Leica takes on Fujifilm with the compact D-Lux 8<p>With small and stylish compact cameras like Fujifilm's X100 VI all the rage for influencers, Leica has decided to jump back into the game. The German brand just unveiled the <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="
https://leica-camera.com/en-US/press/leica-announces-leica-d-lux-8">$1,595 D-Lux 8[/url], a followup to the <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="
https://www.engadget.com/2018-11-20-leica-d-lux-7.html">D-Lux 7[/url] released way back in 2018. While substantially restyled compared to the last model, it carries the same 17-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor and 24-75mm (35mm equivalent) f/1.7-2.8 lens as before. </p>
<p>The original was effectively a rebadge of <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="
https://www.engadget.com/2018-08-22-panasonic-lx100-ii-compact-touchscreen.html">Panasonic's LX100 II[/url], but it's not clear if the D-Lux 8 is using exactly the same sensor or an updated version. Other features, like video, autofocus and more have yet to be revealed.</p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>From the images released, we can see some substantial differences from the previous model. It has an all-black finish and leather-style wrap, much like Leica's full-frame Q3 compact. The interface has also been simplified, with only a "play," "menu" and d-pad type control on the rear, along with two unlabeled buttons. On top, there's a power switch in place of the "4K" button. All of this is inspired by the Q lineup, the company said.</p>
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<p>The new camera supports RAW file capture, which is a first for the D-lux lineup. Leica also unveiled new accessories including carrying straps, leather protectors, a flash and a hand grip. It also showed off a new app, without saying exactly what it does.</p>
<p>It would be a bit disappointing if the D-Lux 8 is just a spruced up version of the D-Lux 7, launched to take advantage of compact camera craze created by Fujifilm's X100 series. The old model was a solid camera for its time, but offers contrast-detect instead of phase-detect autofocus, along with tame photo and video specs by today's standards. </p>
<p>It certainly does look good, though, and that's been a key element in the compact camera renaissance —and the accessories may also tempt style-conscious shooters. For those attracted to the Leica's storied history and that iconic red dot, <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:B&H Photo;elmt:;cpos:4;pos:1" href="
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