The New Leica C-Lux Digital Camera
Jul 7, 2018 20:52:38 #
AZNikon
Loc: Mesa, AZ
I'm taking a hard look at this item which ships August 1st. It is a Leica and it is affordable. It has a zoom, fits in the pocket and shoots RAW. What say you?
Jul 7, 2018 21:07:09 #
Respectfully, I was not impressed with this $1,095 re-badged version of the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200/TZ200 (selling for $799 USD. I believe the Pany’s zoom range is both wider and longer, but the Leica may be faster.
Jul 7, 2018 21:51:18 #
For a 1" sensor.
How about the Sony DSC RX100 MK VI ??
The Leica is a rebadged Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200/TZ200 but with the Leica name.
Here's a long list of discussions and a comparison between the new Sony and the Panasonic/Leica on DP Preview.
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/4579350611/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx100-m6-vs-panasonic-lumix-dc-zs200-tz200-vs-dmc-zs100-tz100-best-for-travel
Go to page 10 for the conclusion.
How about the Sony DSC RX100 MK VI ??
The Leica is a rebadged Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200/TZ200 but with the Leica name.
Here's a long list of discussions and a comparison between the new Sony and the Panasonic/Leica on DP Preview.
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/4579350611/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx100-m6-vs-panasonic-lumix-dc-zs200-tz200-vs-dmc-zs100-tz100-best-for-travel
Go to page 10 for the conclusion.
Jul 7, 2018 21:53:49 #
Think you're getting pretty good advice --
I have nothing but respect & admiration for Leica products ---
Sounds like this is the old ---
Whats in a NAME !!!
I have nothing but respect & admiration for Leica products ---
Sounds like this is the old ---
Whats in a NAME !!!
Jul 8, 2018 00:23:38 #
AZNikon wrote:
I'm taking a hard look at this item which ships August 1st. It is a Leica and it is affordable. It has a zoom, fits in the pocket and shoots RAW. What say you?
As others have said, the new Leica C-Lux is a re-badged Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. Leica have done the same thing with several other pannie models. Sometimes the premium price is offset by additional bundled items like a longer warranty or a PS subscription. There is nothing wrong with paying extra
You should also look at the Pannie ZS100 which has a little less reach but many say it has better IQ than the ZS200/C-Lux and is $500 less. The red dot is nice, but for $500 I could fly to Paris for a long weekend.
Jul 8, 2018 13:59:18 #
AZNikon
Loc: Mesa, AZ
Many thanks to all responders for your insights. I've put my wallet away, at least until my next GAS attack!
Jul 8, 2018 14:40:58 #
AZNikon wrote:
I'm taking a hard look at this item which ships August 1st. It is a Leica and it is affordable. It has a zoom, fits in the pocket and shoots RAW. What say you?
Affordable? You must have a pocket full of money. I have a panasonic lumix DC-ZS70 which will run you $400. It is about the same size as your Leica, and has about 124 different menus and a 24-720 Leica lens.
Jul 8, 2018 15:15:07 #
Jul 8, 2018 16:44:48 #
I preordered mine in the gold color and yes I have a Leica Bridge camera that takes beautiful photos --so these naysayers can say what they want I will keep my preorder
Jul 8, 2018 18:34:20 #
AZNikon
Loc: Mesa, AZ
fishone0 wrote:
I preordered mine in the gold color and yes I have a Leica Bridge camera that takes beautiful photos --so these naysayers can say what they want I will keep my preorder
Thanks for your fearlessness! It is a pretty cool-looking camera, isn't it?
Jul 8, 2018 19:20:31 #
Nice-looking camera, but functionally it's no different from the Lumix ZS200, and the Lumix is a lot less expensive. Like one reveiw said, the Leica has two advantages over the Panasonic--it's 4 months newer and has a greater prestige factor. Nice, but I'll pass.
Jul 8, 2018 20:22:46 #
I don't know but perhaps the Leica and the Panasonic are not made in the same factory? As I found out about the Leica typ 109 and the Lumix LX100 while they are the same camera the LX100 is made in a Chinese factory while the Typ 109 is made in a Japanese factory. Of course the Lumix has a Japanese brand and the Leica has a German brand.
Jul 8, 2018 22:38:43 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I don't know but perhaps the Leica and the Panasonic are not made in the same factory? As I found out about the Leica typ 109 and the Lumix LX100 while they are the same camera the LX100 is made in a Chinese factory while the Typ 109 is made in a Japanese factory. Of course the Lumix has a Japanese brand and the Leica has a German brand.
Yes. And no doubt Leica has been at the top of the heap for years, especially when they were actually mede in Germany. Still, it's a bit rich for my blood for that kind of camera.
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