There is the option to purchase an electronic viewfinder if preferred.īattery life is rated at 330 shots according to CIPA standards, during testing we managed more than this and the battery was still going strong. The screen is bright and clear, although a little difficult to see in really bright conditions. Menu button giving quick access to common settings overlaid on the rear screen. The menu is clear and has a wealth of options. The D-Lux 6 comes with a built in dual-axis electronic level, as well as an updated Leica styled menu system. On top of the lens surround is an aspect ratio switch, and on the left of the focus switch letting you choose between AF / AF+Macro or Manual. A customisable function button can be found on the back 4-way d-pad, a control dial as well as an ND / focus switch. The camera also comes with a high quality neck strap that helps add additional quality to the camera. A lens cap can be attached with the lens strap loop to make sure you don't lose it. The D-Lux 6 doesn't feature a grip on the front of the camera, instead an optional grip is available. Versatile shooting functions including time lapse shot
The D-Lux 6 lets you record high-speed videos at 120 fps.ģ.8x optical zoom, f/1.4-2.3 lens (35mm equiv: 24-90mm)įull manual controls - aperture ring, internal ND filter and focus leverġ1fps full resolution continuous shootingĬreative control with 16 artistic effects There is stereo sound and you can also use the optical zoom during recording.
Videos are recorded in full 1080p HD in 60p (NTSC) / 50p (PAL) in AVCHD Progressive format. The Creative Control mode offers 16 artistic effects, there is also the option to record using Time Lapse Shot. To control the light there is an aperture ring, internal ND filter, focus lever and rear dial. The D-Lux 6 has full manual controls as well as a range of scene modes and intelligent auto. To minimise ghosting and flare the lens has a Nano Surface Coating. The lens is a Leica DC Vario-Summilix f/1.4, which has 3.8x optical zoom, a 35mm equivalent of 24-90mm. To keep noise to a minimum there is Intelligent Noise Reduction and Multi-process Noise Reduction systems. The D-Lux 6 has a 1/1.7 inch, 10.1 megapixel MOS sensor designed to produce high resolution images with stunning clarity as well as a wide dynamic range.
The D-Lux 6 is Leica's update to the serious compact camera, the Leica D-Lux 5, and updates the camera with a new ultra bright f/1.4 3.8x Leica optical zoom lens with O.I.S, manual aperture ring around the lens, ND filter, RAW shooting and manual control. Due to the similarities, this review is based on the LX7 review. The Leica D-Lux 6 is Leica's version of the Panasonic Lumix LX7, and as such the specifications and features are identical, however there are some subtle design changes that make the D-Lux 6 a more disceet compact camera, as well as a different package in the box, including Lightroom 4 as well as a longer 3 year warranty.