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Having taken more than 1,500 shots with the Leica D-LUX 6, I thought that I would hazard a review. How I came to acquire the D-LUX 6 came by the suggestive power of the French vampire. Innocently thinking about watches, I came upon the following post: Her...  

and good pictures to show the camera's capabilities. Cheers,dreamer

I appreciate it, I see you as such an expert in all things photographic.

Taking picture in low light conditions is a real challenge for me, and I must say that the D Lux 6 brings some big improvements, compared to the " 4 "... Unless I don't know how to take decent pictures in such poor light conditions... Which is also possib... 

that bit me with the Leica bug in the first place. Don't know much about the about the specifications of the D-LUX 4, but the f1.4 lens on the 6 is making the difference for me. Maybe look at the much maligned X-Vario (macros I've seen look nice from this... 

Great review jporos! Do you use the EVF more or the LCD? How do you like the video capabilities of the D-LUX 6? -MW

I should, but I am so old fashioned. I keep thinking you need a video camera to take videos. (Which is so untrue these days) I use the EVF all the time on these bright summer days. Thanks, Ming.

Since you are enjoying your Leica do you think you would eventually get into a Leica M? -MW

much more in my budget. I would have to see whether a viewfinder type camera is for me. I tend not to take street shots, but maybe I would with a viewfinder camera.

John. I still value mine dearly. IMHO, in terms of build quality it is second only to the M3 . Cheers,dreamer

I enjoyed reading it and looking at your photos. I'm waiting for my new camera to be delivered, and am hoping to enjoy it as much as you do yours! Cheers, Daos

Can't wait to see your new camera.

Nice review Prof. Good to see a user review vs the countless technical reviews shooting charts etc. Nothing beats having someone share first hand experience.

so all that I had left to talk about were my pictures. I agree, I just like to see what people can achieve differently with what kit they are using.

Funnily, the Leica branded cameras are performing better in resale value than their Panasonic counterparts. I just compared the sales results of the D-Lux 3 with those of the Lumix LX-2. But this is not the issue. The Leica versions are cool, the Panasoni... 

especially because then there are more possibilities of working with the image in Lightroom. The ability to shoot in RAW was one of the factors that led me to the D-LUX 6. JPEG mode is great as well, and I use that for quick shots that I cannot fool with ... 

Thanks for this post and thoughts on your camera. I really enjoyed reading this and the reasoning behind choosing this instead of the LX-7. I've been looking for an upgrade to my Canon P&S and considering this Leica. Regards, ED-209

The decision between the D-LUX 6 and LX-7 is really one of aesthetics and pocketbook. With the EVF, I could not see paying 2 1/2 times more for exactly the same viewfinder.

+1 of practically all your statements. - I , myself meanwhile am a user for this Leica DX-6, and I am equally happy with my choice . (BTW: as well its low light abilities, as also the macro features live up to my expectations and hope) Based on your revie... 

in full sun, but I find that I use it 75% of the time anyway to better frame my shots. The diopter adjustment is great because it compensates for my old eyes. Congrats hs, from one D-LUX 6 owner to another.