

Rubin's book is so good. Congrats on the D-Lux 8. How fun!

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

Yes. It’s very inspiring. Unexpected the way it is written. Thank you for watching. Appreciate your time Chris!

@Youknowthebo 28 дней назад

Cool to see another creator in Germany. I shortly thought you were in Hamburg too. 😅 Keep up the good work. I first found you because of your pocket 3 video. Love that camera

@MichaelNgvyen 28 дней назад

Hey what’s Bo! I love Hamburg! Only other place I would live in Germany. Appreciate the comment. We should definitely link for a beer or something when I’m up in Hamburg or vice versa.

@Youknowthebo 28 дней назад

@@MichaelNgvyen for sure. Would love to. But just to be sure: in which city do you live?

@MichaelNgvyen 28 дней назад

@@Youknowthebo Berlin 😁

@Youknowthebo 28 дней назад

@@MichaelNgvyen I noticed some of the area, but I was never aware of the "hamburger Bahnhof" 😅 next time I am in Berlin, I will let you know

@Joe-kw8hq 7 дней назад

Type 109 was my last digicam before becoming addicted to smartphones. The image quantity was way above other small digicams of its time, but it had a very slow and frustrating response, so I sold it after two years. Just got my new D-Lux 8. I can confidently say that the build quality is noticeably better than type 109. The OLED viewfinder, the touch LCD, and the USB-C charging all made it a much better camera. Initial testing also showed a faster general response. I am unhappy that they removed the in-camera panorama and step zoom. Maybe they can be added by firmware updates. There are many people commenting about the price, simple, if you think it is expensive, it is not for you.

@MichaelNgvyen 6 дней назад

Nailed it! Couldn’t have said it better myself! Appreciate your time for writing your thoughts. Thanks for watching Joe!

@tdalton854 Месяц назад

Very nicely done vid. I’m renting one now and can echo many of your thoughts. Easy to get going with it, love the menus, love the extra buttons. Really love how it feels and how much fun it is. Thanks.

@MichaelNgvyen 29 дней назад

Hi Tim! Your comment sums up perfectly what I tried to do in my 17min video LOL.. Thanks for watching it! cheers!

@mariapinho9601 21 день назад

Hey!! Iam pretty new to photography and there is soo many cameras to choose from. For a teen girl who wants to take mainly selfies and close photos of me and my friends, would you recommend the Leica D-LUX 8 or the Canon g7x mark ii?

@GrandadsReviews 19 дней назад

Neither just keep using your phone as the Leica doesn’t have a flip screen so useless for selfies

@MichaelNgvyen 17 дней назад

I agree. Definitely not the D-LUX 8. The phone is probably best. But if you really wanted a camera. The canon g7x ii is good but also look at the Sony ZV e10. Hope that helps.

@cameraz99 28 дней назад

Great video. I've had my D-Lux 8 for 2 weeks now, and I'm lovin' it. Will I use it for paid jobs? No, I'll use my Nikon Z6 III. But for everything else, it's the DL8. It's the camera you'll want to have with you all the time. Btw, you forgot to mention that the DL8's EVF is an OLED screen, which attributes to its brightness and clarity.

@MichaelNgvyen 28 дней назад

Hey Cameraz99! Appreciate you watchung. Thank for sharing your thoughts. I totally agree. Having said that. Maybe there are some social only content jobs that will fit the output of the D-Lux 8. Depending on the creative style. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I definitely missed saying OLED among a few other things. Thanks for pointing it out. Cheers

@ajblitzstein7628 Месяц назад

Excellent video. Being now a subscriber will return to see more footage on this camera. I have the D-Lux 8 on order but here in Canada the demand has made it difficult to obtain.

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

Hi AJ! Honestly it’s on a 3-6 month back order here in Germany as well. I got lucky when they got 1 in shortly after my pre order. Thanks for watching man. Hope you get yours soon. It really is fun to use. Cheers! 🍻

@Democratiser 29 дней назад

@@MichaelNgvyenWOW. That is crazy! How much more evidence do the camera companies need showing that there is a huge demand for high quality/ specification compact form cameras. One of my favourite cameras is a little Fujifilm X10. It is only 12mp.

