An affordable Leica P&S!

Adam · 09-09-2013, 11:34 AM

Leica C Digital Camera (Light Gold) 18485 B&H Photo Video
Leica C Digital Camera (Dark Red) 18489 B&H Photo Video

I just got an e-mail about this Leica announcement. Looks like a really nice compact! Would make a great gift idea IMO, though in terms of IQ it probably won't be anything too special.

12.1MP 1/1.7" MOS Sensor
Leica DC Vario-Summicron f/2-5.9 Lens
7x Optical Zoom, 28-200mm Equivalency
3.0" TFT LCD with 921k-dot Resolution
200k-dot Color LCD Viewfinder

Full HD 1080 Video in AVCHD and MP4
Optical Image Stabilization
Wi-Fi with NFC & Leica C Image Shuttle
Compact and Stylish Design
Adobe Lightroom 5 Download Included

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scratchpaddy · 09-09-2013, 12:00 PM

Isn't it just a rebadged Panasonic LF1? A good camera, sure, but that red dot sure adds a lot to the pricetag.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/968566-REG/panasonic_dmc_lf1k_lumix_dm...al_camera.html

Adam · 09-09-2013, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by scratchpaddy

Isn't it just a rebadged Panasonic LF1? A good camera, sure, but that red dot sure adds a lot to the pricetag.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LF1 Digital Camera (Black) DMC-LF1K B&H

Meh, that makes this just as disappointing as the X-vario announcement.

**boriscleto** · 09-09-2013, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by scratchpaddy

Isn't it just a rebadged Panasonic LF1? A good camera, sure, but that red dot sure adds a lot to the pricetag.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LF1 Digital Camera (Black) DMC-LF1K B&H

But it includes a download of Lightroom 5...

scratchpaddy · 09-09-2013, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by Adam

disappointing

Not as disappointing as the Hasselblad-Sony freakshow, like the $7,000 Lunar, a.k.a. NEX 7, or $2,000 Stellar, née RX100.

Originally posted by boriscleto

But it includes a download of Lightroom 5...

Well then, that almost makes the red "steal me!" dot a freebie!

tuco · 09-09-2013, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by scratchpaddy

Not as disappointing as the Hasselblad-Sony freakshow ...

+1
That was the first thing that crossed my mind.

Jasvox · 09-10-2013, 04:00 AM

They will sell plenty of these because some people will simply pay for the red dot.

Jason

pinholecam · 09-10-2013, 07:41 AM

I'd rather use a Q7, and paste on a red dot sticker.

reeftool · 09-10-2013, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

But it includes a download of Lightroom 5...

After just price checking the links, the Leica is $101 more. Conclusion...if you already own Lightroom 5 ($149) buy the Panasonic. If not, save $48 and buy the Leica.

Just got to say.....the Leica looks cooler.

scratchpaddy · 09-10-2013, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by reeftool

After just price checking the links, the Leica is $101 more.

I'm getting $498 for the Panasonic, and $699 for the Leica, which is a $201 difference. That dot still costs $52.

Still, it's better than paying $6,000 extra for an H.

deadwolfbones · 09-10-2013, 04:41 PM

The LF1 is a pretty disappointing camera. Surprised Leica bothered.

reeftool · 09-10-2013, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by scratchpaddy

I'm getting $498 for the Panasonic, and $699 for the Leica, which is a $201 difference. That dot still costs $52.

Still, it's better than paying $6,000 extra for an H.

And now you know why I had to re-take my math in summer school every year.

hcarvalhoalves · 09-11-2013, 12:59 AM

In today's age, companies don't sell products anymore, they sell brands. Everything is manufactured in China anyway. So this makes perfect sense (for Leica/Panny).

09-09-2013, 11:34 AM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	An affordable Leica P&S! Leica C Digital Camera (Light Gold) 18485 B&H Photo Video Leica C Digital Camera (Dark Red) 18489 B&H Photo Video I just got an e-mail about this Leica announcement. Looks like a really nice compact! Would make a great gift idea IMO, though in terms of IQ it probably won't be anything too special. 12.1MP 1/1.7" MOS Sensor Leica DC Vario-Summicron f/2-5.9 Lens 7x Optical Zoom, 28-200mm Equivalency 3.0" TFT LCD with 921k-dot Resolution 200k-dot Color LCD Viewfinder Full HD 1080 Video in AVCHD and MP4 Optical Image Stabilization Wi-Fi with NFC & Leica C Image Shuttle Compact and Stylish Design Adobe Lightroom 5 Download Included Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-09-2013, 12:05 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594 Original Poster	Originally posted by scratchpaddy Isn't it just a rebadged Panasonic LF1? A good camera, sure, but that red dot sure adds a lot to the pricetag. Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LF1 Digital Camera (Black) DMC-LF1K B&H Meh, that makes this just as disappointing as the X-vario announcement. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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09-09-2013, 12:00 PM	#2
scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361	Isn't it just a rebadged Panasonic LF1? A good camera, sure, but that red dot sure adds a lot to the pricetag. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/968566-REG/panasonic_dmc_lf1k_lumix_dm...al_camera.html

09-09-2013, 12:35 PM	#4
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by scratchpaddy Isn't it just a rebadged Panasonic LF1? A good camera, sure, but that red dot sure adds a lot to the pricetag. Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LF1 Digital Camera (Black) DMC-LF1K B&H But it includes a download of Lightroom 5...

09-09-2013, 12:53 PM	#5
scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361	Originally posted by Adam disappointing Not as disappointing as the Hasselblad-Sony freakshow, like the $7,000 Lunar, a.k.a. NEX 7, or $2,000 Stellar, née RX100. Originally posted by boriscleto But it includes a download of Lightroom 5... Well then, that almost makes the red "steal me!" dot a freebie!

09-09-2013, 01:32 PM	#6
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by scratchpaddy Not as disappointing as the Hasselblad-Sony freakshow ... +1 That was the first thing that crossed my mind.

09-10-2013, 04:00 AM	#7
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	They will sell plenty of these because some people will simply pay for the red dot. Jason

09-10-2013, 07:41 AM	#8
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,706	I'd rather use a Q7, and paste on a red dot sticker.

09-10-2013, 09:36 AM	#9
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,553	Originally posted by boriscleto But it includes a download of Lightroom 5... After just price checking the links, the Leica is $101 more. Conclusion...if you already own Lightroom 5 ($149) buy the Panasonic. If not, save $48 and buy the Leica. Just got to say.....the Leica looks cooler.

09-10-2013, 09:46 AM	#10
scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361	Originally posted by reeftool After just price checking the links, the Leica is $101 more. I'm getting $498 for the Panasonic, and $699 for the Leica, which is a $201 difference. That dot still costs $52. Still, it's better than paying $6,000 extra for an H.

09-10-2013, 04:41 PM	#11
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	The LF1 is a pretty disappointing camera. Surprised Leica bothered.

09-10-2013, 10:20 PM	#12
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,553	Originally posted by scratchpaddy I'm getting $498 for the Panasonic, and $699 for the Leica, which is a $201 difference. That dot still costs $52. Still, it's better than paying $6,000 extra for an H. And now you know why I had to re-take my math in summer school every year.

09-11-2013, 12:59 AM	#13
hcarvalhoalves Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: São Paulo, Brazil Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,019	In today's age, companies don't sell products anymore, they sell brands. Everything is manufactured in China anyway. So this makes perfect sense (for Leica/Panny).