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Leica D-Lux 8 Compact Digital Camera

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Key Features

  • Capture stunning detail with the Leica D-Lux 8's 17MP, 4/3" CMOS sensor for exceptional image quality.
  • Enjoy versatile shooting with the Leica D-Lux 8's fast F1.7-2.8 lens, perfect for portraits and landscapes.
  • Record breathtaking 4K videos at 30p with crystal-clear audio using the Leica D-Lux 8's stereo microphone.
  • Easily connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth with the Leica D-Lux 8 to share photos instantly.
  • Compose shots with precision using the Leica D-Lux 8's high-resolution 2.36MP electronic viewfinder (EVF).
  • Take the Leica D-Lux 8 everywhere; its compact size makes it the perfect travel companion for photography.
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2025-04-04T08:41:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding

Well worth the wait (camera was on back order) . Everything onw expects from Leica. Superlative ergonomics, flawless performance.

KEVIN B.

2024-08-30T06:42:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the D-Lux

The Leica D-Lux is the perfect travel point and shoot camera. Compact, lightweight, incredible optics, outstanding build quality.

ANTHONY J.

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Leica D-Lux 8 Specifications

General

General

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  • Camera type

    Digital Micro Four Thirds compact camera

  • Buffer memory

    DNG: 14 or higher, JPG: 100 or higher
    11fps:
    DNG: 12
    DNG + JPG: 12
    JPG: 100

    7fps:
    DNG: 13
    DNG + JPG: 13
    JPG: 100

    2 fps:
    DNG: 23
    DNG + JPG: 14
    JPG: 100

  • Storage medium

    UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card

  • Material

    Full metal housing: magnesium die-cast, leatherette covering

  • Operating conditions

    0 Degree C to +40 Degree C

  • Interfaces

    ISO accessory shoe with additional control contacts for Leica flash units, HDMI jack TypeD, USB3.1 Gen1 TypeC

  • Tripod thread

    A 1/4 DIN 4503 (1/4") with stainless steel in the base

  • Sensor size

    4/3" CMOS sensor, 21,77MP/17MP (total/effective)

  • Filter

    RGB color filter, UV/IR filter

  • File formats

    Photo: DNG (raw data), DNG + JPG, JPG (DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31)
    Video: MP4, H.264, AAC stereo

  • Image resolution

    DNG:
    16:9: 5152x2904 (15MP)
    3:2: 4928x3288 (16.2MP)
    4:3: 4736x3552 (16.8MP)
    1:1: 3552x3552 (12.6MP)

    M-JPG:
    16:9: 3840x2160 (8.3MP)
    3:2: 3504x2336 (8.2MP)
    4:3: 3360x2520 (8.5MP)
    1:1: 2528x2528 (6.4MP)

  • Image resolution (Contd.)

    L-JPG:
    16:9: 5152x2904 (15MP)
    3:2: 4928x3288 (16.2MP)
    4:3: 4736x3552 (16.8MP)
    1:1: 3552x3552 (12.6MP)

    S-JPG:
    16:9: 1920x1080 (2.1MP)
    3:2: 2496x1664 (4.2MP)
    4:3: 2368x1776 (4.2MP)
    1:1: 1776x1776 (3.2MP)

  • File size

    DNG: approx. 31MB, depending on resolution and image content
    JPG:depending on resolution and image content
    Video: max. length: 29min

  • Color depth

    DNG: 12bit
    JPG: 8bit

  • Color space

    Photo: sRGB

  • Video Resolution

    4K: 3840x2160
    Full HD: 1920x1080
    HD: 1280x720

  • Video frame rate/bit rate

    4K 30p: 29.97fps, 4K 4:2:0 / 8bit, h.264, L-GOP, 100Mbps
    4K 24p: 23.98fps, 4K 4:2:0 / 8bit, h.264, L-GOP, 100Mbps
    FHD 60p: 59.94fps, FHD 4:2:0 / 8Bit, h.264, L-GOP, 28Mbps
    FHD 30p: 29.97fps, FHD 4:2:0 / 8Bit, h.264, L-GOP, 20Mbps
    HD 30p: 29.97fps, HD 4:2:0 / 8Bit, h.264, L-GOP, 10Mbps

  • Designation

    Leica DC Vario-Summilux 1:1.7-2.8/10.9-34ASPH., 35mm equivalent: 24-75mm, aperture range: 1.7-16/2.8-16 (at 10.9/34mm)

  • Lens filter thread

    E43

  • Image stabilization

    Visual compensation system for photos and video recordings

  • Aperture range

    Depending on zoom level, F1.7 to F16 in 1/3EV increments (wide angle) F1.7 to F16; (tele zoom) F2.8 to F16 in 1/3EV increments

