Category Archives: Leica D-Lux

Leica D-Lux 4: alive and well

By LR admin | Published: September 27, 2009

Update on the previous D-Lux 4 post: Leica informed me that the D-Lux 4 model is not discontinued and the reported back-order situation is caused by high demand. New shipment is expected any moment (right now Amazon has the DL4 in stock through a third party).

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Leica D-Lux 4 discontinued?

By LR admin | Published: September 24, 2009

Update: the D-Lux 4 is not discontinued Rumors that the Panasonic LX 3 is discontinued have been floating around for few weeks now. Could it be that with the LX3, the Leica D-Lux 4 will also be gone? The D-Lux 4 is made in Japan and should not be impacted by the M9 which is […]

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Underwater housing options for Leica D-Lux 4

By LR admin | Published: July 3, 2009

I did a small research on the available Underwater housing options for Leica D-Lux 4. I may buyt one in the future for more detailed review. Feel free to share your own experience (if you have one). 1. The first option (and the best option in my opinion) is from 10bar. The price is around […]

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LEICA D-Lux 4 Safari semi-official

By LR admin | Published: June 25, 2009

6000 pieces of the Leica D-Lux 4 Safari edition will be produced worldwide.

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Leica D-LUX 4 Safari Special Edition now in stock

By LR admin | Published: June 18, 2009

Update: I think Adorama made a mistake here – this camera will not be available till August, maybe they are just taking pre-order now. Adorama has the new Leica D-Lux Safari limited edition in stock for $995. The package includes: Leica D-LUX 4 Compact Digital Camera, 10.1MP, with 2.5x LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON Zoom Lens, 3″ […]

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Leica D-Lux 4 Safari (special edition)

By LR admin | Published: June 5, 2009

After the Titanium edition, we now have Safari version of the D-Lux 4. What will be next – a white D-Lux 4? The LEICA D-LUX 4 Safari features a distinctive green anodized finished aluminium body with silver lens and control elements. The D-LUX 4 Safari Set will be delivered with a dedicated khaki-colored system case […]

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Panasonic LX3 firmware update v1.3

By LR admin | Published: May 30, 2009

Panasonic just released firmware version 1.3 for the LX3 which improves auto white balance and the general performance of the camera (available for download on June 1st). If my calculations are correct, Leica D-Lux should get its firmware upgrade v1.3 on August 1st (last time Leica released v1.2 two months after Panasonic).

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