The type of video i was looking for, into the action, being a photographer with this enjoyable new toy, i was hesitant but gonna order mine, this video gave me the final push
I don't know why I never see anybody using the camera's EVF, except for the fact that it would be difficult to make a video of them using it. I prefer using the EVF; it allows me to brace my elbows against my body and hold the camera much steadier. The D-Lux 8 EVF is wonderfully bright and clear; I love using it.
Thanks for the photos and showing a MFT camera in action. I use MFT & FF on the street. As for inexpensive ( not cheap ) cameras, the Olympus PEN PL8 will render good shots, and the Lumix GX-9 with a Leica 15mm, or really any MFT lens, renders excellent shots, with fast and accurate contrast detect focusing. I do like the Nikon Z5 quality however. For tiny cameras, and light in weight, the MFT is great, unless you buy the larger MFT cameras, as in why would you do that. Too bad all those beautiful people staring at their smartphones are missing out on the world about them. Cell phone addiction is a sad - sad thing.
Nice. I recently sold off my Leica Q2 Monochrom, which I loved. I was going to buy a Q3 and forego the mono sensor, but I think that I'll opt for the D-Lux 8 instead. Once you've experienced Leica, it's hard to go back to others. People miss the point by stating it "isn't weather sealed", or the "sensor could be better fopr the money", etc, etc. It isn't about that. It's about having fun with a very well designed system.
I like to watch your street photography videos. It’s a nice concept to see you walking, finding interesting moments and also see non-interesting moments. And your photos are good. If you ever come to the Netherlands and want to have a walk in the streets, just let me know 😉
@@AndrewLanxonPhotography The shots around 6:20, where you're shooting down. geat to get a different perspective than the usual of having everyone at the same level.
Love the ones with the motion blur. Overall, great pictures! When I see your street photos, I always get in the mood, and want to go out and do something similar, then I remember that I live in a country where street photography is basically impossible due to strickt gdpr-regulations...
Super video, camera seems to perform well, it’s all down to the photographer, to much emphasis on mega pixels etc etc, having used om1s & Pentax’s back in the day todays cameras are fantastic , looking forward to getting my Dlux 8 today.
I have one also. Good points and some not so good points after using it for a couple of weeks. Bought it as a handy everyday backup camera to my M & SL, and I like its compact size, lightweight, the ability to zoom out and in at short notice. A lot of people may say its sensor is old and small but I’ve found its output in colour to be rather close to a M9’s given they are both around 17-18 mps. Monochrome pics are a little flat and will require a bit of touching up in LR to bring up the contrasts but overall, given its size and lightweight, it is a good everyday cum backup camera, especially when you bring it for a pre-shoot reconnoiter before bringing in the heavy artillery of the M or SL. Its dynamic range naturally cannot be compared with the M or the SL but it is a handy camera for reconnoitering purposes. What I don’t like is its protruding lens which makes it a bit awkward for street photography, but I guess I maybe a bit unreasonable in view of its 75mm equivalent zoom (and it performs better than the previous digital zooms). What really bothers me is the slow shutdown to write the data and to retract the lens. It makes me wait for the lens to retract after a shot and I don’t like to hold and walk around with the lens protruding out. Also I’ve found the power on/off button is located too close to the shutter release, and I had accidentally pressed it more than a couple of times to shut down the camera instead of taking a pic (and having to wait for its long shutdown time and that could be rather annoying). Overall, I’d say it is still a decent performer but not without its own share of flaws or inconveniences here and there.
Go to page 4 of the menu, Leica FOTOS connectivity should be switched off. Then lens will retract immediately when you switch off. Otherwise camera first closing connection to your phone before shut down and it takes few seconds. You can switch connection on when you need it.
I feel perhaps I have underestimated the IQ possible with a Four Thirds sensor. The tonal range and detail in your monochrome images is really excellent…impressive! Though I do worry regarding the Leica D-Lux 8 lacking IBS. However, your video from behind the lens with a view of the LCD, actually framing and capturing images, seems to indicate the lens Optical Image Stabilization is effective, or, you are a very steady hand-held shooter. Either way - wonderful video! Great idea, and so informative as to the camera’s operation. Thank you!
