Limited edition Leica D-Lux 4

Leonard Goh | Dec 18, 2008

Famed camera and optics maker Leica has announced that it will be launching a limited edition version of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 equivalent, the D-Lux 4, in January 2009.

Leica didn't provide any pictures of the limited edition D-Lux 4, but it isn't hard to imagine the normal version in a silver-grey tone.

The collector's item will have a limited run of 10,000 and come in a silver-grey finish, instead of the usual black. But what makes it more exclusive would be its matching leather case, which its press release states will be in the same hue as the shooter.

At an earlier press event, Leica told us the retail price for the normal D-Lux 4 is S$950 (US$683.85), which is approximately S$200 (US$143.97) more than the Lumix DMC-LX3. It wasn't stated how much the limited edition D-Lux 4 will set you back, but we are sure it won't be cheap. There are rumblings on the Web saying that this premium version will sell for US$1,400, which is pretty steep for a point-and-shoot.

Would you pay so much for a collector's item? Share your thoughts with us below.

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SimonToh says...
No! I just bought AUD559 for my LX3 black in Australia. I can save more that US$1000 without enjoying the Leica logo, the silver grey body and case. In exchange, I can buy a Nikon 105mmf:2.8 VR micro for my D3.
Simon.

Dec 19, 2008 12:03