Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

I use this camera for the ski hill and for when I can't carry a bulky SLR. The camera is good to hold and the picture quality is excellent, worthy of the Leica name. The battery lid looks and feels cheap, while the manual settings are hard to figure out. The software is also difficult to figure out.

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

As a replace for my VR1 to Point & Shoot, nice, simple, easy to get long with.

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

Beautiful design, with great Leica lens. Far superior image quality compared to compact/semi-compact cameras that I own or have owned. Functional, straightforward design looks great, however it's not as sure in my hands as others. Gripper surfaces in places would be a plus.

One use so far on a trip to Dublin and Irish countryside. I'm still learning the camera, however photos compared favorably to my GFs Cannon digital SLR.

Flexibility in settings may be a real plus in the future, however the pre-programmed options are extensive and will serve me well.

So far it's very good to great, and may move to five stars as I learn the camera.

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

We got this for a second camera to use when we don't want to lug around my DSLR and lenses. It's compact, and has a wide range of manual capabilities. Shutter is slow, like most point and shoots, and images are grainy on the screen in low light, and other drawbacks typical of any non-DSLR. Limited zoom. No viewfinder (add-on available, but very pricey).

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

I bought this Leica cause I'm on crutches. I have to say this camera has giving me everything I need. The quality, the color, the sharpness, and style, you just can't get enough. I have a D700 and Leica comes really close.

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

I bought this camera for personal use. I do not know a lot about digital cameras, but this one is very user friendly and delivered the best images. I love it and I will recommend it.

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

This is the best camera I´v ever had.

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

I am a travel/street photographer and I bought this as a lightweight back-up for traveling with my (heavy) Nikon D700 + 24-70mm lens. This camera does it all...shoots RAW, f2.0, brilliant, sharp images....the Nikon may be staying home more often. I bought the grip which makes all the difference in the handling and I will need to get an extra battery... The menu is much easier to use and more intuitive than the Canon G11 and the photographs are superior on the Leica. I am delighted with it and it will go everywhere with me. The 24-60mm lens is perfect for the kind of work I do.

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

Love this camera. The ability to manually control settings for things like focus, shutter speed and exposure is awesome. The lens is great in low light.

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

I carry the Leica D-LUX 4 with me all the time. Great for traveling and recording the images with high quality.

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

I was a little leery of a point & shoot after using a DSLR for years. But the D-Lux 4 has been an excellent companion to my D700. It's compact enough to fit in a messenger bag or cargo pant pocket. The video is great and the microphone picks up sound and voices very well!

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

This is a great point and shoot camera that allows you to do so much more! I upgraded after a trip to India brought disappointment with my old camera and I would never go back - Leica all the way! It has automatic settings for more situations than I could have thought of and I am still learning to use the manual options : )

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

When you don't want to lug around your full size DSLR the D-Lux 4 provides you with a camera that won't compromise the quality of your photos. Plenty of flexibility for creative types. Solid and well made.

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

This camera can take pictures that are almost in the same class as the results of professional dSLRS, if you know how to use it.
The key advantage it offers is manual exposure setting. This is important because at apertures of about f/2.4 or higher, a small sensor camera is diffraction limited. That means that if you double the f-number, you cut the resolution in half (approximately). So by intentionally selecting wide apertures on this camera, (and having a choice up to f/2.0 really helps) you can get surprisingly sharp pictures, especially at the lower ISO settings. By staying below the diffraction limit, the pictures are nearly as good as those of a 10 megapixed SLR, at least if the subject is not moving rapidly enough to require better autofocus.
Diffraction also explains why the limited zoom range is not a problem: if the maximum telephoto range was 120 mm equivalent at f/5.6, the results would hardly be better than digitally zooming pictures taken at 60 mm equiv f/2.8.
An under-appreciated benefit of the Leica, especially in comparison to its near-twin, is a file format that uses Capture One (which is included for free). Cap One allows amazing flexibility in adjusting RAW files for color balance, under or over exposure, contrast at your choice of ranges from black to white, and sharpening. Several sources, and my own experience, show that it is equivalent to increasing the megapixel count by almost 50% in terms of resulting sharpness. This is an important benefit for a pocket camera.