Cheap , you kidding mate , glad you got the dosh to think that a rehashed Panasonic is a bargain. But hey it’s not the tool it’s the eye behind the tool. Keep snapping nice pics 👍
A great video and a cool introduction to Edinburgh if, like me, you have never had an opportunity to visit. Some brilliant photos. Were you using face / eye detect AF?
Thanks Ken! Glad you enjoyed my little sightseeing tour! I think I was mostly using central spot focusing which is what I use for 99% of my photography.
The monochrome profile looks good. Good tonality and decent contrast without looking too digital like all Fuji stuff. Did you have to do any post or these just out of the camera jpegs?
They're mostly my own conversions done in Lightroom from the raw image, though the jpegs weren't much different. My edits are a bit more contrasty as I found the in camera profile a little flat.
Beautiful city! But I’m curious how well the camera functions for street photography. How fast is the camera turn on and how fast does the zoom work, also how fast is the auto focus? 🖖
Thanks Simon! It's ready to shoot in about 2-3 seconds which is good enough in my experience. As for the focus speed, you can see for yourself in the video - it's very quick. Zoom not so much but as I'm hoping I proved, it's good enough for a day of casual street photography!
A typical Scottish summer… The Storm trooper, I shot her having her break a few weeks ago but the companion in your photo wasn’t there. So, what do you think about the D-Lux 8? I decided not to buy one and go for the X100VI instead when I finally gave up hope in getting a Leica Q3… The waiting list was so long and the price jumped £250 just recently making it £5,550! That finished any thoughts of getting one now… What put me off the D-Lux 8 was the small pixel count of the sensor… rather low for a modern camera but this is an old camera restyled and rebadged, a Panasonic one, and is discontinued in its Panasonic guise. 🏴 I took my new X100VI out today for the first time and do some street photography… my old X100V, which I traded in to buy the VI was quite different in use compared to this new camera even though body wise they are very similar. I found it a bit slower to start up than the V which meat I needed to have it switched on the instant I saw a shot, or keep it on. I missed a few shots where, even though I had pressed the shutter, it didn’t take a shot… hmmm! Obviously time is needed to allow for the IBIS to fire up before a photograph can be taken… a wee learning curve there. The other thing is with eye/face detection… I found it had an annoying habit of focusing on those in the background and not on the subject I wanted to shoot… the X-T5 does the same thing too so I think I will switch off face/eye detection and go back to focus and reposition to see if that works better… lovely camera though.
I don't think I can tempt you to make a do-over, this time using the Xiaomi 14 Ultra phone (Leica-badged), with the excellent grip accessory? I'd be curious to know how the images compare.
If you search for the phone and CNET you'll find not just my review of the phone, but a whole gallery of images I took out and about in London with it. It's a superb phone for street photography, especially with the camera grip. But as I cover mobile for CNET in my real job I avoid focusing on phones on my channel to avoid crossover! Have a look and let me know what you think!
"Cheap" is very subjective, especially for a small sensor, small battery, 1600 dollar camera that doesn't even have weather sealing and performs weak in low light conditions, ruling out quite some usability.
It absolutely is subjective, but it's also relative. 1600 isn't cheap for me either, but it IS the cheapest new Leica you can buy right now so it's definitely cheap for anyone wanting to enter into the Leica world but who don't want to spend 14,000 on an M11 plus lenses.
I had the previous versions and sold them almost immediately for a very good price. That’s the power of this brand. I tried the Fujilm XT-20 with best lenses and had problems selling them and lost over 50% in three years. This camera does a great job and we love the ergonomics. What camera do you have?
@@gdwlaw5549 So you got the "previous version" which you immiediately sold... And the X-T20 with "the best lenses" for 3 years. Sounds like the X-T20 was a great camera compared to the Leica...
