Red Dot Forum Camera Talk: Leica D-Lux 8

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In this episode of Red Dot Forum Camera Talk, join Leica experts Josh Lehrer and David Farkas as they discuss Leica’s latest compact digital camera, the D-Lux 8. They’ll explore where this camera fits in Leica’s current product portfolio, as well as how it compares to its much-loved predecessor, the D-Lux 7. Josh will also share some images from a recent trip with the D-Lux 8, and cover some tips and tricks to get the most out of this small, but mighty, compact camera.

Leica D-Lux 8 Resources
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Read our initial teaser intro on Red Dot Forum: https://rdf.to/DLux8Intro
Read our full launch article on Red Dot Forum: https://rdf.to/dlux8

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Where to buy
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Pre-Order the D-Lux 8 here – https://lsm.to/dlux8

Timestamps
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0:00 – Start
5:30 – Introduction
6:30 – The New DLux-8
7:45 – Technical difficulties – We're back!
8:15 – Super Top Secret Leica gear
8:45 – Camera Phones vs Compact Cameras
11:35 – DLux-8 Highlighted Specs
15:05 – Size comparisons
16:35 – User interface
17:55 – Leica’s Unified Interface
20:55 – DLux-8 vs DLux-7
24:20 – Technical Difficuluties – We're back! pt. 2
25:55 – Back to the comparison
30:33 – DLux-8 Charging?
33:20 – Backside diferences
37:05 – The LCD
38:00 – New DNG Format
38:28 – Autofocus
39:30 – Connectivity
41:50 – Battery Life
44:30 – What's in the box?
45:05 – Technical Difficulties – We're back! Pt. 3
46:25 – included flash
47:25 – Lowlight performance
49:17 – Must-have Accessories
50:20 – Filters on the DLux-8
51:50 – More Accessories
54:20 – Josh's Pick – The Lumecube
56:40 – Questions
57:05 – “DLux-8 vs Q Lowlight?”
58:40 – “How is the video quality and stabilization?”
59:05 – “What about the processor?”
59:35 – “Macro Photography on DLux-8?”
1:00:53 – “How fast is startup?”
1:02:10 – “Is it weather sealed?”
1:02:25 – “Better quality than DLux-7?”
1:02:50 – “Is it a good add-on to Q3?”
1:04:20 – DLux-8 – Josh's Thoughts
1:05:50 – Mount for LumeCube
1:06:15 – “DLux-8 Silver version?”
1:06:30 – “Why are the lugs angled?”
1:07:00 – Photo workshops with your DLux-8
1:08:12 – Technical difficulties – it's not me, it’s you, Elgato
1:09:15 – Workshops
1:11:10 – Real world photography with the DLux-8
1:23:15 – Editing camera photos vs phone photos
1:24:00 – Where are DLux-8 available?
1:25:20 – Ordering from our store
1:27:00 – ISO Testing
1:31:00 – “CL vs DLux-8?”
1:32:30 – Build Quality
1:34:10 – DLux-8 as a travel camera
1:36:30 – Enzo
1:43:00 – Thank you for watching, subscribe!