Leica D-Lux 3 (black)

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"The D-Lux 3 is the 00s M4"

by denis the menace on October 9, 2007

Pros: Beauty, no beast, images, no snaps

Cons: It is not big fat and ugly
Summary: I have been a little naughty in my Pros and Cons. But let us settle down and consider a few issues. There is a long-held notion that 'serious' cameras are BIG. There is also the notion - usually justified (cars, houses, suits, em, em, planes?) - that only expensive products deliver. So, what have we here? A 'compact' camera. And a cheap one too. Even ignoring the little Panasonic, it IS cheap as microchips. Compact. What is compact? Small? Or cheap? Is a Rolex watch "compact"? So, already the language of reviewers/ and us is against this small camera. Next up we have the price. Now, the Leica M8 camera body is about £2700 wherever you look. So yes, the D-Lux 3 is cheap. We have already arrived at a set of expectataions. Me too! Here is a little story ... are you sitting comfortably? Yes? Then I will begin ...

The Leica D-Lux 3 is perfect. Oh, sorry, back up. I have bought dozens of cameras. I compared the D-Lux 3 to DSLRS (and probably RDSLs, who knows) and it came out best IF you stick to ISO 100 and RAW files. That's it really. You have in your hands, in daylight (Cartier-Bresson style) an absolutely perfect camera. I am selling my BIG cameras. Oh, and you'll need - really NEED - a Gitzo carbon tripod. And a final word. What is photography good for? Turning YOU into an observing machine. If you set aside your ideas, and use this beauty in daylight, even darkening light, set to 16:9 aspect, use 100 ISO, use a Gitzo, keep calm, this is MORE than an M. Thank you far reading this far - please go out and buy one and experiment.

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