Viewfinder/LCD panel

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  • Viewfinder (EVF)

    OLED, Resolution: 2,360,000dots, 60fps, magnification: 0.74x, at aspect ratio: 4:3, exit pupil position: 20mm, setting range -4/+4dpt, with eye sensor for automatic switchover between viewfinder and LCD panel, time delay 0.005s

  • LCD panel

    3" TFT LCD, approx. 1,843,200dots, 384ppi, aspect ratio 3:2, touch panel

Shutter

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  • Shutter type

    Mechanical central shutter or optional electronic shutter

  • Shutter speeds

    Mechanical shutter: 60s to 1/4000s
    Electronic shutter function: 1s to 1/16000s

  • Shutter button

    Two-stage
    (1st stage: Activation of the camera electronics including autofocus and exposure metering, 2nd stage: Taking the picture)

  • Self-timer

    Delay time: 2s or 12s

  • Drive Mode

    Single, Interval Shooting, Exposure Bracketing
    Continuous shooting:
    Continuous Shooting - 2 fps, 12 bit, AF, Continuous Shooting - 7 fps, 10 bit, Continuous Shooting - 11 fps, 10 bit

Focusing

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  • Focus range

    50cm to Infinite
    With macro setting: from 3cm (wide angle), from 30cm (tele zoom)

  • Focus mode

    Automatic, Automatic (macro), or Manual

  • Autofocus system

    Contrast detection

  • Autofocus modes

    Intelligent AF (autonomously selects AFs and AFc), AFs, AFc

  • Autofocus metering methods

    Spot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted and scaled), Multi-Field, Zone (can be shifted), Eye / Face, Tracking

  • Autofocus metering fields

    49

Exposure

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  • Exposure metering

    TTL (exposure metering through the lens), with working aperture

  • Metering principle

    Exposure metering is done by the image sensor for all exposure metering methods

  • Exposure metering methods

    Spot, Center-Weighted, Multi-Field

  • Exposure modes

    Program AE mode (P)
    Aperture-priority mode (A): manual aperture setting
    Shutter-priority mode (S): manual shutter-speed setting
    Manual (M): manual setting for shutter speed and aperture
    Various fully automatic variants (Scene Mode): Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scenery, Miniature Effect, One Point Color, HDR

  • Exposure compensation

    +/-3 EV in 1/3EV increments

  • Automatic bracketing

    3, 5 or 7 frames, graduations between shoots up to 1EV, in 1/3EV increments additional optional exposure compensation: up to +/-3EV

  • ISO sensitivity range

    Photo:
    Auto ISO: ISO 100-ISO 25000
    Manual: ISO 100-ISO 25000

    Video:
    Auto ISO: ISO 100-ISO 6400
    Manual: ISO 100-ISO 6400

  • White balance

    Automatic (Auto), default (Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Flash), manual metering (Gray Card), manual color temperature settings (Color Temperature, 2500K to 10000K)

  • Flash unit

    Included in the delivery: Leica CFD

  • Flash angle

    Aligned with the shortest focal length of the lens of 10.9mm

  • Guide number

    10/7 (at ISO 200/100)

  • Flash range

    Approx. 0.6-14.1m/0.3-8.5m (at shortest/longest focal length)

  • Flash unit connector

    Via the accessory shoe

  • Flash sync time

    1/4000s, slower shutter speeds available

  • Flash exposure compensation

    +/-3 EV in 1/3EV increments

Equipment

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  • Microphone

    Stereo

  • Speaker

    Mono

  • WLAN

    WLAN function for connecting to the Leica FOTOS app. The Leica app is available from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
    IEEE802.11b/g/n Channel 1-11 (2412-2462MHz), maximum output (e.i.r.p.): 5.9dBm, encryption method: WLAN-compatible WPA/WPA2

  • Bluetooth

    Bluetooth 5.0 LE: Channel 0-39 (2402-2480MHz), maximum output (e.i.r.p.): 1.2dBm

  • GPS

    Not available everywhere due to country-specific legislation; can be added via the Leica FOTOS app. Data is written to Exif header of the picture files.

  • Menu languages

    English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean

Power Supply

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  • Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-DC15)

    Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, rated voltage: 7.2V (DC), capacity: 1025mAh (min.)

  • Charging via USB

    With camera switched off: 5V/1500mA (2.5W or greater)

  • Rated values for input voltage/ power

    7.2V 0.9A (battery), 5V 1.0A (USB)

Battery

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  • Battery Info

    Required, Included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium-ion

  • Battery Type

    Non-universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

Physical

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  • Dimensions (L x W x H)

    5.11 x 2.44 x 2.71" (130 x 62 x 69mm)

  • Weight

    With Battery: Approx. 14 oz (397g)
    Without Battery: 12.59 oz (357g)

  • UPC Code

    4022243191914

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About Leica D-Lux 8

FEATURED REVIEWS

Love the D-Lux

By ANTHONY J.

