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Buyers Guide – Feb 2020: Leica compact and instant cameras

D-Photo takes a look at a selection from Leica’s compact range. Also - Leica’s first instant camera, the Sofort.

17 February 2020


Leica V-Lux 5

Leica V-Lux 5


Leica C-Lux

Leica C-Lux


Leica D-Lux

Leica D-Lux


Leica Sofort (Red)

Leica Sofort (Red)

Leica V-Lux 5

A great travel camera, the V-Lux 5 features an extensive zoom range, covering nearly all distances and subject matter. With a zoom range that matches a 25–400mm full-frame lens, you won’t need to worry about changing lenses and packing extra equipment. Use the OLED viewfinder to see the precise image composition of what you’re shooting. The large 20MP sensor captures detail-rich and high-resolution images. It’s a great all-rounder camera that will be beneficial in any shooting situation.


Leica D-Lux 7

Discreet and powerful, and about the right size to slip into your pocket, the Leica D-Lux 7 features a large 17MP four-thirds sensor and fast lens (Leica DC Vario-Summilux 13.1x zoom lens — 35mm equivalent: 24–75mm). It has an ideal focal length range that makes it suited to a multitude of photographic situations. It’s a great vehicle for ambitious newcomers to enhance their abilities quickly and effectively, while also being able to serve advanced photographers as an everyday companion.


Leica C-Lux

You can get up close from a distance with the Leica C-Lux. It features a Leica DC Vario-Elmar 15x zoom lens — 35mm equivalent: 24–360mm — that makes it easy to capture great shots from far away. It also has a 20.1MP MOS sensor, and it affords 10fps continuous shooting and UHD 4K video capture at 30fps and 24fps. It’s a compact-sized camera that’s ideal as a travel companion or everyday memory maker.


Leica Sofort (Red)

Make memories, instantly. The Sofort (Red) is the first instant camera from Leica. Capture a moment you don’t want to lose and be able to develop the photograph then and there. It’s compatible with Instax Mini format film, as well as colour and monochrome film options from Leica. The Leica Sofort features a 34mm equivalent lens that also offers a manual focus selector for clearer images. You can choose from a variety of settings that suit your shooting situation, including automatic, self-portrait, people, action and sport, bulb, macro, self-timer, and double exposure.

For more information about any of these products, visit leica-store.co.nz