Ecaton Posted October 12, 2010 Share #41 Posted October 12, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Jut bought the LX5 and like it, some nice evolutionary improvements make it a much more rounded shooter than its predecessor. I wanted to like its predecessor, the LX3, but all in all, it was to fiddly a camera for me. Better zoom range, better UI with dedicated iso button, quite faster AF, the 1:1 format and step zoom among the more important improvements. And lastly, the Pana has a really nice grip. To compare prices one might want to include the cost of an after market handgrip to the D-Lux5 price. High iso seems to be close to one stop better/more useful. Set the auto iso to 800 max, versus 400 with the LX3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Hi Ecaton, Take a look here D-LUX 4 Owners: Who's Upgrading to the D-LUX 5?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
regedit Posted October 12, 2010 Share #42 Posted October 12, 2010 Enjoy your new camera! Thanks for one stop better ISO confirmation. Good to know from a previous owner of d-lux4/lx3. Although, ISO was available also on lx3 as you can set on fn button. Step zoom it's nice but could be done from firmware un the previous model. I think they where either lazy, or eager to sell better the new model. start to think about on a upgrade .... but I still believe that an x100 is a better choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Franiec Posted October 13, 2010 Share #43 Posted October 13, 2010 .Snip And lastly, the Pana has a really nice grip. To compare prices one might want to include the cost of an after market handgrip to the D-Lux5 price. .snip True, LX5 reminds me of my own D-Lux4 grip (2 years old already): http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8Ouk_Mzlng0/Sfjko2baTnI/AAAAAAAAGSI/V1m64tM9WqM/s720/IMG_9957.JPG I would like to see if some of you would be interested in similar grip for D-Lux5. D-lux4 grip won't be compatible with D-Lux5. Cheers Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corradoerina Posted October 13, 2010 Share #44 Posted October 13, 2010 I am in a strange situation: I may be compelled to upgrade because my DLUX4 disappeared during my last journey together will all the photographs I had on a 16 GB card which was inside the camera. It will entirely depend on the insurance company .... and on the fact that the DLUX4 camera is becoming increasing more difficult to find in UK. That said, I love the incremental improvement approach: if a camera is nearly perfect you only want to improve on the small issues which need perfecting. I think this is the approach Leica used in this case, which I very much like. I think we would have preferred some more radical changes in this or that area, but every camera is a compromise between conflicting requirements (not last, costs) and a great camera is the one that finds the right balance. I think Leica has delivered with DLUX4 and from the specs seems to have delivered with the DLUX5. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corradoerina Posted October 15, 2010 Share #45 Posted October 15, 2010 I also like the B&W output on DL4... But I never tried on 3200... How is it? I use 80! Hi Claw, Here is a shot I took at 3200 B&W in a beautiful tea room in Paris. 5.1 mm (24 mm equivalent), F2, 1/200s, ISO 3200, shot in raw and converted to jpeg using Capture One 4.8.3 (jpeg at 85%, with reduction of width to 640px), no post processing I had to set the saturation to 0 in CaptureOne to have the same B&W I had in camera. The shot is not perfect, but it gives you an idea of the performance. PS: If you need a high resolution picture just post a message. 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/131934-d-lux-4-owners-whos-upgrading-to-the-d-lux-5/?do=findComment&comment=1473101'>More sharing options...