@brenrhad_gap 18 дней назад

This is a great video. Your reminiscence of the book at the beginning, the scenic transitions with music pauses, excellent. You get a nice impression of the camera and quickly sense whether you can use it yourself. I like the reflections you make repeatedly. - I would love to take a stroll through my city with you, your dlux and another L sometime. :)

@MichaelNgvyen 17 дней назад

Brenrhad! Thank you! I appreciate your thoughts , sentiments and noticing the nuances. I lobe a good stroll through a city exploring with a camera. Thanks for your time.

@Wai.so.serious 13 дней назад

Bought a D-Lux 8 after watching your video!

@MichaelNgvyen 13 дней назад

Amazing Wai! Enjoy! It’s a fun little camera!

@TopshelfJunior Месяц назад

Love the way the camera strap hangs.. Feel like that length / position is perfect for being on the move with a camera and being able to shoot quickly.

@TopshelfJunior Месяц назад

Oh yeah, SUBSCRIBED !

@MichaelNgvyen 29 дней назад

Hey topshelf! Thanks man! Appreciate it. Yes. It is the perfect length and sits right on the sternum and very comfy and out of the way. I plan on talking about the strap in more depth in a different video. But it’s a strap from Studio JA. Their instagram is @studio_j_a. Im not associated with them at all but thought id share. Cheers!

@Theytoldmetodoit1 Месяц назад

Is it just a rebadge Lumix LX100 II? There only the very minor of tweaks being a couple years younger.

@MichaelNgvyen 29 дней назад

I would say the LX100ii is the D-lux 7. so if you just look at the sensor and lens then sure, might not dazzle. But the tweaks some minor but some are a big change. The EVF now ending OLED is a big improvement same with the much better LCD. The UI and new processor running it makes the camera much more snappy. It helps with the AF of the camera.. Lots of under the hood improvements that make it a fun experience to use. Definitely not for everyone but the price aligns with the 2024 inflation of things and does compete with the x100. Good thing is slots alongside many similar, some better some worst cameras. But at least there plenty options for people to choose from. anyways thanks for watching and taking time to leave a comment.

@chochi_69 Месяц назад

Nice video, thanks. It seems the perfect camera for travel and photos. I hope in the future you can go deep in how the autofocus work, specially the eye/face detection. Regards

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

Hi chochi! Yes I think this might become my favourite everyday travel camera. I definitely plan to make a more in depth video but just wanted a lot more time with the camera. I already have thoughts about the autofocus modes. Very different from what I am used to but if you know how to use it well. It can be really good. Appreciate your feedback and thanks for watching the video! Cheers!

@RonScibilia Месяц назад

I think what people were hoping for was a reborn CL with a fixed zoom lens, APS-C sensor (24MP), and the Maestro II sensor even if at a higher ticket (say, $1999). Why Leica chose not produce that is the question.

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

Hi Ron! If I’m being honest. I agree. I was hoping for something similar to what you mentioned. But I do think why they chose to go with the D LUX 8 is because. What you and I were hoping for still lens towards the ultra hobbyists and enthusiasts. Plus there is a lot more competition in that range. I think they chose to go with this model because it kind of differentiates them and still sits in the compact camera category. Anyways, here’s hoping to a reimagined CL. Thanks for your thoughts and input. Appreciate you watching the video.

@ianbrown704 Месяц назад

Nice video, just got mine yesterday and so far enjoying it. IU have the SL2 so its nice to have a very similar menu and control system. It has its limitation but its going to be a great travel/casual camera, but also a camera that will be fun to sue. Thanks for your first impressions.👌

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

Hi Ian! You have a nice little 1 , 2 combo. I looked at the SL3 when picking up my DLux. And was tempted to switch my Sony for that lol. Pumped you got yours and I agree it been fun having the camera everywhere. Limitations are for sure there, but I am enjoying the challenge. Thanks for leaving your insights. Appreciate your time!

@MikeStevens Месяц назад

Such a tempting little thing, especially when I think of how plasticky my GRIIIx is - but honestly my priority for this type of camera is the most compact possible body, so the GR is definitely the one for me! And thankfully it's cheaper too, haha. Gotta get myself down to Fotografiska, thanks for the reco!

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

Hey Mike! I was so tempted to bring up the GR but it definitely sits in a category of its own. For the price, compactness and quality of photos that camera produces, it’s pretty unbeatable. I do agree. I wish the build quality was a touch higher end on the GR. If you get a chance to play with the D Lux 8, definitely do it. It feels so good in the hands. Thanks for your comment. Really appreciate your insight.

@MikeStevens Месяц назад

@@MichaelNgvyen Agreed, definitely a different buyer focus between these two - the Leica is a work of art, that's for sure!

