Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera USA

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

I have professional Nikons (D3X and others ) and several Canons but this one is just right to have in pocket or purse. Light, excellent zoom, fast lens... all around a good companion for times when you travel light and want a bit more quality in case you need to take a picture, with more options than your Iphone. It has made me look into Pro Leicas, in addition to my all time favorite: Hasselblad.
GPS is a good for those using the camera on their travels. Typically I carry larger cameras when I travel, but its a valuable tool.

Only item I really miss in the bright South Florida sun is for this camera to also include a viewfinder in the design.

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

I bought the V-Lux 20 because I did not want to lug any of my DSLRs on an extended vacation trip in luggage-restricted circumstances. The little camera performed magnificently. The flash is a bit feeble, and I miss an optical viewfinder in bright light situations, but the long (12X) optical zoom is a treasure which makes up for these deficiencies. The video is great. Since I turn the GPS function on only occasionally, I haven't had the battery life problem other reviewers have cited. I do carry an extra battery because I am often away from electrical power, but if you buy one, get the Panasonic battery - it's identical (except for the label) and is much cheaper. I confess that I knowingly paid more for the Leica version of the camera (I love that little red circle) but the Panasonic version is probably just as good and a lot less expensive. One warning: I have two Leica-branded Panasonic-built cameras (a C-Lux 1 and a V-Lux 1) which are non-operational, presumably because of electronic failures, so I have reservations about long-term reliability of these Panasonic-built camaras.

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

I bought this camera mostly for the lens. It was the only camera with a quality
zoom range up to 300mm. It does deliver sharp images throughout the entire
range if you can hold it still. The IS is helpful but doesn't work as good as a in lens type on a SLR. I try to shoot at 1/250 second or faster but not always possible. Put this camera on a tripod and you don't need a SLR. The build quality is great and what you would expect from Leica. The V LUX 20 is pretty small and fits into almost any pocket, great for traveling on my motorcycle. Battery is Ok but I always carry a spare. I can't comment on the movie part of the camera, I am not into movies. Could use a little faster lens but I have yet to find a point & shoot that does everything.Fits nice in Tamrac 5292 TA T92 Camera bag. Enough room for two spare batteries and two spare memory cards and has buckle closure.

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

Portable enough to take anywhere and not be in the way. Gives me a great range of focal length.

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

Good quality images. A little slippery to handle; recommend always using hand strap. Battery life disappointing; suggest buying backup battery. Good results with Scenic modes, especially church interiors with "Candlelight." Wonderful tight food shots with "Food," better than Auto. In Manual, with "Force Flash On," (to shoot a face in shadows), often the daylight background beyond the object resulted in being overexposed. Will keep looking for solution.

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

I put it in my pocket and carry it everywhere

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

It looks like a great little camera, but would have expected images to be sharper . There is a lot of noise at 100%. I am used to shooting with a slr and want a pocket camera, but think I will go with a less expensive model for my informal shots.

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

The camera was perfect,i bought it for someone sight unseen,and he told me that was exactly what he wanted.

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

Product easy,compact and quick to deal whith it.

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

I use this camera for travel so I do not have to carry my SLR.
Great pictures, and wonderful color.

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

Don't even think about the Panasonic twin. The Leica is far more superior quality in images and construction.

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

I use the camera for travel and family photos. The image quality surpassed my expectations, but the price is very high compared to other brands and similar cameras.

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

Excelent camera! The quality of images are wonderful.

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

Great zoom, high speed for pictures.

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

The best camera in the world for the best price - period.

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

This is simply first class - the resulting photos are great and the flexibility and power of this camera are simply the best. These guys are good...

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

I love the wide angle lens on this camera, and it performs well in low light. In situations where I'd normally take my D-SLR but don't want the bulk, it is an awesome stand-in with enough manual controls to still take fun, atypical shots for a point and shoot. This is my first Leica, and though I hesitated about purchasing this camera because of its price, it is so awesome I would buy it again.

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

25-300mm great for travelling,very handy for snapshot
fast and easy to use,good for low light shooting in the party or restaurant,built in GPS is a another good option for travelling.
picture quality is really realistic,no MSG added,i am very impressed by it's colour
battery life need to improve,especially GPS is turned on
it is my flagship compact DC

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

I've purchased several Leica point-and-shoot digital cameras in the past and this one is by far the best one yet. Like all of the previous Leicas, the color quality is superb; very natural and sharp. And doesn't require any color correction in PS. I use the camera primarily for group mountain biking rides I do four times a week. I keep it in a pouch attached to my hydration pack shoulder strap. Needless to say it takes a beating but continues to perform flawlessly.

Comments about Leica V-LUX 20 Digital Camera:

travel,small,light