LEICA D-LUX (2003)
Review and Photo example of the Leica D-LUX(2003) digital camera.
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D-LUX (2003Ver) is a compact digital camera released in 2003.
The shooting distance is 30cm to infinity, and it has a macro mode that allows you to get as close as 10cm in front of the lens.
The recording resolution is 2,048 x 1,536/1,600 x 1,200/1,280 x 960/640 x 480 pixels, the recording format is JPEG, and Raw shooting is not possible. It is possible to record 320 x 240 pixel videos with audio, and the recording format is QuickTime.
Perhaps because the exterior was designed by Leica, the smooth design when viewed from the front still feels wonderful. The one I have is probably because it was a cheap second-hand car, and there are various defects due to age, such as gaps in the body and missing screws, but the electrical equipment is probably from Panasonic, so it still works properly even after 19 years. .
There is almost no waiting time between turning on the power and starting shooting, which is comparable to modern compact digital cameras.
The image is produced by a small 3.2-megapixel image element, so if the exposure is not correct, the highlights will be skipped, if it’s a little dark, there will be noise, and if it’s prone to blur in dark places, it feels like a small-sensor digital camera from nearly 20 years ago.
With a compact body that fits in one hand, quick start-up, and the ability to sometimes take images reminiscent of negative film, it’s a great camera to use as you like without worrying too much about it.
The battery is an old model, so there are currently few compatible products. As of 2022, you can purchase compatible products for DMW-BCA7 *1 on Rakuten. The exterior of the battery that came with the used body had collapsed due to hydrolysis due to deterioration of the plastic over time, and it was slightly swollen, making it unusable, so I purchased two compatible products from the link. The compatible battery in the link can be properly charged and used with the genuine adapter.
Starting with this camera, I changed my OEM for compact digital cameras from Fujifilm to Panasonic.
The original OEM is Panasonic’s DMC-F1. As a side note, singer Ayumi Hamasaki served as the commercial character for the original OEM DMC-F1.
Looking at the popularity of Fuji Film digital cameras these days, I feel like I would like to see a world where the OEM source is still Fuji Film. If there were a Leica exterior version of the XQ or XF, I think it would be quite popular.
Specification
| Item | Value | Note |
| Number of pixels (Megapixcel) | 3.2-Megapixels | |
| Lens | Leica DC VARIO-ELMARIT 1:2.8-4.9 /5.8-17.4 ASPH. | 7 elements in 6 groups (3 aspherical lenses) 35-105mm equivalent |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.5″ CCD sensor | 3.34 million total pixels, primary color filter |
| Viewfinder | Real Image Optical Viewfinder | Viewfinder only checks the frame, not the focus. |
| Back LCD Panel | 1.5″ TFT LCD | |
| Memory card | SD card | Supports up to 2GB |
| Battery-type | BP-DC2-J | DMW-BCA7 *1 |
| Camera size | W x H x D 121×34×52mm | |
| Weight(g) | 200 (Include battery) |
Model History
| Model name | D-LUX | D-LUX2 | D-LUX3 | D-LUX4 | D-LUX5 | D-LUX6 | D-LUX Typ109 | D-LUX7 |
| 35mm equivalent focal length | 35-105 | 28-112 | 28-112 | 24-60 | 24-90 | 24-90 | 24-57 | 24-75 |
| Number of pixels (Megapixcel) | 3.2 | 8.6 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 12.8 | 17 |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/2.5 | 1/1.65 | 1/1.65 | 1/1.63 | 1/1.63 | 1/1.63 | 4/3 | 4/3 |
| Viewfinder | OVF | none | none | none | EVF1 | EvF3 | Inner- EVF | Inner- EVF |
| Back LCD Panel | 1.5 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Battery-type | BP-DC6 | BP-DC4 | BP-DC4 | BP-DC4 | BP-DC10 | BP-DC10 | BP-DC15 | BP-DC15 |
| Memory card | SD | SDHC | SDHC | SDHC | SDXC | SDXC | SDXC | SDXC |
| Release date | 2003 | 2005 | 2006 | 2008 | 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2018 |
| Body color | Silver | Silver | Black Silver | Black Safari Titan | Black Titan | Black Y100 G-star RAW | Black Gray | Black Silver |
Option
- Leather Case
- Strap
Reference links
- D-LUX Product Introduction by Impress PC-watch (Japanese)
- DCM-F1 product introduction by Impress PC-Watch (in Japanese)
Update history
- 2024.03.06
- 2022.08.13
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