I dropped into the new Leica store on Duke Street in London yesterday. I knew it was dangerous, I have had a soft spot for the brand for many years now. It was the “juicy” image quality that first hooked me and then the aesthetic of the M range, particularly the Monochrom - there is just so much to love. Seamlessly designed, function and elegant beyond measure. However yesterday was different, with a more tranditional look and feel, this V-Lux was a stealthy beast I never expected to fall for. It blew me away with its massive zoom, which covers nearly all distances and subject matter without a loss in quality..for a moment I visulised myself on the African savannah with it.
The new OLED viewfinder brings the scene to life with incredible brilliance, while the large sensor ensures vividly clear, high-resolution images. It may well be the perfect all-rounder and if you haven’t already, do get one in the hands - its a joy.
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