jjonsalt Posted October 9, 2010 Share #1 Posted October 9, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Is there an alternative to the CF22 for the D-Lux 5? Perhaps a tilting head and/or more power? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 Hi jjonsalt, Take a look here D-Lux 5 flash. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Walt Calahan Posted October 9, 2010 Share #2 Posted October 9, 2010 Since the D-Lux 5 is identical to the Panasonic LX5, why not buy a Panasonic flash that is engineered for the LX5? DMW-FL500 - Other - Shop and Compare at Panasonic This strobe does it all. Here's is their less expensive model. DMW-FL360 - Other - Shop and Compare at Panasonic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjonsalt Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted October 9, 2010 I'm not sure the firmware in the two cameras are the same. I sure don't want to buy a D-Lux 5 and Panasonic flash without knowing the combo will work. Maybe, but...? thanks though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Calahan Posted October 9, 2010 Share #4 Posted October 9, 2010 Simple test. Go to a camera store with the Panasonic flash. Attach it to your D-Lux 5 and see what happens. If you can't find a store with a flash, order it on-line, if it doesn't work, return it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjonsalt Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted October 9, 2010 I would also have to buy, and possibly return, the D-Lux 5 as well (when they are available), as I do want to be able to use a stronger flash with bounce capabilities. I really liked the Nikon P7000 (on paper) until I read so many bad reports from users. I'm an old Canon user (just sold my 1D3 outfit) and so maybe the G12 is the way to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Calahan Posted October 9, 2010 Share #6 Posted October 9, 2010 Why not get the LX5. The same optics as the D-Lux 5, has a built-in finger grip, instead of buy it separately, and you know it works with the Panasonic dedicated strobes????? I have the Panasonic LX5 already. Don't have to wait to pay far more for the Red Dot, and I have beautiful Leica glass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggi Posted October 9, 2010 Share #7 Posted October 9, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) The Metz 58 AF-2 digital in FT-Version has a tilting head and more power. It fits on the D-Lux 5 with all TTL automatics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjonsalt Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted October 9, 2010 I have both the Panasonic FX37 and the Leica D-Lux 3 (why? that's another story). There is a difference in the body (the Leica is more "solid") and there is a difference in firmware. Read this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjonsalt Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted October 9, 2010 I had looked at that and it seemed it didn't work on the D-Lux 5. I guess I need to check it out again, thanks. The Metz 58 AF-2 digital in FT-Version has a tilting head and more power. It fits on the D-Lux 5 with all TTL automatics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggi Posted October 11, 2010 Share #10 Posted October 11, 2010 I had looked at that and it seemed it didn't work on the D-Lux 5. I guess I need to check it out again, thanks. You need the FT or Olympus-Version of the Metz 58. With other Versions the TTL-Automatics would not work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corradoerina Posted October 11, 2010 Share #11 Posted October 11, 2010 What about the old Olympus TL flashes, like the TL20 or TL32? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjonsalt Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted October 11, 2010 Got this. Seems a good deal from a good vendor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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