In this video, I dive into the four key reasons why I decided to return the Leica D-Lux 8. As a camera enthusiast, I had high hopes for this compact powerhouse, but after some hands-on experience, I realized it wasn’t the right fit for my needs. If you’re considering buying this camera, this video might save you time and money by sharing an honest, firsthand perspective.

I’ll cover topics like the camera’s performance, usability, and whether it lives up to the Leica reputation. While the D-Lux 8 has some strong points, there are critical areas where it fell short for me. From image quality expectations to handling quirks, you’ll get a complete breakdown of why I made my decision.

This isn’t just about criticism—it's about helping fellow photographers and videographers understand whether this camera aligns with their goals.
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PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY GEAR I USE

📸Every day camera:
Ricoh GRIII-X: RICOH GR III-X [ Ссылка ]
Google Pixel 6a [ Ссылка ]

📸 Steet & Travel Cameras
Fujifilm X-T2 [ Ссылка ]
Fujifilm X-T4 [ Ссылка ]
Fujifilm X-100 [ Ссылка ]

🅿️Street Photography Fujifilm Lenses
Fujifilm 16mm f/2.0 [ Ссылка ]
Fujifilm 23mm f/2.0 [ Ссылка ]
Fujifilm 27mm f/2.0 [ Ссылка ]
Fujifilm 18-55 f/2.8-f/4.0: [ Ссылка ]
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 [ Ссылка ]

🎸Concert Photography
Sony A7III: [ Ссылка ]

Lenses
Sony 16-35mm f/4.0 ZEISS
Sony 24-70mm f/4.0 ZEISS
Sony 85mm f/1.8: [ Ссылка ]
Sony70-200mm f/4.0 [ Ссылка ]

The gear I use to produce my episodes:

Sony ZV-1📸: [ Ссылка ]
- Ulanzi Wide Angle Lens: [ Ссылка ]
- Bluetooth Grips
* Sony Grip: [ Ссылка ]
* Moman Grip : [ Ссылка ]
- 52mm Magfilter Magnetic filter: [ Ссылка ]
- Batteries
* 3rd Party Batteries & Charger [ Ссылка ]
* Sony Batteries [ Ссылка ]

Sony A7III📸
Sony Lenses:
- Sony 16-35mm F/4 Zeiss
- Samyang 18mm f/2.0 [ Ссылка ]

Audio🎙:
Rode VideoMic NTG [ Ссылка ]
Rode Wireless Go [ Ссылка ]
Rode Lav InvisiLave: [ Ссылка ]


Studio Lights💡
Falcon Eyes RX-818 RBG: [ Ссылка ]
Godox SL60W: [ Ссылка ]
Godox TL30 RGB: [ Ссылка ]

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