@leetmango 22 дня назад

Looks exactly the same as my dlux7 not seeing the difference here other than the Q2 appearance copy for the body

@MichaelNgvyen 22 дня назад

Sure, you could minimize it down to just that, and if you're just shooting JPEGs then you are probably right, very similar. But the camera now uses DNG and those files and colours are much better to work with the RWL format. The camera operates much faster with a new processor and the new menu system is a big improvement. The old menu system reminds of the old terrible Sony menus. The EVF is now OLED with better magnification. The DLux 7 EVF often caused a weird rainbow effect in bright conditions. I think these under the hood changes make for a much better experience. However your DLux 7 seems to work for you and thats all that matters.

@malcomjhy Месяц назад

So much fun

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

😊

@grjlynch 28 дней назад

Love the content and the way you shoot and edit your videos. I have the D-Lux 8 and a Q3, love them both.

@MichaelNgvyen 28 дней назад

Hi Grjlynch. Thank you so much for comment. Appreciate you watching the video. You have a beautiful camera pairing. I’m eyeing the Q3. Ow as well!

@tuftufclub159 26 дней назад

Thanks Michael for this very intresting video ! You explain very well ! As I am very curious to hear and to see from you what will follow I subscribed to your channel. By the way, I have ordered one, patience is the word . . . Greatings, take care, Roger.

@MichaelNgvyen 24 дня назад

Greeting Roger! Thank you for watching, and subscribing. Appreciate your time for leaving a comment as well. Definitely more follow up videos with content from this camera. I hope yours arrives soon! Cheers

@bjon.andrei Месяц назад

Watching from the Philippines! Been watching you for days now and I'm glad you uploaded about leica lol

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

Hi andreitubice! Can’t wait to visit the Philippines one day! Now I’m craving good Adobo! Appreciate your time for watching the videos! Tagay!

@bjon.andrei 29 дней назад

@@MichaelNgvyen Yo! Can't wait to see a Philippines tour from you man! Adobo and sinigang is life brotha!

@hedydd2 Месяц назад

Super camera! I find the zoom to be great with its step-zoom feature and that is resets to the last used focal length and it has a zoom, which is more than can be said of rivals. No tilt screen though, which they could have included for the price.

@simonb700 29 дней назад

The point is that this camera does NOT have stepped zoom. Its predecessor did have it but Leica decided not to include it. That’s why I sent it back, I found I’d want to be working with a specific focal length for sessions where I might turn the camera on and off and it always starts back up at the widest focal length.

@MichaelNgvyen 29 дней назад

Hi Hedydd2! It's a fun little camera for sure. I think its slots in nicely with many of the other great options our there.. Lots of options for people to choose from, which is great!

@hedydd2 29 дней назад

@@simonb700 Oh dear. That is a shame. I assumed that they would not delete nice features that are in the DL7.

@john3Lee Месяц назад

Looks like a great camera - I don't like the way the zoom lens comes out so far, as mechanically there is side to side movement which must effect optical performance !!

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

Hi John. Honestly I don’t love how far it zooms out either especially at 75mm. But as far as side to side movement you mentioned. There is almost none. That is one thing I will say. The build quality is really really good. If you ever have used a Sony RX100, the lens zooms out a lot as well but not built anywhere as good. Imo. Thanks for watching the video and taking time to leave a comment.

@john3Lee Месяц назад

@@MichaelNgvyen Thats okay then.... I have subscribed as I'm looking forward to your road trip - best wishes

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

@@john3Leethanks John. Same to you as well.

@mjcatto Месяц назад

Loved this. I am a Leica user and have been for about 16 years. I don’t have your model but look fwd to getting my hands on one. I keep a Leica camera specific travel photography blog called walkacrossitall. Lots of Leica bodies and lenses used over the years. Most have galleries on the blog. I look forward to keeping up with your channel. All the best. Mark.

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

Hi Mark! Thank you! I’ve been playing with Leica’s over the years and this is my first. I can see why you have such a long love for them. Will definitely check out your blog! Thanks for sharing. I have a fun opportunity to make a Leica M’s video coming up soon on the channel. Appreciate your time. Cheers! 🍻

@mjcatto Месяц назад

@@MichaelNgvyen you will see some of everything on my blog. M10-R and M6. I was given an M11 and 50 APO for a week a couple of weeks ago. Because I have the SL3 and Q3 I didn’t see the reason to upgrade. APO 50 is unreal though.

