Using and setting up the Leica D-Lux 7. Sample images and menu descriptions.

Leica Akademie Instructor Nick Rains takes a look at the highly competent Leica D-Lux 7, shows some images which will give you an idea of its versatility and then goes through the more important controls and menu settings.

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[JoeWehry]

It's great to see an informative video where the presenter isn't yelling, mansplaining, or desperately trying to sell something. Clear and concise. Cheers.

[rockyBalboa]

These pictures from D-Lux 7 are simply mind-blowing!!

[jokermaan]

I just bought this camera second hand and am awaiting delivery. In the meantime I downloaded the - 290+ page! - manual and it's just so confusing! Your video has made the whole thing much clearer and simpler. Thanks so much. Love your pics from it too!

[Makingthetransition]

Thank you so much. I recently bought this camera. You made my experience immeasurably more interesting, enjoyable and overall the therapy photography should be for us. I am extremely grateful to you.

[clarapatricia]

This is quite possibly the best instruction video I have ever seen on YouTube. Concise explanations. I'm hoping there's an instruction video on how to shoot video on this camera somewhere! And also on how to use Colour Checker would be great! Thank you Nick Rains. I can honestly say when it Rains, it Shines!

[JohnD-tshg]

The entire video, I was thinking that I got a dud D-Lux 7 because my menu was very different from the one shown. I couldn't set my aperture, shutter speed, or anything. It's as if those controls were only there for aesthetic purposes. Finally, at the end, you mentioned the A button. After I pressed that button, I had a whole new camera! All of my dials now work and my menu reflects yours from the video! Now it's time to have some fun. Thank you!

[dylanrodriguez]

I cannot appreciate this “set up” video enough. Thank you so much for taking the time in guiding us through - taking full advantage of this amazing camera. Purchased the d-lux today and I cannot wait to start capturing photos. Excited to be apart of the Leica community!

[charlesmassie]

I’m 4 years late but I’ve just bought my m10 r and your advice is very welcome. A big thank you. I like your photographs as well - sea shots brilliant

[Footski]

Quite simply the best camera walk-through I have seen. Thank you.

[winchells]

A detailed explanation from a photographer's perspective. Leica camera systems have been legendary in their quality of photos especially the famous M system. Thanks again for the instructions of the Leica D-Lux 7!

[glasgowpictures]

Congratulations Nick - a great video - I’ve just bought a DLux 7 and your video has been so helpful and all the better for not be yelled at !

[paulbegg]

Nick, just want to congratulate you on this excellent video. Clear, professional and objective. Well done, makes me feel confident in using this exceptional camera now.

[threplogle]

I love this camera! Thanks for the video. By the way, regarding the A button, there is a setting in the menu (called A Button Switch on page 3/7 under operation) that allows you to set it to “press and hold” which makes it much harder to accidentally enable Auto mode.

[norfener]

This was really helpful thanks. I was looking for a compact travel camera where I could either 'point and shoot' or let my creative juices flow. I ended up deciding the Lumix LX100 II was the camera for me, however there are none to be found, anywhere. The D-Lux 7 looked almost exactly the same but one awful lot more expensive, the only real difference I could see is that 'Leica' logo on the front, and I imagined myself discreetly doing street photography (with hopefully nobody noticing) though at the same time ensuring that everybody sees that I have an expensive camera! In the end, I think that I'll get the D-Lux 7, nothing else does it for me. Even the black version, everybody seems to have is out of stock, though I come to like silver version after seeing your video. Many thanks for an informative and useful video.

[GrahamBridgemanClarke]

Just got my first D-Lux 7 for my bike rides - wouldn’t want to crash with my M11. You have described the functions of the camera excellently and looking forward to my first shoot after seeing your recommendations.

[theodoremann]

Many thanks. I just ordered this camera, so I will return to your very helpful video when I'm ready to set it up.

[alexandermarquez]

This is undoubtedly the best video I have seen about the camera, it is an excellent video for those of us who have started using it. I appreciate your time and your invaluable explanation, it has been extremely helpful. I would appreciate it if you could expand this video to learn more about this wonder. They have a new subscriber from Argentina

[karenmiller]

This video was great -- the book was overwhelming and the video help make it easy to be friends with the camera

[trailblazer_man]

Thank you Nick, a simple but extremely useful review of the camera menu for an amateur like me. I hope you make another video where you go more in depth with tips, to take good pictures. Thanks it was a pleasure to watch.

[parampampam]

Thank you so much!
The most useful video about this camera for me