The Leica D-Lux is the perfect travel point and shoot camera. Compact, lightweight, incredible optics, outstanding build quality.

Outstanding

By KEVIN B.

Well worth the wait (camera was on back order) . Everything onw expects from Leica. Superlative ergonomics, flawless performance.

D-Lux 8: Uncomplicated. Authentic. Leica.

Leica excellence now comes in all-new pocket-sized Leica D-Lux 8. It’s a camera that carries the torch of eight generations of exceptional compact cameras from Leica. Right off the bat, the D-Lux 8 is synonymous with stunning image quality and intuitive handling – a must in today’s world.

D-Lux 8: Uncomplicated. Authentic. Leica.

User-friendly for effortless configuration.

The D-Lux 8 is designed with you in mind, featuring intuitive controls and an optimized button layout that make it incredibly easy to use. Its ergonomic controls fit naturally in your hands.

User-friendly for effortless configuration.

Flexible shooting in any scenario.

With its fully automatic mode, you can capture stunning snapshots effortlessly. Switch to manual mode, and you have the freedom to compose thoughtful, artistic shots with precise control.

Flexible shooting in any scenario.

Crystal high-res touchscreen.

Say goodbye to guesswork with the D-Lux 8’s high-resolution touchscreen. This vibrant display lets you navigate settings and review your shots with insane clarity.

Crystal high-res touchscreen.

Versatile Zoom Lens by Leica

The fast Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9-34 f/1.7-2.8 4 ASPH. zoom lens (35mm equivalent of 24-75mm) gives you the flexibility to shoot anything from wide-angle landscapes to close-up portraits.

Versatile Zoom Lens by Leica

Don’t let dim lighting stop you

The Leica D-Lux 8 comes with an attachable flash that ensures your photos are well-lit, even in dark environments.

Don’t let dim lighting stop you

Optical zoom

You can smoothly zoom in and out, capturing dynamic footage without losing quality. This is perfect for creating captivating videos that tell a story.

Optical zoom

Remote camera operation

The Leica D-Lux 8 seamlessly connects to your smartphone’s Leica FOTOS app, allowing you to download, edit, and share your images instantly. You can also adjust settings, zoom, and even trigger the shutter from your smartphone.

Remote camera operation

OLED Viewfinder with Live View

Frame your photos with precision using the 2.4-megapixel OLED viewfinder. Its Live View function allows you to see exactly what your camera sees, making it easier to compose your shots perfectly.

Powerful 4/3” CMOS Sensor

Capture the world in breathtaking detail with the Leica D-Lux 8’s powerful 4/3” CMOS sensor. With 21 megapixels (17 MP effective), this sensor delivers outstanding image quality even in dim lighting.

D-Lux 8

Shoot in DNG and JPEG

Versatility is key with the Leica D-Lux 8. It supports both DNG and JPEG formats, giving you the flexibility to choose the best format for your needs.

Capture the world in 4K

Bring your vision to life with the Leica D-Lux 8’s 4K video capability. This camera lets you record stunning, high-resolution videos which are incredibly detailed and vibrant.

Features:

- Unique Leica design and user interface, inspired by the acclaimed Leica Q-cameras
- Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9-34 f/1.7-2.8 ASPH. lens (35mm equivalent to 24-75 mm)
- 4/3“ CMOS sensor 21MP (17MP effective)
- Seamless connectivity with the Leica FOTOS App
- The first D-Lux that features the versatile DNG format
- On-camera flash included in the scope of delivery
- New accessories collection: handgrip, leather camera case; carrying straps, wrist straps, leather half cases (multiple colors)
- Matching accessories: automatic lens cap, soft release buttons, hip bag, crossbody bag, equipment bag

*subject to credit approval

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Capture stunning detail with the Leica D-Lux 8's 17MP, 4/3" CMOS sensor for exceptional image quality.
  • Enjoy versatile shooting with the Leica D-Lux 8's fast F1.7-2.8 lens, perfect for portraits and landscapes.
  • Record breathtaking 4K videos at 30p with crystal-clear audio using the Leica D-Lux 8's stereo microphone.
  • Easily connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth with the Leica D-Lux 8 to share photos instantly.
  • Compose shots with precision using the Leica D-Lux 8's high-resolution 2.36MP electronic viewfinder (EVF).
  • Take the Leica D-Lux 8 everywhere; its compact size makes it the perfect travel companion for photography.

What's in the box:

  • Leica D-Lux 8 Compact Digital Camera
  • Flash Unit
  • Lens Cap with Safety Tie
  • Hand Strap
  • Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery (BP-DC15)
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Leica 2 Year Limited Warranty