I like having the extra reach. Having used Leica's Q3 it's too wide for me for everyday use. That said, a powered zoom like this is quite slow so it's not ideal if you want to quickly zoom/zoom out when action happens. But it's also what makes this camera so compact so I guess it's a good thing.
@@AndrewLanxonPhotography Did you use the zoom a lot? I have a Q2 and don’t mind the 28mm focal length. I almost always crop, having visualised the picture that way when pressing the button and 28mm gives me scope to adjust if I got it wrong or if there was a better picture I didn’t see. I do miss having a zoom though
Offering a camera with the partly 10-year-old technology of the D LUX 7 (109), which was released in November 2014, at such a price is almost a cheek on Leica's part. I liked my DLX 7 but it is outdated. The DLX 8 It's a Lumix with a red dot and new software in Q3 design. Nothing more. Unfortunately, I think Leica is going the wrong way here.
Olympus and OM systems are made in Vietnam, Panasonic lenses made in Japan or China - cameras in China, and now Leica is made in China - What? Yep, China. Of course great products are also made in China, but really this is Leica of Germany and at a very premium price. My Panasonic is also made in China -- Panasonic products are great for reliability and quality -- at least those I have purchased. I should get a red dot for my Panny!
yep the made in china is putting me off buying the d-lux 8 but everyone still raving about them. i have the d-lux5 titanium the last dlux made in japan and love it.
Great job. So busy, I love it. Perfect conditions to capture all those intimate moments. Its just too busy for people to even notice you exist.
Great video. Many thanks for that. I'm getting my Leica D-Lux 8 today and I'm already sooo excited :)
The type of video i was looking for, into the action, being a photographer with this enjoyable new toy, i was hesitant but gonna order mine, this video gave me the final push
I hope you like it!
@AndrewLanxonPhotography thx mate, greetings from Guanajuato, México
Nice, different kind of video, showing actual street photography process and the camera being used. I like it. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
It’s not the camera it’s the photographer! Great video and great work👍🏻. Nice cam.
Thanks Darren!
@@AndrewLanxonPhotography might look at one , I sold my X100v ( regrets😂) and don’t want to spend on a Q2/3! But 4/3rds!!!! Not sure .
What a cool place to be doing street photography! Wow!
Thanks Scot!
Thanks for this! You are giving me ideas. And your POV camera's lens has a great perspective. Very cool.
That’s good …. Out of the box with a frame ….. great 👍
I don't know why I never see anybody using the camera's EVF, except for the fact that it would be difficult to make a video of them using it. I prefer using the EVF; it allows me to brace my elbows against my body and hold the camera much steadier. The D-Lux 8 EVF is wonderfully bright and clear; I love using it.
What I can think of is people are not so aware you are taking their photo …
been waiting for a pov content like this since the dlux8 was announced. share more soon!
I hope it lived up to your expectations!
Thanks for the photos and showing a MFT camera in action. I use MFT & FF on the street. As for inexpensive ( not cheap ) cameras, the Olympus PEN PL8 will render good shots, and the Lumix GX-9 with a Leica 15mm, or really any MFT lens, renders excellent shots, with fast and accurate contrast detect focusing. I do like the Nikon Z5 quality however. For tiny cameras, and light in weight, the MFT is great, unless you buy the larger MFT cameras, as in why would you do that. Too bad all those beautiful people staring at their smartphones are missing out on the world about them. Cell phone addiction is a sad - sad thing.
Nice. I recently sold off my Leica Q2 Monochrom, which I loved. I was going to buy a Q3 and forego the mono sensor, but I think that I'll opt for the D-Lux 8 instead. Once you've experienced Leica, it's hard to go back to others. People miss the point by stating it "isn't weather sealed", or the "sensor could be better fopr the money", etc, etc. It isn't about that. It's about having fun with a very well designed system.
I wish you hadn't said this. I'm desperately trying not to buy a q3 43 and you're persuading me quite nicely there.
