maureen9004 Posted July 23, 2011 Share #1 Posted July 23, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello everyone- I'm sure similar threads have been posted a hundred times on this website (and I've read many). I recently discovered the brand and am very intrigued- would like to know what people who are familiar with the line say. Just sold my Canon Mark II and 7d and am in the market for a point and shoot digital camera for personal use i.e. something I can carry around with me and conceal in my purse. I've been thinking about the D-LUX 5. Can anyone offer any insight as to whether this would be a good camera before I pull the trigger? Would it be better to purchase a canon/nikon/sony/panasonic camera? Thanks for your time and suggestions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted July 23, 2011 Share #2 Posted July 23, 2011 It is simply a good camera. It is a bit more expensive than the Panasonic equivalent, but for that it holds its value better and has a more elaborate software package. You would not regret buying it. Welcome to the forum. please start posting in the photo forums when you have purchased your Leica Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureen9004 Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted July 23, 2011 It is simply a good camera. It is a bit more expensive than the Panasonic equivalent, but for that it holds its value better and has a more elaborate software package. You would not regret buying it.Welcome to the forum. please start posting in the photo forums when you have purchased your Leica I already own lightroom and photoshop- is it still a good value? Or am I better off going with the panasonic equivalent? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 23, 2011 Share #4 Posted July 23, 2011 Wrong forum The differences are small. It is for you to decide whether the marginally better image quality claimed (whether it really exists is a point of discussion) and higher resale value added to the immaterial feeling of owning a Leica are sufficient reason to pay more. http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/145657-opted-out-dl5-got-lx5.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureen9004 Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted July 23, 2011 Wrong forum The differences are small. It is for you to decide whether the marginally better image quality claimed (whether it really exists is a point of discussion) and higher resale value added to the immaterial feeling of owning a Leica are sufficient reason to pay more. Ha.. Thanks. This is exactly what I was looking for. As much as I'd love to own a Leica- it doesn't really matter. Chances are I will not be reselling- I tend to use things until I break them. My DSLR's got lucky. Thanks again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 24, 2011 Share #6 Posted July 24, 2011 I bought a d-lux 5 as a back-up to an M8.2, but sold it shortly after. I should have gone with my gut, given that the primary issue for me with any camera is the viewing experience, i.e., how the camera allows me to see the image. I don't like external finders and framing with a screen just didn't suit. The camera takes fine photos...not up to M8 caliber...but a good price/value for the quality. The Panasonic photos will be the same. Just be sure a 'point and shoot' will work for you given your other gear, or whether a camera with a built-in optical viewfinder would prove more workable. I ended up buying a second M8.2 as back-up. How big is your purse? Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted July 24, 2011 Share #7 Posted July 24, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I previously owned a d-lux4 the predecessor to the dl5. I believe there is a different software engine on the Leica. The Leica version pleased my eye and was worth the extra money. When I traded it in the camera retained alot of it's value. Look at flickr se if you can tell the difference between the lx5 and dl5. If you can't then you have your answer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted July 24, 2011 Share #8 Posted July 24, 2011 As you have no need for the better software buy the Panasonic. It's exactly the same camera/lens. Differences to firmware in the camera are unproven, apart from one says Panasonic and the other says Leica of course! I've yet to see any photographic evidence of the 'better' Leica images. Anyway, if you shoot RAW, as any Leica user should, it's irrelevant in any case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted July 24, 2011 Share #9 Posted July 24, 2011 As you have no need for the better software buy the Panasonic. It's exactly the same camera/lens. Differences to firmware in the camera are unproven, apart from one says Panasonic and the other says Leica of course! I've yet to see any photographic evidence of the 'better' Leica images. Anyway, if you shoot RAW, as any Leica user should, it's irrelevant in any case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted July 24, 2011 Share #10 Posted July 24, 2011 As you have no need for the better software buy the Panasonic. It's exactly the same camera/lens. Differences to firmware in the camera are unproven, apart from one says Panasonic and the other says Leica of course! I've yet to see any photographic evidence of the 'better' Leica images. Anyway, if