The Leica D-Lux 5 digital camera is the latest release form the highly popular D-Lux series which gave rise to the D-Lux 1,2,3 and 4 models so far. This digital camera is conceived to cover quite a narrow niche, that of people passionate about photography who already own digital SLR cameras but who also want a small point and shoot camera that can fit in their pockets and which can take pictures at the quality they’re already used with. This is why this class of the Leica D-Lux 5 is called the premium compact class.
The Leica D-Lux 5 has a faster lens and any of its predecessors, namely the Leica DC Vario-Summicron 1:2-3.3/5.1-19.2mm ASPH, which has an extended focal length of 24 to 90mm in the 35mm format. One of the most important features which set it apart from the mainstream point and shoot cameras is the comprehensive manual settings, made with the more passionate and discerning photographers in mind. The user has a broad choice of options ranging between macro photography to wide-angle shots to landscape and architecture and even portrait and reportage photography.
On the back side, the Leica D-Lux 5 features a generous 3 inch display which can easily handle any sun glare and which has a wide viewing angle and a resolution of 460k pixels. It also comes with a pretty big 1/1.63” CCD if compared to other compact cameras, thus being able to produce high quality pictures.
The stock camera package come with a carrying strap, lens cap, rechargeable battery (Leica BP-DC 10), battery holder, AV cable, battery charger, power cord, USB cable, CD-ROM containing user manuals in PDF format, accessory shoe cover, instructions for software download and product registration, and warranty card.
From a style aspect, this camera is very sleek, featuring clear and stylish lines which give it an altogether uncomplicated design which is finished off by an elegant black matt surface. The Leica D-Lux 5 easily rises to the name of the Leica brand and it even sets a new high standard for the cameras yet to follow on its footsteps.
Real Leica D-Lux 5 Reviews:
“My first Leica that is affordable. I was going back and forth between this and the Panasonic LX5 as they are essentially the same camera as I’ve read. I wanted something for travel and as a backup to my Canon dSLR. This is smaller than I expected which is actually great because I can fit it in my pocket!”
“This camera gives me what I need.
I love the simplified menu, the rear dial, the hot shoe for my viewfinder and flash, but most of all I love the quality of the pictures I can get whether it’s a quick snap-shot or a nicely composed portrait.
It’s not a pro camera but it’s a great camera for someone (like me) who carries a camera with them at all times looking for that great image. “
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