Typical price: £490
What is it: Traditionally styled 10-megapixel compact camera with 4x optical zoom
What we think: Ideal for an enthusiast looking for a compact powerful camera, however it has a price only a Leica aficionado could love
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 December 2006
Tags: Leica, Leica D-Lux 3, camera, lag, white balance
We like:
Great lens; nice design; lots of manual controls
We don't like:
Generally soft photos; mediocre movies; no optical viewfinder; expensive
CNET UK judgement:
A good choice for an enthusiast looking for a powerful camera that can fit into a jacket pocket, however the Leica D-Lux 3 has a price only a Leica aficionado could love
Full review:
Every year, Leica and Panasonic collaborate on a few camera models that get branded under each company's name. If you can't tell them apart, just look at the price tags. Leica generally throws in about £60 worth of perks -- usually better software and an SD memory card -- then charges about £200 more for the bundle. In the case of the Leica D-Lux 3, the perks over its twin, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2, are Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 and a 64MB SD memory card (you can get the latest version, Photoshop Elements 5, plus a 64MB card for about £80). Continue Reading...
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