CatWorthy Posted May 23, 2009 Share #1 Posted May 23, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, Does anyone know if the Panasonic Wide Angle Conversion Lens will work with DL4? (with the use of adapter). (Panasonic | DMW-LW46 46mm 0.75x Wide Angle Conversi | DMW-LW46) Looking at my camera (DL4), I don't see any thread around the lens area to fit the adapter. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 23, 2009 Posted May 23, 2009 Hi CatWorthy, Take a look here 18 mm on DL4. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
ceflynn Posted May 23, 2009 Share #2 Posted May 23, 2009 You might find this helpful: Leica D-Lux 4 with accessories on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatWorthy Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted May 25, 2009 Thanks for your reply ceflynn. That pic is pure camera porn ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnikonman Posted May 27, 2009 Share #4 Posted May 27, 2009 Hello, Yes it works fine but you have to unscrew a thread cover from the base of the lens mount on the D-4, also useful is that with the adapter in place and the 18mm lens removed you can use filters such as a poleriser etc, down side is that I never use my leather leica case anymore but a Lowepro. I just seem to have miniturised my DSLR gadget bag and still take too much out but now its smaller. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankap Posted May 31, 2009 Share #5 Posted May 31, 2009 Before buying hardware, you should test software first. I mean the software Autopano. Relatively cheap and very interesting. My first example is of the spanielshow (rare breeds) yesterday in Eschwege (Germany). It consits of (only) 2 pictures at 24 mm. Jan http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=144119&stc=1&d=1243795092 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/85749-18-mm-on-dl4/?do=findComment&comment=917141'>More sharing options...
farnz Posted May 31, 2009 Share #6 Posted May 31, 2009 Clearly the 18 mm lens will physically attach to the DL4 but how does the DL4 know to apply correction for the 18 mm's additional barrel distortion if it can't be set through the software? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjsplace Posted September 30, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 30, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) As the lx3 has a special menu choice for the wide angle lens panasonic offers attaching it to the Dlux 4 may mean you will need to do post processing in PHOTOSHOP or other such program . I have heard the lens itself is of good quality and the only way to do the same thing on the D2 to obtain extra wide angle was the Panasonic wide angle lens option in 2004. That worked well but I think in this case Panasonic wouldnt add a seperate option for the wide angle lens in there menu system if it were not needed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted September 30, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 30, 2009 My understanding from people who use the LX-3 is that the camera's "accessory lens" setting doesn't do anything to fix the image. Apparently it does only the things listed in the manual: a) locks the camera at wide angle, disables the flash, and c) writes the reduced equivalent focal length to EXIF. The DMW-LW46 works fine on the D-Lux 4 but adds barrel distortion and chromatic aberration that need to be removed in post-processing. See http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/76883-d-lux-4-wa-conversion-lens.html and threads started by macgarvin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjsplace Posted September 30, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 30, 2009 Thanks ,I knew someone would have the answer I was looking for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjsplace Posted September 30, 2009 Share #10 Posted September 30, 2009 IS there a 52mm equivalent to the wideangle lesn being sold for the lx3 ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted September 30, 2009 Share #11 Posted September 30, 2009 Ron-- Don't know about 52mm version. I used the Lumix. We know the Panasonic adapter tube and WA converter are matched to the camera. A 52>49 stepdown ring would work, but would likely throw a millimeter or two into the mix. That would probably be okay, but not optimal. BTW, the auto-bracketing is "hidden" in a "logical" place. You can't find it without the manual, and you'll never find it in the manual. (It's given a tiny part of p. 38.) Use the +/- (up arrow) button. first push > exposure compensation next push > auto-bracket (press "display" to set multi-aspect) next push > flash exposure control next push > exit My recommendation is to download an LX-3 manual for easier use. I think I got it from Panasonic UK, but I don't have the URL at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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