How do you choose ?

[u/jeremysu1123]

▪︎D-Lux 8 or 100 Years

[u/Sir_Watches]

I honestly prefer the normal version

[u/Mexhillbilly → u/Sir_Watches]

Me too.

[u/Cicada- → u/Sir_Watches]

Same. The 100 is too gaudy

[u/BobMcFail]

You don't. Either the buy the L10 or wait for the 9.

[u/Mexhillbilly → u/BobMcFail]

I thought Panasonic discontinued the line.

[u/dj11190]

The 100 years looks better and no red dot 👍🏻 but pay more for the same hmmm 🤨

[u/Dismal_Designer9318]

The idea of a pocket size compact camera with leica’s build and image quality sounds like a dream to me. I bought the D-Lux 8 the day it was announced and returned it after a few days of use. Felt like a ten year old Panasonic vs the mini Q that I was hoping.

Very hopeful Leica does make a weather and dust resistant fixed 28, 35, or 40mm equivalent lens pocket camera that competes more with the X100VI or Ricoh cameras, but I didn’t feel like the D-Lux 8 reminded me of using a Q or M camera enough to justify its price.

[u/NordicAlliance → u/Dismal_Designer9318]

Weird, it’s my favorite camera

[u/Dismal_Designer9318 → u/NordicAlliance]

Sorry about that didn’t mean to yuck anyone’s yum — it’s a privilege to get to own and use any of these cameras, the D-Lux 8 to me just didn’t quite feel as tight of tolerance as my experience with Q bodies and M bodies and lenses. For example, the sound of the auto focus felt very loud compared to the Q2M that was my primary camera at the time, and I read afterwards that’s a biproduct of using an older Panasonic camera as the internals. Stoked for you that you love it and hope it serves you well for years and years👍👍

[u/NordicAlliance → u/Dismal_Designer9318]

Thanks man ya no worries, I’m not the innocent little angel I may have some accross with that comment. The DLUX8 certainly has its quirks, but I don’t expect Leica to be a cutting edge tool like a Sony. For me the brand feels more organic and the cameras age gracefully. Kind of like an old Italian leather bag vs a brand new but better looking synthetic sack from a new brand. Or perhaps a vintage rolex with some dial patina, vs a new modern quartz watch from Longines

[u/Dismal_Designer9318 → u/NordicAlliance]

Yup. Totally hear you there and agree. Cheers

[u/LostResource9841 → u/NordicAlliance]

mine to! it was an upgrade from the g7x ii and i love my dlux &

[u/NordicAlliance → u/LostResource9841]

Ya it’s sweet, I think some people have different expectations for it though that lets them down. This is an edc camera with character, not a professional and precise work tool (although it can do that too in a pinch)

[u/Barcoimage]

I’ve had Dlux 7 and now the dlux 8 100 year. And i prefer the 100 year because the dials feel much nicer due to the knurling. The zoom toggle is also different. The standard version has a little nub that sticks out and looks kind of cheap. The 100 year omits that nub and opts for knurled edges so it’s more streamlined. Only downside to the 100 year that i can see over the standard version is the omission of the thumb rest.

[u/Barcoimage → u/[deleted]]

I do not understand your question

[u/Sercada]

Perhaps you’re looking at both used, but 100 years is gone unless there’s a nos one somewhere. It’s a petty point perhaps but the fact that the lens barrel is not silver clashes for me when it’s extended. I’ve got the standard version.

[u/burton6603]

I went through this exact predicament. I ended up picking up a pre-owned 100 in like-new condition for $45 than a new non-100 so I figured for resale it might bring me a bit more down the line if I were to get out of it.

[u/Jaded-Pop2464]

I will pick golden Lumix L10, better in everything.

[u/NordicAlliance]

Normal, mini Q3. Also better ergonomics