you shoot RAW, as any Leica user should, it's irrelevant in any case. James: Your eye is not the only eye. Some can see differences in the images just as some can tell the differences in wines/coffee or the manufacture of clothes. The OP should not trust anyone's eye other than her own. Not every Leica owner should do anything.... I agree if she does her own processing on RAW images then the difference may be deminimus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted July 24, 2011 Share #11 Posted July 24, 2011 As you have no need for the better software buy the Panasonic. It's exactly the same camera/lens. Differences to firmware in the camera are unproven, apart from one says Panasonic and the other says Leica of course! I've yet to see any photographic evidence of the 'better' Leica images. Anyway, if you shoot RAW, as any Leica user should, it's irrelevant in any case. James: Your eye is not the only eye. Some can see differences in the images just as some can tell the differences in wines/coffee or the manufacture of clothes. The OP should not trust anyone's eye other than her own. Not every Leica owner should do anything.... I agree if she does her own processing on RAW images then the difference may be deminimus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 24, 2011 Share #12 Posted July 24, 2011 . I agree if she does her own processing on RAW images then the difference may be deminimus. ...and if she doesn't discriminate enough to do this, then she probably wouldn't be the type to notice or care about fine differences between the JPEGS. But, I agree with your point that each person needs to make his/her own judgment on matters (far beyond this one). Often too much blind faith, if not sheer laziness, in forums...better to do the work and try for oneself. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 24, 2011 Share #13 Posted July 24, 2011 . I agree if she does her own processing on RAW images then the difference may be deminimus. ...and if she doesn't discriminate enough to do this, then she probably wouldn't be the type to notice or care about fine differences between the JPEGS. But, I agree with your point that each person needs to make his/her own judgment on matters (far beyond this one). Often too much blind faith, if not sheer laziness, in forums...better to do the work and try for oneself. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted July 24, 2011 Share #14 Posted July 24, 2011 Just because it has a red dot does not make it a superior to other cameras. Selling a good Canon for a small sensor would be a mistake in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted July 24, 2011 Share #15 Posted July 24, 2011 Just because it has a red dot does not make it a superior to other cameras. Selling a good Canon for a small sensor would be a mistake in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted July 24, 2011 Share #16 Posted July 24, 2011 James: Your eye is not the only eye. Some can see differences in the images just as some can tell the differences in wines/coffee or the manufacture of clothes. The OP should not trust anyone's eye other than her own. Not every Leica owner should do anything.... I agree if she does her own processing on RAW images then the difference may be deminimus. Absolutely, it's just that I've yet to see any direct comparisons to demonstrate the supposedly better Leica firmware. If any difference exists it will be a matter of contrast or saturation, but I'm not convinced there's any significant difference - the lens and sensor in each camera are identical remember. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted July 24, 2011 Share #17 Posted July 24, 2011 James: Your eye is not the only eye. Some can see differences in the images just as some can tell the differences in wines/coffee or the manufacture of clothes. The OP should not trust anyone's eye other than her own. Not every Leica owner should do anything.... I agree if she does her own processing on RAW images then the difference may be deminimus. Absolutely, it's just that I've yet to see any direct comparisons to demonstrate the supposedly better Leica firmware. If any difference exists it will be a matter of contrast or saturation, but I'm not convinced there's any significant difference - the lens and sensor in each camera are identical remember. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted July 24, 2011 Share #18 Posted July 24, 2011 Actually I think it started with the Digilux 1 v Panasonic LC5. Despite all of the debate about firmware no one could post images to show any visible difference in the end results... Sure i could my friend. Was pretty clear then. Shot in 2003! Would be great to get comparos like these from modern cameras. 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/157669-leica-recommendation-for-me/?do=findComment&comment=1744462'>More sharing options...
lct Posted July 24, 2011 Share #19 Posted July 24, 2011 Actually I think it started with the Digilux 1 v Panasonic LC5. Despite all of the debate about firmware no one could post images to show any visible difference in the end results... Sure i could my friend. Was pretty clear then. Shot in 2003! Would be great to get comparos like these from modern cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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