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<p>Update to the LR License as of July of 2016 - It is now a 90 day subscription to the Adobe Cloud / which I already have and really did not invest in this for the reason of the LR license anyway / also excuse the typo above as it should read investment into the brand ecosystem - for a comprehensive review of this camera along with sample photos and more - I found this review: https://www.ephotozine.com/article/leica-d-lux--typ-109--review-27821 to be helpful. <br> The sensor is Micro Four Thirds - more info here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro_Four_Thirds_system which is about 9 times larger than traditional compact cameras but about 30% less than APS-C used in other mirrorless cameras such as the Sony a6000 or the Lecia X-Vario which also use's the APS-C Sensor / so there may be a lack of sharpness but 9 times better than a lower cost compact. The Lecia X-Vario is about twice as much as the D-Lux (Typ 109) but it is a fully baked Leica product which I like a lot (they tout it as "Leica M as a role model" which makes the X-Vario a solid step into the Leica Brand without having to step into the 5K plus range investment / vs the D-Lux 109 is a Pano Internals / but the build quality, look and feel of this camera is Leica / yes form factor is almost the same as the Pano - I think the next step up in the evolution from the D-Lux 109 will be in the Leica X-Vario as others have mentioned may be a good call if you are willing to save up another grand. And since photography and gear are really subjective to every photog / really it is what fits for you - so far / the D-Lux 109 is a good step into this great brand / and if I need full frame sharpness / I pull out my Nikon or Canon DSLR but for now / my Street / Life Style / Abstract / Travel Pics will be supported by my new Leica .... <br /><br> Dave</p>

<p>Mark, <br> Thanks for the update - often times checking the current documentation online is best / not sure if that is where you found the now missing feature. <br> I too am a new owner of the Leica D-Lux (Ty 109) keep us updated on how you like yours - love to see some images. <br> Raid, <br> I spent about a week reading reviews and bouncing between many different models and manufactures / I needed a smaller foot print camera VS my DSLR's - I am a Nikon Concert Shooter as well as Canon ... I already have a couple of canon mirrorless - G9 adn G15 / the price is about 300.00 more than the Panasonic Lumix LX-100 in which is the internals of he D-Lux but the exterior and the buttons and a few other things are different, the camera is built well in Japan vs the Panasonic in China / and you get a 3 year warranty as well as a free license for Light Room / which I have a Creative Suite subscription already so the LR was not a factor for me / for me / it was wanting a higher end small foot print camera and I love the Leica brand and it's history and back story - So more of an investment in their brand and ego system to some degree / for this camera I want to get back to the core and art of photography / so I am excited about that. <br> Take care all !<br> Dave / ModernPics</p>

<p>So I am a new owner of the Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) ... have not received it yet so cannot comment a lot on it as of yet. <br /> I started this thread for current owners of this camera for comments / experence and posting sample photos. As well as for photogs looking to invest in this camera. <br /> We all know the internals are a Lumix / Panasonic LX-100 but there is cosmetic difference / square buttons / 3 years warranty and a LR License which makes up for the 300.00 difference in price hike. <br /> For me it is about a entry into Leica which for most is a brand standard in photography and yes I know the "M" users are the elite and may not think well of the Q or D-Lux series but none the less / both are under the QC and brand umbrella of Leica as well as it is made in Japan vs China as the LX-100 is for what I understand. <br /> So for me / a Nikon - Canon Concert shooter / excited about making the investment into the brand echo system of Leica - For me it's more about getting back into the "art" of photography - love the idea of street photography / travel and more. <br /> So all users and future user love to here about this camera here - <br /> Thanks!<br /> Dave</p>