I bought an old Leica Digilux 3 on eBay and when I got it everything was packed in the box exactly as from the factory. It looks brand new and actually doesn't look like it has ever been used. So I started playing with it to learn how it shoots and came away very impressed!
From Microsoft Copilot - "The Leica Digilux 3, a digital single-lens reflex camera, made its debut on September 14, 2006. This camera was a departure from Leicas usual reflex lens mount, as it adopted the Four Thirds system. The Digilux 3 shared specifications with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1, both utilizing the Four Thirds standard lens mount and featuring a 7.5 Megapixels live view N-MOS sensor. However, the Digilux 3 had modified firmware that included DNG output."
"Here are some key features of the Leica Digilux 3:
Lens Mount: Interchangeable Four Thirds mount.
Sensor: 17.3 × 13.0 mm Four Thirds System RGB Live MOS sensor.
Maximum Resolution: 3136 × 2352 (7.4 effective Megapixels).
Lens: It came standard with the Leica Elmarit 1450 mm f/2.83.5 optically image-stabilized zoom lens.
Controls: The Digilux 3 featured film-camera type controls for both aperture and shutter speed.
Flash: Built-in dual-position flash for bounce-flash or direct flash.
Software Package: Included Adobe® Photoshop® Elements® 4.0 and Quicktime movie player.
Production Quantity: Only 13,300 units of the Digilux 3 were made, making it somewhat rare.
Designed by Achim Heine, the Digilux 3 combined classic styling with modern functionality, appealing to photography enthusiasts who appreciated its intuitive controls and Leica heritage. Although its production duration isnt explicitly specified, it remains a cherished piece among Leica aficionados."
I got a steal on a camera that originally sold for $3800, and it is in brand new conditions besides! Such fun to play with!
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