bequi Posted October 17, 2010 Share #46 Posted October 17, 2010 Will all the accessories (add-ons) for the d-lux 4 fit the d-lux 5? I'm thinking lens adapters for wide, tele, etc., polaroid lenses, evf and flash? Or will I have to purchase all those again? Thanks for your kind response. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootist Posted October 17, 2010 Share #47 Posted October 17, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Will all the accessories (add-ons) for the d-lux 4 fit the d-lux 5? I'm thinking lens adapters for wide, tele, etc., polaroid lenses, evf and flash? Or will I have to purchase all those again? Thanks for your kind response. To my knowledge there was no EVF for the D-Lux4/LX3. So that is one extra you will have to buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPJMP Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share #48 Posted October 18, 2010 Mine should be here Friday. As I was placing my order I "accidentally" put an X1 with spare battery in my shopping cart, but then removed it and just got the DL5. Still, a part of my brain is saying that my $800 should have gone toward an X1. I suppose if I change my mind I can always return the DL5 for a REALLY BIG upgrade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicanut2 Posted October 19, 2010 Share #49 Posted October 19, 2010 My D-Lux 5 will be here today. To bad you can't get hand grip and other bit and pieces yet. Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicanut2 Posted October 19, 2010 Share #50 Posted October 19, 2010 Anyone have any idea when the hand grip will be released for the DL-5 Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted October 19, 2010 Share #51 Posted October 19, 2010 I am in a strange situation: I may be compelled to upgrade because my DLUX4 disappeared during my last journey together will all the photographs I had on a 16 GB card which was inside the camera. It will entirely depend on the insurance company .... and on the fact that the DLUX4 camera is becoming increasing more difficult to find in UK. I Know how do you feel. I also lost my D Lux-4 last Fri day. But no photo has been lost. Me n my wife was going to cover the 3rd day of the Durga Puja Festival an on the way some son of **** stole my wife`s hand bag and ran away by a cab... after diappiaring we realized that my D Lux-4 was in her bag. Its not possible to buy a Leica here in Bangladesh. I have to purchase another Leica from Singapore. So I was thinking to bring the new D Lux-5 but that one will come to Singapore at the end of November, so I decided to Bring the D Lux-4 again. After loosing my D Lux-4 I found that I just loved that camera. The new one probably arriving next Thurs day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted October 19, 2010 Share #52 Posted October 19, 2010 Hi Claw, Here is a shot I took at 3200 B&W in a beautiful tea room in Paris. 5.1 mm (24 mm equivalent), F2, 1/200s, ISO 3200, shot in raw and converted to jpeg using Capture One 4.8.3 (jpeg at 85%, with reduction of width to 640px), no post processing I had to set the saturation to 0 in CaptureOne to have the same B&W I had in camera. The shot is not perfect, but it gives you an idea of the performance. PS: If you need a high resolution picture just post a message. This pic has a grainy effect... is it for the higher ISO??? Some how I like the slow cooking Photography... but yours is too good. I like to see the higher resolution if you PLZ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenonzinonos Posted October 27, 2010 Share #53 Posted October 27, 2010 As long as I can continue to take photographs like this with my D-LUX4, I won't be upgrading in a hurry! Dynamic B/W, Aperture priority mode, JPEG 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/131934-d-lux-4-owners-whos-upgrading-to-the-d-lux-5/?do=findComment&comment=1484174'>More sharing options...
Guest user62134 Posted October 27, 2010 Share #54 Posted October 27, 2010 ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL ! We are horse owners __and that is a great capture ! Outstanding ! Think I 'll grab my new D LUX 5 and head for the stable. Job well done! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdannn Posted October 27, 2010 Share #55 Posted October 27, 2010 For me the D Lux 5 would be better. Just hate that I recently bought the D Lux 4 :eek:The electronic viewfinder is a big plus for me. I have the standard glass viewfinder accessory for the d4, but it is only good to frame in 24mm, or 35mm. Greater zooms are just a guess. Also the Lightroom is a great bonus. I just have to get my d4 on eBay and bite the bullet. Oh well... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdannn Posted October 27, 2010 Share #56 Posted October 27, 2010 That is a wonderful photo of the horse. Dynamic B&W is terrific. Also the sharpness is outstanding. Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted October 27, 2010 Share #57 Posted October 27, 2010 Gee, zen-- With horses like that, who needs a camera? Absolutely lovely shot!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wahnamhong Posted October 27, 2010 Share #58 Posted October 27, 2010 First upgrade is to X1. Maybe later I will go dlux 5 if I see confirmation that IQ is equal or better than dlux 4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenonzinonos Posted October 27, 2010 Share #59 Posted October 27, 2010 Gee, zen--With horses like that, who needs a camera? Absolutely lovely shot!!! Thanks Howard; unfortunately the horse is not mine - he's a thoroughbred racehorse that I photographed on a recent trip to the stables at the Nicosia Racecourse... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesK Posted October 28, 2010 Share #60 Posted October 28, 2010 Anyone have an idea on what the Electronic Viewfinder would cost? Dale Photo shows the Leica EVF for the D-Lux 5 priced at $349.00. Amazon is selling the Panasonic DMW-LVF1, which looks exactly the same, for $124.95. I don't know if there's any difference in the two models, but it is sort of astonishing that the Leica-branded model is way more than twice as expensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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