Leica D-Lux 8 Review: Hello Again, Old Friend!

When the Leica D-Lux 7 and its Panasonic twin, the LX100 II were released in 2018, they were cutting-edge compact cameras that enthusiasts loved. Now, 6 years later, the D-Lux 8 arrives with the same lens, sensor, and many specifications. Everyone is clamoring for more advanced compact cameras right now, but does the D-Lux 8 have enough to offer in 2024? Chris Niccolls took Leica’s latest for a stroll through Calgary’s Chinatown to find out.

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0:00 - Intro
0:16 - What’s old?
2:11 - Sample Images
3:26 - What’s new?
5:20 - Macro
5:36 - Burst Shooting
6:44 - Power Zoom
7:24 - Displays
8:29 - Autofocus
9:33 - Video
10:22 - Should you buy it?