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

I had a D Lux 3 for a while, then sold it because I thought I could get at least nearly the same quality of image from a camera that is more "pocketable". I was wrong. After using a couple different fairly expensive, 10 MP pocket cameras made by other major companies; I have not gotten even close to the color saturation, depth of tone, or clarity that I have gotten from the D3.
Now, having gotten my D4, I feel like I've been reunited with an old friend. Even better than its predecessor. I am VERY HAPPY with my D4.
For anyone hung up on the higher cost, I would just say "You get what you pay for".

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

Nice, compact size with large LCD and lightweight.
1.The lens. Yes, it's a Summicron-branded lens. May be made by Panasonic, but its Leica's design and therefore, a stellar lens. Fast F2 Aperture for great lower light shooting. FOCUS IS FAST! So much faster than the Sigma DP1, it's not even funny.
Focus is also good in lower light due to its focus assist lamp.
2.Writes to the SD card fast.Much faster than my M8 does.
3.Can shoot in one of three formats: 4/3, 3/2 or 16:9.
4.Battery life is superb. Never ran out even after shooting all day.
5.Out of camera JPEGS are decent and color is very, very good. Minimal tweaking needed.
6.Nice looks, great warranty.
7.Optical Image Stabilization. Hand-holdable at 1/8 second? Sure! Go for it!
8.Shoot HD movies in Quicktime .mov format. Cool feature.
9.Macro capability is pretty good.
ISO 80-400 is good. Above 400 it starts to get a little noisy and mushy, but I would use it at 800 if need be. Better than most small sensor cameras I have used.
Absolutely friendly menu

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

I wanted a portable camera with the image quality of a dSLR without the need to visit the back doctor after a weekend of shooting.

While its zoom range is a bit limited at a little less that 3x zoom, it's a got a fast lens for general snapshots, meaning that I don't have to worry about taking photos in dim lighting. If you're looking for a compact camera with telephoto abilities, this camera isn't for you. However, one thing to consider is that the D-Lux 4 has the equivalent of a 24-mm lens at its widest, allowing you to take photos at a wider angle than most compact point-and-shots.

With that said, I'm finding that it's an excellent people camera - the photos I've taken of friends, family and pets are incredible with excellent detail, contrast and color fidelity. With it's quick menu function, I can easily move from different shootings modes - my favorites are Dynamic Color and Dynamic B/W.

As far as ergonomics, the camera feels good in the hand with a generous display using a 4:3 aspect ratio. The camera's finish is a bit slippery, but not so much that I'm concerned about dropping it. It's buttons feel fantastic, and the quick menu is a brilliant touch.

With regards to its ability to take photos, when compared side-to-side with my Canon G9, the Leica D-Lux 4 appears to take sharper photos edge-to-edge with better color fidelity in jpg format. Overall, I like the image quality produced by the D-Lux 4 over the G9.

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

Its desing is unbeatable, and the color she reproduce are amazing. I´m happy to get it. She is always in my pocket.

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

I have not had this camera very long but am very impressed.As an experienced amateur , I can say that as far as technical quality of the photos go, it is, within its limitations ,one of the best cameras you can buy.
Because of its small size you can take it everywhere and you will get photos that you will never get with bigger SLR cameras. Also , that red Leica dot means a lot !

Comments about Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera (Black):

before getting this camera I always wonder what is the big deal about Leica. Now I know. It is easily the funnest and best digital camera I have ever own. I have used Canon, Panasonic and Nikon. They are nothing compare to this one. The color really pops! I took a close up of a rose in [...](harsh lighting). It turned out so awesome that some of my friends wants for their wallpaper! And I want to say that the controls are very easy to use. Not hard to figure out at all. Don't be afraid to ditch your other camera and convert to a Leica fan. That's what I did. Never will I take any other camera beside the D-lux 4 with me. Actually I should clarify, I will take my Canon 7D with me but that is from a different class :) the battery lasts exactly as they expected it to be with some flash use it took about 380 exposures per charge.