rollsman4 Posted May 13, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 13, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Can someone tell me the BEST one of these cameras for second camera for weddings and walk around for vacation. The X1, D-Lux5 or V-Lux . I will be using a flash on camera and would like a moderate zoom. ( say 35-105) I cant see paying a LOT of Money for the X1. Image quality is my # 1 concern. I do NOT need features. Thank you, rollsman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lykaman Posted May 13, 2011 Share #2 Posted May 13, 2011 Any of those would be my 3rd back up.. Think about a DL4, it has a zoom and a respectable lens.. What is your #1 camera? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollsman4 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted May 13, 2011 thank you. I am using a canon 5D MK2. I am trying to get a camera for small jobs and for travel I dont shoot much anymore. I want to get good IQ at a reasonable price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollsman4 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted May 13, 2011 What about the V-lux 2? It loooks more like DSLR. I am not concerned about the size of the camera or the weight. Thanks, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lykaman Posted May 13, 2011 Share #5 Posted May 13, 2011 To be honest my overall impression is it’s hitNmiss..some images are good, some iffy.. I would imagine the Pany version using RAW might be acceptable & more cost effective. I personally do not like the super zooms... Do not buy a camera for looks’’ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollsman4 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted May 13, 2011 I used to have a digilux 2 but the battery life was terrible. The images were good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lykaman Posted May 13, 2011 Share #7 Posted May 13, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) My D300’s are backed up with D3000’s.. The Nikon batteries last forever..Images are pretty hot. There are as many views on the "back up" camera as there are stars in the sky.. I use Leica & Nikon (film&digital) and have done for as long as I can remember. As I cannot Post a non Leica images here, it’s up to you........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollsman4 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted May 13, 2011 DL I am off to bed. I will check back in the am tomorrow. Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollsman4 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted May 13, 2011 I will think about it. Thanks, rollsman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted May 13, 2011 Share #10 Posted May 13, 2011 Rollsman - Forget about the lovely little X1 since you want a zoom lens and it has none. Regarding the V-Lux 2 or the DL5 I suggest handling them both to see which seems to better meet your needs. I'm surprised you've had short battery life with your Digilux 2. I find I can use mine for a huge number of exposures before either changing batteries or recharging. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollsman4 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted May 13, 2011 Not sure which one. Like I said I mainly want it for small NON weddings and vacation camera that will give me excellent IQ. How are the V-lux quality and the lense ? thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jippiejee Posted May 13, 2011 Share #12 Posted May 13, 2011 I used to have a digilux 2 but the battery life was terrible. The images were good. The trick is to never switch off the camera. It uses a stepper motor to determine the position of the rings on the lens for aperture etc. every time it boots. If you just let it hibernate the camera remembers the last positions and it saves you significant battery time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted May 13, 2011 Share #13 Posted May 13, 2011 Any of those would be my 3rd back up..Think about a DL4, it has a zoom and a respectable lens... I'm a little confused by your comment. The OP has mentioned the D-Lux 5 and you've suggested the D-Lux 4 because of its zoom and lens. They have essentially the same lens but the D-Lux 5 extends to 90 mm compared to the D-Lux 4's 60 mm. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollsman4 Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share #14 Posted May 13, 2011 OK, how is the D LUX 4 or 5 for image quality? Or I was going to go with a canon 40 or 50D. Almost the same price. I was leaning towards a leica for my use due to its beautiful images( so different from the other brands) Any ideas? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted May 13, 2011 Share #15 Posted May 13, 2011 Presumably you are a Pro. If you use a Canon 5D as your primary camera, I don't think that you would be satisfied with a D-Lux 4 as a back-up to be honest. And I would also question whether your clients would be either. Why not buy a second Canon body? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lykaman Posted May 13, 2011 Share #16 Posted May 13, 2011 I'm a little confused by your comment. The OP has mentioned the D-Lux 5 and you've suggested the D-Lux 4 because of its zoom and lens. They have essentially the same lens but the D-Lux 5 extends to 90 mm compared to the D-Lux 4's 60 mm. Pete. I had the impression that the Poster” was looking for a “cost effective” back up.. The DL4 admittedly has a shorter zoom but it is still a great pocket rocket camera.. If he is a Pro he will have already decided his parameters. As nearly all the recommendations to him are countered with But’s & what about”’ I doubt that anything put forward will be acceptable. If he is a look at me “I have a Canon XXA1” -- then who knows what he is really looking for. The Leica choices are few within his parameters, the actual market place is full of great cameras..I say this with the greatest of respect.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted May 15, 2011 Share #17 Posted May 15, 2011 Can someone tell me the BEST one of these cameras for second camera for weddings and walk around for vacation. The X1, D-Lux5 or V-Lux . I will be using a flash on camera and would like a moderate zoom. ( say 35-105) I cant see paying a LOT of Money for the X1. Image quality is my # 1 concern. I do NOT need features. Thank you, rollsman If you are a professional wedding photographer, only the X1 would give you the quality you need as back-up. Even that is really a third back-up. If your livelihood depends on success with your weddings, it is unwise to compromise on quality. Buy a second body compatible with your prime kit. For supplementary anecdotal pictures at a wedding, the X1 possibly has a role and is less intimidating than a DSLR. But for core coverage, do not compromise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipotto Posted May 16, 2011 Share #18 Posted May 16, 2011 This dosn't help the backup question, but if you are looking for the "leica look," have you considered using R glass with an EOS to R adapter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted May 21, 2011 Share #19 Posted May 21, 2011 If you can not maintain the same quality with a spare camera, it is not a spare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted May 21, 2011 Share #20 Posted May 21, 2011 If you can not maintain the same quality with a spare camera, it is not a spare. Does this questionable logic apply to spare wheels too? Would a Leica S2 owner expect to keep a second S2 as a spare ... ? Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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