@@AndrewLanxonPhotography Don't buy it!!! .... Nah... buy it. :) LOL The Q2/3 was my perfect go-absolutely-everywhere rig. Wonderful machines.
My 8 came 2 days ago. 3 1/2 month wait. I’m not used to the Leica menu but I’m learning. Great camera to carry in my handbag.
I like to watch your street photography videos. It’s a nice concept to see you walking, finding interesting moments and also see non-interesting moments. And your photos are good. If you ever come to the Netherlands and want to have a walk in the streets, just let me know 😉
Love it! Good job bro, like your style
I love these photo walk videos of yours, I get loads of inspiration from them.
Thanks Shaun, really kind of you to say! Any fav images in this video that stood out to you?
@@AndrewLanxonPhotography The shots around 6:20, where you're shooting down. geat to get a different perspective than the usual of having everyone at the same level.
Love the ones with the motion blur. Overall, great pictures! When I see your street photos, I always get in the mood, and want to go out and do something similar, then I remember that I live in a country where street photography is basically impossible due to strickt gdpr-regulations...
Thanks so much,I really enjoyed the long exposure motion blur shots.
Super video, camera seems to perform well, it’s all down to the photographer, to much emphasis on mega pixels etc etc, having used om1s & Pentax’s back in the day todays cameras are fantastic , looking forward to getting my Dlux 8 today.
I have one also. Good points and some not so good points after using it for a couple of weeks. Bought it as a handy everyday backup camera to my M & SL, and I like its compact size, lightweight, the ability to zoom out and in at short notice. A lot of people may say its sensor is old and small but I’ve found its output in colour to be rather close to a M9’s given they are both around 17-18 mps. Monochrome pics are a little flat and will require a bit of touching up in LR to bring up the contrasts but overall, given its size and lightweight, it is a good everyday cum backup camera, especially when you bring it for a pre-shoot reconnoiter before bringing in the heavy artillery of the M or SL. Its dynamic range naturally cannot be compared with the M or the SL but it is a handy camera for reconnoitering purposes. What I don’t like is its protruding lens which makes it a bit awkward for street photography, but I guess I maybe a bit unreasonable in view of its 75mm equivalent zoom (and it performs better than the previous digital zooms). What really bothers me is the slow shutdown to write the data and to retract the lens. It makes me wait for the lens to retract after a shot and I don’t like to hold and walk around with the lens protruding out. Also I’ve found the power on/off button is located too close to the shutter release, and I had accidentally pressed it more than a couple of times to shut down the camera instead of taking a pic (and having to wait for its long shutdown time and that could be rather annoying). Overall, I’d say it is still a decent performer but not without its own share of flaws or inconveniences here and there.
Bought it? It's not for sale yet!
@@DavidMBanes Already on sale from 02 July, but stock may not be available everywhere. Bought mine two weeks+ ago.
Il est lent si vous le connectez à Leica FOTOS.. Sinon il s'éteint en 2 secondes .
Go to page 4 of the menu, Leica FOTOS connectivity should be switched off. Then lens will retract immediately when you switch off. Otherwise camera first closing connection to your phone before shut down and it takes few seconds. You can switch connection on when you need it.
Great captures Andrew 👌 I’m out quite often in Edinburgh, might see you about 😊
You are indeed, and I've followed your street Reels for some time!
@@AndrewLanxonPhotography Much appreciated :) I stepped away from photography for a while but recently started loving it again 😁
Excellent video thanks, Could you share which metering and focus modes you use?
I feel perhaps I have underestimated the IQ possible with a Four Thirds sensor. The tonal range and detail in your monochrome images is really excellent…impressive! Though I do worry regarding the Leica D-Lux 8 lacking IBS.
However, your video from behind the lens with a view of the LCD, actually framing and capturing images, seems to indicate the lens Optical Image Stabilization is effective, or, you are a very steady hand-held shooter. Either way - wonderful video! Great idea, and so informative as to the camera’s operation. Thank you!
