Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) review

Leica's new bridge camera is almost identical to the impressive Panasonic FZ1000

Leica V-Lux (Typ 114)

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Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) sample image

The vari-angle screen is useful when you want to shoot from low angles like this. Click here to see a full resolution version.

Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) sample image

There's an impressive level of detail in this shot and the focus falls away naturally. Click here for a full resolution version.

Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) sample image

Shooting at the longest point of the lens and f/5 has blurred the background nicely. Click here for a full resolution version.

Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) sample image

Taken at the shortest point of the lens. Click here for a full resolution version.

Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) sample image

Taken from the same position as the previous image but at the longest point of the lens. Click here for a full resolution version.

Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) sample image

The automatic white balance system has produced a natural looking result in the overcast conditions of this scene. Click here for a full resolution version.

Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) sample image

The V-Lux's long zoom is useful for candid shots and the wide aperture (this was taken at 300mm and f/4) blurs backgrounds nicely. Click here for a full resolution version.

Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) sample image

The colour and detail of this back-lit JPEG image are very natural. Click here for a full resolution version.

Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) sample image

All noise reduction has been turned off when processing this ISO 1600 raw file to reveal the chroma noise in some mid-tone-to-dark areas. Click here for a full resolution version.

Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) sample image

This is the same shot with bespoke noise reduction applied. The coloured speckling is hidden to leave only luminance noise and plenty of detail. Click here for a full resolution version.

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