Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Compact premium performance with iconic Leica styling

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Leica
Model 18471

Key Features

SENSOR 12.8MP 4/3-inch High-Sensitivity MOS sensor
PROCESSOR Venus Engine for high-speed image processing
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detect AF with 49-area focus points
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; system uses contrast-detection only
VIDEO 4K UHD at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) in lens
BURST RATE Up to 11 fps continuous shooting
VIEWFINDER Integrated 2.76m-dot electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 921k-dot fixed LCD monitor
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi and NFC built-in
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I slot
WEATHER SEALING Standard build quality, no official weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 300 shots per charge (CIPA)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Uses shutter speed dial and aperture ring
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present Lens ring
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present Top plate dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present Dedicated switch

How-to Use Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

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Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

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Technical Specification

Sensor 4/3-inch MOS
Resolution 12.8 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-25600
Autofocus Contrast Detect
Shutter Speed 60s - 1/16000s
Burst Rate 11 fps
Video 4K 30p
Stabilization Optical (OIS)
Viewfinder EVF 2.76m dots
LCD 3.0-inch Fixed
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity Wi-Fi, NFC, USB 2.0, Micro HDMI
Battery Life 300 shots
Weight 405g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 55 mm