Hi Andrew, thank you again for all the great videos. What would you compare the dlux8 to regarding image quality Thank you
The pictures you show in the video are the best I've ever seen taken with a dlux camera. I'll leave a subscription here:)
Thank you very much, that's extremely kind!
I wish I had known what shutter speed you used in some of the shots. I could not see on the display.
Is this high contrast mode monochrome? or just normal black and white? Nice review. Thank you.
Cheap , you kidding mate , glad you got the dosh to think that a rehashed Panasonic is a bargain. But hey it’s not the tool it’s the eye behind the tool. Keep snapping nice pics 👍
A great video and a cool introduction to Edinburgh if, like me, you have never had an opportunity to visit. Some brilliant photos. Were you using face / eye detect AF?
Thanks Ken! Glad you enjoyed my little sightseeing tour! I think I was mostly using central spot focusing which is what I use for 99% of my photography.
@@AndrewLanxonPhotography Thanks.
The monochrome profile looks good. Good tonality and decent contrast without looking too digital like all Fuji stuff. Did you have to do any post or these just out of the camera jpegs?
They're mostly my own conversions done in Lightroom from the raw image, though the jpegs weren't much different. My edits are a bit more contrasty as I found the in camera profile a little flat.
@@AndrewLanxonPhotography Thank you.
I'd look forward to that episode.
really nice pictures !
Beautiful city! But I’m curious how well the camera functions for street photography. How fast is the camera turn on and how fast does the zoom work, also how fast is the auto focus? 🖖
Thanks Simon! It's ready to shoot in about 2-3 seconds which is good enough in my experience. As for the focus speed, you can see for yourself in the video - it's very quick. Zoom not so much but as I'm hoping I proved, it's good enough for a day of casual street photography!
I like this ! I have the le leica dlux8 too , do you shoot in the street in priority aperture ? ( excuse me for my english) I m French ! 😮
A typical Scottish summer… The Storm trooper, I shot her having her break a few weeks ago but the companion in your photo wasn’t there.
So, what do you think about the D-Lux 8?
I decided not to buy one and go for the X100VI instead when I finally gave up hope in getting a Leica Q3… The waiting list was so long and the price jumped £250 just recently making it £5,550!
That finished any thoughts of getting one now…
What put me off the D-Lux 8 was the small pixel count of the sensor… rather low for a modern camera but this is an old camera restyled and rebadged, a Panasonic one, and is discontinued in its Panasonic guise.
🏴
I took my new X100VI out today for the first time and do some street photography… my old X100V, which I traded in to buy the VI was quite different in use compared to this new camera even though body wise they are very similar.
I found it a bit slower to start up than the V which meat I needed to have it switched on the instant I saw a shot, or keep it on.
I missed a few shots where, even though I had pressed the shutter, it didn’t take a shot… hmmm!
Obviously time is needed to allow for the IBIS to fire up before a photograph can be taken… a wee learning curve there.
The other thing is with eye/face detection… I found it had an annoying habit of focusing on those in the background and not on the subject I wanted to shoot… the X-T5 does the same thing too so I think I will switch off face/eye detection and go back to focus and reposition to see if that works better… lovely camera though.
brilliant photography, when will this camera be available to buy
Thank you! I have no idea.
I have one on pre-order. expected in August sometime
It is available. You just have to get one.
Could you tell us how fast and reliable is the focus acquisition for street photography. Thank you.
Would love to see some color next video maybe?
What camera and rig are you using for the video?
Thank you.
I don't think I can tempt you to make a do-over, this time using the Xiaomi 14 Ultra phone (Leica-badged), with the excellent grip accessory? I'd be curious to know how the images compare.
If you search for the phone and CNET you'll find not just my review of the phone, but a whole gallery of images I took out and about in London with it. It's a superb phone for street photography, especially with the camera grip. But as I cover mobile for CNET in my real job I avoid focusing on phones on my channel to avoid crossover! Have a look and let me know what you think!
