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 p.9 #12 · Leica Announces Leica D-Lux 8 | |
1bwana1 wrote:
Very important things. The whole ergonomics of the camera has changed.
Starting with the body size and weight. Although it looks the same, it has different dimensions, and is lighter. This probably required a retooling of the body so it is entirely new in that sense.
The buttons, count, uses, quality and layout. It now conforms very closely to the Q camera line. Very different than prior versions, and anything that Panasonic produces for its own brand.
The rear screen is much improved.
The EVF is now OLED and much, improved.
The firmware, and menu system is now fully aligned with the Leica line of cameras.
Although the same resolution the sensor is now CMOS rather than MOS. The press, and apparently the store staff you ran into, ignore this difference. This change results in lower noise, increased dynamic range, thus better Image Quality. The CMOS sensor also uses less power resulting in better battery life. This new, more efficient, sensor likely has some impact on heat and video capabilities. Notably the D-Lux 7 had 30 minute video record time limitations, and the D-Lux 8 is unlimited.
Here are some more specific information on that.
"MOS (Metal Oxide Semiconductor):
This is a general term for a semiconductor technology where the insulating layer between the gate and the channel is made of metal oxide, often used in various sensors that detect changes in electrical properties when exposed to a target substance like gas.
CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor):
This is a specific design within MOS technology where both PMOS (positive channel) and NMOS (negative channel) transistors are used together in a complementary pair, resulting in better power efficiency and reduced noise in circuits."
We know that much of the internal circuitry has changed because the D-Lux 8 uses different ports, charging, image transfer, wireless communications components/protocols, and card slots. We don't know the full extent of internal changes, although eventually someone will do a tear down and give us more insight. They appear to be significant.
The camera now produces DNG RAW files like all other current leica camera models.
Since so much has changed in the firmware, and circuitry, I would not be surprised to learn that the processor has changed as well to accommodate those things.
The lens hasn't changed. This is in keeping with leica's treatment of it's other camera lines. The Q(1-3) lens also hasn't change between generations. leica says that the existing lens is fully optimized and no improvement is needed. If you look at the M line of lenses, and even the SL line of lenses they tend to be left alone for very long periods of time.
So, yes if you just look at the camera from the outside it doesn't look like much has changed. But when you dig deeper it is easy to see that most everything has in fact changed and been improved. Most importantly, the workflow and shooting experience is now fully in alignment with the Leica philosophy. Panasonic has never offered that kind of camera. As I have said, the sales staff that said otherwise is very poorly informed about this.
None of that changes much for you however. You will not shoot a camera with a zoom lens. You didn't like the form factor. So, our conversation here is purely academic. Hopefully some may find it useful. Which is why I spent the time to participate.
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I appreciate your writing and it is helpful, useful and educational. I didn't know half of those improvements, even though I don't think they are tangible and meaningful improvements to me.
But as I said, I don't like it, I won't buy it with current spec no matter at what price level.
I have been a long time Nikon F and Z user, and now Leica M user with a Fuji x-t50 + 27 pancake as a side camera. I don't see D-Lux8 fit in a place.
By the way, one thing I don't understand is that why Leica still uses 4/3 sensor. To me 4/3 means cheaper, inferior to APS-C. I have never owned or used any 4/3 sensor camera
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