The Camera industry is hectic right now gearing up for next week's Photokina in Cologne, the worlds largest photography trade show. After what seems like an eternity in the digital world Leica have finally announced the D-LUX 4 (top) and D-LUX 3 (bottom). There's fierce debate amongst the point-and-shoot community as to whether its worth Leica's price tag vs picking up one of the Panasonic Lumix models which feature a Leica lens at a much more affordable price point.
Leica D-LUX 4 24 - 60 mm 10.1 million effective pixels Available from October 2008: £590
Leica D-LUX 3 25 - 125 mm 10 million effective pixels Available in black or white from October 2008: £420
And if you're looking for something a little more serious, Leica have updated the M8 digital rangefinder camera which will you set you back £3990.
A new fast lens, full 24mm wide angle, a hot-shoe and a range of accessories - just some of the features that justify this camera's claim to be the "Son of M8".
Compared to its predecessor there is a wider 25 mm "space grabbing" initial focal length, and a longer zoom up to 125 mm (both 35 mm format). With a very creditable f / 2.8 starting aperture and a 10 mega pixel sensor, this camera can really hold its own.
via dpreview
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