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ProductCode: leica_dlux8
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Name: Leica D-Lux 8
ShortSpecs:
    - 17 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 24 – 75 mm (3.1×)
ReviewScore: 83
URL: /products/leica/compacts/leica_dlux8
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: 'The Leica D-Lux 8 is an updated 17MP enthusiast zoom compact camera that uses a series of crops of a Four Thirds sized sensor to give multiple aspect ratios. It''s a gentle update of the D-Lux 7 with refreshed look, revised interface and a much-improved viewfinder.'
    ProductPhotos:
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: Photographers wanting a flexible compact.
        NotSoGoodFor: Budget-conscious shooters who need true pocketability.
        Conclusion: 'The D-Lux 8 puts a lot of image quality and flexibility in a small, attractive package. The slow-zooming lens undermines the shooting experience and the image quality doesn''t quite live up to the price tag. We admire the D-Lux 8 more than we love it.'
    ASIN: []
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
    Announced: Jul 2, 2024
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Selective single-point
        - Tracking
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Touch
        - Face Detection
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: "Yes"
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
    BatteryLifeCIPA: ""
    BodyMaterial: Magnesium alloy
    BodyType: Large sensor compact
    BoostedISOMaximum: ""
    BoostedISOMinimum: "100"
    BuiltInFlash: "No"
    BuyingOptions: ""
    CIPAImageStabilizationRating: ""
    ColorFilterArray: Primary color filter
    ColorSpace: sRGB, Adobe RGB
    ContinuousDrive: 11.0 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: Yes (4 slots)
    DigitalZoom: Yes (4.3x - 6.2x)
    Dimensions: 130 x 69 x 62 mm (5.12 x 2.72 x 2.44″)
    DriveModes:
        - Single
        - Continuous (H/M/L)
        - Self-timer
    Durability: ""
    EffectivePixels: 17 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes:
        - Program
        - Aperture priority
        - Shutter priority
        - Manual
    ExternalFlash: "Yes"
    FieldOfView: ""
    FileFormat:
        - JPEG (Exif v.2.31)
        - Raw (DNG)
    FlashModes: ""
    FlashRange: ""
    FlashXSyncSpeed: 1/4000 sec
    FocalLengthMultiplier: ""
    Format: MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
    GPS: None
    GPSNotes: ""
    HDMI: Yes (micro HDMI)
    HeadphonePort: "No"
    ISO: Auto, 200-25600 (expands down to 100)
    ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    ImageStabilizationNotes: ""
    JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, standard
    LensMount: ""
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: $1595
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 4736 x 3552
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/4000 sec
    MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: 1/16000 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: "No"
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 1800 sec
    Modes:
        - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, H.264
        - 3840 x 2160 @ 24p, H.264
        - 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, H.264
        - 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, H.264
        - 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, H.264
        - 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, H.264
        - 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, H.264
        - 1280 x 720 @ 30p, H.264
        - 1920 x 1080 @ 24p, H.264
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "49"
    NumberOfLenses: ""
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: 4928 x 3288 (3:2), 5152 x 2904 (16:9), 3552 x 3552 (1:1)
    Processor: ""
    RemoteControl: Yes (via smartphone)
    Resolutions: ""
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    SceneModes: ""
    ScreenDots: 1,843,000
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: TFT LCD
    SelfTimer: "Yes"
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 22 megapixels
    SensorSize: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
    SensorType: CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: Mono
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
    SubjectSceneModes: ""
    TimelapseRecording: ""
    TouchScreen: "Yes"
    USB: USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
    USBCharging: "Yes"
    UncompressedFormat: RAW
    ViewfinderCoverage: 100 %
    ViewfinderMagnification: 0.74 ×
    ViewfinderResolution: 2,360,000
    ViewfinderType: Electronic
    WBBracketing: "Yes"
    WeightIncBatteries: 397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "5"
    Wireless: Built-In
    WirelessNotes: 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 5.0 LE