USA road racer Posted February 24, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 24, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Quite a lot has been written & discussed about the D-Lux 4 Viewfinder. Just want to get a consensus of what members are using (Leica D-Lux 4 Viewfinder or one made by someone else). And why did you make that choice? Are you content with that choice or are you looking for another solution? Could clear up lots of other posts & searches!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Hi USA road racer, Take a look here D-Lux 4 Viewfinder... what are you using?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
georgio Posted February 24, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 24, 2009 the original Leica M 24mm viewfinder, since november. I bought it second hand, since the D-lux finder was not available. It works very well, but it's a little large. http://www.troisanneaux.com.leica.html Since it is a little larger than die D-Lux finder, the flash cannot pop up. For the rest it's great and I use it all the time. Geo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 24, 2009 Share #3 Posted February 24, 2009 50mm SBOOI. See my thread on the subject. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 24, 2009 Share #4 Posted February 24, 2009 I ( or rather my wife) used the CV 25 mm one, but it is a bit large blocking the flash so I took advantage of the plight of the pound and got the dedicated one. Which is an excellent viewfinder btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLV Posted February 24, 2009 Share #5 Posted February 24, 2009 The D Lux 4 dedicated Leica one. Why: Because it was available in the shop where I bought the D Lux in Montpellier and it is made for it! I am very happy with it. Cheers Jean-Luc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemeng Posted February 24, 2009 Share #6 Posted February 24, 2009 A 1940's Leica AUFSU waist-level finder for candid stuff, the LCD screen for everything else. I thought I would use a bright-line finder but... honestly, the LCD does the job just fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_K Posted February 27, 2009 Share #7 Posted February 27, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ordered the Panasonic one about a week ago, would like to see how the frame lines match up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest farbtupfer Posted February 27, 2009 Share #8 Posted February 27, 2009 Ordered the Panasonic one about a week ago, would like to see how the frame lines match up. I have compared both the Panasonic and the Leica. The Leica is much better and the frame lines are matching up. The Panasonic does not match up... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptown99 Posted March 5, 2009 Share #9 Posted March 5, 2009 I have a question I own the D-Lux 4 for 2 weeks now and I love it , I am think about buying the leica VF that was made for the Lux 4 could someone tell me ( if you own it ) the VF does it block the flash from pop up ( or is this just a problem with 3rd party VF ) and could you also let me know if you are happy with it thank you Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo_Lorentzen Posted March 6, 2009 Share #10 Posted March 6, 2009 I use a zeiss 21mm which I already had. strangely when I look in it its almost a perfect match, for the actual 24mm shot. not sure why. The Leica finder is probably better, I did play with it at PMA yesterday and yes it does allow for the flash to pop up. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo035 Posted March 6, 2009 Share #11 Posted March 6, 2009 Bo wrote: ....I use a zeiss 21mm which I already had. strangely when I look in it its almost a perfect match, for the actual 24mm shot. Someone else has found pretty much the same effect with the Voigtlander 21mm finder here : Micah Walter - Photojournalist, Writer and Consultant I'll be buying the Voigtlander V21B myself soon, even though it won't let the flash unit up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jllbms Posted March 7, 2009 Share #12 Posted March 7, 2009 Just got a Voigtlander 28/35 finder with the intent of using tighter frames. What I didn't know (ordered this and the camera nearly simultaneously) is that the DLUX doesn't display the focal length. I had hoped to set the camera on 28 or 35 and use the finder accordingly. I'm trying to train myself with trial and error to get some use of these framelines. Not entirely optimal, but the finder is splendidly compact, bright, and sturdy (metal). Anyone else doing this? John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo035 Posted March 7, 2009 Share #13 Posted March 7, 2009 Just got a Voigtlander 28/35 finder with the intent of using tighter frames. What I didn't know (ordered this and the camera nearly simultaneously) is that the DLUX doesn't display the focal length. I had hoped to set the camera on 28 or 35 and use the finder accordingly. I'm trying to train myself with trial and error to get some use of these framelines. Not entirely optimal, but the finder is splendidly compact, bright, and sturdy (metal). Anyone else doing this? John I found the results of somebody's experiment, viz. using EXIF data and a series of pictures taken at different zoom extensions which compared the location of the white zoom indicator bar to the: "1.64ft - 00(inf)" shown in the LCD while zooming. I used "P" mode and the digital zoom was turned off. Here are the results. If you set the white bar all the way to the left you (obviously) get 24mm. Under the "1" = 26mm. Under the "." = 28mm. Under the "6" = 32mm. Under the "4" = 37mm. Under the "f" = 41mm. Under the "t" 44mm. Under the "first empty space" = 48mm. Under the "hyphen" = 52mm. Under (actually a little to the left of) the "left infinity loop" = 57mm. And finally all the way to the right (again obviously) 60mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jllbms Posted March 7, 2009 Share #14 Posted March 7, 2009 Wonderful guidelines! Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo035 Posted March 7, 2009 Share #15 Posted March 7, 2009 Wonderful guidelines! Thank you! You're welcome. Likewise any LX-3 person, who may have been browsing for useful tips among us Leicafolk :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankap Posted March 8, 2009 Share #16 Posted March 8, 2009 I bought my Digilux-4 yesterday. From my scrap yard I have reanimated a Canon viewfinder (28 mm). It fits with the builtin flashunit. The thing is 40 years old now, it was a good buy. My first impression of the Digilux-4 is positive. In my opinion the camera is worth the price. My hands could be somewhat smaller (?!). Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chf Posted March 8, 2009 Share #17 Posted March 8, 2009 After reading this I just ordered the Voigtlander 21mm (EUR 136,80 including shipping). Hope I can trust you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkey Posted March 10, 2009 Share #18 Posted March 10, 2009 Hello, I just noticed a Leica finder on eBay for the D Lux 4. It mentions an LED display. Could someone with this finder please explain to me the role of the LEDs or is it just an "eBay thing". As always, I appreciate the input from forum members. Thanks. . . . Burkey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miami91 Posted March 10, 2009 Share #19 Posted March 10, 2009 Hello,I just noticed a Leica finder on eBay for the D Lux 4. It mentions an LED display. Could someone with this finder please explain to me the role of the LEDs or is it just an "eBay thing". As always, I appreciate the input from forum members. Thanks. . . . Burkey There is no LED. This verbiage was present in Leica's original announcements, and was on their product website. It caused significant confusion to many of us who assumed (correctly) that it's merely a brightline viewfinder. Leica has since updated their description of the finder (see here: Leica Camera AG - Photography - LEICA D-LUX 4 Brilliant Viewfinder ), but people selling the product who took the description straight from Leica several months ago (whether eBay sellers or other retailers) are likely using the outdated and inaccurate description. Jeff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkey Posted March 10, 2009 Share #20 Posted March 10, 2009 Thanks Jeff. I found pretty much the same thing "googling" a bit after I made the post but I do appreciate your response. Apparently the bad descriptor remains common on-line. . . . Burkey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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