Just as I was starting to write up this post about Nokishita leaking the photos of the upcoming black Leica D-Lux 7, it popped up as being available to pre-order at B&H. For a rather modest, given Leica prices, $1,195 ($200 less than the original silver version). Yes, this isn’t an entirely new camera, just a new look for an existing camera.
The original silver model was released in 2018, but the new all-black version is a little more low key and possibly better suited to keeping a low profile when shooting things like street photography. It houses a 17-megapixel Four Thirds sensor and a non-removable 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 lens offering a field of view equivalent to 24-75mm on full-frame.
| Pixels | Actual: 21.77-megapixel Effective: 17-megapixel |
| Max resolution | 4736 x 3552 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Sensor type | MOS |
| Sensor Size | Four Thirds |
| Stabilisation | Optical |
| Focal Length | 10.9-34mm (24-75mm equiv) |
| Optical Zoom | 3.1x |
| Max aperture | f/1.7-2.8 |
| Min aperture | f/16 |
| Minimum focus distance | Normal: 50cm Macro: 3cm (wide) / 30cm (telephoto) |
| Optics | 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter diameter | 43mm |
| ISO | 200-25600 (100-25600 extended) |
| Shutter | Mechanical 1/4000-60 seconds / Electronic 1/16000 - 1 second / 0-30 min in Time Mode |
| Continuous shooting | Up to 11fps (17MP) / Up to 30fps (8.3MP) |
| Video modes | 4K UHD @ 24/30fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps |
| Audio | Built-in microphone |
| EVF | 2.76m-dot EVF |
| LCD | 1.24m-dot fixed touchscreen LCD |
| Storage | Single SD card slot |
| Connectivity | Micro HDMI, micro USB, WiFi, Bluetooth |
| GPS | No |
| Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 64mm |
| Weight | 403g |
It’s interesting that the new black version of the D-Lux 7 comes in at a lower price than the original currently sells for, given that most Leica colour variants are usually significantly more than the original versions. It’s also worth noting that the original silver D-Lux 7 was also $1,195 at launch but currently sits at $1,395.
But, the new black edition Leica D-Lux 7 is available to pre-order now for $1,195. No word on exactly when it’ll ship yet beyond “soon”.
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