Built in flash on the D-lux cameras

[leicanut2]

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Anyone have any idea of the life expectancy of the built in flash on the D-lux cameras?

I have the D-Lux 5.

 

Cheers

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[macjim]

Long enough for our use. Why?

 

 

Cheers, Macjim.

[leicanut2]

I have the CF22 but hardly ever use it. As for the in camera flash I am well over 2,000 flash shots and just wanted to get an idea of when it will crap out. If a DLux 6 comes out or a X2 with a small zoom lens than it will not make a difference because I will sell the DL-5 and trade up.

 

Jan

[macjim]

Well, it could break next week or it could outlast your, and my use, and still be fine for whom ever buys it from you.

To give you an example — my first DSLR, a Nikon D50, worked fine for me with occasional use during the two or three years I had it, but after I gave it to a mate he found the flash wad u/s and it turned out to be a problem with all D50's! Because it flipped up, the mechanism failed, probably a worn contact.

The flash itself was probably OK — just a mechanical glitch.

So, don't worry about it as you can always sell it 'as seen' or give it to a friend to enjoy!

PS it's a great wee camera and as the flash is concealed inside it shouldn't suffer damage — I rarely use the flash myself as I prefer to use the available light.

 

Cheers, Macjim.

[Digitom]

If I would use a flash often I would prefer an external flash because the built in is too much limited. I do not use it often but I never had any problems with a built in flash in any of my former cameras (Leica of non Leica).