Leica D-Lux 2 Compact 8 MP Digital Camera, USA Authorized, with Leica Leather Case & Spare Battery

by Leica

Product Details

• ASIN: B000CR1VDQ
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,526 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 22, 2006

Customer Reviews

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Leica D-LUX 2, February 19, 2006

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Michael Eichwald (Redding, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leica D-Lux 2 Compact 8 MP Digital Camera, USA Authorized, with Leica Leather Case & Spare Battery (Electronics)

This is a revolutionary top of the line point & shoot camera for the knowledgable digital photographer. RAW files give superb images effortlessy up to 8.5 X 11" (at which point some noise may show up in printing); there is no shutter lag to speak of, the Stabilizer function really works to make low-light shooting possible--to name only a few of the stand-out features. Its small size makes for easy carrying and inconspicuous candid shooting. The manual is excellent, and controls/menus are well thought-out. The only thing I regret a little is that it is difficult to hold securely. I also miss a range-finder, no matter how primitive, because the LED screen in bright light is difficult to visualize. I do not in the least regret the significant cost of this jewel.

Michael Eichwald

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Same as the Panasonic Lumix LX-1, September 10, 2006

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Leo Lam - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leica D-Lux 2 Compact 8 MP Digital Camera, USA Authorized, with Leica Leather Case & Spare Battery (Electronics)

This particular Leica is simply a re-badged Panasonic Lumix LX-1, which sells for a lot less. Now, for the image quality, I would have ranked it 5-star, it is simply one of the best P&S digital cameras in the market (and I agree with the DPReview review on the LX-1 as well). Unfortunately, simply because of the price point that Leica sells it at, while not having any difference between the two, I have to rank it at 3 stars, and I think that's fair, because it has now failed the value-for-money test.

If you care about prestige, and are willing to pay extra for the L-badge, by all means get this. Otherwise, if you only care about the image quality and the great ergonomics of this camera, go over and get the Panasonic Lumix LX-1. It's the same thing.