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

@@mjcatto wow. What a setup you have. I am eyeing the Q3 right now actually. I tested the SL3 in store but really want to move towards a compact kit. Though I loved the SL3 so hoping the Q3 can fit my needs for a bit of the higher end video specs that the DLux is lacking.

@mjcatto Месяц назад

@@MichaelNgvyen the q3 is the best all round travel cam I’ve owned. But the colours of the Q-P and M10-R are my favourites.

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

@@mjcatto I just looked at your blog. What a wonderful blog and resource! Loved your story and journey of photography. Again thanks for sharing. I also think I am in big trouble now after looking at your Q3 gallery.

@Footski1 Месяц назад

Excellent video. Thank you. Really looking forward to your Andalucia trip, having lived there for 22 years before returning to England.

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

Hi Footski! Thank you for watching! Wow! 22 years? Hopefully I capture and do the region justice! And survive the heat! If you have any tips, let us know. Cheers!🍻

@Footski1 Месяц назад

@MichaelNgvyen Hi Michael. Andalusia is very beautiful, but at tye end of August it will be a challenge due to the long dry summers. You will see little greenery and many of the rivers will have virtually dried up. That said the cities, towns and villages will provide lots of interest for your skills. We lived east of Malaga, away from the tourist traps, which we loved.

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

@@Footski1 We are very excited. We fly into Malaga then will head east and do a loop route of the region to end back in Malaga. Thanks so much for the info!

@Footski1 Месяц назад

@@MichaelNgvyen A pleasure. We lived in La Vinuela by Mount Maroma...enjoy the trip..

@DAVCOHPHO Месяц назад

I came to very similar conclusions on my channel. I love your style and will return for more. Subscribed. 😀

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

Hey Davecopho! Love the username! Thanks for the comment!! I will have to head over to check out your video as well! Appreciate it man!

@nickthaskater 24 дня назад

Has Leica said anything about improving dust resistance over the 7?

@MichaelNgvyen 24 дня назад

Unfortunately nothing I could find. Hoping that the significant boost in the build quality helps. Guess only time will tell. Thanks for taking time to leave the comment.

@greysuit17 26 дней назад

I want to get this for my edc camera

@MichaelNgvyen 24 дня назад

It’s so easy to carry everywhere and fun! If should definitely look into it further. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers!

@mistermaroon Месяц назад

Nice video! What strap are you using?

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

Thank you! Mistermaroon! It’s from Studio JA. @studio_j_a on instagram. Appreciate you watching the video. 🙏🏽

@CharlezRichard 29 дней назад

Just subscribed... 😊

@MichaelNgvyen 29 дней назад

Hi Charlez! Appreciate it. Thanks for your time. 🍻

@robrobyte 28 дней назад

A nice video, but the camera is a refurbished Lumix LX100 II with the same problematic lens and the small sensor. Very bad in low light in the evening and indoors. It needs much light for good photos. I sold my Lumix, because of this. Working only from 9 am to 5 pm. 😂 And without the name "Leica", no one would buy this ovepriced lifestyle cam today. Poor little camera.😢

@jonwalker3299 27 дней назад

I think the current reviews disagree with your comments

@MichaelNgvyen 27 дней назад

I think the low light concert shot samples are pretty useable IMO, the video also. The ones in the video are really compressed due to YT but the raw DNG's are clean enough. Clearly the Lumix is not for you and that is ok. Many other camera options to choose from to fit your needs.

@rigobertomorales6092 Месяц назад

Don’t forget to ta😢a lot of pictures, forget about the review ke

@MichaelNgvyen Месяц назад

Lol. Underrated comment. Will definitely take lots of pictures. Thanks for the comment! And watching.

@fincrattanaka4633 29 дней назад

panasonic is amazing

@buffalo369 23 дня назад

The problem with d lux series is -- it is made in china. Not a true German breed. I rather buy Japan true breed Lumix series. And save money to buy Q3, a true German boy. 😊

@MichaelNgvyen 23 дня назад

I agree the Q3 is a great camera. But the new Lumix S9 is also made in china. So is my crazy expensive M3 Max MacBook pro. And probably the device you used to type your comment. An argument could be made in the past about made in China. But not so much these days. It wasn’t addressed to my video because it’s not a problem. But the good thing is you don’t have to buy it if you feel it is and that’s totally OK also.