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Leica C-LUX 3 Digital Camera (Black)

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★★★★★
4.7

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★★★★☆
4.2

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Pros

  • Easy to use (16)
  • Great picture quality (16)
  • Comfortable controls (14)
  • Easy setup (14)
  • Bright lcd (13)
  • Quality construction (13)
  • Easy to keep clean (6)
  • Hd video (2)
  • High quality (2)
  • Durable (1)
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Cons

  • Long lag time (5)
  • Poor in low light (3)
  • Poor battery life (2)
  • Weak construction (1)

Best Uses

  • Travel (14)
  • Fun (13)
  • Family photos (12)
  • Art (7)
  • Photojournalism (4)
  • Everyday (1)
  • Take-everywhere camera (1)
 
 
 

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Leica C-LUX 3 Compact Digital Camera, 10.1mp, with 5x DC Vario Elmarit Zoom Lens, 2.5" LCD Display, Black.

Specification Description
Model 18334
Pixel Count 10 Megapixel
Select Camera Style Point & Shoot with Zoom Lens
Select Media Multimedia Cards,Secure Digital Cards(SD),Secure D

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Last update: Oct 14, 2009

Leica C-LUX 3 Digital Camera (Black) Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
5.0
Can't get better than Leica!

"i already own a d-lux 3 and having a c-lux 3 just makes everything so much more convenient. the petite size is perfect, but don't the size trick you into thinking that the image quality may not be as great. i have really shaky hands and using the c-lux is such a breeze because every single shot is stabilized without much effort. even my d-lux doesn't exactly do that for me. aside from the quality images, the..." Read Full Review »

Jan 02, 2009 by leicalove

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★★★☆☆
3.0
solid little package

"very compact, easy to carry difficult to read lcd screen in daylight would like to have more manual settings..." Read Full Review »

Jul 30, 2009 by mlh

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Leica C-LUX 3 Digital Camera (Black) Review

Can't get better than Leica!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy to Keep Clean
  • Easy To Use
  • More »

    Cons

  • Long Lag Time

    Best Uses

  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Photojournalism
  • Travel
 

"i already own a d-lux 3 and having a c-lux 3 just makes everything so much more convenient. the petite size is perfect, but don't the size trick you into thinking that the image quality may not be as great. i have really shaky hands and using the c-lux is such a breeze because every single shot is …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 2 2009
leicalove
san francisco, ca
I am:
  • Casual Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $499.95
 

Leica C-LUX 3 Digital Camera (Black) Review

Really loving it for casual, daily use

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy to Keep Clean
  • Easy To Use
  • More »

    Cons

  • Long Lag Time
  • Poor Operation in Low Light

    Best Uses

  • Everyday-life
  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"I have had this camera for about a month now, and I really enjoy taking everyday-life pictures with this camera -a significant change of lifestyle considering that I had never been so enthusiastic about taking pictures in the past.

I like how the camera automatically adjusts picture-taking settings …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 30 2009
Pickyornot
San Jose, CA
I am:
  • Casual Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $499.95
 

Leica C-LUX 3 Digital Camera (Black) Review

Lots of bang, but not for the buck!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Picture Quality

    Cons

  • Weak Construction

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Family Photos
  • Fun
 

"I bought the Leica C-LUX 3 to keep in my pocket for those times I failed to have my SLR hanging on my shoulder. I knew the Leica lens would be superior in both sharpness and color--and, it is. Over the years I have only used a camera with a view finder, but I quickly adapted to the LCD. I feared …"  Read Full Review »

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Jun 30 2009
Hegemon 42
Fremont, CA
I am:
  • Semi-pro Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $499.95
 

Leica C-LUX 3 Digital Camera (Black) Review

A brilliant camera

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy to Keep Clean
  • Easy To Use
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"This camera is solid and well built--compare it with any non-Leica point and shoot and you might conclude it is the best built. The controls are simple and easy to use. The menus are easy to access. The displays are clear and clean. The lens is the star here. It produces sharper, brighter image …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 6 2009
Skippy Velzo
Number Ten
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  • Photo Enthusiast
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Price: $499.95
 

Leica C-LUX 3 Digital Camera (Black) Review

great walking around camera

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Fun
  • Photojournalism
  • Travel
 

"I've always wanted to own a Leica. Okay, okay, this is not the same quality as their rangefinder, but, hey, the price was right, especially with the $75 rebate so I thought I'd take the chance. I always wanted a quality walking around camera -- there have been so many shots that I have missed simply …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 6 2009
dalaohu
portland, oregon
I am:
  • Semi-pro Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $499.95
 
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