lagrassa Posted January 22, 2010 Share #1 Posted January 22, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Can someone enlighten me on the pros/cons of each of these cameras? It seems the DigiLux 2 gets all the attention/accolades, am I am not sure why? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 Hi lagrassa, Take a look here DigiLux 1, 2 or 3?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
earleygallery Posted January 22, 2010 Share #2 Posted January 22, 2010 D1 - small sensor fixed zoom lens 4MP. I have the Panasonic version although I've not used it in a while now. It's a capable camera with a nice lens and a flash hotshoe. The quality is limited but fine up to A4 prints and particularly nice for portraits (I've used mine for paid jobs shooting a couple of functions). D2 - larger sensor, fixed zoom lens and 5MP. There's plenty written elsewhere about this camera just search the forums. I've not used one personally but I think the lens is a major plus point and the 'manual' controls. Super built in bounce flash too. Some suffer from sensor failure but Leica will replace free of charge (for now at least, no doubt sensors will cease to be available at some point). D3 - this was Leica's foray into the 4/3rds market. Interchangeable lenses. The fact that Leica dropped it tells us that it didn't sell very well. Micro 4/3rds seems to be a much more sensible use of the format, the D3 has a smaller sensor than a DSLR but compared to say one of the bottom range Nikon or Canon's its huge! Of course all of these cameras are discontinued now. Depending on what you want/need one of them may suit your purposes, but there isn't any Leica equivalent in production now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotmaesron Posted January 22, 2010 Share #3 Posted January 22, 2010 And not to be confused with d-lux2 , 3 and 4 (sometimes complicated naming) Ron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelyn Posted January 22, 2010 Share #4 Posted January 22, 2010 It seems the DigiLux 2 gets all the attention/accolades, am I am not sure why? Thanks. The D2/LC1 is the most affordable analogue control digital camera AFAIK. Although the camera was a collaboration with Panasonic, and a defect in some of the internal parts came to light after the camera was launched, Leica treated it like a Leica and put a cast iron, fairly open ended guarantee behind the product, and are still replacing the defective parts free of charge even today, as defects occur. Panasonic's guarantee was somewhat less bankable. These aspects, plus the wonderful lens, film-grain-like pleasing quality to the jpegs and especially the user friendly interface in a digital camera seem to have given the camera a cult status. I own one, and owning just one seems to be a rarity, and I know I could never part. The D3/L1 is also a wonderful camera with many things to offer that the D2 can't, but it lacks the interesting back-story of the D2 and isn't such a simple beast, with interchangeable lenses, crop factors, noisy SLR shutter and so on interfering with purity. I hope this attempt helps to try to quantify the D2's appeal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mati22 Posted January 22, 2010 Share #5 Posted January 22, 2010 I am sure, this is the longest thread ever written about a leica-camera here on this forum. http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/20265-do-digilux-2-photos-have-distinctive.html guess, why, or- better read it and look at the quality of the fotos. nothing left to say Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelyn Posted January 22, 2010 Share #6 Posted January 22, 2010 I am sure, this is the longest thread ever written about a leica-camera here on this forum. http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/20265-do-digilux-2-photos-have-distinctive.html guess, why, or- better read it and look at the quality of the fotos. nothing left to say That thread is quite unique. The header picture (of the crowd) and the coat rack picture (which for some strange reason I find most alluring) really appealled to me too on the site link below. The larger than normal depth of field is a real plus to me and shown off in these excellent images. Also the picture of the black woman in the car on the same site really appeals to me as a background lover. leica.overgaard.dk - Thorsten Overgaard's Leica Sites - Leica Digilux 2 sample photos and tests (as well as Panasonic DMC-LC1) - Page 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotmaesron Posted January 23, 2010 Share #7 Posted January 23, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) What annoys me a bit from Leica, is on there website the digiluxses 1,2 3 are not mentioned anymore, as if they never existed, while CM and Minilux C1,2,3,ex.. are still there Looks like they don't consider them to be real Leica's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertoDeRoma Posted January 23, 2010 Share #8 Posted January 23, 2010 What annoys me a bit from Leica, is on there website the digiluxses 1,2 3 are not mentioned anymore, as if they never existed, while CM and Minilux C1,2,3,ex.. are still there Looks like they don't consider them to be real Leica's Yes, it's disappointing. But, frankly, I'd love this camera even if it said "Sanyo" on it . The fact that it continues to have some fervent fans - including some pros who could buy and use any other camera out there - is a better indication of its classic status (at least for a DigiCam) that being on the website. The other strong evidence is its high resale value - I can't think of (m)any other digital cameras that are still selling as high (relatively to their original price) as the D2. Alberto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotmaesron Posted January 23, 2010 Share #9 Posted January 23, 2010 Yes, it's disappointing. But, frankly, I'd love this camera even if it said "Sanyo" on it . The fact that it continues to have some fervent fans - including some pros who could buy and use any other camera out there - is a better indication of its classic status (at least for a DigiCam) that being on the website. The other strong evidence is its high resale value - I can't think of (m)any other digital cameras that are still selling as high (relatively to their original price) as the D2. Alberto Never happend before! Ronny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertoDeRoma Posted January 23, 2010 Share #10 Posted January 23, 2010 Never happend before! Ronny Sorry Ronny, I might be a bit slow before my mornin' coffee kicks in - did you mean that sarcastically? Or is it a fact that the D2 has better resale than other digi cams you can thinking of? Alberto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotmaesron Posted January 23, 2010 Share #11 Posted January 23, 2010 Pure reality, Most digicams stops working when they are 5 jears old They are build to last not longer Witch camera would you use with technology from 2004? Other than Digilux 2 ofcourse and M8 will be the next Its strenght is this unbelieveble lens. No one has ever done it, but Leica could : upgrade of the sensor, would be very nice! Or am i dreaming? Ronny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted January 23, 2010 Share #12 Posted January 23, 2010 What annoys me a bit from Leica, is on there website the digiluxses 1,2 3 are not mentioned anymore, as if they never existed, while CM and Minilux C1,2,3,ex.. are still there Looks like they don't consider them to be real Leica's LFI Gallery - Digilux Master Shots Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted January 23, 2010 Share #13 Posted January 23, 2010 Can someone enlighten me on the pros/cons of each of these cameras? It seems the DigiLux 2 gets all the attention/accolades, am I am not sure why? Thanks. The short and sweet status would be: Digilux 1 - If you didn't get it when it was new you probably shouldn't worry. It's a nice retro-design and could be a fashion statement (girls love the design) and for kids. Digilux 2 - It a Leica M in disguise. It has the simplicity of the M, the size and in many regards the image quality - but with AF and the ease of zoom and compact files that are easy to work with. Simply the classic that can still be experiences "as new" for anyone who didn't get it in 2004. Digilux 3 - When it went off the rails for Leica. Useful for many things, but basically has no future as they won't continue the 4/3 system. So the only two lenses available are the 28-90 zoom (that is bulkier and requires more light than the 28-90 zoom on the Digilux 2) and the 50/1.4 (which is an interesting little gem). You can also use an adapter and mount R lenses onto it - so as to have two dead ends combined in one (as neither 4/3 mount or R mount will continue in the future). So start with Digilux 2, and when you will go further it will be M8, M9 and then eventual D3 and D1 for the fun of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotmaesron Posted January 24, 2010 Share #14 Posted January 24, 2010 Digilux is very usefull if you have lots of R lenses Pitty for the 2x crop, but enloyable, it has focus confirmation, But no widangles Ronny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotmaesron Posted January 24, 2010 Share #15 Posted January 24, 2010 I ment Digilux 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prabuleica Posted January 25, 2010 Share #16 Posted January 25, 2010 Pure reality, Most digicams stops working when they are 5 jears old They are build to last not longer Witch camera would you use with technology from 2004? Other than Digilux 2 ofcourse and M8 will be the next Its strenght is this unbelieveble lens. No one has ever done it, but Leica could : upgrade of the sensor, would be very nice! Or am i dreaming? Ronny HEy can we make a petition for Leica to Upgrade the Digilux 2 it would be cool and a dream come true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertoDeRoma Posted January 25, 2010 Share #17 Posted January 25, 2010 HEy can we make a petition for Leica to Upgrade the Digilux 2 it would be cool and a dream come true Not to be a bummer, but I think it will stay a dream. I can't see Leica, or any other manufacturer, taking this challenge since the market would be relatively small for the investment required. For every Leica "lover" there are at least 10 people who think the camera looks and works like something out of "Easter Europe circa 1950" - actual quote from a Canon D? friend of mine. Leica is a small company and they have made their strategy and direction pretty obvious with the M8/M9 and X1. I can't see them adding another line. Too bad, but it's the reality. Alberto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenper Posted January 25, 2010 Share #18 Posted January 25, 2010 Not to be a bummer, but I think it will stay a dream. I can't see Leica, or any other manufacturer, taking this challenge since the market would be relatively small for the investment required. For every Leica "lover" there are at least 10 people who think the camera looks and works like something out of "Easter Europe circa 1950" - actual quote from a Canon D? friend of mine. Leica is a small company and they have made their strategy and direction pretty obvious with the M8/M9 and X1. I can't see them adding another line. Too bad, but it's the reality. Alberto Afraid you´re right.... After all, they don´t make Stradivari violins any more either..... Those wanting one will have to buy them second hand...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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