MiguelATF commented on the post, The Leica V-Lux 5: A Closer Look 6 hours, 22 minutes ago
In reply to: Kirsten Vignes wrote a new post, The Leica V-Lux 5: A Closer Look For the last four years, the Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) which features a 1-inch CMOS sensor and fast 25-400mm built-in optical zoom, has been the go-to for both amateurs and professionals looking for a back-friendly […]
View I realize I am probably in the minority, but I prefer the rounded lines of the V-Lux Typ 114 to the harsher angles of the V-Lux V. It would be nice to be able to stop the lens of my 114 down to f/11, but apart from that minor gripe, I think the 114 comes closer to the ideal take-anywhere-all-in-one-and-capable-of-birding-too cameras I've ever used.
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MiguelATF commented on the post, Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) Review: The Swiss Army Knife of Cameras 6 hours, 35 minutes ago
In reply to: Kirsten Vignes wrote a new post, Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) Review: The Swiss Army Knife of Cameras
Leica Camera once again led the way at Photokina this past September with the announcement of several new, large-sensor compact cameras including: the Leica X (Typ 113), Leica X-E (Typ 112), Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) […] View Though this original review is now 11 years old (I'm writing this in the Fall of 2025), I found it both intriguing and helpful as I was considering the purchase of a lightly-used V-Lux Typ 114. I went ahead and bought the camera and must say that, so far, it's a delightful and versatile photographic device. In spite of its relative bulk, it is…[Read more]