D-Lux 3 Supply Problem?

[drralph]

I ordered another D-Lux 3 about a month ago here in Boston, and it was expected to arrive at the end of October. But still no sign of the camera. The shop says they heard there is a problem in the supply line for the D-Lux 3. Has anybody heard about this? Could all the M8 trouble be overflowing into the other Leica lines?

[Guys]

I think you may be onto something - I cannot get my hands on one either . . .

[mhoutman]

it looks like everybody wants a black one; grab a silver one - as I did - as they are probably available in larger stock.

Michiel

[Ecaton]

Ordered mine online around mid-October and received it within 3 days. Obviously was lucky and probbaly one of the first buyers. Shot a few hundred pictures since and can confirm that it is a great little camera, with the manual controls, sharpness of lens and the 16:9 format being the outstanding features.

[firoze]

I doubt the M8 issue has anything to do with this. After all, the camera is made in Japan and only the distribution dept in Solms would have anything to do with it. Don't think the DL3 would take up any technical resources at Solms. Most probably, they just cannot meet the high demand.

Does anyone know anything concrete to the contrary?

[drralph]

Originally Posted by mhoutman

it looks like everybody wants a black one; grab a silver one - as I did - as they are probably available in larger stock.

Michiel

I ordered a silver one, and it is not available either. I was able to get a silver for my daughter in the Panasonic version without any delay. Also waiting for the Leica leather cases, of which I ordered two. None in sight either.

[hawkeye_a]

I ordered the leater case from B&H a couple of weeks ago and just got it. it's an awesome case !!! worth the wait in my opinion.

[mhoutman]

Originally Posted by hawkeye_a

I ordered the leater case from B&H a couple of weeks ago and just got it. it's an awesome case !!! worth the wait in my opinion.

I have one too and it is very nice indeed but have you seen Luigi's case ?

http://www.leicatime.com/000-CasesLeicaDigital.htm

you can smell them while looking at the photo's


Michiel

[alukban]

popflash.com had 20 of them yesterday. I ordered a black one wit hthe leather case in the afternoon when they had 4 left. dunno if ther're any more left...

[billh]

Originally Posted by drralph

I ordered a silver one, and it is not available either. I was able to get a silver for my daughter in the Panasonic version without any delay. Also waiting for the Leica leather cases, of which I ordered two. None in sight either.

What is the name of the Panasonic version? I had planned to get either the little Leica or the Canon SD700 for my sister-in law. I took a few snapshots with the Leica - it is not bad and is very small. Does anyone know how the images and functions (ease of use) compare between the Leica/Panasonic and the Canon?

[jr_in_dallas]

I picked up a D-Lux 3 from Arlington Camera in Arlington, TX. I do believe they ship. They had one black one and one silver one.. of course, I bought the black one.

Anyone interested in seeing shots from the camera can visit a small gallery I put up

D-Lux 3

I am very pleased with the camera.. just wish the noise at higher ISO settings was at least half of what it is.

Can you imagine this camera with the sensor that is in the 5D? What a killer combo that would be.

Jim

[thomasl.se]

Originally Posted by billh

What is the name of the Panasonic version? I had planned to get either the little Leica or the Canon SD700 for my sister-in law. I took a few snapshots with the Leica - it is not bad and is very small. Does anyone know how the images and functions (ease of use) compare between the Leica/Panasonic and the Canon?

Leica D-Lux 3 vs. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 Photo Gallery by koo22 at pbase.com

It's been reported that LX2's 'low' settings (contrast, saturation, edge definition) correspond to DL3's 'normal' for JPG.
Functionally I'm aware of no differences, other than the ergonomic significance of LX2's right hand side protrution of the front.

On the 4th week now waiting for my dealers in Euroland to stock up the DL3 again.

[martin]

Originally Posted by jr_in_dallas

D-Lux 3

perfect shots,
congratulation

[edtpm]

Originally Posted by jr_in_dallas

D-Lux 3

I am very pleased with the camera.. just wish the noise at higher ISO settings was at least half of what it is.

Can you imagine this camera with the sensor that is in the 5D? What a killer combo that would be.

Jim

Jim,
The pictures was very good.
By the way, what's the 5D sensor?

Erwin

[jr_in_dallas]

Originally Posted by edtpm

Jim,
The pictures was very good.
By the way, what's the 5D sensor?

Erwin

My main camera is the Canon 5D. The 5D has probably one of the best sensors ever made and it is also a FF sensor. Noise at ISO 1600 on the 5D is amazingly low and below that it is almost non-existant.

The biggest issue for both the Panny and Leica versions of this camera (D3) is the noise. Even at ISO 400 the noise can be a problem sometimes.

I do love the camera. It is fun, easy to use, full set of controls, including full manual control.

Two things that need addressing are noise and the lack of an optical viewfinder. The LCD can be next to useless under some cirucmstances.

[john_r_smith]

We said all this stuff about the noise and the lack of a viewfinder before, ad nauseam, with the D-Lux 2. Do they listen? No they do not, it seems. Well, I suppose they don't need to - the ruddy thing is selling like hot cakes anyway

John

[alukban]

Maybe "somebody" will make a crude framing viewfinder that screws onto the bottom plate then arms around on the right side (to provide the "missing protrusion") then up to the top. It could be quite cool...