@@AndrewLanxonPhotography Thank you for your reply. I'll take your advice! Update: Found it!
Are the images out of cam or edited?
"Cheap" is very subjective, especially for a small sensor, small battery, 1600 dollar camera that doesn't even have weather sealing and performs weak in low light conditions, ruling out quite some usability.
Exactly my thoughts...
Might be a good camera but it is NOT cheap for what it is / does.
It absolutely is subjective, but it's also relative. 1600 isn't cheap for me either, but it IS the cheapest new Leica you can buy right now so it's definitely cheap for anyone wanting to enter into the Leica world but who don't want to spend 14,000 on an M11 plus lenses.
I had the previous versions and sold them almost immediately for a very good price. That’s the power of this brand. I tried the Fujilm XT-20 with best lenses and had problems selling them and lost over 50% in three years. This camera does a great job and we love the ergonomics. What camera do you have?
@@gdwlaw5549 So you got the "previous version" which you immiediately sold...
And the X-T20 with "the best lenses" for 3 years.
Sounds like the X-T20 was a great camera compared to the Leica...
@@AndrewLanxonPhotography😂😂😂
Do you think a hand grip is needed? Seeing the camera online made me think it's 100% necessary. But seeing you shoot it looks like it's not?
Personally I don't think so. It's really light weight so it's easy to hold.
@@AndrewLanxonPhotography thanks!
How are you liking the zoom Vs a fixed 28mm?
I like having the extra reach. Having used Leica's Q3 it's too wide for me for everyday use. That said, a powered zoom like this is quite slow so it's not ideal if you want to quickly zoom/zoom out when action happens. But it's also what makes this camera so compact so I guess it's a good thing.
@@AndrewLanxonPhotographyFrom what I’ve read it doesn’t remember the zoom setting when waking up? That’s a deal breaker for me.
@@AndrewLanxonPhotography Did you use the zoom a lot? I have a Q2 and don’t mind the 28mm focal length. I almost always crop, having visualised the picture that way when pressing the button and 28mm gives me scope to adjust if I got it wrong or if there was a better picture I didn’t see. I do miss having a zoom though
Disparas en automático?
the gull was a right poser!
I’ll stick with my Sony Rx100.. Great content again Andrew
RX100 is an awesome camera, good choice! Thanks for watching!
@@AndrewLanxonPhotography love your content 👍
Offering a camera with the partly 10-year-old technology of the D LUX 7 (109), which was released in November 2014, at such a price is almost a cheek on Leica's part. I liked my DLX 7 but it is outdated. The DLX 8 It's a Lumix with a red dot and new software in Q3 design. Nothing more. Unfortunately, I think Leica is going the wrong way here.
Leica is doing great with the Dlux8. They are in a segment on their own now.
Fabulous camera, but expensive
How much it costs?
A cheap 1600€
@@ickebins6948 Oh...I will buy 3
If $1600 is coming with APSC
Much more persuasive 😂
B&W ❤
My first choice… colour only when the photo needs it. Been shooting monochrome for many years now Flickr: Ormie (O)
Olympus and OM systems are made in Vietnam, Panasonic lenses made in Japan or China - cameras in China, and now Leica is made in China - What? Yep, China. Of course great products are also made in China, but really this is Leica of Germany and at a very premium price. My Panasonic is also made in China -- Panasonic products are great for reliability and quality -- at least those I have purchased. I should get a red dot for my Panny!
yep the made in china is putting me off buying the d-lux 8 but everyone still raving about them. i have the d-lux5 titanium the last dlux made in japan and love it.
Great video… would be even better with narration. 👍😎
Hey i am the first one watching you video, please respond my comment😁
Cheap 🤔😂
Leica and cheap are not associated words! 😂
It may be a cheap leica, Ike the least expensive Rolls Royce is a cheap Rolls Royce. 😁
Cheap... 1600€ 🤣