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dwcolvin · 12/29/06, 09:10 PM

Oh, I don't know.

Those "in the know" know that the D3 is basically a Panasonic DMC-L1, which in turn shares components with the Olympus E-330. They question just who does manufacture the lens (which is curiously marked differently on the Leica and Panasonic versions).

Functionally, it makes little sense to spend (at today's prices) so much more for the D3 than for the L1. You're paying for intangibles that only you may find important.

The general public thinks it's a Leica. It certainly has the Leica styling, sensibilities, and price. It also has excellent picture quality.

I have an investment in four-thirds lenses, and waited for the Leica for my next camera. I am not disappointed.

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dwcolvin Benutzer Join Date: 11/06/06 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 65	Re: Is the Digilux-3 "Seen" as a Leica Oh, I don't know. Those "in the know" know that the D3 is basically a Panasonic DMC-L1, which in turn shares components with the Olympus E-330. They question just who does manufacture the lens (which is curiously marked differently on the Leica and Panasonic versions). Functionally, it makes little sense to spend (at today's prices) so much more for the D3 than for the L1. You're paying for intangibles that only you may find important. The general public thinks it's a Leica. It certainly has the Leica styling, sensibilities, and price. It also has excellent picture quality. I have an investment in four-thirds lenses, and waited for the Leica for my next camera. I am not disappointed.