Leica D-Lux 8 Metal Grey: Leica Excellence in a Compact Form

A Compact Camera Designed for Everyday Photography

The Leica D-Lux 8 perfectly embodies Leica's philosophy of simplicity, authenticity and outstanding image quality. Inspired by the Leica Q-System, it features redesigned controls and an intuitive user interface for faster and more comfortable operation.

Its lightweight die-cast magnesium body makes it an ideal companion for everyday photography and travel.

17 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor

At the heart of the D-Lux 8 is a 17 MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor delivering excellent image quality, responsiveness and low-noise performance.

Benefits

• Detailed images.
• Rich color reproduction.
• Excellent dynamic range.
• Efficient image processing.
• Convenient file sizes.

The D-Lux 8 is also the first model in the series to support DNG RAW files for enhanced post-processing flexibility.

Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm Equivalent Lens

The integrated Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 ASPH. lens provides a versatile 24-75mm full-frame equivalent focal range.

Perfect for:

• Landscape photography.
• Street photography.
• Portraits.
• Travel photography.
• Documentary work.

Fast Aperture

The bright f/1.7-2.8 aperture enables:

• Excellent low-light performance.
• Creative depth-of-field control.
• Beautiful background blur.

High-Quality Photo and 4K Video Capture

The Leica D-Lux 8 supports:

• DNG RAW.
• JPEG.
• Simultaneous DNG + JPEG recording.

Available aspect ratios:

• 4:3
• 3:2
• 16:9
• 1:1

UHD 4K Video

Record UHD 4K video up to 30 fps with excellent image quality for multimedia content creation.

Optical Image Stabilization

The integrated optical stabilization system helps reduce camera shake.

Benefits

• Sharper handheld photos.
• Improved low-light performance.
• Smoother video recordings.

High-Resolution OLED Electronic Viewfinder

For the first time in a D-Lux camera, Leica introduces an OLED EVF.

Features

• 2.36-million-dot resolution.
• 100% coverage.
• 0.74x magnification.
• Automatic eye sensor.

3-Inch High-Resolution Touchscreen

The 3-inch TFT touchscreen features:

• 1.84-million-dot resolution.
• Enhanced image review.
• Intuitive menu navigation.
• Touch operation.

Included External Flash Unit

A compact external flash is supplied and mounts directly onto the hot shoe.

Ideal for:

• Indoor photography.
• Night scenes.
• Backlit subjects.
• Creative second-curtain flash effects.

Leica FOTOS Connectivity

The Leica D-Lux 8 integrates seamlessly with the Leica FOTOS ecosystem.

Features

• Remote camera control.
• Optical zoom control.
• Live View.
• Wireless file transfer.
• Firmware updates.
• Smartphone GPS tagging.
• Favorite image management.

Connectivity

• Wi-Fi.
• Bluetooth 5.0.
• USB-C.
• Android & iOS compatible.

Technical Specifications Summary

Sensor

• 17 MP Four Thirds CMOS
• Actual resolution: 21.77 MP
• DNG & JPEG support
• 12-bit color depth

Lens

• Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 ASPH.
• 24-75mm equivalent
• Optical stabilization
• Macro focus down to 3 cm
• 43 mm filter thread

ISO Range

• Photo: ISO 100–25,000
• Video: ISO 100–6400

Continuous Shooting

• Up to 11 fps
• 12 RAW or 100 JPEG frames

Video

• UHD 4K up to 30p
• Full HD up to 60p
• H.264 recording

Display & Viewfinder

• 3" TFT touchscreen
• 1.84M-dot resolution
• 2.36M-dot OLED EVF
• 0.74x magnification

Connectivity

• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 5.0
• USB-C
• Leica FOTOS

Storage

• SD / SDHC / SDXC
• UHS-II compatible

Battery

• Leica BP-DC15
• 1025 mAh

Dimensions & Weight

• 120.2 × 69.2 × 61.7 mm
• 397 g with battery