MDT Posted July 12, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 12, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I was wondering if anyone can tell me what Leica body this is please? It doesn't look like the M8 but they are looking at some kind of screen on back. And it looks like there's this view finder or something with black plastic/metal around it on the back as well. And what's the thing standing up on top? Doesn't look like a view finder. Maybe it is. Almost looks like a flash unit or something, but that can't be, can it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andybarton Posted July 12, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 12, 2009 It's a Digilux 2 with its pop-up flash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDT Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted July 12, 2009 It's a Digilux 2 with its pop-up flash. Wow, that was fast...thanks. I was looking at the Leica site and couldn't find it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miami91 Posted July 12, 2009 Share #4 Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) Beg to differ. I think it's a Digilux 3. I don't own either of these anymore (used to), but I don't think the Digilux2 had the shutter release in the middle of the shutter speed dial like we see above, but the Digilux 3 did. Also, looks like a more pronounced built-in grip, also indicative of the Digilux3. BTW, it is still listed on the Leica web site: http://us.leica-camera.com/photography/d_system/ Jeff. Edited July 12, 2009 by miami91 added link to leica site Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted July 12, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 12, 2009 You are right - apologies all round. Such a rare sight Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted July 12, 2009 Share #6 Posted July 12, 2009 Just found one of those in a shop window in minti-ish look for roughly €1000, Is that a reasonable price? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgcd Posted July 12, 2009 Share #7 Posted July 12, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Digilux 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miami91 Posted July 12, 2009 Share #8 Posted July 12, 2009 Just found one of those in a shop window in minti-ish look for roughly €1000, Is that a reasonable price? I think it probably is, if you really want one. I bought this camera new (couple of years ago) for 2500.00 USD, which is roughly 1800 euros. Eventually, I believe Leica discounted it to about 1800.00 USD to clear inventory. Leica cameras, even the digital collaborations with Panasonic, hold their value pretty well, so a used price between 1000.00 USD and 1400.00 USD (which is about 1000 euros) seems like the right range, albeit at the high end. You'd want to make sure it comes with it's kit lens, and if it had any sort of remaining warranty, that'd be a bonus. The major consideration, however, would be that the four-thirds camera market has moved on since the Digilux 3 was introduced, and that offerings from Olympus in particular would give you more for your money . But it wouldn't be a Leica. Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitz_not_leica Posted July 12, 2009 Share #9 Posted July 12, 2009 Man hands, LOL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted July 13, 2009 Share #10 Posted July 13, 2009 I think it probably is, if you really want one. .... Jeff - Thank you for your useful advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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