TEANECK,
N.J., May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leica Camera
AG will launch the new Leica D-Lux
8 on July 2nd, 2024. In 2003,
the German premium manufacturer introduced the first D-Lux. Eight
generations and numerous special editions later, the D-Lux has solidified its position in the
top-quality segment of Leica's digital compact cameras.
The new D-Lux 8 brings the quintessential Leica experience into
a more compact and accessible form. The overall user experience and
iconic design are a testament to the excellence of the legendary
Leica brand, recognized globally as a leader in the field.
For enhanced user comfort, the controls have been simplified
and ergonomically repositioned, while the user interface, inspired
by the popular Leica Q-Cameras, has become even more user friendly.
The D-Lux 8 features a 4/3" CMOS sensor offering 21 MP (effective
17 MP), the fast Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9–34 mm f/1.7–2.8 ASPH.
lens (35mm equivalent to 24-75 mm), intuitive design and seamless
connectivity with the Leica FOTOS app. The flash included with the
camera further expands the versatility of the D-Lux 8.
In addition to the camera, a new range of accessories will be
introduced. These include a hand grip, carrying straps, wrist
straps, and leather protectors available in multiple colors.
Additional accessories such as an automatic lens cap, soft release
buttons, and a selection of bags, including a hip bag,
crossbody bag, and equipment bag, expand the camera's
portfolio.
The Leica D-Lux 8 will be available globally on July 2, 2024 at all Leica
Stores, the Leica Online Store, and through authorized
dealers. The US retail price will be $1,595.
Customers can register at leica-camera.com/compact-cameras to be
notified once the camera is available in store.
Leica Camera – A Partner for Photography
Leica
Camera AG is an international, premium manufacturer of cameras and
sports optics. The legendary reputation of the Leica brand is based
on a long tradition of excellent quality, German craftsmanship and
German industrial design, combined with innovative technologies. An
integral part of the brand's culture is the diversity of activities
the company undertakes for the advancement of photography. In
addition to the Leica Galleries and Leica Akademies spread around the world, there are
the Leica Hall of Fame Award and, in particular, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA), which is
considered one of the most innovative sponsorship awards existing
today. Furthermore, Leica Camera AG, with its headquarters in
Wetzlar, Hesse, and a second production site in Vila Nova de
Famalicão, Portugal, has a
worldwide network of its own national organizations and Leica
Retail Stores.
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